Preview: Rockets at Kings
by Tom Ziller on Apr 12, 2010 2:15 PM PDT
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WELCOME BACK ...
T.R. Dunn. Missed you.
SCOUTING REPORT
Houston has won four of six in April, but lost Sunday night in Phoenix. Kevin Martin was sick, shot poorly and played limited minutes (22 minutes, 2/12 shooting). Luis Scola took 21 FGAs and 12 FTAs. This is what happens when people stop being nice, and start getting real.
Houston needs one more win to clinch a fourth consecutive winning season.
Aaron Brooks, Scola and Chuck Hayes have played in and started every game this season. Brooks has taken more threes (517) than all but four other Rockets have taken field goals. The Memphis Grizzlies have made 341 threes this season. Brooks has made 205. Brooks leads the league in attempts and makes from long-range, by no small margin. Teammate Trevor Ariza is actually 12th in attempts, though. This team loves the three-ball! </hubie>
KEY BATTLE
Kevin Martin vs. Tyreke Evans. Briefly considered "Grant Napear vs. Tact and Decency," but we know that's a lopsided matchup. Evans will be gunning for his 24 points to clinch 20-5-5 status -- even though he honestly seems oblivious to the hype; good on him -- and Martin will try to be something like the first King to ever have a good game in his return to Sacramento. There should be lots of crossmatching with Ariza here, but a few possessions of Evans vs. Martin isn't too much to ask for.
BOLD PROCLAMATION
Elston Turner, it's like you never left.
BOLD BROCKLAMATION
"Jordan Hill, you taste like chicken," the Brock Ness Monster clucked.
BREAKING NEWS
Kobe Bryant fears the Mancakes (who wouldn't?), and will sit out the season finale against Sacramento.
DETAILS
7 PM PT. I expect and will partake in much sobbing during introductions. Chuck Hayes is my bro, bros.
Game threads at 7 and 8:15, post-gamer at 9:45.
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I really wanted to go
but it looks like it’s not happening. No tickets for me (unless a friend comes through in the last minute).
Should be an special night for many reasons. Welcome back Kevin! and Tyreke, get those 24!
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
I thought you & Aykis were going together.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Yeah but
What does that have to do with tickets to tonight’s game?
by OrangeLazarus on Apr 12, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 14 recs
LOL
I’ll let Eddie & Aykis handle this.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
very nice
rec’d
"every once in a while a kernel of truth...uhh... corn is revealed in my usual pile of poop" - betweentheeyes
Haha
Nah, Aykis couldn’t make it. He’s out with an injury, day-to-day
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Overexpanded ego?
I was afraid of that, after seeing how much his head had swollen in that pre-game interview. And yeah, TWSS.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 12, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Bold proclamation
I will stand and applaud Kevin Martin when he is introduced this evening. I will not be alone.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Apr 12, 2010 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
+1
and there will be haters booing him.
Chuck Norris is not hung like a horse .... horses are hung like Chuck Norris.
Haters?
No, more like idiots.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
by Aykis16 on Apr 12, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Section makes the best bold proclamations.
(Yes, I realize this is incredibly gauche. I saw Aykis’ photoshopped picture the other day and…I couldn’t resist.)
"El once, chico. Eleven."
by Juan Primo on Apr 12, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 15 recs
This is comment of the week. Right here. Juvenile humor or not.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
why can't I see the pic?
Chuck Norris is not hung like a horse .... horses are hung like Chuck Norris.
Dunno. Refresh.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
still nothing
I’ve been noticing that happening a lot more now. Interesting.
Chuck Norris is not hung like a horse .... horses are hung like Chuck Norris.
It wouldn't be the first time a picture of Section125 burned out someone's retinas
I've got squirrels in my pants!
Who's Section125?
I don't see what's wrong with giving Bobby a little experience before he starts to practise law.
LOL
I have work on the brain. I meant to say Section 8…err District 9…uhm…
I've got squirrels in my pants!
mww.dlysexai.cmo
I don't see what's wrong with giving Bobby a little experience before he starts to practise law.
so he makes
like $20,00 a year?
"every once in a while a kernel of truth...uhh... corn is revealed in my usual pile of poop" - betweentheeyes
i should talk
i work for the county…until 6/30/10 that is…after that i may be moving into the park near your house
"every once in a while a kernel of truth...uhh... corn is revealed in my usual pile of poop" - betweentheeyes
Did you use "One Jewish Penis Enlargement Pump".
With the accompanied handbook “Jewish Penis Enlargement Pump: It’s My Bag Baby” by Section 214.
The Sacramento Convergence concept offers Sacramento, the Central Valley, and the State a solution to feasibly construct a new multi-use Entertainment and Sports Complex.
It's a pop-up book
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Apr 12, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If I knew how to make these things
This would become a daily feature. Consider yourself lucky that I am incompetent.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
When I count my daily blessings,
your incompetence is always included.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Apr 12, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Zinger!
Liked it
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal
by 27freethrows on Apr 12, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
See you there
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 Apr 12, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be sitting very close to peaches.
Unfortunately, i’ve lost my voice over the weekend. I had so much to say. I might send some paper airplanes his way though. I will be standing for Martin.
Hopefully you & every fan there is standing for Kevin.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Noone will think less of you.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Also you have an awesome avatar beast.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Thanks
I’m a long time lurker that just recently got up the nerve to start posting. My avatar says it all—-geeky female.
I would have not guessed you're a female from that. But, more females around here can't hurt things.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
There ya go being a dirty middle aged man.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
First person to photoshop relevant avatars into the Diogu pic wins a special prize
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Apr 12, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
relevant= Ziller for Diogu, female avatars for the ladies
get to it!
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Apr 12, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome to the sight
look forward to your views and may I be juvenile enough to say you are only 1 r away from being our favorite kind of woman.
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 Apr 12, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Another fan of brig beasts, huh?
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Apr 12, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I like geeky and/or greeky
so good either way
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.
This is why ElRon likes me
Geeky and Greeky.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
I love my Kings
but I really hope Kevin does well tonight.
Chuck Norris is not hung like a horse .... horses are hung like Chuck Norris.
TYREKE! KEVIN! TYREKE! KEVIN!
Yeah, that doesn’t roll off the tongue so much…
I've got squirrels in my pants!
Kevans
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
If I played ball for the kings, what would my pre-substitution good luck gimmick be?
Evans gets fresh gum. Greene does his prying finger bang thing. I would walk over to “peaches” and beef a nasty one. Not because I’m immature, but because its key to my success in every game.
I'm going to the game tonight
And am totally psyched about it. I live roughly 100 miles away from Sac so I don’t get to go to games often (I can’t afford good seats, and it isn’t worth it to me to drive there and back for really crappy $10 seats or whatever) but I’m going tonight! I will most definitely be standing for Kevin when he’s announced, and I hope Tyreke can get his 24 points tonight so we don’t have to worry about the last game in LA.
Random question for those who go to games more often than I do…how carefully do they check for cameras? I remember the last game I went to they said no cameras so I left mine in the car but they really didn’t check very carefully….so does anyone have any tips on how I could sneak mine in? Not that I have good seats, but ya know.
I've never smuggled in a camera
but I keistered a flask into the Peachquel without any major problems… at least no problems with security. I guess you need to ask yourself how bad you want those pictures.
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Apr 12, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough
I wasn’t sure how carefully they checked. Apparently not very, if you can sneak in a flask. Good to know. Luckily I got a new camera a few months ago so it’s pretty small. I’m sure I can find somewhere to put it. Haha.
When you're fanny packin' it, size definitely matters.
Leave your SLR at home.
"Thou must give props" - Ice_9ine
by tomroadrunner on Apr 12, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
They barely wand you (waist only)
They don’t frisk…they will inspect bags or purses….
My binoculars have often been in my coat pocket and they have never asked what the bulge was…(no jokes please)
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.
Thanks everyone!
Venomy- Good to know. I was thinking of just keeping it in my pocket (it’s fairly slim) so that’s good that they don’t notice yours.
tom- I wasn’t planning to bring my SLR :-P I mean, I’d like to, except I don’t have a good enough lens to be worth it anyway, so my little one will have to do.
ElRonToro- I thought I remembered them using the wand thing, so I’ll maybe put my camera in my jacket pocket. That should work… And if somehow I get caught and told to put it back, I plan to be there with tons of time to spare so it wouldn’t make me late for the game or anything. But with any luck, I’ll get away with it.
They really only care about professional camera's
if it fits in your pocket I’m thinking its not..have fun
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.
They care a lot about handguns Christina. Cameras not really.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
And have fun at the game as well.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Bullshit
I miss the good ole days where handguns could freely be taken into NBA Arenas.
by Gilo424 on Apr 12, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
They don't frisk?!?
Security man Anton has some explaining to do when I get to the game tonight.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
I sneak in a plastic bottle of Morgan
every other game or so. Squish it a little flat and thats what the Kings jersey is there to hide.
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 Apr 12, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep -
There is definitely a resemblance.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Apr 12, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahahahaha
That is totally lttg.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Should have seen me a FEW YEARS AGO
I was totally sporting the goatee
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 Apr 12, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going too
and I’m stoked. I’ve been to two games this year, StR night #1 and a game after Tyreke got his concussion, so I’ve yet to see Tyreke live. I’m also bringing my daughter to her first game, and I think she’s gonna love it!
I may just end up going by myself
What sections are you all seating at? I may head that way once I’m in.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Welcome back Kevin!
Tyreke take him to school, and get your 24 points young fella…
Dirty Di*k's and Shi% listen to this arithmetics
Who are you talking to?
We’re going to try to sit in/near our regular 114k seats though our tix tonight are in 117
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 Apr 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still undecided
But if I end up going I’m heading your way. You may be gone already but does anyone know what row section sits at?
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Ehhh, whatever.. I'll find you
Can’t miss this one. KEvin’s back and Tyreke will get his 24. History tonight!
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Wish I could go tonight but I'm not in town unfortunately
Go Kings, and everyone whos going to the game be sure to let Kevin know how much he was appreciated.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
I'm so pumped about this game.
I hope to see Martin have a good game against us but having Evans get over 24 points tonight too!
Welcome to StR KF10
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Thanks.
I been lurking here for a while and decided to join. I usually post/comment on another website but this place is active as hell! Which is great IMO.
Thanks.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
And let me just say for the benefit of everyone
I’m quite positive you mean Kings Fans. There are multiple users here who use their S/N’s here and Kings Fans. I don’t think less of people who comment over there & here. I just don’t do message boards myself. So it’s why I don’t go over there.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Actually no. I'm not from KingsFans.
Well, I made an account over there but it has been inactive for over a year. I rarely use the account, if ever. I spend my time most in RealGm. The site is very active but I decided to incorporate StR and RealGm together. Both of the sites are very active.
My apologies then KF10.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
But that's true of all places, not just KingsFans or RealGM for that matter.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
If you like activity
You’ll love tonight’s game thread.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 oh man. I can't wait.
Just to open myself a bit. I am a fan of Martin for several years now. I still follow him in Houston. That’s one of my reasons why today was just perfect to join here. But anyways, I expect this game thread to rock. Lets go Kings!
Indeed indeed.
You are not alone in your Martin fandom. Believe me.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Bold Proclamation
Kevin Martin will be so pumped up for this game, before the game he will even say hi to jerry AND peaches
However, when just a couple feet away he trips over Peaches’ new trophy of Tyreke Evans (with actual ID) right behind their seats
He sprains his toe and is out for the game, and while on the ground writhing in pain must endure taunts from Napear on how soft he is.
Can someone check this kids ID???Hes only 20 years old??
....yes u say that every game peaches, i think we got it by now
I'm not sure whether to flag or think about this in horror.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
not that i hope k-mart gets injured or anything
he gets injured enough already
Can someone check this kids ID???Hes only 20 years old??
....yes u say that every game peaches, i think we got it by now
by Surprise Team on Apr 12, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just ribbin ya some. No worries. I didn't think you meant ill of Sir SpeedRacer.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
18-2 Knicks run
Kicks up 101-94 with 4 minutes to go now. Way to jinx it kwill. ;p
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 12, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
He looks soft in red
This is Black Dynamite for Anaconda Malt Liquor... Once you pop the top, the panties drop
by prowseinthehouse on Apr 12, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Just out of curiosity...
does anyone else think the Rockets Jerseys are crappy looking, and look like they would be a drag to play in with the “sleeves” hanging over their shoulders? I feel they would be much better looking and nicer to play in if they had less fabric over the arms. Just wondering because I’ve never heard the players say anything about it, but I think it would bother me, but I am kinda OCD so that might be it
This is Black Dynamite for Anaconda Malt Liquor... Once you pop the top, the panties drop
by prowseinthehouse on Apr 12, 2010 6:36 PM PDT reply actions
I like the red Houston jerseys. As soon as I can afford it, I'm going to own a Kevin Martin Rockets jersey.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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 would be cool
I don’t think they look as bad as they look like they would suck to play in. It was just something that I was curious about since they came out with them. Oh, and since we are talking about Martin jerseys, anyone know why his number changed? I don’t recall anyone on the Rockets with 23, and I really hope it’s not because LeBron told him to.
This is Black Dynamite for Anaconda Malt Liquor... Once you pop the top, the panties drop
by prowseinthehouse on Apr 12, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
The reason Kevin doesn't wear #23 for Houston is because Calvin Murphy wore that number and it's retired.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
Curiosity Qualmed...
Thank You
This is Black Dynamite for Anaconda Malt Liquor... Once you pop the top, the panties drop
by prowseinthehouse on Apr 12, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course. Anytime.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
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.....
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