The other guy is Omri Casspi.

A win tonight puts the Kings on pace to finish the season at 41 wins. Unless I’m mistaking, 8 games is closer to ~10% (8/82 games) of the season. I hope that the Kings can maintain that pace, but I would say it’s unlikely; although stranger things have happened.

And I’ve come to two conclusions.

1. This post is moronic.

2. I wasted valuable pondering energy on you.

And I visited the NBA store. It took me about 20 minutes to track down the Kings gear, but when I finally found it, the jersey featured most prominently was Casspi’s. Evans’ jersey was hanging right next to it.

Those were the only pieces of Kings gear I could find in the entire store, save for some Kings travel mugs that were in the clearance basement next to some Seattle Sonics gear.

Donte is playing very well at the PF spot and could match up pretty well against Green

We’ll see, I don’t think eee’s D has been great (though the rest has been VERY encouraging [only 2 games]) and I think Casspi can guard Green better, who is what I call a Stretch 4.

That being said, Donte’ has earned a shot at some signif. playing time. I’d rather use him against Collison and maybe E Thomas.

They’ve won when they’ve shot better than 50% from the 3. The only exception was their Detroit win where Detroit shot like sh*t (37%) and didn’t move the ball around (only 12 assist). I doubt OKC could repeat their performance against Orlando two games in a row.

This could turn out to be a marquee matchup for the next decade.

BTE I think it’s safe to assume that’s there’s only one team. I’ve been thinking about this and do we all realize this team only had one bad quarter (1st Q against the Thunder) and a bad game against a much much better team? Think about it… we played the Hornets even and had a chance to take the game until the end when we couldn’t close the deal. We beat the Grizz and played a very good Hawks team even until the end.. again. Then we beat Utah and Golden State.

It’s accurate to say that there has been a lot of consistency and I expect the same of that tonight.

Love the line btw

We have mentum, hopefully we will get mo’.

when you never leave the bench.

So tonight we counter with 30-plus minutes from Mr. Udrih. Will we see the Boozer ankle buster for the third game in a row?

Who I think can guard any/all of their SGs. He’s a huge upgrade from Mason.

When they underestimate you.

is a dish best served cold.

Let them find out for themselves differently.

for them being without one of them.

It might become contagious and you might jump over to our side. :)

I think he’s a Stretch 4 like Green more than a 3. Can he stay in front of all the smaller quick 3s at 6’11"? I don’t think so. A good/great changeup off the bench if all goes well I think. He’s had a few good games lately which is encouraging and if it continues the future looks even brighter.

If you could point out the claims, I’d refute them. Just, taking from what I’ve seen of these two teams so far, and the fact that you guys are without Martin, I think the Thunder will have a big win. And if they don’t, I’ll admit I’m wrong. I mean, if you want homerism, go look at the Oklahoman, Thunder TV, Thunder radio shows, or other Thunder blogs. I do my very best to give an objective opinion, and I’ve underestimated the thunder in 4 of our 6 games (and overestimated them in two losses, which I predicted as losses anyway). Predicted all of them correctly. And often, my statements about the game come true.

Not trying to insult you or anything, but believe me, I’m not a homer. Thanks for your feedback though.

1. Maybe, the guy is a stud no doubt
2. Thats just foolish escuse making
3. Who the hell are you and who cares?

and score less than 20.

This is a game Hawes will shine in. MAY was playing Kristic when he scored almost all his points, Hawes shut him dooown. But the bench and guarding the 3 pt line as HT said above somewhere are the keys.

Beno can shoot way better than Westbrook. I’d rather have Beno in a playoff situation than Westbrook. Sure Westbrook has a much bigger upside but Beno is better right now IMO. In the future (like next season) I’ll take Westie.

True – Durant kills NOC by a mile.
Jeff Green is way more skilled than JT. JT can outrebound him but Jeff Green does everything WELL.
True, Evans > Thabo but that’s not saying much. I think Westie is better Evans RIGHT NOW but Evans will eventually beat Westie in the long run.
The Bench battle will be interesting. I like Kyle Weaver a lot. I think he guard most of our 3s, 2s and 1s. Kings take this game on paper.

make Kobe throw a hissy fit last Tuesday? Sefo is a lock-down defender. Evans is going to have a rough night between Westbrook and Thabo.

He needs to rough Green up. Also Brockman. I really want to see them bang JG a few times. Like the old days with the Pistons. Put some fear into them.

Casspi will Harrasspi him
(just trying tht out)

At least not this team. Casspi is quicker, so he might be able to blow past Green.

He’s really a 3, but he’s far more effective playing 4.

meaning – they only seem to let Green shoot when Durant is on the bench. Actually, I’m exaggerating but I think Green is better than what his opportunities give him – if that makes sense.

Bad draft pick.

I think KD has play a little less.

Our small forwards better shoot their asses off so ‘Reke doesn’t take the brunt of the scoring load. Beno’s play is crucial too.

I really do see Donte taking some PT to defend Durant. I hope he can be affective against him. Omri too…but I see him more on Green.