Kings Vs. Lakers Preview: BLACK UP
by Tom Ziller on Dec 26, 2011 9:37 AM PST
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PrintThe season is here
Let's pull on purple and black
And make Sactown proud.
L.A. [Redacted] at Sacramento Kings
The Gymmer, Sacramento
7 p.m. Pacific on Comcast SportsNet California and NBA TV
The Sacramento Kings make their 2011-12 debut at home against the hated, 0-1, last-place, bottoming-out, hapless L.A. Lakers. The Lakers played in L.A. on Sunday afternoon, and actually led the Chicago Bulls most of the way ... until Derrick Rose led a fourth quarter comeback and sealed the game with a floater.
Lakers heartbreak is the best kind of heartbreak.
The Lakers will again be without Andrew Bynum, serving the second of a four-game suspension for maiming J.J. Barea in the playoffs last season. Bynum was originally assessed a five-game suspension, but the league dropped it to four given the shortened season. Josh McRoberts started at power forward on Sunday and should do so again; he played decent defense as Carlos Boozer was held in relative check; McBob isn't much of a scorer, though, so it'll remain the Kobe and Pau show.
Devin Ebanks has risen above Metta World Peace at small forward; neither is too good. The Lakers really do have massive issues until Bynum is back, and perhaps even then: the depth on this team is abysmal. Outside of Kobe and Pau, would you trade even Jason Thompson for a single one of the Lakers' players who will appear tonight? I wouldn't. Kobe and Pau (and eventually Bynum) are good enough to win plenty of games -- they did almost beat the Bulls, an incredible team -- but the glory days of the Lakers might be ending. This is not a great team.
The Kings aren't a great team either, but Sacramento has weapons. From Tyreke Evans and Marcus Thornton to DeMarcus Cousins and J.J. Hickson, from John Salmons to Jimmer Fredette -- the Kings have six players who wouldn't raise a single eyebrow by putting in 20. With Chuck Hayes thankfully back in the decks and Salmons healthy (or close enough to "healthy" to play), there are hopes for the defense, one that finished No. 20 in the league last season.
A tired and injured Kobe, a shallow team on the second game of a back-to-back, a Kings team that will try to run and run and run ... it just needs one more ingredient to set up a huge opening night upset: an insane crowd at The Gymmer.
I have a feeling we'll get that. Am I right?
Game threads will open up at 7 and 8:30. We will have a P.M. recap that will serve as a supplementary post-game thread. We'll wrap the game in the morning. Let's go Kings. Beat L.A. Here We Stayed.
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The answer to this question is quite disturbing if you're a Lakers fan
Outside of Kobe and Pau, would you trade even Jason Thompson for a single one of the Lakers’ players who will appear tonight?
I am still convinced that Devin Ebanks is actually Trevor Ariza in a different jersey.
This will never get old throughout the season:
The Gymmer, Sacramento
I also can’t get enough of Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant. They are two class acts, humble, super stars. In the age of this..
It’s nice to know there are still two players amongst the super stars that you would have no problems with your kid looking up to them.
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 9:45 AM PST reply actions
Ugh
Wade used to be my guy. Lebron has really made him a douche. He talks about himself in 3rd person now even. What the hell happened to D-Wade?
by Allbenji on Dec 26, 2011 9:58 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
What Lebron did was pretty douchey
Which I hated how he took on this villain role since I use to really like Lebron. He seems to have changed going in to this season though and is saying all the right things to the media.
I have never had a problem with Wade
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
Well, as long as he's saying the right things to the media ;p
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
by lietothegirls on Dec 26, 2011 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
Wade really has turned into a Douche.
His comments in the off-season were unsettling to me. I used to think he was classy, but the multiple stupid comments and his actions now with the Heat have really soured my view of him.
You mean how he talked about being the most scrutinized team in sports history?
How it was so much harder on them than it has been for any other team? What a douche.
by Allbenji on Dec 26, 2011 10:12 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
No, not at all referencing those comment.
I’m referencing his underpaid, I’m better than everyone else and deserve even more(than I get already) because I’m a star comments.
...but they were completely accurate statements.
So what’s the problem?
It’s no secret the true max-salary superstars (sans Joe Johnson) ARE underpaid. They bring in way more revenue than they’re paid by the teams.
" 1 + 1 = 3 " - David Kahn
And they completely forget the infrastructure in place that ALLOWS them to make that money
Sure they bring in a lot of money, but with the owners, the Arenas, the league, the staff, the marketing dollars, the travel costs, etc etc etc. They couldn’t make that money.
He’s being ignorant here. If he wants his cake and eat it too, then he needs to go start his own league as a sole proprietor form teams, venues, marketing and operational costs etc etc etc and then he can act as a TRUE free agent.
As is, he’s an employee within a corporation who sets the terms agreed upon by the NBA and the Player’s union. What Wade said doesn’t acknowledge the system in place that gives him the opportunity to showcase his skillset, so those statements are COMPLETLY inaccurate statements unless he ventures off on his own assembling his own basketball league.
First, just want to say Wade the player is easily one of my most favorite players to watch play the game
that being said, the guy’s been the same guy for years, he just did a nice job of doing ads that gave off a certain image.
by wallywagon11 on Dec 26, 2011 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
LeBron hasn't made Wade anything.
LeBron came to Miami when Wade wanted him to come to Miami. LeBron always looked to Wade before answering questions during their joint post-game conferences in the Finals. LeBron walked slightly behind Wade in the tunnel and coughed when Wade wanted him to cough. Wade influences LeBron way more than LeBron influences Wade.
If Wade seemed like more of a douche last year, it’s because he found himself having to deal with bad publicity for basically the first time in his career. LeBron is responsible insofar as he brought the bad publicity to Miami, but Wade’s “douchy” reactions seem natural.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
"He's gonna get a big hug, and I'm gonna hang on for a while." -Duane Kuiper
by Juan Primo on Dec 26, 2011 11:42 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I get the sense I've seen this picture before
but there were Team USA jerseyes
by wallywagon11 on Dec 26, 2011 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
You sure they weren't mcdonalds jerseys?
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:20 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
BEAT L.A.!!! BEAT L.A.!!! BEAT L.A.!!! BEAT L.A.!!! BEAT L.A.!!! BEAT L.A.!!! BEAT L.A.!!! BEAT L.A.!!! BEAT L.A.!!!
Oh, and BEAT L.A.!!!
That is all.
"I have talent that's there, but I just have the mentality right now that I just want to be the greatest. And I don't think that any other player has that right now." -DeMarcus Cousins
by Noble_Bloodlines on Dec 26, 2011 9:49 AM PST reply actions 14 recs
I have hope
As long as this team understands LA will try to step on our throats early. We must be prepared for it. If LA wins yesterday they probably come out soft on us but right now they’re pissed. So please guys be prepared!
Besides that
Put chuck on Gasol
Make McRoberts have to battle all night with Cousins & JJ
Put Salmons, Tyreke, or both on Kobe
Let MT abuse Fisher while Reke battles with Kobe
Do these, be ready, & we’ll be good
by Allbenji on Dec 26, 2011 9:55 AM PST via mobile reply actions
You'll probably see a lot of Artest on Tyreke as well
Artest does a pretty decent job on Tyreke since he’s a big body and strong.
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 9:57 AM PST up reply actions
Ron Artest did well at times on Tyreke
Metta World Peace might have problems. I guess it depends on who’s in better shape right now. It’s really a toss up. We shall see.
by Allbenji on Dec 26, 2011 10:00 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I guess that was the thinking behind the Salmon acquisition
Ron on Reke, Kobe on MT, equals Fisher on Salmons. Pick your poison.
by Allbenji on Dec 26, 2011 10:09 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Depends on Mike Brown, too.
Going to be interesting to see the ‘dropoff’ live…no Phil Jackson.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
who's ron artest?
"And Solskjaer has won it!"
by 'tough as nails' spence on Dec 26, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
except when tyreke puts metta world assclown on spin cycle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47fh8KKB4HM
"Bobby Jackson sends a dagger DEEP into the heart of Texas!" Kevin Harlan
by Loyalty2Royalty on Dec 26, 2011 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
So good
it’s worth seeing twice
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 12:39 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Metta looks to have lost the last of his quickness with the name change
Tyreke would go around him with the ease
by lchristmas on Dec 26, 2011 4:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Fun Fact -
The Kings are currently tied for the 3rd playoff spot in the Western Conference!
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 10:04 AM PST reply actions 9 recs
Did you end up breaking down and re-uping you're season tickets?
Or are you holding firm?
"I have talent that's there, but I just have the mentality right now that I just want to be the greatest. And I don't think that any other player has that right now." -DeMarcus Cousins
by Noble_Bloodlines on Dec 26, 2011 10:08 AM PST up reply actions
I did not renew my tickets, as the offer from the Kings never changed
But Hanukkah Harry put a ticket in my socks (8 new pair!) for tonight’s game, so I will be in attendance.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
SWEET!!!
Yeah, they gave me 15 parking passes and that was it….pretty pathetic but they are my Kings and will be long after the Maloofs sell to Burkle, so I want to be there when the rise actually happens. Plus, that waiting list will probably be back after this season.
"I have talent that's there, but I just have the mentality right now that I just want to be the greatest. And I don't think that any other player has that right now." -DeMarcus Cousins
by Noble_Bloodlines on Dec 26, 2011 10:31 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
The Maloofs still don't get it.
They never will I suspect. It’s unfortunate, but hopefully an arena solution arises in the next few months that the NBA strongarms them into accepting.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Dec 26, 2011 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Jon Lovitz gave you Kings tickets?
That’s awesome. (Always thought of Harry as more of a Knicks fan.)
by R-Man on Dec 26, 2011 4:16 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
We were tied for first before yesterday
Fire Westphal!
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by Aykis16 on Dec 26, 2011 12:18 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Trade Tyreke!
Never Turn Back - Crush 40
Being a Fan: 10% luck, 20% skill, 15% concentrated power of will, 5% pleasure, 50% pain, and 100% reason to remember the name!
by raiderking21 on Dec 26, 2011 12:32 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
If by Black up you mean Black Eyes and Bruises
Then It’s time to CHUCK it to the [redacted].
If we all Calm Down and Jimmer On, I like our chances.
BeatSouthBakersfield!!!!
by james_kevin18 on Dec 26, 2011 10:06 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions 16 recs
Rec'd
Though you better never show your face in Bakersfield.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 10:08 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
So my {rhetorical - if you wish} question is this:
What’s south of the butthole of California(meaning Bakersfield)?
Taint going to answer that
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 10 recs
Now wait a second, as a relocated native of Bako
I find these comments absolutely true and hilarious.
by Crocoduck on Dec 26, 2011 10:53 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I can handle the Fakers, REDACTED, and all other names for us
but this..This is taking it too far
how you doin'
Twitter: @bluefalcon916
SouthBakersfield it is.
Thanks for helping us choose the most effective name.
by Kfan in Korea on Dec 27, 2011 2:46 AM PST up reply actions
Can't wait for this game tonight
Crowd should be absolute bonkers and the team should be fired up.
I have to comment on the Bulls v. Lakers game though, Luol Deng was just freaking incredible down the stretch. That guy is exactly the type of Small Forward the Kings need, someone who can hit their open shots, defend very well, and make plays down the stretch (including the steal for Rose and the block on Kobe’s game winning attempt).
Lakers put up more of a fight than I thought they would without Bynum and Odom. I almost think they’ll be better off for having played yesterday than the Kings since they’ll have had more game time to get back into the flow than us. It will be a tough game for us tonight, but I think we can pull it off.
Go Kings!
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Is Marvin Williams kind of a poor mans Deng?
I don’t watch either one much but from what I hear about both they seem similar. I could be mistaken though.
by Allbenji on Dec 26, 2011 10:35 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Home opener
but yes, I was surprised that they played the game that close
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
by lietothegirls on Dec 26, 2011 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
I have a feeling that MWP's fat out of shape ass
Won’t be able to do the shut down dance on Tyreke this game. Without Bynum I like our chances. Will the combination of Fisher/Blake put much of a dent in Jimmer’s game? Kobe is going to wear himself out trying to contain MT.
Personally, I think the prognostications of the redacted’s demise might be just a bit overstated but overall this could be a winnable game. I hope our youth combats their age and the fact that this won’t be their first game of the season. Chuck’s d and maturity adds a calming and confident attitude that allows DMC to play like a 23 year old.
Frances Amthor: I think you're a very stupid person. You look stupid, you're in a stupid business, and you're on a stupid case.
Philip Marlowe: I get it. I'm stupid Farewell My Lovely (1975)
And in this vein I get what I want how I want it because I am the customer. You might want to remember that you thieving scumbag mongrel bitches.
nate21h@evilcowtowninc.com
Forgot to add that the pent up desire of StR's members to post gifs in the post game thread subtlety changes the ionic make up in the air in Sac
plus the fact that section will be wearing a clean pair of socks today for the first time in who knows how long and I’m feeling more and more like this game is a gimmee. Especially if section wears his new socks.
Frances Amthor: I think you're a very stupid person. You look stupid, you're in a stupid business, and you're on a stupid case.
Philip Marlowe: I get it. I'm stupid Farewell My Lovely (1975)
And in this vein I get what I want how I want it because I am the customer. You might want to remember that you thieving scumbag mongrel bitches.
nate21h@evilcowtowninc.com
I think Section should wear his OLD socks
right behind the {redacted} bench. It might actually improve the smell in that area.
If section had mentioned that he received new underwear as well and was planning on wearing them tonight there would hardly be a reason to even play the game
It would be such a slam dunk.
Frances Amthor: I think you're a very stupid person. You look stupid, you're in a stupid business, and you're on a stupid case.
Philip Marlowe: I get it. I'm stupid Farewell My Lovely (1975)
And in this vein I get what I want how I want it because I am the customer. You might want to remember that you thieving scumbag mongrel bitches.
nate21h@evilcowtowninc.com
I can't remember who said it
But I remember an interview with a coach who talked about Arco being so loud, they couldn’t hear each other in the locker room during pre game meetings. Pretty sure it was an assistant coach for the L*kers.
It would be amazing if we could get that tonight!
by Cold12 on Dec 26, 2011 10:43 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
No cowbells these days
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
by lietothegirls on Dec 26, 2011 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
The league passed the 'Arco Rule'
outlawed them.
Just because of little hearing loss here and there.
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
by lietothegirls on Dec 26, 2011 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
They allowed us to bring them the last game of the season
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
The league didn't though
the Maloofs said they would just pay the fine
Sanka....you dead? Ya Man
by prowseinthehouse on Dec 26, 2011 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
I remember it being a player on the Phoenix Suns during the 2001 playoffs.
Mario Elie, IIRC.
"Where hope goes to die"
Always Rec'd
Look how calm and collected Doug Christie is as he delivers that “RIGHT UNDERCUT”. Probably breathing right and everything. Love that guy lol.
by Cold12 on Dec 26, 2011 10:52 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It literally never gets old
Every time it is posted, it’s like I’m seeing it for the first time again.
"You need to get real!"
A sea of black tonight.
I can’t wait!
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
What I don't like about the sea of black
Is that the Lakers yellow is going to stand out like a sore thumb
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
You are right!
Hopefully we won’t see many. We never go to the Lakers game anymore. Not enjoyable w/ all the yellow Jerseys… Rather watch from home on those games…GO KINGS
by Boot Scoot Baby on Dec 26, 2011 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
With how the Kings were selling this game(can only get it with the purchase of the package) it will probably reduce how many Laker fans there are
Though they’ll easily be able to pick them up on Stub hub since you could probably buy the package, sell this game and almost pay for the other 3 games
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
And they'll be swallowed up by the 4th quarter as their fair weather fans
disperse home to beat the traffic as the {redacted} get pummeled by our youthful talent level.
by Smills9133 on Dec 26, 2011 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
What should happen.......
I was watching the show Open Court, which I really enjoy except for fat ass Shaq. Mr. Chris thank you for everything Webber said something I found interesting. He stated that he told Rich A. that before very first playoff game with Utah that he was going to lay out J. Stockton. He was going to do this to make a point that it wasn’t the same old Kings and to change the dynamic of the Kings culture. (of course im paraphrasing ) I think that we should do that tonight . On the very first play Chuck, DMC or anybody should just lay out a Laker. To make a statement that win or lose we are kicking ass this year. Think about it. D. Bag Fisher drives the lane or Kobe tries driving to the rim and Chuck just steps out and BOOM SHAK A LAKA.
The crowd erupts in chants of “here we stay, beat la” “here we stay, beat la”. .
No, I never said "Hey sweetheart I'm Rookie of the Year." I told her "I'm Tyreke Evans" though............Tyreke Evans
by 1damutt on Dec 26, 2011 10:52 AM PST reply actions 7 recs
I love that idea, Shizzo.
Send in the Hassan.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
by kwill on Dec 26, 2011 1:46 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
CAN WE GET SOME "SAC-RA-MEN-TO" & "HERE WE STAYED" CHANTS GOING?
Along with of course some “Beat LA” chants. After a few drinks I know I’ll be starting some “LA Sucks” chants whether people join me or not! :)
Charmichael Dave
Why has he missed so much time on KHTK? Vacay?
by Boot Scoot Baby on Dec 26, 2011 11:12 AM PST reply actions
I hadn't noticed
of course I wouldn’t have because -
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
by lietothegirls on Dec 26, 2011 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
2 week vacation.
Right as the season starts.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Dec 26, 2011 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
that station's still on the air?
Haven’t checked since the Rise guys left.
Call the Waaambulance!
by TheFifthMookie on Dec 26, 2011 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
What? The Rise Guys left?
I thought it was only Justin Case that left a couple of years ago, after Whitey received his new contract.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
Not only did they leave...
They were replaced with Don Geronimo… It’s so…. so…. awful
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Justin Case? wow! he hasn't been on the Rise Guys in 5 years
Since then, they had Kevin the Rat, FP Santangelo, and now Mark Kreidler. Kreidler’s a really great fit.
KHTK brought Geronimo on for the afternoons something like 6 months ago (fuzzy on the date). Apparently Don’s favorite timeslot is the mornings (all conjecture/rumor being repeated by me right now), and The Rise Guys landed a deal with 95.7 “The Game” a bay area FM sports radio channel. So, Whitey and Kreidler headed over there, and Phantom stayed with KHTK and does mornings now with Don and Carmichael Dave.
I tried to stick with khtk for about a week, but kept turning it off after 5 minutes of demeaning humor/bathroom humor. I tried listening to podcasts for a while, and recently found the 95.7 streaming app – so I listen to the Rise Guys again, though they don’t talk Kings anymore :/ .
Call the Waaambulance!
by TheFifthMookie on Dec 26, 2011 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
Nice play by play.
As you could tell, I had not been keeping track.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
I've been a big Rise Guys fan
going on about 10 years now? ugh. It’s been the main thing I’ve listened to on the radio in the mornings. Now that I don’t commute anymore (yeeeaaah!) it’s less, but still.
Call the Waaambulance!
by TheFifthMookie on Dec 26, 2011 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
With 2 key players playing for the first time (Hayes&Salmons) I have no idea what the team will look like tonight
Pau will probably score 37 pts and grab 18 boards, but hopefully we can tire them out by the 4th qtr. If we can limit there 2nd chance point opportunities we will have a good shot at it. my prediction Kings 103 Fakers 96.
Ba-da
Hayes will keep Gasol in check.
Expect to see the Pao’ty face a few times.
Like to see Kobe whining a few times too. Hopefully after Chuckwagon knocks him on his butt in the lane.
Amen
Also
Jimmer becomes a heavy favorite for ROY.
Cousins goes into absolutely beast mode, going 30-15-5.
Tyreke Evans shows that he is an all-star
and Marcus Thornton knocks down an easy 30 points on just 10 shots.
Oh and Isaiah Thomas gets dunk of the night after he throws one down on Kobe Bryant.
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 10 recs
I am Ready!!
Have on my Kings gear, Have my new Kings wine glasses washed and ready, washed the big screen , Have Turkey sandwich fixins ready..So excited
by Boot Scoot Baby on Dec 26, 2011 11:45 AM PST reply actions
Just a little trivia
NBA players who wore the #7 with the Sacramento Kings:
Danny Ainge
Vincent Askew
Keon Clark
Michael Hawkins
Bobby Hurley
Dahntay Jones
Rashad McCants
Dominic McGuire
Ronnie Price
Hmm…interesting…paying a little homage to Danny Ainge since Garcia has claim on 32.
Well
With Ainge and Hurley and JWill being the #7 pick overall, Jimmer may be paying homage to the most famous Caucasian King guards. Of course, I’m missing the Jim Les connection.
Thoughts? "I have none. If there are any other developments, we will let you know." Charger GM - AJ Smith.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Dec 26, 2011 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
Excited
Expecting tangible improvement this season although have no clue how the season will start. Was hard to get a read on the [Redacted] last night. They looked pretty good but I’ve never been sold on Chicago either.
Pretty fitting that Here We Stayed night is against the Lakers
Considering that Dr. Buss and Co. played a part in keeping the Kings away from Anaheim.
Our offensive strength is their defensive weakness
They’re missing the cornerstone of their defense. Kobe is a year older and his name is in the news for the wrong reasons. They hired Mike Brown in the offseason. They’re on a back to back after a short offseason. Our team has Marcus Thorton…
For once, I actually like our chances against these jerks.
Read: Toblerone Jones
Kings better win
Period
"Clowns hate how I lock this down, but if they think I'm obnoxious now, wait til I pop Cristal." - Copywrite
What do you think of Whiteside tonight?
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
He better have his tweezers ready.
He’ll be picking splinters out of his butt after the game. Won’t see the floor, unless all our bigs get into foul trouble.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
cool
On Comcast it starts at 6:30 so I guess we get a pregame show. I’m pumped!
by ridingthebench on Dec 26, 2011 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
Grant & Jerry
They are having a 30 minute pregame tribute type thing…
by Boot Scoot Baby on Dec 26, 2011 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
I was looking to see if they still had some cheap tickets left
They wanted 114 dollars for upper level seating. I just can’t afford that right now.
Read: Toblerone Jones
I just checked and they have tickets available for tonights game for $35
$45.50 with processing fees.
Those are standing room only seats
Woof.
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by CaliforniaJag on Dec 26, 2011 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
$50 for SRO 'seating'?
ouch.
Call the Waaambulance!
by TheFifthMookie on Dec 26, 2011 4:17 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
I’ve been trying to find reasonably priced tickets all day, but no luck so far. Don’t have enough cash so now I’m trying to barter with a $50 Elephant Bar gift card haha.
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by CaliforniaJag on Dec 26, 2011 4:43 PM PST up reply actions
Did they ever start selling single game tickets or did the tickets remain in a package deal?
by Boot Scoot Baby on Dec 26, 2011 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
I was trying to get 2 a few days before Christmas as gifts but still in packages.
by Boot Scoot Baby on Dec 26, 2011 2:59 PM PST up reply actions
help
Nbatv is blocking the game in my area(modesto) and the csnca says sharks game tonight. Anybody see anythong simillat on their dishnet?
Put that in your juice box and suck it
by ianeriley on Dec 26, 2011 2:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Directtv has the Kings game on csnca
but I don’t know how to tell if it is blacked out on nbatv
And Comcast.com says that the game is on CSNBA as well, starting at 6:30.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
Check alt channel
Mine is showing up on 444, not 409 tonight
by RooneyRooter on Dec 26, 2011 4:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'm such an idiot but oh well
Outside of Kobe and Pau, would you trade even Jason Thompson for a single one of the Lakers’ players who will appear tonight?
Josh McRoberts.
This is where I'd like to see the Lakers at the end of the season
The Sacramento Kings make their 2011-12 debut at home against the hated, 0-1, last-place, bottoming-out, hapless L.A. Lakers.
GO KINGS!!!!!
by SharkKings49 on Dec 26, 2011 2:28 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
standing room tix available
$35 plus fees = $45.50
http://t.co/ZYr3UxCK
We already have our resident Laker fan
=)
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 2:59 PM PST up reply actions
Oh
This is the first I have stepped into a rival team’s SB Nation blog, so I was nervous to see what was going to happen if I do so. I didn’t do it for MLB, NFL, or NHL yet.
Proud to be a brony.
As long as it doesn't turn into a blatant troll fest
Most won’t care.
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
Okay
I’m hoping tonight will be a good game. The only players I’m worried in your roster are Jimmer and Cousins. I also hope that our young players (Ebanks, Goudelock, and Morris) get some playing times. We can’t rely on our veterans to do all the job for us.
Proud to be a brony.
You forgot Reke.
No one on the L*kers can defend him now that he is healthy, Artest is older, and Odom is gone.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
Not Tyreke and Thornton?
They are going to be the biggest offensive threat by far.
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
Only guy we're worried about is...
…the guy soon to lose 1/2 his fortune. Gooooooooo Vanessa!
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
Even then....
With Evans, Salmons and Garcia I think we can throw enough looks at him to mess his rhythm up and take him out of the game. Pau’s about to get CHUCKED! I really think Our fish(Salmons and Trout) > their fish(Fisher).
The {redacted} are about to get Jimmered off the bench!
Tr.Outlaw
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 4:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Like shooting fish in a barrel, right Section?
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
Now, if we could only obtain Brandon Bass...
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 4:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That would be more palatable if we seasoned the team with a little Stephen Curry.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
Brian Cook would bring all the pieces together.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
I suspect you and the rest of the league
Will soon be worried in marcus thornton. He is very good at playing basketball and scoring points.
by lchristmas on Dec 26, 2011 4:50 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
That should be quoted whenever anyone talks about Marcus Thornton
“He is very good at playing basketball, and scoring points.”
by chenp22 on Dec 26, 2011 4:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
If we can just fight to close to a draw inside
We’re going to win a lot of games. This team can score. Tyreke playing smart team ball is the key.
by lchristmas on Dec 26, 2011 4:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah MT is great
Not Tyreke though. He sucks! We’re trying to trade him for Nic Batum but Portland isn’t biting.
by Allbenji on Dec 26, 2011 5:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
and just know
you’re going to get some shit (and you can cuss a little here too). Hopefully it will just be “raw raw, Lakers’s suck, go Kings” stuff but don’t take it personally if it’s silly stuff like that.
by wallywagon11 on Dec 26, 2011 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
I've seen that happen
I’m a Raider fan and sometimes Broncos and Chiefs fans who join Silver and Black Pride can get on our nerves when they argue about each others’ teams.
Proud to be a brony.
All you have to do
Yoshifan, all you have to do tonight is place your hand on the tv during tonight’s game while Jimmer shoots a 3 pointer. Jimmer’s 3 point shot is sooo beautiful that it has been know to change Laker fans to Kings fan. It has also been known to cure madness, sickle cell anemia , Cancer, and Syphillis.
No, I never said "Hey sweetheart I'm Rookie of the Year." I told her "I'm Tyreke Evans" though............Tyreke Evans
Don't forget that it also cures heart abnormalities
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
Oh thats a given. I just expected eveybody to know that
No, I never said "Hey sweetheart I'm Rookie of the Year." I told her "I'm Tyreke Evans" though............Tyreke Evans
These are the cause of Orchitis
No, I never said "Hey sweetheart I'm Rookie of the Year." I told her "I'm Tyreke Evans" though............Tyreke Evans
I think at one of the local Indian casinos...
…they sell an i-balance band.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
Hey Yoshifan
Raw Raw Laker’s suck, GO KINGS.
by chenp22 on Dec 26, 2011 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
I can let it slide
since it looks like your a Sharks fan
by SharkKings49 on Dec 26, 2011 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
That's right, you're the pony guy!
Enjoy the game even if you’re rooting for the wrong team.
"Smelling the cork from an open bottle of wine is like smelling a woman's ass before you make love to her"
Miles from the novel "Sideways"
by A Night At The Arco on Dec 26, 2011 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
If there's a Lakers blog...
…it must be hella slow there, or a continuous rant about why they gave away Odom for free.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
Never made sense to me
Sure Odom was hurt, but why give him away for free after 1 day. Give it a week or two first and let things blow over. Once he came to practice and hung out with the guys, thing would have probably been fine. It’s not like they were shopping him for a trade exception, they were packaging him for Chris Paul. The trade really stuck me as a short-sighted panic move.
LOL Found this entertaining. Not even nba.com recognizes that Arco Arena has been renamed
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 3:12 PM PST reply actions
Apparently the writers for NBA.com also doesn't know what time the game starts
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/12/26/jimmermania-the-nba-years/?ls=iref:nbahpt1
Fredette is more intriguing now as he makes his debut tonight against the Lakers at Power Balance Pavilion (10:30 ET, NBA TV)
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Clearly they just hate the name change too
They want Sacramento to bring back the Arco Thunder!
by $KingsElite$ on Dec 26, 2011 4:06 PM PST up reply actions
I watched the Bulls, Laker game how sweet
Kobe can still shoot but he had a really bad time handling the ball,press him hard and he will be a fountain of turnovers. Also I have Tyreke and Jimmer on my fantasy BB team,make me proud younguns
by southern oregon on Dec 26, 2011 3:22 PM PST reply actions
"Shot"? I don't think so.
Vanessa said otherwise.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
Hoping for a Great Game
Yeeeeeehaaaaa its gonna feel like the playoffs. One of the reasons I love watching the Lakers play in Sac.
The nicest Lakers fan ever, Here we Stay! Er, I mean here you stay... I mean here Kings stay in Sacramento.
Predictions:
Kings will win tonight’s game, and win 36 for the season.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
You forgot one thing.
AND make the playoffs.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
To the Lakers fan. Question.
Why do so many out of shape middle-aged Lakers fans still wear Kobe’s #8 jersey, and 2 sizes too small?
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 3:33 PM PST reply actions
Kings fans, look around tonight.
You’ll see what I mean. LOL
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
Lol
Now that you point that out, I do see some Lakers fans that fit the description you are talking about. Also one thing I never understood was how Lakers fans could get great tickets for the Kings games when they come to Sac and have a #8 Jersey, lol.
The nicest Lakers fan ever, Here we Stay! Er, I mean here you stay... I mean here Kings stay in Sacramento.
LOL -funniest sight ever-
Big beer bellies, too. Take a look tonight. As my youngest niece saw such a sight on TV, she asked me “Is that man pregnant?”
Or, you’ll may probably see geeky white guys all decked out in #8 and full Lakers warmups with a headband.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 3:40 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
lol I'll count them
The nicest Lakers fan ever, Here we Stay! Er, I mean here you stay... I mean here Kings stay in Sacramento.
I've been waiting on this night for months
It’s awesome that is here and plan on taking it all in. It should be a special one and let’s hope it ends up with a W. Go Kings!
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
by edm7 on Dec 26, 2011 3:38 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
It's sweet this game is being shown on NBA TV tonight.
Me luv the Kings long time. LA Lakers suck bottom pond water !!
.....
Now you really are allowed to post here since you’re obviously not a Lakers fan. This game will be intense
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
And you call yourself a L*kers' fan?
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
Both are divisional rival games
I want to see the Lakers bounce back from the loss yesterday, but at the same time, I want to see the Sharks continue their 4-0 home streak alive. Division games usually get me excited, but I’m faced with the decision of watching either games since they are going to shown around 7:00 pm.
Proud to be a brony.
My point
Currently, you’re talking to Kings’ fans about the game tonight. Are you doing the same with Ducks’ fans?
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
There's your answer.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
Now that I think I about it
I should remember to post my comment in the right blog.
SMH
Proud to be a brony.
I know it's classless ....
But how great would it be if we subbed “D-Fense” chants with “D-Vorce”?
by Cold12 on Dec 26, 2011 4:37 PM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
No such thing as "classless" when dealing with the rapist
And the * fans attempting to pollute our arena.
I’ll also allow “she wants half”
by lchristmas on Dec 26, 2011 4:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I wanted to make a sign that said
“Kobe, too bad Frodo destroyed the one ring. It was your only hope. But I don’t like blocking the people behind me by holding up a sign. I always get annoyed when people do it in front of me.
absolutely love it!
I will definitely try to get this started. I don’t understand how you could possibly think this is classless?
When dealing with pure base evil
you do what you have to
by lchristmas on Dec 26, 2011 4:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
You guys are right.
Let’s do this. Hoping to get a good buzz on and go off in section 223.
by Cold12 on Dec 26, 2011 5:40 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Uh...
…don’t want to get him pissed off. He may go for 100.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
points tonight…that is.
Though…on age he probably picks 18 as a starting point. But on willing or unwilling, that’s another story.
by Scott Section 213 on Dec 26, 2011 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
You guys watching Rubio play right now?
Kid can play it seems. This Minnesota team is going to be fun, even if they aren’t any good.
Read: Toblerone Jones
They have a ridiculous amount of lottery picks on their team
And Adelman is very good at his job, but they are still pretty unproven.
Read: Toblerone Jones
In other other news Detroit
Is getting Destroyed by Indy.
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'm watching a little bit
I think the pistons are bad.
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:21 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Austin Daye
Is ok. Of course Detroit is making Roy Hibbert look like Pat Ewing.
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Excited about the game
But it is more than a little lame the game isn’t on NBA Broadband and David Stern still wants $169 for a truncated season.
What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.
Check the other CSN.
The game will broadcast on CSCa
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
On CSNCA its showing Sharks game and
on CSNBA its showing Warriors games
by HelloMyNameIs? on Dec 26, 2011 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
Who provides your TV service?
I have att uverse and the game is going to broadcast on channel 1768. I think that is the alt channel
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
i can't believe the game is here
I feel like a little kid who’s been waiting for Christmas for months.
wonder what's wrong?
Call the Waaambulance!
by TheFifthMookie on Dec 26, 2011 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
Dirk...
He’s not a winner.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
If you ask my un-informed opinion
They lost all their young legs and those old legs they have left cannot get up by themselves.
Ha!
"Smelling the cork from an open bottle of wine is like smelling a woman's ass before you make love to her"
Miles from the novel "Sideways"
by A Night At The Arco on Dec 26, 2011 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
Candy addiction
Will make you do weird thing I guess.
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:49 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
watch
I know we cant post links.. Anybody got a link they can email me since the old one has apparently been siezed. Lol iankhop@gmail.com
Put that in your juice box and suck it
by ianeriley on Dec 26, 2011 6:40 PM PST via mobile reply actions
The game is on NBAtv tonight and league pass is free this week
Also league pass broadband is free this week.
That's not bad
Its not great but it’s not bad.
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Jerry's in midseason form.
Just compared Tyreke to Walt Frazier.
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I kinda like it
Its growing on me.
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Well not literally
But figuratively.
by Lotusprime on Dec 26, 2011 6:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
anticipation for the playoff beard
"Oh boy! If you don't like that you don't like Kings basketball"-Peaches
Playoff beards for all!
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Dec 27, 2011 8:18 AM PST up reply actions
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