Kobe Clutches Stomach After Kings Deliver Epic! Gut! Punch!
by Tom Ziller on Jan 29, 2011 5:43 AM PST
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PrintFor a Kings fan, there is no greater joy than beating the Lakers. Even when Sacramento is fighting with Minnesota for the No. 14 spot in the conference, even when L.A. has two straight titles, even when it's no great salve for the issues that face the franchise ... man, holy Lord alive, it is wonderful. Check out the glee-ridden post-game thread if you don't believe me.
The Kings, one of the worst offenses in basketball, shredded the Lakers. Sacramento shot 51 percent from the floor, and had an incredible 15 offensive rebounds in 36 opportunities. The turnovers (16) were high, and the free throw shooting (12-18) was poor. But in all, it came out to 1.157 points per possession for the Kings, exceedingly good.
Sacramento's defense, especially late, was fine too. The Kings stopped rebounding well in the fourth quarter -- the Lakers had seven of their 15 offensive boards in the final period -- but the shooting defense cranked up, holding L.A. to 7-26 shooting. The Kings flew all over the court, contesting every shot, making L.A. earn its points. Though over the course of the game L.A. ended up with a solid offensive rating (1.099 points per possession), the Kings defense was worthy, especially in the second half. Credit to everyone who played. They worked, and it paid off.
DeMarcus Cousins, of course, was the star. He scored 27 points on 11-19 shooting -- many of the makes unsustainable rainbow 20-footers, sure -- and had 10 rebounds. His defense on Andrew Bynum was shocking in its quality. Bynum still cranked out 12 points and had some marvelous finishes. But for the balance of the game, Cousins defended Bynum straight up, forcing a few turnovers and making shots tougher than they'd normally be.
Omri Casspi wasn't too shabby either. He did his best to limit Kobe Bryant in the second half; the former MVP had 21 points in the first quarter with Tyreke Evans and later Donté Greene guarding him. Casspi took primary Kobe duty in the second half, while Evans switch on to Ron Artest. Kobe had just two points in 10.5 minutes in the third, and though he scored 10 points in the fourth, he needed 11 field goal attempts and six free throws -- or 14 shots, basically -- to get them. Casspi deserves a prize of wonderful glamor.
And, ahhh Kobe. This game is why Henry Abbott has to write such a detailed, comprehensive takedown of the myth that Kobe is the king of clutch. Because Kobe fans, Lakers fans, casual NBA fans won't remember this Kobe performance, where he went 1-5 in the last five minutes, where he bricked two critical threes with less than 20 seconds left and his team down five. Kobe's bricks won't be on SportsCenter. No one will GIF them. They won't be embedded on every NBA blog. They won't be remembered.
You wonder where that 33 percent on Kobe's clutch shots comes from? Nights like that.
Kings basketball!
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A win to savor, for sure
I think Sammy deserves special mention (18 points, 5 boards), and Landry crashed the boards and had some, good hard fouls where in other games we may have given up the 3-point play.
Not a great game by Tyreke, but he didn’t throw up a ton of shots, and made a clutch 3.
Great, great win. Can this be a turning point?
Dunking Dutchman - betting that Omri will have at least 12 games with 85% TS% this season.
turning point.
I sure hope so. Then this loss wouldn’t be so bad for Lakers fans. : )
Seriously, good game. I didn’t actually see the game, but congrats on the win. Obviously I’m super happy for DeMarcus. He deserves some win.
I feel like the Memphis game was the turning point.
We’ve seen largely improved play from that point on. A lot of blown leads in the 4th, but a lot of leads nonetheless.
by VenomySnicket on Jan 29, 2011 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
which is weird because that win was dumb luck
sometimes you just need some lucky bounces to start buying in
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
This.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
A few pretty good shots went in and out last night in the 4th
It was nerve wracking.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
I know
the Kings suck this year and all that …. and a regular season win in January shouldn’t mean that much … but that was a great game. Beating the champs in their home floor … and not just beating them, shredded them. There was no doubt who the better team was last night. Might be the only win against the Lakers this year … but damn it was a good one.
And...!
Long Live the Kings!!!!!!
by WhentheKingswinyouwin! on Jan 29, 2011 7:13 AM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
For one night at least,
we played like Kings!
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Most impressively shocking thing from the box score
DeMarcus Cousins, 1 personal foul and 1 turnover in 32 minutes. Poise? Poise.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Jan 29, 2011 7:42 AM PST reply actions
To be honest
If the Kings had lost that game, I was going to jump on the “Fire Westphal” bandwagon. DeMarcus had no foul trouble, was an incredible mismatch on the court, and was having a great game…and he was sitting down the stretch?
Glad it worked out for the good guys though.
Kings were up 10, I'm guessing Westphal was more focused on defense
by HeuristicLineup on Jan 29, 2011 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
I'd rather have DMC out there for defense than Top Hat
Plus, he passes the ball so well for a big man.
They asked him about it
and he said it was because DMC was getting winded and needed a breather. I think sometimes we forget he isn’t a guy who can play the minutes Tyreke can yet. Hopefully next year, could you imagine his destruction if he could play without foul trouble and for 38-40 minutes? Scary
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 8:55 AM PST up reply actions
Remember Omri last year
his production fell off a lot in the second half because he was worn out. Cousins has to be feeling a bit of the same. We all know his conditioning has been suspect in the past, although he’s looked to be in pretty decent shape. But the grind of the NBA season gets tiring and there’s nothing anyone can really do to prepare these rookies for it.
"What the fuck did I do?" - McNulty
Personally I think he is doing very well
and by the looks of it working very hard (my speculation of course). I actually like that PW is resting him a lot so that he isn’t killing himself every game. Sometimes that means having to pull him when he is doing well, and sometimes it means him sitting while in crunch-time.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
They asked him about it
and he said it was because DMC was getting winded and needed a breather. I think sometimes we forget he isn’t a guy who can play the minutes Tyreke can yet. Hopefully next year, could you imagine his destruction if he could play without foul trouble and for 38-40 minutes? Scary
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 8:55 AM PST up reply actions
That's bullshit.
Excuse my language. I swear some times PW’s “reasons” almost insult my intelligence. He didn’t want a rookie out there in crunch time in THAT game. He knew winning that game would buy him some time and good graces with management. He didn’t want DMC in there to screw it up so he went with experience. Which is fine. But just say it Paul. Don’t talk to us like we’re all stupid.
Was he sitting in the last minute of the game or something?
If that is what you are talking about then ignore what I said. I was talking about why he was sitting so much during the course of the game.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 9:27 AM PST up reply actions
Actually what he said made sense
Bynum was out and Gasol was playing Center. He wanted Sammy on Gasol for defensive reason. He said it was a match up thing and I agree.
I also agree that Sammy plays Gasol straight up better so this was a good move. And I have not been a fan of PW, but in this case he did the right thing.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
wow - damned if he does, damned if he doesn't
the Kings won against the hated World Champs and peeps still all over Westie’s stuff. If angry gets you off, you deal with it (not directed at you Mustang), my condolences. Somehow, this never ceases to bewilder me.
by betweentheeyes on Jan 29, 2011 10:08 AM PST up reply actions
It is easy to lose perspective when frustrated.
I think that is where a lot of people are still at. Personally, I think this team is really improving and PW is doing the right stuff now. I would even go so far as to say he is turning this team around and if he keeps going in that direction may be worth keeping. And I was all for firing him.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
I wasn't trying to talk bad about PW at all
I don’t know how that came across
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
I'm not sure that's fair
I think it worked out fine, and I’m not riding PW just to ride him. I just disagreed with having DMC on the bench down the stretch, that’s all. He was a nightmare for the Lakers all game.
I disagreed with it at the time too
But I also agree with Westphal’s logic now that I hear it. Especially with a back to back. And Landry’s offensive rebounds were huge too.
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I think DMC had to sit.
He was winded and it showed with his not willing to take shots off dead legs. Just my opinion though.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Pau wasn't lighting us up
He shot 4-11 and finished with 9 points. I can understand wanting to have Sammy in there if he was having a great game. But he wasn’t so that explanation makes no sense. Plus DMC was having a HUGE game. Make them match up with us! Not take out your best player in that game for a long stretch in the 4th.
Look at that another way
Maybe he wasn’t lighting us up because we were playing him really well defensively.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Yes we were
And a lot of it was with DMC out there anyway. I could see it if Pau had a good three quarters and a quiet 4th with Sammy out there on him but that wasn’t the case. Pau did not have a good game overall. So I don’t see the need to sit DMC in favor of Sammy in that situation. And I just don’t buy the “he needed a breather” excuse. He’s 20 and having a great game. Do you really think he’d say “coach take me out I’m tired”? He’s a youg guy having a huge game against a great team. I’m sure he could’ve gone all 48 on adrenaline alone.
have you watched Cousins play?
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by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
He was tired and it is a back to back
We were ahead, Pau was playing C, and under control using SammyD. You need to keep some gas in the tank for tonights game and I would not doubt that PW was thinking of that.
You don’t want to completely exhaust Cousin because you need him to play active minutes against the Hornets.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
I think you're overestimating how hard it is for a big to play 36 mins in the NBA.
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.....
If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Agreed
Currently, there are only 9 bigs in the league (centers or power forwards) averaging 36+ minutes a night.
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I'll guess some
Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard, Amare Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer (if he’s healthy), Paul Millsap, Dirk Nowitzki, David West and Zach Randolph maybe.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
This is exactly what happened
He was keeping him on Bynum. He was doing great on Bynum and with about 6 minutes left Bynum left and they pulled DMC (who was already near the 30 minute mark). Cousins got a 4 minute breather in the 3rd quarter and got a 3 minute breather in the 4th so he played about minutes in the second half.
I have a feeling nobody would have complained if DMC was taken out a little earlier in the 4th but the point was he was guarding Bynum terrifically.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
He played about 17 minutes in the second half
sorry
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
He played about 17 minutes in the second half
sorry
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
New nickname for Dally?
SamWOW for taking all of those fadeaway jumpers that make you cringe, and then sinking them!… Plus he blocks lots of shots and dunks on alley-oops.
Die hard Kings & PACKERS fan here let me tell you how these 2 things are connected
Yesterday Aaron Rodgers was on the Peaches show. At the end of the show there was a good little exchange about the Kings. Which Rodgers initiated after obviously talking nothing but super bowl. Now I’m paraphrasing here
(at the very end of the interview Rodgers jumps in)
AR: Hey Grant
Peach: yeah buddy
AR: LETS GO KINGS!
Peach: yeah well they only have to play the Lakers, Spurs, Thunder, & Hornets in the next four games so so it should be an easy road for them(obviously sarcasm)
AR: Let’s get a split!
Peach: Ok we’ll get a split & you go ahead & win the Super bowl ok?
AR: Let’s do it!
The first part of this prophecy is already set in motion fellas! So put your money on Green Bay & LET’S GO KINGS!
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on Jan 29, 2011 8:58 AM PST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
He is a northern CA guy isn't he?
Do you think he might actually be a Kings fan? That would be awesome!
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 9:02 AM PST up reply actions
Chico, Cali
He is a Kings fan I think he’s been to our game when we are in Milwaukee every year since he’s been with the Packers
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on Jan 29, 2011 9:08 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Thats awesome
Just another reason to like Rogers. And a side thought… I didn’t know people were actually ever “from” Chico, I only hear about people going to college there then dropping out due to partying. Well… i guess not everyone, but everyone I went to school that went there dropped out.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 9:30 AM PST up reply actions
CSU Chico alum here
Chico is awesome. My family lives there and I am, though not born there, essentially from there. Great place and it isn’t the party school is once was in the past.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
I hear the school itself is actually very good
but it seems to get lost by the reputation of the party people. All the people I know that went there I know only went there so they could party, and I’m sure failed out of everything because they didn’t account that they had to actually work. I’ve seen most of them wind up at ARC after about a year. Granted, I was part of the worst graduating class El Camino High has ever seen. ’05 baby ya!
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
Sounds like they were going to drop out wherever they went.
You can easily fall into the party there as the place is a blast. Halloween is incredible. The whole town is one big costume party, but their dropping out is probably more about them than it was the school. I went to go seriously and was Summa Cum Laude with honors. Then again by that point I was 26 and ready.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Oh no they were
definitely going to drop out wherever they went. I was just saying why they chose Chico, I guess that they didn’t talk to anyone else who went there first because from what I hear from graduates is that it is actually a pretty tough school. Congrats on the honors though! Hopefully I can make that mark when I graduate Sac State (I’ll be 27 T_T). What did you major in?
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
Sociology
I went on to get a Masters though. Not at Chico. In social sciences you pretty much have to get MA/MS to make good money.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
ummm
wow… so I wont be 27 when I graduate, I’ll be 25. wow… I can’t believe I forgot my own age.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
In my defense though
I stopped paying attention at all after I turned 21
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
Next big moment in life after that
is when you get old enough to get your AARP card.
There are some guys dumber than me, some guys worse looking, I take umbrage at the fact that there is no guy that is both.
Professional licenses
A few big moments for me after finishing grad school:
- getting a job in my career field
- getting my Professional Geologist license
- getting my Certified Hydrogeologist license
-looking forward to the AARP card (lol!)
Where's my pie
by TheFifthMookie on Jan 29, 2011 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
Licenses suck don't they?
I’m in school for mechanical engineering. Next October I have to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, then, after I graduate, work for 2 years, then have to take the Professional Engineering Exam, and only then can I call myself an engineer. Degrees don’t seem to be enough anymore
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
CSU Chico Alum here also
wound up getting both my BS and MS there – they really toned down the partytown antics back in the mid 90’s. it was total insanity before that.
There are times I miss living there, but I think that’s actually more just me missing the days of not working full time.
Where's my pie
by TheFifthMookie on Jan 29, 2011 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
I miss Chico often
I think it is the laid back quality of the place. It is just cool. La Salles and other places like the Bear are just awesome…
Going there today to play poker with my buddies.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
Haha yeah, I like the Bear
It’s one of my go-to bars…generally the order goes Panama’s, Banshee, Bear, then it depends on what we’re in the mood for. Sometimes the night starts and ends at the Bear…I like being able to go outside if the weather is nice or upstairs to dance or whatever. It’s a chill place.
"Can't you people take the law into your own hands? I mean, we can't be 'policing' the entire city!"
I'll chime in as another CSUC student/almost alum (14 more weeks!!! lol)
I’m actually from Chico too, so yeah…lots of people here either go to Chico State or Butte (community college where Aaron Rodgers went, coincidentally) but a ton of people go down to San Diego and to various UC’s and CSU’s and some out of state. At least, that’s been my experience. Chico State is actually a really good school but unfortunately the party reputation is kinda damaging sometimes…
I didn’t know Aaron was a Kings fan though….I love it! I’ve met him a couple of times and he’s a really cool guy. So stoked for the Super Bowl!
"Can't you people take the law into your own hands? I mean, we can't be 'policing' the entire city!"
by Christina_J on Jan 29, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
I went to Butte and then transferred the Chico
Can’t remember the Butte coach, but he was offered jobs at bigger universities and turned them down. Really good coach.
Chico gets a bad rap. Since they shut down Pioneer days, following the riots, it has been pretty mellow. Love Chico!!
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
I love it here too
I hope to stay here for grad school next year, but then I’m sure I’ll want to move somewhere else for a while at least. My dream place would be Monterey, but it all depends on where I can get a job, lol. But yeah, Chico’s rep really isn’t deserved these days. I mean, don’t get me wrong, there are tons of parties and craziness and idiots burning couches and shit, but it’s not nearly the way it used to be.
"Can't you people take the law into your own hands? I mean, we can't be 'policing' the entire city!"
and we are all very proud of him up here
and just to keep our young players in perspective remember that Rodgers sat for 3 years before he was named starter. The fact that he had been named starter was one of the primary reasons that Farve started his retirement waltz. Young players (regardless of the sport) are going to take time to develop to the point where they are actually productive, at least productive as an average vet. Even Blake Griffin who was always going to be a beast had a whole year sitting on the bench and acclimating to the NBA due to his knee injury.
The top lottery picks who are expected to come in right away by fans and the team alike and put the team on their shoulders and take them to the promised land in the first season rarely do. Reke and Griffin are the exception not the rule. Tiago Spitter (?) MVP of the Euroleague has struggled to make much of an impact in San Antonio this season. Cousin’s performance last night (and the whole season really) was fantastic and gives me a lot of hope for the Kings future. When Cuz has the same time to mature and develop his game as Aaron Rodgers has he is going to be a high impact player and the Kings Win Loss record is going to look a lot better because of it. If you can find a place to make the bet; Book It!
"It ain't Chinese algebra" - Tony Allen from Basketbawful
by Bluejohn on Jan 29, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not worried... Packers are definitely winning
Purely for karmic reasons. No way a serial date rapist (allegedly) wins another ring.
"What the fuck did I do?" - McNulty
That's the reason we'll be cheering for the Packers
Just don’t like the big guy in Pitt at all as human being.
No real reason otherwise as all the teams we follow are gone.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know about that
Kobe has 5 rings :)
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on Jan 29, 2011 2:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
"Serial" is the key word here.
I mean, hey, there might be other incidents in Kobe’s past that nobody knows about, but until they become public (assuming they exist), he’s an alleged one-timer.
"Where hope goes to die"
Nice title TZ!
Behemoth! Blow! To! The! Solar Plexis! Feel free to use this one next time we destroy LA. :) (April 13th).
Last night makes up for 10 bad home losses to me, and it feels good to be a Kings fans again!!! Tyreke had me cringing late, but we deserved this one.
Omri played the best game of his career. And scratching the surface of the player I think he can become. Unfortunately it took an injury to Cisco for PW to allow him a more prominent role that he should has assumed since the first game of the season.
Omri played text book defense on Kobe for 2+ quarters, after Donte looked afraid to touch him, got torched, and Tyreke looked only mildly interested in defending. Kobe made 8 out of 10 shots in the 1st quarter. He was 5 for 17 thereafter, as Omri locked him into Casspi Chamber of Doom.
He played tight defense without fouling, and shaded Kobe in one direction towards the help. He denied the post pass and prevented the uncontested perimeter shot. He didn’t blink for a second despite Kobe’s jutting jaw, wagging tongue, high elbows, and overall douche baggery. Overall, about as good as you can get.
I have always felt Omri has star potential, and tonight was a coming out party. Now if Tyreke will only pass him the ball when he should.
Lastly, JT fans and supporters, please take note. 0 points, 1 rebounds, 15 bad minutes. Kudos to PW for sitting him to start the 2nd half. I have always contended JT cannot be part of a winning team, and last night is shining example. The Laker frontline is the best in the NBA. Landry did not back down. Cuz did not back down. Sammy D. was shockingly effective. JT was invisible and tentative, and unable to compete. When games are out of reach, he will pour in token buckets, when ignored defensively. In fact I think he went for 20/10 when we lost by 30 to the Lakers last time. But when games are competitive against high level opponent, he is outclassed. If a player cannot help us beat our hated rival, he serves little purpose in the future evolution of the team.
by bench_blob on Jan 29, 2011 9:01 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I like JT & I think BB is a little hard on him at times
BUT in a way he’s right. If we want compete with the best frontlines in the league then we should probably keep Landry & Dalembert around. If Dalembert is willing to be the primary back-up behind Cousins but with pretty much garaunteed playing time(25 or so min a game) with JT out of the picture this would be a very good thing. Cousins, Landry, & Dalembert would be a very nice frontline for the next 3-5 years. Maybe we can get both for about what Dalembert makes by himself right now. I don’t see Sammy as a starter anywhere else unless for a bad team like the Kings anyway. Maybe Houston I guess.
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on Jan 29, 2011 9:20 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Carl has regained last years form too
Carl has a spring to his jump and quickness off his first step that he did not have the first two months of the season. Last night a few plays under the basket, he just explodes up!
To start the season, he was too heavy, and struggled to finish plays. I think he was 5-10 pounds over his ideal playing weight. If you recall, PW said that Carl looked slow. And Carl admitted as much. It makes a huge difference to have that burst of power off of your first step, and to go up in traffic to finish plays. He is doing that now with frequency.
"Unfortunately it took an injury to Cisco for PW to allow him a more prominent role that he should has assumed since the first game of the season."
Are you kidding me? Omri has has ample opportunities to seize the starting SF position. He’s still just inconsistent. I’m a big fan and not knocking him one bit, but this team became immensely more competitive the second Cisco and Cousins started. Omri is once against go through a high part of the season and demonstrating why and how he should be our SF going forward.
I think adding a Kyrie Irving level PG to the roster is the final ‘building’ piece’ for this roster and we need to look to trades and free agency to fill in the role players around the core 5 of Irving, Evans, Casspi, Thompson(maybe Landry) and Cousins.
I love the potential this team has, we’re not short on talent, but rather experience. We just need some time to season and blossom and this team WILL be very good in the near future.
by Smills9133 on Jan 29, 2011 9:38 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Agree on all points.
Omri has has ample opportunities to seize the starting SF position. He’s still just inconsistent. I’m a big fan and not knocking him one bit, but this team became immensely more competitive the second Cisco and Cousins started.
"If they ever get this cloning thing right, we can only hope they duplicate the good guys. The last thing we need are more Shawn Bradley’s and Michael Olowokandi’s. Or more people with the attitude of Gary Payton or the confusion of George Karl." ~ Bill Walton
I disagree on JT
JT is a valuable player. He isn’t a star or even a future future star, but to say he can’t be part of a winning team is a little harsh. He is what he is.
He is primarily a hustle guy. He doesn’t create his own offense effectively, but he also doesn’t force a lot of shots. He is a big that isn’t bad on D (when he stays out of foul trouble), rebounds well (especially on the offensive end), who has a decent outside shot (that can create space for Cuz). He also isn’t afraid to move the ball, which is a plus. Most teams in the NBA would love to have JT, but on a winning team, he isn’t a starter. He is the first big off the bench.
by R-Man on Jan 29, 2011 9:49 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Agree...
If he can be a 24 minute guy, get you 10 and 6, as the Back up PF and the 3rd center on the team, he has good value. He seems to be a great teammate too.
Problem though, is that when he becomes a FA or its time to sign an extension, I think he would he’d go off to be a starter somewhere.
Although, with Evans, Cousins, next years new star (Draft or FA) and Casspi , maybe he’s exactly what we need at starting PF, a guy who hustles, rebounds and takes few shots.
In other words, I am on the fence.
There are some guys dumber than me, some guys worse looking, I take umbrage at the fact that there is no guy that is both.
by ElRonToro on Jan 29, 2011 10:37 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I think his spot
depends on what happens with Landry or Dalembert. I really like Landry, but I just have a gut feeling he wont be a King next year. As for Dalembert, I’m starting to really warm up to him as the season progresses. I would like the idea of trying to get him back if it is at a good price. I wouldn’t be opposed to having a DMC Dally starting front-court either with JT as the first big off the bench. Plus it seems like Dalembert and Cousins are starting to really get along, and that can only be good for the development of Cousins.
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
Rec'f for the chamber of dooom.
In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg
Come on you JT hater
JT was in with a huge, height wise, line up. I think they were even playing Carl, JT, Dal, and Cuz at one point. He was in there to match up when the Lakers went huge and played great defense when it was just him on Gasol. Gasol was pretty much shutdown, between Sammy and JT, so I can’t get on JT’s case.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
by MustangMBS on Jan 29, 2011 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
You're venturing into coolcat territory now
Nary a peep when JT puts up numbers, but right there on his jock when he doesn’t.
by otis29 on Jan 29, 2011 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
You just don't get it
JT’s level of good is not good enough. And never will be. Unless as a fan you aspire to watch a perennial 35 to 40 win team with JT as core player, fine. As a fan, I aspire to see the Kings become much more than mediocre.
And don’t take my word for it. I don’t care. Geoff tried to trade him for Jeff Teague. Or do you conveniently ignore this fact too?
I will give you a little bit of insight into my thought process as someone who works out like a demon and has played a lot of hoops, 5 years competitive: 4 in high school and one year in college, to give you the basis of my perspective. I know what it takes to get s*ht done on the court, because I have played and watched the game for 25 years of my life, and played against guys who can flat out ball, and kick my ass worse than Kobe v. Donte last night lol.
Look at all the most skilled players across the league and you will see what they have in addition to basic fundamentals, height, size and athleticism is (1) body balance, and (2) reaction time.
Body balance, or a low center of gravity, and ability to move in all directions under control, and reaction time, or quick hands and feet, both offensively and defensively, with and without the ball, or an ability to respond to plays quickly, is what separates players physically, and ultimately winners from losers.
If you watch JT, and Donte Greene for that matter, with a keen eye towards body balance and reaction time you will understand why I am not fans of their game, and the basis of my critique. It puts a ceiling on their potential as players. There is no personal animosity. This is just the reality of their respective skill sets.
Lacking the skills of body balance and reaction speed, a player gets himself out of position, off balance, will be prone to hazardous decisions, and take hurried and off balance shots, and generally lack an ability to make plays. So there you have it. I just defined why a player sucks with more detail than an advanced scout. Continue to watch JT (and Donte) and tell me if they do not bear resemblance this description.
And regardless of differing views, continue to be super excited as I am about our core trio of Cuz, Reke and Omri because they posses the aforementioned traits in spades.
You ignore his development, completely.
Maybe his upside isn’t star level, but this kid shows that he is willing to realize it. That he will be a solid rotation player cause he is going to work his ass off to get there.
And your posts so completely focus on turning any and all events possible into a JT bashing fest. That just comes across as sick and twisted hatefulness rather than a calm and cool appraisal. More of a coolcat appraisal.
You come across as a hater when you ignore his good defense on Gasol and only focus on the stats that support your own bias. Ignoring and staying silent when he posts good stats or plays well cause he has a good match up.
For all these reasons. It is clear to me that you are just being a hater.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
by MustangMBS on Jan 29, 2011 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
So basically you're saying the if a player doesn't play as smooth as other players he sucks?
I just don’t see the merit in that argument. Of course, JT’s play isn’t pretty; it’s unorthodox, we all know that and we all see that. We are not calling him a main core piece, nor are we calling him our starting Forward of the future. We are just saying your critique of him seems more harsh than anyone else’s when it doesn’t seem accurate.
JT will never be a star, we all knew that already. But what he is is a player that hustles and brings energy every game, and every team needs one of those players to compliment the main core. JT is not polished on offense, but he has learned to finish better in the paint. He has a pretty good mid-range shot and he is good at moving the ball on offense. He may be out-of-control at times on offense sometimes, but Tyreke and Beno also are at times.
Defensively, he is learning as well. He’s learning to move his feet instead of using his hands on his man. He is also very quick for his size which helps him guard the perimeter. When he doesn’t foul, he is a decent defender. I mean, look at last night, he was part of the defensive tandem that took Pau Gasol out of his game. Remember you can’t rely on just stats to show how effective a player was. JT played good defense on Gasol the minutes he was out there. Can’t say the same about his help defense, but that’s a fault that a lot of players on this team have. He is also one of our best rebounders, especially on the defensive side of the glass. IQ-wise, no he is not the smartest player. However, with so much youth on this team, and so much instability with his coaching through his first few years, it’s no wonder it is difficult for him to find his spot and comfort zone.
I agree that Cuz, Reke, and Omri are our core. But, a trio is not enough to win; you must have the right set of pieces that compliment said players. And every team could use a spark of the bench from the frontcourt. JT provides that energy and hustle, without needing the ball to be effective. JT has learned to play to his strengths and not force things as much.
So, to summarize this long, drawn-out discussion, I think you are undervaluing what JT brings. Just because he doesn’t play pretty, doesn’t me he isn’t a good player/\.
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by raiderking21 on Jan 29, 2011 3:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Ugh bold-text fail
But you get my point
Never Turn Back - Crush 40
by raiderking21 on Jan 29, 2011 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
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by section214 on Jan 29, 2011 4:55 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
When did everything you write start focusing on you?
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
eh but then again, if so many people give you crap about your opinions maybe it's understandable I suppose
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
It's always like that
He’ll always talk about his opinions during times that the team’s performance confirms it
"You can have the knowledge that a tomato is a fruit, but it takes wisdom not to put it in a fruit salad." Jerry Reynolds
yeah I can actually understand that to be honest
that was pretty dip shitty of me to say something about it
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
One of the great moments Casspi had guarding Kobe
(and there were many) was in the 4th when while guarding he directed Beno to cut off the baseline on the double team and they made Kobe give up the ball. Directing team D. Very nice.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
How oh how?
Do you turn this into another JT rant?! Don’t we have better things to talk about?
Give it a rest buddy.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
How oh how?
Do you turn this into another JT rant?! Don’t we have better things to talk about?
Give it a rest buddy.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Definition of trolling
Trolls aren’t just newbies looking to come in and hit and run. They can be folks that have been around that just wait to rile everyone up. This would be the person that says nothing while Tyreke Evans scores 25 points and grabs 8 rebounds and dishes out 7 assists, but he chimes in on the thread during each of Evans’ 3 turnovers to say, “See, he’s not a point guard.” Again, you’re entitled to your opinion. But if that is going to be the only opinion that you share, you’re going to be labeled a troll.
Don’t bother replying because it will be ignored.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Team ball
For the most part, the ball moved wonderfully. And, finally, we understood that our strength can and should be our big men. This team cannot win on a regular basis with its two guards being its only consistently productive scorers. It’s just too hard for these guys to score in tight, physical games coming down the 4th quarter stretch. In fact, our lead only started slipping away when Tyreke started in with his typical 1 on 5 playground crap towards the middle – end of the 4th quarter. Thanks God for the play of the game: Omri’s tip to put us back up by 5 (or was it 4?) The tip neutralized the Laker’s momentum and fired the Kings up on D for the final stretch.
This was a team win powered by effort on the defensive end and great ball movement movement on the offensive end, which was solidified by an outstanding effort by our two big men who completely outplayed Bynum and Gasol. One to savor……
Actually, Tyreke made two critical FT's at the 2 minute mark to put us back up by 5.
Omris tip in occurred at the 1:30 mark to put us up by 7. But, you are right it was a critical play, that gave us some distance. And, we needed it with all the missed FT’s down the stretch.
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I could have told you that during DMC's freshman season at Kentucky
Bynum sucks and is extremely overhyped as a basketball player.
He doesn't suck
He’s very big and very strong and has very decent low post skills.
Is he a Star? Nope, except he plays in LA.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 12:08 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed.
He’s on a winning team and occasionally posts Kevin Love numbers on a good day. He’ll never be the focal point of the F*kers offense but he’s a capable center and I don’t think there’s a team in the NBA that wouldn’t want him on their team.
"If they ever get this cloning thing right, we can only hope they duplicate the good guys. The last thing we need are more Shawn Bradley’s and Michael Olowokandi’s. Or more people with the attitude of Gary Payton or the confusion of George Karl." ~ Bill Walton
Guy has a career 116 ORtg 104 DRtg with a careert 60.2 TS%
Plus has a career Per 36 of 15.8 Pts 10.2 Rbs and 2.6 Blks. We’re talking five plus years of NBA playing time there and he is still just 23. I get that injuries do in fact matter but as of right now, when he’s playing, he far from sucks.
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by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Bynum is one of the 6 or 7 best C's in the NBA.
That’s a fact. Because Smills doesn’t like him doesn’t make it any less of a fact.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
When healthy I agree
He makes a huge impact defensively for Los Angeles. But all those knee injuries young would make me worry if I were a Lakers fan. Also I don’t think he’s the hardest worker, considering he put off his knee surgery so he could go on vacation this summer, costing him a lot of game missed this year.
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The "when healthy" is too big of an assumption.
Otherwise every team would be clamoring for Greg Oden or Yao Ming.
" 1 + 1 = 3 " - David Kahn
I agree
He looks too bulked up for guy who has had knee problems. That was / is the Oden mistake, they both need to slim down.
Bill Walton mentioned that (sigh) and I guess I agree.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
Never said he was healthy or a hard worker.
Just said he’s one of the best when he’s right.
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.....
If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I'll take that.
And not only that, it makes what DMC did against him that much more impressive.
"I think this can be a good line-up for us and we’ll see how it works." - PW on replacing Casspi and Beno with JT and Head in the starting lineup
Our winning % against the Lakers will be better
than our overall winning %. That’s always a positive!
Headline: Kobe Clutches Stomach After Kings Cheeseburger Lakers
And that's wassup.
by Sacramento_Strong on Jan 29, 2011 9:38 AM PST reply actions
Reke-DMSpi
Yes, it’s time.
And that's wassup.
by Sacramento_Strong on Jan 29, 2011 9:40 AM PST reply actions
What a great win to come home to in La La Land
I came home late last night and watched this from beginning to end deep into the AM.
It was incredible to see the WHOLE Fox Sports Lakers broadcast team give a lot of credit to the Kings. If you live down here you’ll notice that they usually blame most F*kers losses on lack of effort and ‘playing to the level of their opponent’.
Tonight they said things like “…the F*kers big three unable to match up with the Kings front line” and “Cousins and his teammates played good defense on the Lakers front line”. Norm Nixon did nothing but praise our Kings. The usual toolbuckets, Joel Meyers and Stu Lance, gave the Kings all the credit tonight which was a sight to see.
I can already hear the F*kers ‘fans’ sweating Demarcus Cousins and running trade analysis since they feel entitled to having every great player on their team.
Here’s some day after celebration love:
"If they ever get this cloning thing right, we can only hope they duplicate the good guys. The last thing we need are more Shawn Bradley’s and Michael Olowokandi’s. Or more people with the attitude of Gary Payton or the confusion of George Karl." ~ Bill Walton
by JETisKing on Jan 29, 2011 9:49 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
That is a good gif
did you make that?
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:14 AM PST reply actions
ugh..
reply fail to JET
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah...
I don’t have too much time these days but I’ll make time for the Kings.
Thanks, prowse…
"If they ever get this cloning thing right, we can only hope they duplicate the good guys. The last thing we need are more Shawn Bradley’s and Michael Olowokandi’s. Or more people with the attitude of Gary Payton or the confusion of George Karl." ~ Bill Walton
Dalembert
This game reinforces my belief that the Kings should do what they can to keep Dalmebert. He’s a goof on offense, but, man, does he get psyched up for defense, and I think the others play off of that. One of the most impressive sights in that game was how quick the kings were to reposition themselves on defense. I can remember only one (surely there were more) instances when the Lakers’ ball movement led to one of them getting a wide-open three. The Kings fall for that so often, but last night they were so active on defense they sealed that up. Psyched for the game, no doubt. I would start Dalembert and Cousins. It seems like they have a good rapport on the court. Let them develop that. Bring JT (center) and Landry (pf) off the bench and either Cisco or Donte at SF. I’ve been luke warm on Landry, on whether the Kings should keep him. But, as someone posted above, he played with grit, making smart plays. Isn’t wonderful to, for once, have a dearth of talent up front? I say keep Landry and Dalembert and focus on getting a point guard and shooters in the draft/off season. Final note: Tyreke played well, but you could still see where he needs to mature. That offensive charge late in the fourth was unnecessary. He ran into a triple team – someone was open. I expect in the future he’ll make that pass, and when he does, the field will open for him. Someday, someday, late in the fourth in a close game like that, Tyreke will have the ball and nobody will be able to stop him from getting to the hole. If they collapse on him, he’ll make the pass and somebody will hit the three. Game over, biotches.
by boredwiththeUSA on Jan 29, 2011 10:28 AM PST reply actions
Dalembert
This game reinforces my belief that the Kings should do what they can to keep Dalmebert. He’s a goof on offense, but, man, does he get psyched up for defense, and I think the others play off of that. One of the most impressive sights in that game was how quick the kings were to reposition themselves on defense. I can remember only one (surely there were more) instances when the Lakers’ ball movement led to one of them getting a wide-open three. The Kings fall for that so often, but last night they were so active on defense they sealed that up. Psyched for the game, no doubt. I would start Dalembert and Cousins. It seems like they have a good rapport on the court. Let them develop that. Bring JT (center) and Landry (pf) off the bench and either Cisco or Donte at SF. I’ve been luke warm on Landry, on whether the Kings should keep him. But, as someone posted above, he played with grit, making smart plays. Isn’t wonderful to, for once, have a dearth of talent up front? I say keep Landry and Dalembert and focus on getting a point guard and shooters in the draft/off season. Final note: Tyreke played well, but you could still see where he needs to mature. That offensive charge late in the fourth was unnecessary. He ran into a triple team – someone was open. I expect in the future he’ll make that pass, and when he does, the field will open for him. Someday, someday, late in the fourth in a close game like that, Tyreke will have the ball and nobody will be able to stop him from getting to the hole. If they collapse on him, he’ll make the pass and somebody will hit the three. Game over, biotches.
by boredwiththeUSA on Jan 29, 2011 10:28 AM PST reply actions
paragraphs please
I missed most of your comments in the Wall ’o Words.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
From SSR...thought the same thing during the game...
and I’m convinced Hakeem “The Dream” exacted revenge on Kobe Bryant for passing him up on the all-time scoring list by possessing Samuel Dalembert in the 2nd half.
Dally can add this game to the resumes he mails out the the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.
by getPGwithbounce on Jan 29, 2011 12:02 PM PST reply actions
Awesomeness.
Think this should be next weeks caption contest photo.
by wtfaldavis on Jan 29, 2011 12:14 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
I'm just guessing
but that was one of Casspi’s two fouls . . . .?
No wonder he had Kobe so pissed off. I know it was a win but by the way, pretty much every call went LA’s way last night. Kobe was constantly pushing off, jabbing with elbows, the out of bounds was a obvious miss that never give to the defending team without sure proof and Jeter’s carry didn’t exist in NBA play. I dn’t think college would have called it either. That’s two TO’s the Kings didn’t deserve.
Whining I know – but some of the calls and non calls on Cousins and Beno in particular – were just awful.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
The worst one was when.
The kings were up 7 or 8 late and Tyreke drove made the bucket and they called it a charge. Replay clearly shows Odom get there way late his feet weren’t even on the ground. Was definitely 100% a blocking foul should have been an and-1 and Kings should have been up 10-11 with 2ish minutes remaining and that should have iced the game.
That was immediately after they called a block
On Beno for the exact same play. I don’t ask for perfection from the Refs, I ask for consistency. They usually fail in both.
Yep sadly Tyreke has to earn the right at those "close" calls.
And agreed i dont mind letting teams play and contact as long as its even, inconsistent reffing is worse IMO than consistently bad reffing.
Except, it wasn't a close call.
It was off, way off.
But hey, the Kings played through it, which is what you’re supposed to do.
"Where hope goes to die"
I thought the Tyreke call could have gone either way, but consistancy, yes
But Gasol jerking Beno’s arm after he got his own rebound and went back up was a terrible missed call. Cousins got pounded in there late with both Odem on top and Walton reaching in from the side . . . . .etc
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
Really?
I was watching the Lakers broad cast the replay they showed clearly showed Odom still moving and his right foot wasnt even down yet and his left was super sliding still. Lakers announcers even said they got lucky on that one it should have been an and 1.
I will say though, the Kings are one of the teams with the most fouls in the NBA
And if you have a habit of fouling in a game where often foul calls are subjective, you aren’t going to always get the benefit of the doubt.
Obviously, this ain’t necessarily a horrid thing so long as we’re talking aggresive fouls and not the lazy variety (for example, pretty much the entire Jerry Sloan Jazz era).
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by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry but I don't think the officiating was biased
And that’s coming from me, an outspoken officiating whiner to the max. There were plenty of times that the kings got good calls their way. There were also times that the Lakers got some too, but overall I don’t think it was slanted. Seriously, Cousins had 1 foul, that shows something right?
Keep Jason Thompson out of the damn fruit salad!
by prowseinthehouse on Jan 29, 2011 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
A couple observations from my couch
I said in the thread at least 3 times, but I think Kobe going off in the 1st is what doomed the Lakers. The rest of the guys couldn’t get anything going because he was in ‘just shoot it’ mode and it might have ended up costing them the game.
With bte on a comment above, damned if he does – damned is he doesn’t. Again with PW, really? How about looking at the beginning of the 3rd when the Kings came out of the locker room with a different strategy on Kobe, they doubled him with the ball and made Derek Fisher brick at least a couple jumpers and created some turnovers that got the Kings running. Who called that? That crappy that gave DMC a rest in the 4th because he needed it. How dare he?!! I don’t think he’s a long term answer either but damn, the crap he gets is getting to unbelievable levels, especially when the team is slowly playing so well.
I don’t think we can talk enough about how the Kings hung on. How many times have we seen them panic and give up the lead in the 4th (not only on the road, but at home too)? There’s only so many times you can fail until you start getting it, and it looks like they’re learning. It’s not like they’ll win every close game from now on, but for one night against one of the best team in the L, they had enough poise and determination not to blow the game.
Yes, we were up by 20 at some point, but of course the Lakers were going to go on a run. They’re the effing Lakers and they’re at home! They didn’t make it close because of PW, or Tyreke, or DMC on the bench, or whatever complain we may have. They made a push because they are a great team that wasn’t going to just lie down. Or were we expecting to win 20?? I honestly thought for a second that we weren’t going to pull it off but luckily we did enough on both ends of the floor to get a quality win.
Thanks to Kobe for being his not-clutch self. Kings fans appreciate it. Now let’s get New Orleans!
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
by edm7 on Jan 29, 2011 12:56 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Pretty spot on Ed
That is how you beat the Lakers. Get out ahead. Kobe then goes off early and the rest of the team doesn’t get in a rhythm. Also, yeah agree about the team improving and that PW is turning it around.
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
they had enough poise and determination not to blow the game.
This is a key point. They can actually improve in this area which is scary.
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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 Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I'd love to have the time to look at how many games they've blwon a lead on in the 4th
and look at how they’ve been improving from the beginning of the season to now. It’s all key that there are no more slow starts. They’re coming out of the gate with energy and running the offense so well that they are rarely behind going into the second half or even the 4th.
The problem this year (calendar year) has been closing ways and maintaining lead. That’s, IMO, more on experience and maturity than on anything else. I hope no one missed PW screaming like a maniac for the ball movement last night in the last minutes of the 4th.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Oh no.
But it’s definitely his fault that Cousins gets tired after battling Bynum for 30 mins. Cousins should play tired and beyond his capability because that’s what fans project he can do.
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.....
If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I get the sense (and could totally be wrong)
that the team was just playing like straight up dog shit early on in the season with the cupcake schedule and for awhile now they have been playing much better but still continue to struggle closing out games.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
I put it on everyone for the slow start
Coaching, players, front office everyone. Now that the team is playing better, I’m applauding them all also. It’s a process and after the bad start I was hoping for a bit of a strong end to the season. Looking fairly ok so far.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
I've said it before
but I do blame PW for some of it. Wasting so many valuable pre-season and early season minutes on guys who aren’t playing now.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone going to the game tonight?
We’ll be in different seats than normal, 123G
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
Wifey refuses to sit upstairs
spoiled biatch :-)
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
by her some binoculars and something shiny to distract her
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
arg
reply fail to my spelling fail to LTTG
So much fail, so much fail
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by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2011 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
we did get some exc. seats in 123G
for $80 total, including parking. There’s something to be said for a losing season I guess.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 29, 2011 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
You get those off of Craigslist?
Man you’re quick. I was trying to buy those exact tickets 15 minutes after it was posted lol
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