Preview: Mavericks vs. Kings
by Tom Ziller on Dec 4, 2010 12:00 PM PST
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STARTING LINEUPS & INJURIES
Paul Wespthal promised starting lineup changes following the latest defeat in L.A. Jason Jones indicates it could be DeMarcus Cousins and Beno Udrih returning to the starting five in place of Samuel Dalembert and Luther Head. That's closer to the unit that was successful early this season -- the differences are that Omri Casspi and Carl Landry started at the forward spots. Nothing I've seen suggests Landry will be coming back to the starting lineup, even though he's been atrocious off the bench, and Casspi didn't enter Friday's game until the Lakers had a lead larger than 20. So I imagine Greene and Thompson, as well as Tyreke Evans, will remain starters.
The Mavericks have been using a (successful) lineup featuring Jason Kidd, DeShawn Stevenson, Caron Butler, Dirk Nowitzki and Tyson Chandler. Jason Terry is an early Sixth Man of the Year candidate, and plays more minutes than any Mav but Dirk and Kidd. J.J. Barea, Shawn Marion and Brendan Haywood are the other bench contributors on this deep team. Rodrigue Beaubois is not yet available for Dallas.
SCOUTING REPORT
Anchored by the resurgent Chandler, the Mavericks currently have the league's No. 4 defense. The Kings have had trouble scoring against bad defenses, so I don't anticipate easy sleddin' against Dallas. The Mavericks boast the league's best shot defense; they don't force a ton of turnovers and are only average in defensive rebounding. But shot defense is highly important, and they do it better than anyone.
Dallas' offense is all about shooting high-percentage shots at a high percentage; that's all Dirk right now, with the big German putting up almost 25 a night on .619 True Shooting. Chandler and Stevenson have also been highly efficient with their limited shots, and Terry has been rather good as the team's No. 2 scorer. Thompson will certainly have his hands full with Nowitzki.
The Mavericks play at a slow pace, and the Kings typically are happy to oblige.
MATCHUP OF THE GAME
Thompson vs. Nowitzki. J.T. is more physical than Dirk, but that doesn't mean a thing if Nowitzki is raining jumpers. I don't think the Kings need to set J.T. up on the block much if at all. But allow him to release to the offensive glass, and it could cause a few problems for Dallas.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Tyreke will likely be guarded by Stevenson to start the game. He can score on Stevenson. He can score on all Dallas' guards. But will he?
GIVEAWAY GAME
The Giveaway Game post is up on the Sactown Royalty Facebook page. There's still time to catch up and win, thanks to Kings fans' eternal optimism and all these blow-out losses!
DETAILS
7 PM PT on Comcast SportsNet (sorry, Dishies) and KHTK 1140 AM. Game threads at 7 and 8:30. Let's go Kings.
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Wouldn't Greene have a better chance defensively
against Dirk?
I can imagine this is a game where Casspi and Greene could be on the floor together for substantial minutes (provided Omri can hit a shot.
Dunking Dutchman
I would like to see a little bit of Greene
as well as Casspi, even, at the 4.
But I think they should also take it to Dirk with Landry when he comes in. Carl can do a lot of damage inside against Dirk, especially when Chandler sits.
"DeMarcus pounds, like the hammer. Tyreke slashes, like the sickle.
For the good of the proletariat!" - tomroadrunner
We'll be at this one
God help us we’ll try to cheer as much as possible. Hopefully they’ll give us something to work with.
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
Believe this team will reward you.
It just may.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
man, I miss those home games against Dallas
where we could heckle Cuban, and by the 3rd quarter he could do nothing but pout
Unless it's the Kings who are up 20+
:)
"Well, he's got all the money in the world, but there's one thing he can't buy!"
"What's that?"
"....................a dinosaur!"
I wonder how many Kings fans would pass out of ecstacy if the Kings beat the Mavs by 20+ points tonight.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
I would.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
I would DO ecstasy
If the Kings win tonight.
by StevenG on Dec 4, 2010 2:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
I'll see your bet
and up you an Alyssa Milano if I can find her and get her consent.
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
by ElRonToro on Dec 4, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I'd do back flips off of my couch.
Most likely would break my neck though.
Brennan Huff: I have a belly full of white dog crap in me, and now you lay this shit on me?
I'm going with the 30 pack this time...
Because the 12 pack wasn’t enough last game……
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 4, 2010 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
I'd really like a win
But I’m expecting a big loss. Dallas is just too good right now.
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I'm just hoping we don't get embarassed....
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 4, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
I couldn’t think of one, then I saw that google’s word of the day was Heuristic and figured that it fit well..
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 4, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
Saw it
Come visit at halftime though. I’ll be in Section 221 in that box they have the media in.
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Here we go!!
I am the most negative person this season, just see my previous post. Tonight some fucking how the Kings score 100 and win. Kings 104, Mavs 102, Casspi scores 30 tonight.
I've told you
never smoke it all in the same day
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
by ElRonToro on Dec 4, 2010 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Woohoo!
I’ll take it.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
Not to get ahead of ourselves, but...
There are currently two teams in the NBA without their first road win of the season – the Wizards (here on 12/7) and the Clippers (here on 12/27).
Just sayin’…
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
If the Kings didn't have the worst home record (2-8 excluding tonight) I might find some comfort in that fact.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
Do you find comfort in anything Kings related?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
As of now
Just the “Sacramento” part.
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by Aykis16 on Dec 4, 2010 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
A reasonable answer.
I would include the youth will grow up. But I"m a pessimistic optimist. :)
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
Will be there tonight
Hoping for a win, but would settle for a good game. I’m guessing I’m gonna have to be extra loud tonight, to make up for the low attendance.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
You need to start being good luck Eddie.
Your lack of help in this area is botherimg me quite a bit I’ll have you know.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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 Dec 4, 2010 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, if it helps
I’m 2-1 when I go to games. Was there for the Toronto game and the New Jersey game. The loss came against Memphis. Let’s hope I stay over .500
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Bah. You should be 6-0 after 3 games. What is wrong with you "supposed" good luck charm?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
It's Westphal's fault!!
Or so I hear
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
No it's your fault for not making more wins than possible
Burn Eddie! Burn Eddie! Screw the stake and just burn Eddie. Wait, what?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
Come visit James and I in the media section
It’s Section 221 in that box in the front.
Author of the Pick and Scroll. Follow me on Twitter here.
I'm going tonight
and in honor of PW I am sitting in a different seat
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
Plus I usually start with a Pizza
and then go to the Red Rope. Tonight I start with an Arena Dog and sub in the popcorn.
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
by ElRonToro on Dec 4, 2010 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Brilliant ElRon!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
OK, all StR faithful
I have a couple of extra tickets. You want to go please post a reply and let me know. You have to get yourself there and home, but I can get you in the door and into some decent seats.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Man timing is everything....
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. 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.....
THAT PHOTO...makes me think of Dirk laughing....
at our guys wondering what they heck we’re doing on the court.
“Those guys belong in the D league! They can’t be serious,” says Dirk, as the Dallas reserves run over the Kings in the 4th.
:( Sad time to be a King’s fan!
by Kaylee19 on Dec 4, 2010 6:45 PM PST reply actions
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