Kings Look to Start Road Trip Successfully in Toronto, Might Miss Tyreke Evans

by Tom Ziller on Jan 9, 2011 6:34 AM PST in Commentary

The Sacramento Kings embark on a six-game road trip, beginning this morning with a visit to the Toronto Raptors. Tyreke Evans is doubtful for the game according to a report from The Bee's Jason Jones, with the star guard having turned an ankle early in Thursday's win over the Denver Nuggets. Kings vs. Raptors tips off at 10 AM Pacific on Sunday; your full preview can be found after the jump.

STARTING LINEUPS & INJURIES

If Tyreke Evans sits out, Jones reports that Jermaine Taylor will get the start. Beno Udrih, Francisco Garcia, Jason Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins will be the other four starters. All other Kings should be available.

SCOUTING REPORT

Please check out HighTops' scouting report. A++.

MATCHUP OF THE GAME

DeMarcus Cousins vs. Andrea Bargnani. Il Mago is among the best 7-foot shooters in league history, and his perimeter game will test Cousins' commitment to staying out on shooters. Bargnani can also do a bit off the bounce, which is catnip for defensive fouls, which would be a problem (especially if Evans sits). On the other end, Toronto will either be forced to guard Cousins with someone else (Amir Johnson?), or bring help regularly if Cousins plays up to his recent standard in the paint.

PLAYER TO WATCH

If Taylor does start, I'm interested to see how Beno responds. Taylor's a solid player from what we've seen, but Udrih's scoring will be much relied upon ... unless El Flaco has another random 20-point night. Omri Casspi off the bench could be a nice jolt, too.

BEER PAIRING OF CHOICE

It's 10 AM! Savages. (Blue Moon. Or the blood of Christ, for you Catholics spending the first half at Mass.)

DETAILS

10 AM start. ! Who allows this? Recall Commissioner Stern!

One little game thread today at 10 AM. Let's go Kings.

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I'm sure Tyreke is getting the proper treatment

But how many more sprained ankles can one take? Haven’t even finished half the season yet…

by amack10 on Jan 9, 2011 6:54 AM PST reply actions

I would put the limit at two

how many more sprained ankles can one take

. Durantula maybe 8.

I am looking forward to seeing to seeing Taylor doing something germaine. Maybe a Pooh oop on the highlight reel.

by betweentheeyes on Jan 9, 2011 7:55 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Wowzah.

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.

by pookeyguru on Jan 9, 2011 8:31 AM PST up reply actions

He played on that ankle the entire game against the Nugs

The injury happened in the 1st qtr and I was at the game and he was in tons of pain. Not sure how he came back in and had such a great game.

by g4y Vulture on Jan 9, 2011 10:34 AM PST up reply actions

I'll be heading to the game!

I’ll likely be wearing either a black Cwebb jersey or my RekeDMC shirt. Look for me, as I’m one of your own!

Enjoy the game everyone!

"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds

by JuMowbray on Jan 9, 2011 7:01 AM PST via mobile reply actions

I refuse to look for you.

I’ll be watching the game and I’m not in Toronto.

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.

by pookeyguru on Jan 9, 2011 8:31 AM PST up reply actions

Well that was just mean

I think what pookey meant is that its really hard to see where you are in a sea of people, therefore it is not practical to look for you.

"i thought rasheed wallace was the best kings player or whatever that rookie's name is"

by Imminentfailure on Jan 9, 2011 8:34 AM PST up reply actions

Don't interpret my statement.

I was just having fun with his statement. Jeesh.

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.

by pookeyguru on Jan 9, 2011 8:37 AM PST up reply actions

If JuMowbray was a hot girl though,

Pookey would have his eyes peeled, his TiVo primed, and their lives together all mapped out in an epic blog, as long as she agrees to be a Lvl 40 Paladin to his Lvl 69 Warrior.

This.

by elfboy_ on Jan 9, 2011 8:38 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs

Good one...

…elfboy. That’s a mighty nerdy screen name you have there.
Suspicious. Very suspicious.

In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg

by PurpleLoco on Jan 9, 2011 8:44 AM PST up reply actions

The real elfboy resides in his avatar.

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.

by pookeyguru on Jan 9, 2011 8:46 AM PST up reply actions

That screen name is just for the ladies.

… I don’t know which ladies, but I’m hoping.

This.

by elfboy_ on Jan 9, 2011 8:48 AM PST up reply actions

It's not working.

In these times, you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning.
~Carl Sandburg

by PurpleLoco on Jan 9, 2011 8:51 AM PST up reply actions

Speak for yourself

"i thought rasheed wallace was the best kings player or whatever that rookie's name is"

by Imminentfailure on Jan 9, 2011 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Looking forward to some Cousins swag today

Better beat up that softy european DMC

"i thought rasheed wallace was the best kings player or whatever that rookie's name is"

by Imminentfailure on Jan 9, 2011 9:07 AM PST reply actions

This game is too damn early.

Fire West… wait, he has nothing to do with it.. unless, it’s a conspiracy, and we all live in a dream world run by David Stern. anyways, im taking a shower. Go Kings

"Contraction, I didn't say anything about contraction. I'm talking about shrinking the league" - Lebron James

by DTG13 on Jan 9, 2011 9:25 AM PST reply actions

Too early?

We old folk will have already been up for six hours by tipoff, the result of too much bran and those damn neighbor kids. I just hope the game ends in time for me to watch Matlock and have dinner before bedtime – 6 PM comes awfully early these days.

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by section214 on Jan 9, 2011 9:29 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

John Paul Vann would not approve of DTG13's comment.

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.

by pookeyguru on Jan 9, 2011 9:31 AM PST up reply actions

Live every week like it's Shark Week.

by wallywagon11 on Jan 9, 2011 9:37 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs

I'm going to be lauging at this one for awhile.

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.

by pookeyguru on Jan 9, 2011 9:38 AM PST up reply actions