Preview: Rockets at Kings
by Ziller on Nov 13, 2009 1:30 PM PST
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"Doomed! You're all doomed!"
(Photoshop by Exhibit G.)
THE OPPONENT
Houston is 5-3, with road wins at Golden State and Utah. The road losses were at Portland, and Tuesday in Dallas. The other three wins for Houston, all at home, were against the Blazers, Thunder and Grizzlies. That makes the troubled Jazz the team's best road victory, and the Blazers the only impressive home win. So two impressive wins. Not so frightful, right?
Missing Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, the Rockets have put together the league's 11th ranked offense and 13th ranked defense. The strength of the offense has been in shooting (6th in the league with an effective field goal percentage of .518) and in offensive rebounding (9th). The team doesn't draw many fouls (23rd) and coughs up a bit too many turnovers (20th). The only weakness on defense for the Rockets is rebounding -- as the Kings (or Jason Thompson, rather) continue to impress on the offensive glass, this should be a key item to watch. Luis Scola is by far the team's best defensive rebounder. If Thompson can beat Scola to the ball, the Kings could have some opportunities for easy buckets against Houston, which is something that will rarely otherwise happen.
Scola, Trevor Ariza, Carl Landry and Aaron Brooks have been the primary scorers for the team. It'll be interesting to see how the Kings line up in the frontcourt against the Scola/Chuck Hayes line -- Paul Westphal might be forced to turn to smallball featuring Andres Nocioni at the power forward early on. In the backcourt, I imagine it will be Brooks/Beno Udrih and Ariza or Battier/Tyreke Evans. Either way, Beno should have a size advantage and Evans could be in for a long night on offense.
THE KEY BATTLE
Jason Thompson vs. Luis Scola. Again, Scola is a monster defensive rebounder, and Thompson (as you know) is a killer on the offensive glass. Thompson was reportedly ill Thursday; hopefully he's in top shape today so he can battle with Scola and Landry down low. On the other end, Thompson will have to respect Scola's outside jumper. The Kings' best bet for help is off of Hayes, who is a major minus on offense, but as Scola isn't really the best cutter/diver, we might see JT ease off of him on Brooks penetration.
THE INTERESTING SIDESHOW
If Battier guards Nocioni, who isn't really the caliber of scorer Shane is used to defending, with Battier get bored and starting knitting or something? Great scorers have trouble getting motivated for non-marquee games, right? Well, shouldn't elite defenders snooze on unexciting one-on-one matchups?
BOLD PROCLAMATION
If the Kings lose this game, it will start a four-game losing streak. The Kings will not reach .500 again for the rest of the season, barring a Chicago win next week as a temporary respite. If the Kings win, they will stick around .500 until just before Christmas.
DETAILS
The game is tipping just over 7PM on CSN and KHTK. Game thread at 7, postgame thread at 9:45, recap on Elm Street.
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You were all right
Tyreke is not a point guard. He’s a slasher 2
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 1:34 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Ha
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 13, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Of which I honored by using my left click button
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 Nov 13, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I've been looking forward to this game for days..
…..Haven’t been able to say that for a while
"You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, and the three most powerful men in America are named 'Bush', 'Dick', and 'Colon.' Need I say more?"
-Chris Rock
by Big ZK on Nov 13, 2009 1:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
38th anniversary or watch the game?
sigh………………………..
if I want to live to the 39th I guess I have to settle for your guys blow by blow tomorrow.
Please let slide obvious joke…thanks
by ElRonToro on Nov 13, 2009 2:07 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Congratulations
Just DVR the game. Hopefully your wife will understand that.
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 Nov 13, 2009 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations
Wow, 38 years. By the time I’m married 38 years, I’m guessing my wife will have seen enough of me and won’t care if I take her out.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Nov 13, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats indeed
In honor of the strong will and determination you’ve showed in such a lasting marriage, I will show equal strong will and determination to let the joke slide.
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 13, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
^"shown" not "showed", obviously
It’s five o’clock somewhere, right?
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 13, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Congratulations to you!
Blessings.Love.Peace
by lifestyleforthesellout on Nov 13, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The nice thing about being married to LPA
is that she’s the one who would want to watch the game on our anniversary—as long as I took her out to dinner first. Congrats on 38 years!
"Shut up and Coach!"
Vfettke
by SavageBeast on Nov 13, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You are a lucky man
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 Nov 13, 2009 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and I'm assuming LPA feels the same way
"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson
by Bluejohn on Nov 13, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yup, I would expect her to say he was a lucky man too
by betweentheeyes on Nov 13, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he is. He is.
The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.
by LeaguePassAddict on Nov 14, 2009 10:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Congradulations
And a big high-five for being a good example of persaverence. Nice job.
by kwill on Nov 13, 2009 3:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Watch the game. You’ve been married long enough.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 13, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Doomed, you're all doomed!
Is that a Cannibal the Musical reference?
by JohnSalmons19 on Nov 13, 2009 2:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A very spadoinkle reference?
Dip til I rip
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by Muff209 on Nov 13, 2009 2:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure JT was ill?
I thought it was just a license to ill. Or was thatg Reke?
Dip til I rip
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by Muff209 on Nov 13, 2009 2:18 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Is JT down with the flu?
If he doesn’t play we lose our biggest advantage, Rebounding.
Houston’s shooting percentage expecially from the 3 is impressive. They’re scoring as well as the King’s but their defense is better, and they’ve played a tougher schedule. And, this is the 1st game of their current road trip, and it’s not a back 2 back.
I hope PW’s comment about the practice being one of the worst, was a ploy to mislead Houston. Otherwise, I think Adelman will have his team prepared for us.
On the Chicago game, I think this is a more winnable game. They’re only averaging 88ppg, and we’re pretty close in rebounding, steals & turnovers. We could win the fast break pts catagory, and possible points in the paint. I’ll take Spencer & JT over Miller & Noah, plus I’m really looking forward to seeing Rose go up against Tyreke. Plus I have seats to that game & the Kings have won every game I’ve gone to this season.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Nov 13, 2009 2:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Donte said last night that JT was gonna play .... for what its worth.
by VirginiaBlue on Nov 13, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone hear if JT is gonna play?
:)
"Shut up and Coach!"
Vfettke
by SavageBeast on Nov 13, 2009 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Donte might know something
Life is every mammal's journey from very very wet to very very dry.
by Holmdel on Nov 13, 2009 4:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Brockness plays tonight
perfect game for him.
If we play decent D at the perimeter, rebound and cut down on TOs from the last game – we should win this by 10 or so just by outscoring these guys.
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 Nov 13, 2009 2:25 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I was thinking the same thing
RE: Mancakes getting burn tonight.
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 13, 2009 2:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Brockman can destroy them on the boards
I think Udoka will play well for us tonight, this is his kind of game. I think we see a lot of him at the 2 with Evans at the point. The lineup I would test to see how they play tonight:
Evans
Udoka
Casspi
Brockman
Thompson
I think those guys have the energy and toughness to take it to the Rockets. Adelman won’t use many players tonight, so if our new bench mob of Ime, Casspi, Brockman and K9 can get us ahead I think we can win.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 4:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Will be a tough one
The Rockets are a tough scrappy team like the Kings (wow, been awhile since I could say that) and this should be a well contested game however at this juncture I might have to give the edge to the Rockets as much as I’ll be wishing for a Kings win.
My reasoning is simple, the Rockets are equal if not better at almost every position with our current lineup. At PG, Aaron Brooks is far superior than Beno Udrih. I’d call Trevor Ariza and Tyreke Evans a wash even though at this point in their careers Trevor might have the edge due to experience and a new found 3 point shot. Even if you want to switch Beno and Tyreke’s positions, the gaurd positions slightly favor the Rockets. At SF you might say that we have another wash between Nocione and Shane Battier but I think that Shane has a decided advantage. I’d trade Noc straight up for Battier and I’m sure most of you would too. Luis Scola is far more skilled than Jason Thompson and that is not a knock on Shock but a testament to Luis. He is quite underrated as a player and is probably the Rockets best player currently. The only position where the Kings have a big edge is at Center. Spencer is far more skilled and well….larger than the Chuck Wagon and he should crush Chuck Hayes. If the Kings do not win this matchup decidedly then the chance for victory will be slim.
To sum it up, the two teams playing tonight are quite similar with the Rockets having the slight edge. Both benches are razor thin so who knows how that will play out. This game will actually be on TV here in H-Town so Im going to go to a bar, root for the Kings, and likely get into a fight. Hooray!!!
by Mityt on Nov 13, 2009 2:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I think your analysis over-simplifies things a bit
but I’m glad you’ll be rooting-on the Kings and I hope you’re wrong about the Rocket’s having the edge. Goodluck with the fight, stay low and watch your back.
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 13, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just can't agree with you
Talent-wise the Kings RIGHT NOW, vs. the Rockets RIGHT now are the more talented team
Evans is the most talented player on the floor tonight and it’s not close and better than Brooks.
Nocioni/Arriza is a wash
Beno and Battier – slight edge to Battier for defense, but Beno’s played EXTREMELY well this year
Thompson and Scola – Eh too close to call, this’ll be a fun match-up.
Hawes is EXPONENTIALLY better than any center Houston throws out.
I see the match-ups going in Sac’s favor.
by Smills91 on Nov 13, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This game will actually be on TV here in H-Town so Im going to go to a bar, root for the Kings, and likely get into a fight. Hooray!!!
Wouldn’t want it any other way Mityt. Have fun.
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 Nov 13, 2009 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Scola should not be underestimated. Nice comment about Battier.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 13, 2009 4:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just keep asking where Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming are
and after someone answers, make it a point to loudly exclaim how unwatchable the Rockets are without them.
“Luis Scola is your primetime scorer? Wasn’t Trevor Ariza the guy the Lakers didn’t need anymore?”
GREENE! You’ve been superfluously apostrophe’d! - andy sims
by iashwash on Nov 13, 2009 5:14 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
nice heckling
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 5:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like watching the Rockets. Good basketball.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 13, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good write up.
I laughed out loud at the bit about Battier. He’s a different sort of cat, though. He’ll pretty much leave it all on the court, every night, he just doesn’t know any other way. And he’s been pretty durable despite that.
Two Rockets to watch for: Carl Landry – scoring almost 16pts in 25 minutes this season, he should be opening eyes outside of Houston at PF as well. Also check out Chase Budinger, aks Airbino, aka Air Bud, aka White Lighting. Once thought of as a top 10 draft choice, Houston acquired the 44th pick to take him and he offers instant offense from downtown, 2nd unit scoring and thundering dunks. He’s been a revelation as a rookie, battling DeJuan Blair for the title of Most Underrated Draft Choice.
from xiane at The Dreamshake
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 13, 2009 2:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Budinger looks a lot like the young Brent Barry - thicker, about as athletic, not as good a passer, not as artful a goatee
by betweentheeyes on Nov 13, 2009 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree on the Goatee
But give him time, he doesn’t have veteran facial hair yet. I think that’s a good comp, but Budinger might be a bit more athletic, and while not as good a passer, he’s really not bad.
I’m excited to see Tyreke and Omri play from Sacramento, those look like two fantastic players going forward.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 13, 2009 4:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
they are both Tyriffic and Cassptastic
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 4:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I originally was going to post that Budinger was the superior athlete but...
remember the young Brent Barry won a slam dunk contest, thus – “about as athletic”.
by betweentheeyes on Nov 13, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Budinger is fresh - period. He lit up the Pac 10 more than enough times.
For some reason, I don’t recall him doing jack to my Bruins but maybe I just blocked those memories out. :)
Carl Landry plays way bigger than his 6-9 frame. The Rockets have the potential and experience to do a Spurs-like number on the Kings. I really hope the Kings are well prepared for Adelman’s bunch.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 13, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like that observation "The Rockets have the potential and experience to do a Spurs-like number on the Kings"
Mistakes will be the difference. The Spurs abiilty to minimize their own miscues and to pounce on their opponents will be the big difference tonight.
I don’t think they give up too many leads.Is it 7 PM yet?
by betweentheeyes on Nov 13, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, man. They can execute like nobody's business, hence they're recent success.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 13, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I really haven't seen the Rockets play this year so . . .
I can’t tell if they are playing above their heads are not. I’m surprised by Landry’s productivity and I wasn’t sure how Ariza would fit in (obviously very well).
The Kings have had about three days to prepare for this game. Hopefully they haven’t spent those 3 days getting too overconfident. I wouldn’t think so , but with 3 wins in a row . . . ya never know.
For some reason when it seems likely they’ll win the complete opposite happens. I hope I’m wrong.
Ba-da
by Ba-Da Bing on Nov 13, 2009 3:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
well, hopefully GP and Coachie helped out Westie with some scouting on Adelman
they should be pretty familiar with what he likes to do.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 3:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize Adelman was playing tonight.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Nov 13, 2009 4:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He's our 3rd PG. We needed one.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 13, 2009 4:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that would be awesome.
I meant his scouting against Adelman’s plays and system.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 4:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It'll be interesting to get an outside opinion.
Landry has been playing spectacularly well lately, there is nothing thus far this year to suggest anything other than a top tier PF.
The thing about Houston this year is there is virtually no drop off on the front 8-9 guys, and they are all unselfish players running Adelman’s offense, which you guys know all about. When it’s working, it’s hard to stop. We thought they’d be great defenders and struggle to score this year, and it’s been quite the opposite.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 13, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Match-ups
I fully expect Battier to guard Evans
Brooks to guard Beno
Ariza to guard Nocioni
Landry to guard Thompson
Scola to guard Hawes
On the other end:
I see Beno guarding Battier
Evans on Brooks
Nocioni on Ariza
Hawes on Landry
Thompson on Scola
by Smills91 on Nov 13, 2009 3:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Good matchup analysis Smills
I expect that as well.
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 Nov 13, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hayes starts at Center...at least when I've watched them. Landry comes off the bench for Scola.
When it comes to Scola and Landry, I hope JT and Hawes don’t go for every pump fake. I could see our bigs getting into foul trouble tonight.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 13, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If we have an advantage it is rebounding and our bench being at home
Omri, Greene, K9 and Brockman need to play well. I think they will.
Spencer Hawes job won’t be easy, those pesky little centers will try with all their might to strip the ball, step on your toes, and push you in the back. But if he can actually hit a 3 tonight, and can make more than one, as well as pass and limit his turnovers, I think it will open his game up in the 4th. And I fully expect no less than 2 monster blocks by Spence.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 3:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
speaking of benches, maybe the Kings can pick up Pops Mensah-Bonsu
the Rockets just cut him. He is an energy machine. He is a killer at crashing the offensive boards and blocking shots.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Before you "hop on Pops", 15 on the roster currently
who do you cut to make room?
other FYI: Nana Papa Yaw Dwene Mensah-Bonsu
In the Ghanaian language Twi, Mensah-Bonsu’s name means King (Nana) Father (Papa) Thursday Born (Yaw) Three (Mensah) Whale (Bonsu). In several interviews Mensah-Bonsu has suggested that his family earned its surname when an ancestor slew a whale.]
not to pick on PG and his angstroms – but this guy’s name is a mouthful.
by betweentheeyes on Nov 13, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hmm. true.
if i had to i would cut Sean May. Because we have to keep K9.
and PG would do no less to you. take that however you want to
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you get 15, it's 14 by my count
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Nov 13, 2009 4:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pops is roughly the same size as Sean May
I don’t know what Pops will necessarily do that May or Brockman can’t do.
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 Nov 13, 2009 3:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think it is worth it, but i thought it was interesting he got cut
and i hope somebody can pick him up.
Also, I think he might actually be able to move his feet, and I know he can dunk. So, that’s 2 things he has on those other guys.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
we need more of the Brockness Monster's Freaky Flying
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
He almost touched God’s Beard!
What's the past tense for "scam?" Is it "scrumped?"
by swoosh91 on Nov 13, 2009 4:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, by the Hammer of Thor!
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Flying Pancake
There's nothing to fear but everything.
by elfboy_ on Nov 13, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
After 9 minutes of the Portland-NO game
the score is 8-6. The shooting has been cringe-worthy.
Professional Hyperbole Slayer
by ForThree on Nov 13, 2009 5:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Tough D!
Hah, 14-12 after 1.
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 Nov 13, 2009 5:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A bit of a conundrum
for those living outside of sacramento: there is no avenue to watch Kings games socially. So, tonight it’s either I go out with friends, or I watch the kings game alone in my room. Considering the winning streak the Kings have had when I wasn’t watching games, maybe by going out I’m being a better Kings fan. However, if the streak continues – can I ever legitimately watch a Kings game again? There are no answers, only more self-doubt.
GREENE! You’ve been superfluously apostrophe’d! - andy sims
by iashwash on Nov 13, 2009 5:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Simple solution
Relocate to a place where the games are on in the mornings!
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 Nov 13, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that doesn't help me if I'm a jinx :)
at least this way I’m doing something other than sitting around wishing I could watch the Kings games
GREENE! You’ve been superfluously apostrophe’d! - andy sims
by iashwash on Nov 13, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know that when I watch or listen to Kings games in the middle of the game and they are ahead
that rays eminate from my ears and eyes and feed back into the radio (or TV) receiver back across the sky into the transmitter booth straight to the cameras or microphones and then out to the court and can cause the Kings to lose. But not all the time.
It is a lot of pressure on me to watch or not watch games. I understand completely.
by betweentheeyes on Nov 13, 2009 6:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
those poor dudes at the dream shake have no support
or maybe people in Houston have more exciting things to do on Friday nights ….
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 5:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Celts - Hawks
Just started watching and looks pretty entertaining
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The Knicks are kind of bad
Down 12 at home to the Warriors. Fracking Jazz are going to get a real nice pick.
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame Isiah
Wait, everybody blames Isiah!
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bleh. Mavs over TWolves 44-33 at the half
Hornets – Blazers 32-30 1:30 to go in the 2nd.
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Derrick Favors as the New Malone?
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 6:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Heading out to the game
as soon as wifey gets ‘her face on’. Should be a good measuring stick, I’m excited.
Its funny, i was thinking today that the last year or two (but especially last year) whenever the other team went on a little run we knew it was probably game over. I’m still fighting that sinking feeling whenever thy hit a tough stretch. This team I think and the coaching staff – is different, whether its a win at the end or not.
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Have fun
I always get that sinking feeling. Got it in 1985, 1986, … 2007, 2009. I may be optimism deficient.
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll never get enough
of watching Greg Oden reject himself hitting the bottom of the rim with the ball trying to dunk. The Portland announcers really are the worst homers in the league. “If Oden wasn’t so strong, he wouldn’t have gotten called for that foul…huh?”
I really want to like Portland, I think Brandon Roy is really good, but man these announcers make it tough.
Professional Hyperbole Slayer
by ForThree on Nov 13, 2009 6:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Why would you wanna like Portland? They won't beat the Lakers.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take any chances for that
I can get; though I totally agree.
Professional Hyperbole Slayer
by ForThree on Nov 13, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
unless the 'Flash Forward' comes true
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
flash forward is just a lost spin-off
and i don’t trust J.J. Abrams
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Rice is a douche....
Peaches and Mike Rice, Ultimate fri. 13th Nightmare announcer pair.
by avishai on Nov 13, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hubie Brown just listed the Kings
as one of his early surprises to the season. That’ someones opinion I respect a lot
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
but we're not a pure early season surprise
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That's your opinion
unfortunately you can’t back it up with facts and statistics
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I respected Hubie before he got dementia; I think he thinks it 1998 again
he is getting up there
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't watched nationally televised baskeball in a while so forgive me
but I honestly thought Hubie Brown died two or three years ago.
But yes. He’s a very good analyst.
by jveezy on Nov 13, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed that Hubie is easily one of the best, if not the best.
I like him and Doug Collins—as TV dudes go, for their analysis.
by VirginiaBlue on Nov 13, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Note about the game
Listening to the Scarlett Douchebag on the way back from work, he has a lot, and really mean A LOT, of calls from people who were heading to the game tonight. Looks like Arco is going to look abit better tonight. Kinda scares me a bit actually
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That would be cool
not too many on Craigs list but we still got some excellent seats way under face value.
(wifey refuses to sit upstairs – spoiled biaatch.)
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Um. That is no way to talk about your wife.
I feel very uncomfortable now. You should apologize.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mrs. Hightops feels the same way
Maybe you and I can get seats upstairs and let the wife’s sit together.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Nov 13, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You still gotta pay for the expensive seats though
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN just showed a graphic of the standings
and the Kings are 8th n the West. I can’t lie, it feels good
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that would be great if it sticks but ...
I will be more happy when we take the Lakers to 7 games and are the only team to do it, woohoo!
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. Vonnegut
by Ice_9ine on Nov 13, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nets will be 0-9 in another 3:40.
Wonder if Frank is worried about his job?
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don't see anyone coming in
and making that team better. They are rebuilding like we were last year. It’s their turn to be the worst in the league. They are also going throw a lot of injuries.
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but 0-9 is rough
He can’t be feeling too secure.
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True
Plus, we all know, the easiest thing is to fire the coach. Unfair but true
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
NY/NJ metro area is currently 1-17 with the Knicks down 13 in the 4th.
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's quality right there
I’m guessing is between those two getting the worst record and,of course, only landing the 4th pick. In NY’s case, that goes to Utah. Go Isiah!!
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was reading JT’s tweets and he seems fine.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 13, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is that a fact or is it your opinion?
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Headed to Arco for our game tomm vs Rockets!! Had a Great Pregame Meal n Nap. I’m ready to clock in n get to work. Come support!! Yessirr
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 13, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just messing with you
Thanks for passing the info
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, it's been a long time
since I’ve stared at the clock waiting for the Kings game to start. Let’s get above .500!
Kings fan in OKC
by rockrichmond2 on Nov 13, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
20 more minutes my man.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 13, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Young Hawks looking real good against the Celts
I’m now very impressed in how our young bigs were able to play theirs
The future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 13, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yep, good game
may have to watch the 4th on replay after the Kings game.
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I am checking scores ----- who won in the Jazz/Sixers game and who led the winning team in assists?
by betweentheeyes on Nov 13, 2009 6:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Maynor is greater than your comment
ROY
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 Nov 13, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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