Preview: Nuggets at Kings

wait a second…

Its really starting to hurt losing all these close games. Time to end the streak.

then Orlando on Tuesday, then a six game east coast road trip, including a pair of back to backs. We could use a win here.

Let’s see of we can pull this off. After last nights loss I hope the kids come out with fire, hustle, and effort. Save the execution for the 4th.

Go Kings!!

A) Who is #3
B) Who are the Hot Tub Girls?

GO KINGS!

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The fans can directly affect the game. Let’s show people why we’re one of the best fan bases in the NBA. We need to make Arco a nightmare for Denver. I’m expecting a loud crowd tonight.

If you’re free later, get out to the game! I live in the bay but will make the unplanned trip w/my friend. I just need to be there.

After all the heartbreaking losses, our team needs us tonight.

When you’re at the game, think of everything that pisses you off. Think of all the bad calls, stupid turnovers & agonizing losses. Think of missed layups & Kobe Bryant.

Then channel all your rage & scream for the Kings & freaking WILL them to victory.

but, let me add.

The Kings are in somewhat of a shooting slump in January. Shooting 45.6% and 33% from 3’s, while only averaging 102ppg. Contributing to their worst record 0-4 since last Octobers’ 0-3. And, some of the slump can be directly attributed to the drop in JT’s performance. JT is having his worst month since October. He’s shooting only 36.7% from the field and 44% from the FT line, and only averaging 10ppg and 8.2rpg. In fact, he’s only averaging 13pts, 8.7 rbs on 42% shooting over the last 10 games. As our primary big averaging almost 37 minutes per game, he has a major impact in our overall performance. And with Spencer being limited to about 24 minutes per game more than ever the burden falls on JT to anchor the offense and defense.

With Carmelo out the burden for the Nuggets has fallen on Kenyon Martin who has really stepped up. He’s been a 20/10 guy over the last couple games and has been their leading scorer & rebounder. As a team, one thing stands out for the Nugget, they get to the FT line more than any other team, averaging 31.5 FTA per game. And, score 23% of their 107ppg at the line.

Even with Nene & Andersen, Denver is not a great rebounding team. But, Nene will score and if you foul him, he’ll hurt you at the FT line. With Mello & Donte out, the Kings get the better deal in the injury department. But, in another game of run and gun, the Kings will need more ammunition than they brought to the GSW game.

Without StR at the game to amp up the crowd, and with the Kings playing more in line with how we thought they would be this year, it’s hard to pick a Kings victory. But, if our 3pt shooters (Omri & Noc) find their range, and the Kings can manage to hold on to the ball, there might be a chance. The guards need to stay tighter to their man, and not wander off. If you’re going to help rebound just do it, but don’t drift off half way, and end up not rebounding & not guarding. Someone is going to have to keep Martin off the boards and keep a hand in his face. Who will Westphal put in to do that, and how well they do that might just determine the outcome of the game.

I can’t pick a winner, but I believe the Kings keep it close. Go Kings.

Denver has had some truly crappy road and back to back games this year. Go Kings

you need to put the Brockness Monster in your sigline of achievements.

“It’s a play for ’UGE yardage!!! Romo with a ’UGE play!”

Really ready for the Kings game to start.

Kings win!!!!