Preview: Kings vs. Jazz, The Final Preseason Game
by Exhibit G on Oct 23, 2009 12:00 PM PDT
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This is it folks. The final preseason game.
The Kings (aka The Good Guys) hosting the Utah Jazz (aka The Bad Guys). An enthralling match-up of two teams asking themselves the same question that we all have on our minds: Is the regular season here yet?
Tyreke Evans saw limited minutes last night, and it will be interesting to see what approach Coach Westphal takes tonight. Does he let Tyreke get some burn to really tune up before the season opener, or does he get rest? Don't be surprised by either one. As last night showed us, Westphal is willing to throw a lot of different looks out on the floor.
If Tyreke does play significant minutes, the other question is whether or not Deron Williams plays significant minutes. If so, it will be another good test of how ready Evans is. Realistically, we shouldn’t expect Evans to prevail in this match-up, but after his performance against Steve Nash the other night, we can hope that he holds his own against an Olympic Gold Medalist. Honestly, I just wrote that sentence, and I can’t imagine how it is real. We can have honest hope that our rookie guard will hol
d his own against Deron Williams? Yeah, that’s where this is at.
As for the rest of Utah, it’s the same crew, new season. Kirilenko’s failed potential, Carlos Boozer’s packed suitcases, Kyle Korver’s Zoolander impression. The gang’s all here!
In an only-slightly-related note, I had a dream last night where Beno Udrih went on a murderous shooting rampage. I'm hoping this is a premonition that he's going to find within himself a killer instinct, and shoot lights-out this season. Yes, I regularly have dream that include Kings players. No, I don't think it's healthy either.
Tip-off is at 7:00, a game thread will be up. Go Kings.
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Got some last minute tickets and going to the game
Hope D-Williams plays a lot, I want to see how Evans does against him.
by king4life on Oct 23, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW, I havn't been to a game in a while
Is parking still $10?
by king4life on Oct 23, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That really is remarkably close
It’s that damned Hawes! He’s so hot right now!
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Oct 23, 2009 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
LOL @ that
You can never have too many Zoolander references.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Evans will play a lot
I think last night was going well and PW thought why tip your hand to OKC any more than he had to
by ElRonToro on Oct 23, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What if Deron doesn't play much?
I am wondering if Evans playing time will match up with Deron’s. Not sure who their backup PG is though.
I also would not be surprised if we see more of Sergio in combinations with a lot of other lineups and looks…
by MustangMBS on Oct 23, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sergio played 37 minutes last night, 10 more than anyone else
but I have no idea what PW has in mind.
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Oct 23, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very interesting as it looked like it was all Beno all the time at first
He said he wanted to run a fast transition game. I hope he really meant it…
Given the transition abilities of our players, or lack thereof, that would seem to indicate that the Sergio experiment as backup PG might get explored.
by MustangMBS on Oct 23, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least I can listen to this one.
I’m dying to actually WATCH a game, and I’d hoped it would be on local TV here, but no joy.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I listened to the OKC audio
I’m hoping I can do the same with the Jazz feed today.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the flagship station for the Jazz radio network LPA?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ready for it?
KJZZ.88.1 fm, and I think 1320 am is KFAN, not to be confused with our friend in Korea.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may be your friend
I think he’s just an asshole. :) Thanks.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're so mean
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Oct 23, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's ok
If you don’t respect the person, you don’t have to respect the opinion.
You can be my friend.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can always count on LPA for a few good words of wisdom.
I have a friend!
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Oct 23, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't respect me??????
I really hate you now!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Oh, please Pookey don’t hate me.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, BYOB
Oh (sock it to me, sock it to me,
sock it to me, sock it to me) …
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Oct 23, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You win
I bow my head in shame.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other interesting match ups besides the PGs
Milsap, Boozer v. May, JT
Okur v Hawes
CJ Miles v KMart (D vs. O)
The World v Omri (I will settle for AK$47, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver)
Too bad he retired but Harpring v Brockman would have been nice
To me, this is a team to emulate even more so than Portland or OKC. Can Coach Westphal convert the Kings to a tough minded, in your face squad?
by betweentheeyes on Oct 23, 2009 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh and the most important match up
A16 mano-a-mano with KF44
by betweentheeyes on Oct 23, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have we heard that Martin is playing for sure
Major minutes for Sergio, May, Omri, & Greene as the starters get rested.
Will there be a Brockman sighting?
Does Beno see many minutes at PG?
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Oct 23, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way -
I will be at the game tonight, so I will stage a game thread to go up at 6:30 PM (Pacific), with a 2nd half thread to go up at 8 PM. Two things -
1 – Post early and often in the 1st thread. It would be embarrassing to have a 2nd thread pop up after only 73 comments.
2 – Play nice with each other, and stay out of TZ’s liquor cabinet. And try not to throw up on his dog this time.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Oct 23, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nobody threw up on the dog last night.
It was the dog that threw up.
ExG got his gum in its fur (though how we’re not entirely sure) and so Pookey decided to shave it, but he was drunk so now the dog looks like it has mange, so Mustang tried to feed it to make it healthier (muttering the whole time something about not being Artest), but all he could find was the appetizers that Vfettke brought (everything else in the house got eaten but those…) and that’s why the dog threw up.
But you totally can’t tell, because it matches the carpet. And I have no idea who used the Polygrip to stick the cat to the ceiling, right, High Tops?
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
Wow
Just…wow.
And rec’d.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Oct 23, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll have you know that I have all my own teeth and hair
find out if the dog is a Republican. If so, I’d look to Pookie
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Oct 23, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I guess that clears you.
It was the cat.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like mange
but he was really trying to shave ‘TruWarrior’ in the dog’s fur. Oh, and the dog was lookin’ kinda skinny so he fed it the appetizers.
by hozr on Oct 23, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't play nice
TZ has a liquor cabinet. and what’s a dog?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And 1 -
I highly encourage anyone going to the game to post their own “The view from…” FanPost. We are the eyes of StR tonight. Let’s paint a picture for the rest of the family.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Oct 23, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In a pleasant turn of events
I decided to get tickets last minute and take my three year old with me. This should be an experience. Training him early to be a Kings fan.
by gtrman1973 on Oct 23, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case anyone needs it, here is the link to the radio feed for tonight:
... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...
by tomroadrunner on Oct 23, 2009 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks.
Blessings.Love.Peace
by lifestyleforthesellout on Oct 23, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
Kings rule! (They are royalty - right?)
by dalt99 on Oct 23, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Korver
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Oct 23, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shocking blow to my preview
Allow me to redeem myself with the following gem, courtesy of the SLC Tribune’s Twitter feed:
Deron Williams finished shootaround today by hurling and kicking balls around Arco Arena for Kosta Koufos to go retrieve.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
by Exhibit G on Oct 23, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least we know where the new super breed of dog is coming from
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if he suddenly enters the game in the second half
I’d be suspicious.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid broken picture.
That was supposed to be his pretty-boy twin, Ashton Kutcher.
(sigh)
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets get another win!
Miguel Cotto will defeat Pacquiao on November 14, 2009! For PUERTO RICO baby..
by slamson on Oct 23, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Have any of you been listening to the Jazz pregame?
Holy crap. These guys are real “french showers”. They are ripping into the Kings and PW. It’s pretty heinous. They saying that the Maloofs are purposefully bombing the team, and that Theus was a much more credible coach than Westphal. I’m alright with criticism, but this is really disrespectful stuff…
... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...
by tomroadrunner on Oct 23, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jazz radiocasters' prediction for the Kings' 2009-10 season?
9 games.
... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...
by tomroadrunner on Oct 23, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously? 9 wins
When everything that could go wrong went wrong last year and we managed to win 17 wins, how the hell can we do worse and win 9 games. Wow, how stupid.
by king4life on Oct 23, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it just makes it more fun
when we turn it around.
It is funny hearing it from the Jazz guys though; you’d think your team would actually win something and not be a perennial playoff disappointment before you’d really get to running your mouth.
It doesn’t surprise me though, I don’t know if you’ve spent any time in SLC, but I’ve never been in a more provincial, snooty town.
Professional Hyperbole Slayer
by ForThree on Oct 23, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, so it's like Beaumont?
... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...
by tomroadrunner on Oct 23, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah they're pompous blowhards...
Thank goodness our pregame show instead showcases the tempered humility of Grant Napear.
by unfair weather on Oct 23, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
The thing about Peaches is, he an ass to everyone, even our guys.
Professional Hyperbole Slayer
by ForThree on Oct 23, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus Gary Gerould makes up for Grant.
Class act all the way.
by unfair weather on Oct 23, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
UTAH
sports announcers are lame. Their first names should start with a D and end in ooooosh!! How can they even think the Maloofs are pourposly tearing down the KINGS. The young talent on this team is phenominal, and slightly remenisant of the rebuilding that Portland started 5 years ago, and look where they are now!!
by ianeriley on Oct 23, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good luck stoppin' DWill
and yeah the utah radio guy is terrible…we all miss Hot Rod… Why isnt the game on cable? friggin maloofs!
by UtonganKidInCali on Oct 23, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys could have televised the game, too.
And yet, they didn’t.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
friggin... Wait... Who owns the Jazz again?
... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...
by tomroadrunner on Oct 23, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
Friggin Millers!
... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...
by tomroadrunner on Oct 23, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll give you Udrih for Williams, no questions asked. What'dya say?
... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...
by tomroadrunner on Oct 23, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I live in Utah
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And how many angels balance on the needle of a pin LPA?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will never understand you, Pook.
I take that as a sign of my continued mental health.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take that as a sign of MY continued mental health too
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Oct 23, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I live in Korea
So screw both team’s owners and a big FU for David Stern for not throwing in the preseason games with my League Pass Broadband International purchase.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Oct 23, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so
no rogue feeds at all? that blows.. would love to watch the game!
by ianeriley on Oct 23, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you guys are lucky
you didnt end up w/ rubio…just watched an evans highlight vid…nice pick. good addition to go with martin and garcia
by UtonganKidInCali on Oct 23, 2009 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we're thanking our lucky stars that Petrie knew what he was doing with our picks this year.
... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...
by tomroadrunner on Oct 23, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
im hopin we can thank our lucky stars
that isaiah thomas gave us their 1st round draft pick next year…we need our final piece to push us over the top
by UtonganKidInCali on Oct 23, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garcia's out for four months
Broken wrist.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Oct 23, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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