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Sergio, Thompson Lead Kings Back to .500 With 112-96 Win Over Hornets

With Kevin Martin and Spencer Hawes sidelined, you'd figure that New Orleans' ploy to stop the Kings by focusing its defense on Tyreke Evans would be smart. But then, you did not count on Sergio Rodriguez.

Rodriguez had a phenomenal effort off the bench, scoring 24 points in 24 minutes, shooting 9-14 from the floor and adding five assists (several of them spectacular) with zero turnovers. Beno Udrih, coming off the bench behind Donte Greene again, had played well in his early minutes (13 points on 5-5 shooting with three steals), but took a 'Reke knee to the head in some sort of weird Shaolin Space Ninja defensive move Evans decided to try out. Sergio stepped right in and blew up the Hornets defense, getting to the rim at will and adjusting to looming shotblockers with some beautiful passes.

Jason Thompson, meanwhile, did what Jason Thompson do. That might seem like something Reggie Miller would say, but damn, I'm sorry, J.T. did exactly what you expect from him: rebounded like a hyperactive Tyrannosaurus Rex and scored on a variety of clever moves around the rim. When Spencer Hawes showed up in a suit, you knew how vital Thompson would be for the Kings to be successful in an evenly matched game. J.T. delivered exactly what the Kings needed.

Star-divide

Everyone did, really. Every single King who got on the floor made a positive contribution, which is rare even among the deepest teams. Evans, though limited offensively, hit some key shots, made fairly good decisions overall, and played solid defense. (He actually took David West for a few possessions, and did better than anyone else had.) Greene played short minutes again (due to excellent performances from Sergio and Beno), but still managed to eek off seven points, three rebounds, three assists (two of them memorable), a steal and a block. Jon Brockman was a maniac, diving for a loose ball with a double-digit lead in the closing minutes. Andres Nocioni hit three big threes, Kenny Thomas (who started for the first time since 1983, it's true, look it up) did his best to limit West and Emeka Okafor (with limited success, admittedly). Omri Casspi continues to more resemble a Bond villain than a basketball player, except whereas a Bond villain eventually succumbs to savvy power of Britain's top special agent, Casspi hits dagger turnaround jumpers in the lane. (Otherwise, very similar.)


It's been written endlessly through the month, but really, this team has amazing spirit. We first saw it manifest in New Orleans, actually, when the team pulled together to rally a near-win on the opening road trip. We saw it again against Memphis in the team's first win, and against Atlanta, with Martin playing like an MVP. And in Utah, and against the Warriors ... and in almost every game since. (I'll list the second Memphis game as the exception -- the energy was good if ineffective against Chicago.) More smiles have been executed in ARCO Arena in nine games than in all 41 last year.

A season ago, the team earned its eighth win on December 30. Five teams have better home records than the Kings right now (Suns, Lakers, Spurs, Nuggets, Hawks). Tyreke "Not a Real Point Guard" Evans has this offense ranked No. 6 in the league. The turnaround has just been unbelievable. And yes, it's going to get old, but every win reaffirms it as truth.

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Ladies and gentlemen

we have a team!!!!

Punjabi by Nature

by Robby1987 on Nov 30, 2009 5:00 AM PST reply actions  

Ziller,

I’m guessing that by the timestamp on this post it’s safe to say I’m not the only shmuck awake with a baby, eh?

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by vfettke on Nov 30, 2009 5:55 AM PST reply actions  

You are not, sir

I took the batteries out of all my clocks to stop from going crazy.

by Ziller on Nov 30, 2009 10:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Wait a minute

You slept before your baby? Shocking.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions  

Also congrats.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 11:25 AM PST up reply actions  

No sympathy

The kid is the modern day William Randolph Hearst – heir to the gigantic Ziller publishing machine. The other kids at school would do well to stay on the good side of young Ziller, lest they make a powerful and long lasting enemy of the lad.

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by section214 on Nov 30, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions  

And everyone here would do well to kiss the kid's ass like they do his daddy

I know Aykis has already started. He already has the Comment of the Week in his recap picked out:

“Goo goo ga ga” – Baby Ziller

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by vfettke on Nov 30, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions   2 recs

Awesome!

You may get it this week

Godfather of the "nice ass" movement.... the future begins now...

by edm7 on Nov 30, 2009 1:18 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm gunnin' for it

and this may be it since so much of my humor depends on crude vulgarity

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by vfettke on Nov 30, 2009 1:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Which is not a bad thing

The only regrettable thing about you is that you’re from the Mo.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 1:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Ack

The Mo’.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 1:33 PM PST up reply actions  

At least in the Mo'

they teach us punctuation. Ass!

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by vfettke on Nov 30, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Hole!

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 3:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Good to have you back V

LOL.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 4:16 PM PST up reply actions  

You forgot

"Soft Soft ga ga" – Baby Napier

Judgment day is coming!

by Widowwolf on Nov 30, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Sactown Royalty

Of the fans, by the fans, for the fans who can’t get ouf of the inconvenience of being in the nuthouse.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 8:06 PM PST up reply actions  

And for fans who like petty arguments

Let’s not forget that part

Godfather of the "nice ass" movement.... the future begins now...

by edm7 on Nov 30, 2009 8:09 PM PST up reply actions  

And children

Must always remember the children at StR

Godfather of the "nice ass" movement.... the future begins now...

by edm7 on Nov 30, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes

We must rememberz to take special care of the children.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 9:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Does someone need a diaper change?

Exhibit G could use the practice

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by vfettke on Nov 30, 2009 9:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Great idea

the only problem now is how do I get rid of the clocks on the microwave and the cable box without destroying two of the only things that are keeping me sane

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by vfettke on Nov 30, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Use the force... or duct tape.

It binds the galaxy together.

There's nothing to fear but everything.

by elfboy_ on Nov 30, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions  

As long as the answer comes out to 42

It’s all good.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Congrats!

And please tell me you named the baby Ghostface.

Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.

by Aykis16 on Nov 30, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions   4 recs

Rec'd the shit out of.

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.

by andy sims on Nov 30, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Here's what went down

He went to the hospital expecting a wonderful baby boy that everyone would just love, but somehow the babies were switched and he ended up going home with a Serbian kid nobody had ever heard of, and whose name could not be pronounced. Although disappointed at first, he would come to grow very fond and proud of his new child when he began to walk and talk before all the other kids.

In unrelated news, Geoff Petrie was seen leaving the hospital soon after Baby Ziller’s birth.

Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.

by Aykis16 on Nov 30, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions   2 recs

Named after the father -

Geoff Petrie Dish.

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by section214 on Nov 30, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

I do have to disagree with one point

JT, a hyperactive T-Rex? Really? Have you seen the arms on those things?

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by vfettke on Nov 30, 2009 5:57 AM PST reply actions  

Yeah, T-Rex doesn't work

How about a hyperactive Piranha

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 30, 2009 7:44 AM PST up reply actions  

but teeth

a lot of very sharp teeth. They swim in pack, play swarming d and prey on the weak

"I make love to pressure" - Stephen Jackson

by Bluejohn on Nov 30, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions  

I thought that was Doctor Brocktopus

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 30, 2009 9:30 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

No no Brocktimus Prime!

Judgment day is coming!

by Widowwolf on Nov 30, 2009 9:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Doc Brocktimus Prime!

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 9:52 PM PST up reply actions  

The ultimate in super forwards! More then meets the pancakes! And with greater power, comes greater rebounds..

Judgment day is coming!

by Widowwolf on Nov 30, 2009 11:04 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Great line

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 1, 2009 9:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Thank you took me about 15 minutes of just getting the right ones.

Judgment day is coming!

by Widowwolf on Dec 1, 2009 9:18 PM PST up reply actions  

I kind of like this

"The basis for winning an NBA title is having a superstar in his prime. Not an all-star, or a bunch of all-stars, but a superstar."

by coolcatreportdotcom on Dec 1, 2009 9:09 AM PST up reply actions  

Kenny Thomas

Last started 12/12/07.

I did look it up.

Was stuck in the car, missed the whole game. I am filled with regret, and a McRib I ate in Bakersfield.

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.

by andy sims on Nov 30, 2009 6:27 AM PST reply actions  

Reply buttons < Ribwich < Eric Maynor

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Nov 30, 2009 7:04 AM PST up reply actions  

Hot Damns!!! It's McRib season already???

... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...

by tomroadrunner on Nov 30, 2009 7:45 AM PST up reply actions  

Only in Bakersfield, for some reason.

Not here, not in Vegas. Just Bakersfield. I think the animal they make it from exists only there.

“The cow?” “The pig?”

“No. Think smaller… and more legs.”

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.

by andy sims on Nov 30, 2009 7:55 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Rrrrrribwich!

m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!

by JediLeroy on Nov 30, 2009 7:04 AM PST reply actions  

No without lettuce!

Epic-curian.

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by section214 on Nov 30, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions  

+1

Great stuff!

But then, you did not count on Sergio Rodriguez.

Rodriguez had a phenomenal effort off the bench, scoring 24 points in 24 minutes, shooting 9-14 from the floor and adding five assists (several of them spectacular) with zero turnovers.

Sergio stepped right in and blew up the Hornets defense, getting to the rim at will and adjusting to looming shotblockers with some beautiful passes.

Sergio keeps playing like this and he may be in Sacramento for a while. Or at least we can all hope.

by MustangMBS on Nov 30, 2009 7:04 AM PST reply actions  

I'm all for it.

We’re watching an underused, under-appreciated point guard blossom before our eyes. Okay okay it’s only been a few games but I don’t see his passing skills regressing. I’m sure he won’t make as many clutch threes every game out but his passing skills are going to be there.

33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.

by JETisKing on Nov 30, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions  

I found this rare picture

of “Speedy” Rodriguez

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 30, 2009 7:13 AM PST reply actions   2 recs

“¡¡andale andale, arriba arriba!!”

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 30, 2009 7:16 AM PST up reply actions  

A Bond villian?

Jewsy Galore?

Octojewsy?

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by section214 on Nov 30, 2009 7:22 AM PST reply actions   4 recs

Dr. NOmri?

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 30, 2009 7:24 AM PST up reply actions   4 recs

OctoCasspi?

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 30, 2009 7:30 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Mr. Bullion?

What's the past tense for "scam?" Is it "scrumped?"

by swoosh91 on Nov 30, 2009 2:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Blofeldman?

Rec’d, kfan.

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by section214 on Nov 30, 2009 7:26 AM PST reply actions   4 recs

Goldfinger?

That has to be Jewish enough as is, doesn’t it? Please take no offense.

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 30, 2009 7:28 AM PST up reply actions  

Jews?(Jaws)

I should have stopped with Dr. NOmri.

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 30, 2009 7:30 AM PST up reply actions  

None taken

Well played…jerk. :)

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by section214 on Nov 30, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Blofeldman is pretty funny

“just add man to it, that’ll make it Jewish.” and yet it works.

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 30, 2009 7:34 AM PST up reply actions  

Did a Google image search for Sergio and came up with this strange image

Note the artist’s name.

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 30, 2009 7:56 AM PST reply actions  

Confirms what I suspected all along.

Not a true PG.

There's nothing to fear but everything.

by elfboy_ on Nov 30, 2009 8:00 AM PST up reply actions  

As in...

PenGuin?

StR Token Female

by LeaguePassAddict on Nov 30, 2009 8:18 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Ah!!! Darn you and your fast typing!

... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...

by tomroadrunner on Nov 30, 2009 8:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Yes he is. PG=PenGuin!

... Now let me show you why they call me the Velour Fog...

by tomroadrunner on Nov 30, 2009 8:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Key point of the game

It’s 86-83, and the Hornets are on a 9-2 run. The previous possessions have included two baskets against Brockman, a Brockman turnover and a miscommunication bobble between Brockman and JT that leads to another Hornets hoop. A wild drive by Sergio bounces off his foot for another turnover.

Then JT gets into the lane and runs over David West and scores on a hook. No call. It looks like a charge to me, and if that call goes the other way, maybe it’s a different game. And what’s amazing is that JT got the respect and the no-call instead of West, a two-time All-Star, getting the call. That’s very encouraging.

Sergio hits a couple of free throws, Brockman rips down a defensive board and sends Songaila to the floor dismissively and Casspi scores on one of his beautiful running hook jumpers, and things are headed back our way. We close out the game on a 26-13 run.

There was one point late in the game where Brockman went up for an offensive board and got called for a foul. The camera zoomed in on Westphal and he was holding up all five fingers. Not sure if he was telling Brockman to play the 5 or that, “Hey kid, I’m not taking you out unless you get five fouls, use them and abuse them!”

"The basis for winning an NBA title is having a superstar in his prime. Not an all-star, or a bunch of all-stars, but a superstar."

by coolcatreportdotcom on Nov 30, 2009 8:58 AM PST reply actions   1 recs

I'm going with "use them or lose them" choice

I’d like to add that once again Beno seemed to make key shots at key moments to hold off momentum. (I thought he had one or two right there when it was close?) Noce had a big shot as well in answering. The Vets are acting like vets right now.

What’s most encouraging is that there are clearly Plays being run a lot of the time – and more and more they are being executed very well – whatever the result. On numerous occasions last night after a miss I’d think or even say to BTE ‘that was a good shot’.

Thats adding to thier confidence I think.

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 30, 2009 9:09 AM PST up reply actions  

plays being run and executed

and Paul Westphal knows how to make good adjustments, unlike the Kings previous 3 coaches.

put me in, Coach

by LaBradford on Nov 30, 2009 9:43 AM PST up reply actions  

one of the JT highlights - a turnaround fadeaway with DWest on him at the baseline

If he can continue to score in a variety of ways – and he has the very nice mid-range jumper (the only one other than Beno) and the fumble slam, he will continue to be an offensive threat.

Beno was 5-5 off the bench. The Slovenian MicroWave? Uber Udrih?

by betweentheeyes on Nov 30, 2009 10:07 AM PST up reply actions  

WarBeno

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 30, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions  

Maybe last year was the WarBeno year, and this is the MarBeno year?? Hopefully with much more of this to come.

by markdog333 on Nov 30, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions  

I know Thanksgiving is over

But I’m thankful for Paul Westphal. He has this team believing in him and his system. It’s like night and day between Westphal and the last three duds.

"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra

by 49er16 on Nov 30, 2009 9:56 AM PST reply actions  

We're a 10 seed in the west

and I don’t see us wandering far from that throughout the season: that’s legitimately where we are at – certainly no worse.

I wouldn’t even be too shocked if we are in the mix for that last playoff spot (imagine saying that a year ago!).

"I hate all sports as rabidly as a person who likes sports hates common sense."
-H.L. Mencken

by thelettere on Nov 30, 2009 10:09 AM PST reply actions  

Another great win

This one looked in the bag throughout, this team is playing with a lot of confidence and hustle. I LOVE IT! It’s a great turnaround from this time last year. For what it’s worth, Marc Stein just called the Kings the “Surprise Team of November” and I’d have to agree.

by MTBalla on Nov 30, 2009 10:20 AM PST reply actions  

RANKINGS

KINGS are #16 in both espn and nba.com rankings. Weren’t they #30 just a month ago? hmmm

by donte-thexfactor on Nov 30, 2009 10:40 AM PST reply actions  

What up Show...

Godfather of the "nice ass" movement.... the future begins now...

by edm7 on Nov 30, 2009 11:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Sergio Rodriguez,

I want to officially apologize for doubting your abilities.

This is one of those instances where you enjoy eating your own words.

This is a really fun team to watch. I wonder how long it takes to actually get a nationally telivised game scheduled. The doubters are starting to take notice.

With everyone playing so well, it really opens up our ability to make trades however, short of May and Thomas I’m not sure who I would be willing to let go.

GO KINGS!

by nothingbutnet on Nov 30, 2009 10:53 AM PST reply actions  

It is interesting when rep meets reality

Reputation meets reality on Sergio and the reality is that the rep was all wrong. Sergio can play and has game. He is clearly proving he has a place in the NBA.

His Rep was borderline decision-making, suspect shot, and little to no defense. I think you have to give him A LOT of credit. He has been plugging the HUGE hole we have in turnovers and making plays.

His decision-making is outstanding, shot is damned good, and I loved that hand in the face defense last night. He is playing the game and setting teams back on their heels. SO NICE!!!

Clearly his reputation was either underdeserved or was not the total reality of his skills.

by MustangMBS on Nov 30, 2009 11:00 AM PST up reply actions  

Sergio still has to learn to get through screens

he goes around them too wide like beno was last year, giving his man too much time to shoot. Neworl just didn’t hurt him much on it.
(not putting down his great night!)

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 30, 2009 11:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Interesting point

I was actually thinking that he is quick enough to get around most screens whereas Evans and Beno tend/have to fight through them. When they start stepping back from the screen, instead of moving past, and shooting on him is most likely when that is going to hurt him.

by MustangMBS on Nov 30, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

get around them a little quicker then

I agree he has the speed. Beno has been mostly pushing through them – which is good to see.
No doubt its the hardest position to defend on the floor though – everyone gets burned.

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 30, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Isn't that part of the game plan

Whether or not you go under, over , or switch. If the ball handler isn’t shooting well then the safest course of action in going under especially with Sergio’s speed. Let them make a few shots and prove they can hurt you before you go over.

If the guard goes over, than the big needs to show in order to allow the guard to catch up. This allows the screener to roll to the basket. Which is an even worst option, now help defense has to come to the screener and opens up others.

The beauty of the pick & roll is there are always counters depending on how the defense plays it. The safest is to go under until the ballhandler hits some shots.

"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom

by HighTops on Nov 30, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions  

His sweetest play last night unfortunately didn't count

The behind the back from one knee at the three point line alley-oop to the Brocktologist at the end of the shot clock was a thing of beauty. Watched it over and over again.

by BrooklynFan on Nov 30, 2009 11:54 AM PST up reply actions  

Nice

Did you catch Carril shaking his head in disbelief? Priceless!

What's the past tense for "scam?" Is it "scrumped?"

by swoosh91 on Nov 30, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions  

That's awesome

Thanks for this, especially cause I didn’t catch the game.

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by Aykis16 on Nov 30, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions  

If you listen closely when it goes in

Sergio says “Ricky Rubio es un puto!”

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by vfettke on Nov 30, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Sergio IS Ricky Rubio

I’m convinced.

Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.

by Aykis16 on Nov 30, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Also

Ricky Rubio’s official website is decked out in Purple, black and silver. Kings fan much?

Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.

by Aykis16 on Nov 30, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice find.

33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.

by JETisKing on Nov 30, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions  

It's an homage to his basketball hero

Zac Efron.

There's nothing to fear but everything.

by elfboy_ on Nov 30, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Zacy is not a teenager he's a pedophile

he’s creepyng me out with those eyes. I’m scared mommy

by anen87 on Nov 30, 2009 10:57 PM PST up reply actions  

That reminds me of a punch line for which I have yet to write the joke -

“Pedophile? That’s an awfully big word for a 6 year old!”

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by section214 on Dec 1, 2009 8:36 AM PST up reply actions  

Word.

33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.

by JETisKing on Nov 30, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions  

In terms of nationally televised games

I wouldn’t be shocked is the Kings get at least one next year. Maybe against another up and coming young team with a young star like Tyreke.

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by edm7 on Nov 30, 2009 11:03 AM PST up reply actions  

Kings v. Bucks

Thursday night on TNT

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by Aykis16 on Nov 30, 2009 11:13 AM PST up reply actions  

For a minute there I thought you said that was happening

Ack.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 11:15 AM PST up reply actions  

That was my first thought too

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by edm7 on Nov 30, 2009 11:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah Aykis is a douche for giving me a near heart attack for dreaming of such a possibility

It would be fun to hear Reggie Miller mumble for 3 hours. (Not.)

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 11:26 AM PST up reply actions  

Dear Kevin,

Now who got “Pritch-slapped”?

Happy holidays,

Sergio

"Shut up and Coach!"
Vfettke

by SavageBeast on Nov 30, 2009 11:51 AM PST reply actions   2 recs

LOL @ that

Oh yes, this brings back fond memories of the 2008 draft thread.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 11:54 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah,

But we still need to fire GP. Guy can’t make a trade to save his life. And what was he thinking signing Beno or hiring PW?

"Shut up and Coach!"
Vfettke

by SavageBeast on Nov 30, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah we do

I’ve always wanted to share Geoff pipe with him during his time of greatest despair.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Geoff's^

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Question:

If Kevin Martin doesn’t play his @ss off in the first home game, if the Maloofs and the mayor don’t go all out to get a crown there for that game – where would the team be?

Would they be playing with this enthusiasm, confidence and energy if they started 0-2 at home and 0-5?

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 30, 2009 3:18 PM PST reply actions  

crown = crowd

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 30, 2009 3:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Hard to say lttg

 But I know they aren’t 8-8 right now if that’s the case.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

LOL

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by Aykis16 on Nov 30, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions  

JT REX - I likes it, I likes it.
  • ’Reke IS a Shaolin Space Ninja by way of Memphis.
  • Omri Drax – his threes are ‘poisonous globes’ for our opponents.
  • LOVE the home record stat.

One more thing
Umm…is it me or does this blog get a little FOXSPORT-ish? Check your ego at the door, guys. It’s the internetz and if anybody was truly a basketball genius they’d be working for an NBA team right now. Some people get things right but everybody is wrong about a lot of things. We’re rooting for the same frakkin’ team, why they hell are we arguing over stupid pansy sh*t? F*ck you in advance for any snarky shit that comes this way. Audi.

33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.

by JETisKing on Nov 30, 2009 3:52 PM PST reply actions  

Let me break JET's point into a more understandable format

Eric Maynor > Petty Arguments

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by Aykis16 on Nov 30, 2009 3:58 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Life would be boring without petty arguments

And Kevin Pritchard wouldn’t be in a trunk if Eric Maynor didn’t exist.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Nov 30, 2009 4:18 PM PST up reply actions  

There's always sacbee.com

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by edm7 on Nov 30, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Now -

That was FOXSPORT-ish! But I admire someone that can keep posting after apparently dining on bad clams.

Not my snarkiest, but it’ll have to do. :)

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by section214 on Nov 30, 2009 9:40 PM PST up reply actions  

And here I thought StR being FoxSports'ish was my fault :)

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 1, 2009 9:55 AM PST up reply actions  

You're number 1 buddy

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 1, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions  

And would that make you number 2?

That would explain the smell.

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 Dec 1, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Always good to be useful I suppose

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 1, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

You're close to making it a petty argument

Watch out mister!

Godfather of the "nice ass" movement.... the future begins now...

by edm7 on Dec 1, 2009 10:11 AM PST up reply actions  

That's ok coz Eric Maynor is here.

Eric Maynor doesn’t settle disputes. He finishes them.

There's nothing to fear but everything.

by elfboy_ on Dec 1, 2009 8:14 PM PST up reply actions  

No no

Eric Maynor is so awesome disputes don’t even BEGIN.

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.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 1, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

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