Post Game Thread: Kings 100, [Redacted] 91
by Exhibit G on Dec 26, 2011 9:46 PM PST
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Kings open the season with a win. Let's dance!
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by Exhibit G on Dec 26, 2011 9:47 PM PST reply actions 8 recs
funny story
once down in Monterrey, heard a little 3 or 4 year old boy speaking spanglish to his parents when a bunch of seals showed up. The little boy started telling him mom “Look momma, there’s a baby foca and a mother foca.”
(foca is seal in spanish)
Needless to say, every white parent there in the crowd had an absolutely stunned look on their faces thinking the kid was dropping the F bomb.
by wallywagon11 on Dec 26, 2011 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
lmao
FRANKS AND BEANS FRANKS AND BEANS
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Dec 26, 2011 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
LoL
Funniest gif I’ve ever seen. Had me in tears :-D
by ap3604 on Dec 26, 2011 11:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
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by Exhibit G on Dec 26, 2011 9:51 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
This one disturbs me
hey dipitydoo
"these arent writers, they’re fans. you want grammatic aestheticism? read the times." Rambler 80 in response to my request for use of spell check and grammar at Turf Show Times when writing an article, fanpost or fanshot.
Why is Billy Owens dancing?
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by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 10:45 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Leaving game
It was nice dissing Laker fans!
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Dec 26, 2011 9:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions 7 recs
Hi Christina!
It’s been a while for me, old computer got hacked & I was offline for a while…:(
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sorry!
I’ve been really busy with school, so I was mostly lurking on STR during the off-season. Glad to be back for game threads through :) And I kept up with everything on Twitter which is good :)
by Christina_J on Dec 26, 2011 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
Thank you, I appreciate the sympathy.
I’ve been pretty busy too with my band and monetizing my youtube channel & such…I really realized I’d been outta the loop waaaaaaay too long when i was surprised to see new players in King’s unis I didn’t even know were playing for us already; lol! Hope your studies have been going well?:)
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
They've been OK, thanks
It was a rough semester with a lot of things going on. One of my friend’s lost her husband in a car accident. They were newlyweds, having gotten married back in June. It’s so heartbreaking and I’ve just been so sad for her. I had some stuff too, and school was so overwhelming, but we made it through the first semester which is good. I’m enjoying my break thus far :)
by Christina_J on Dec 26, 2011 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
Glad to hear you're enjoying your break.
Bur sad to hear about your loss and your friend’s loss. :(((( My condolences to you and your friend; that has to be very hard for everyone. Even in her sadness, I’m sure your friend appreciates having a friend like you to be her sounding board.
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
Great Win! Go Kings!
"For five decades (and counting), these fans have been blessed with West, Baylor, Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Shaq and Kobe. Seven of the 15 best players ever. At some point, the gravy train will end. The Lakers will bottom out like the Knicks did last decade, submarined by bad moves, poor signings and unlucky drafts. Their fans will flee in droves. Jack will pass away. The buzz will be gone. That's how the NBA works -- in a 30-team league, you can't always get lucky, not even if you're a big-market team with deep pockets. I don't know if that day is three years off or 30, but it's coming." Bill Simmons
I'm listening to Tesla as my celebration song right now
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Oh, how I missed this.
Former Infant / Future Corpse
by swoosh91 on Dec 26, 2011 9:52 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
He sure is
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by Exhibit G on Dec 26, 2011 9:54 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I am so excited about this team
We’re so deep. Hayes played incredibly, Tyreke played great, Thorton played great, Demarcus won us the game. Amazing. Jimmer and Hickson didn’t play well at all, and it didn’t even matter. This team is deep, and has guts.
I’m so excited. I don’t even know what to say.
Read: Toblerone Jones
Good win Kings.
If Cousins takes a big step forward you team could make some noise.
It’s a weird year and youth and depth are more important than ever.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
DANCE DANCE
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
by Alex_Lewis on Dec 26, 2011 9:53 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Lol
WTF…? Looks like cross between Beyonce and Tracy Morgan.
"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
by bench_blob on Dec 26, 2011 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
CHICKEN DANCE
RIGHT IN MY COUSINS FACE
Fry - "I'll be whatever I wanna do."
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Jayne - "Do you know what the chain of command is here? It's the chain I go get and beat you with to show you who's in command."
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Wash - " She's psychic though? That sounds like something out of Science Fiction."
Zoey - " We live in a spaceship dear"
Wash - "...So?"
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I has twitter
by Apoet on Dec 26, 2011 9:55 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
That was awesome!
What a great way to start the year.
I adore Kobe getting fouled and still complaining to the point of getting a technical.
Made my night. What a douche canoe.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen. And for a limited time, every third person who follows me on Twitter (andy_sims) gets a free ice cream cone.
Which I will eat.
by andy sims on Dec 26, 2011 9:55 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Rec'd for FREEDOM FREEDOM FREEDOM OYY!
MY NAME'S AL HARRINGTON, I GET BUCKETS
by LLcoolRay on Dec 26, 2011 9:57 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Oy Vey
ich Meir
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
Congrats on the Win guys
Seeing other Lakers fans saying how they are going for the clippers now ain’t making me happy. Great game though and I enjoyed. Lol, love these threads.
The nicest Lakers fan ever, Here we Stay! Er, I mean here you stay... I mean here Kings stay in Sacramento.
by JulyFishSB on Dec 26, 2011 9:56 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Thank you for being a respectable Lakers fan
by 49er16 on Dec 26, 2011 9:57 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
No problem
You guys deserved the win
The nicest Lakers fan ever, Here we Stay! Er, I mean here you stay... I mean here Kings stay in Sacramento.
Front runners have no heart
You excluded. You have always been respectful
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Dec 26, 2011 9:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks
The nicest Lakers fan ever, Here we Stay! Er, I mean here you stay... I mean here Kings stay in Sacramento.
Lakers fan here
Great win, guys. You played very well against us. Our offense was horrible tonight and our shots couldn’t fall in (we were 1/16 on 3-pointers!!!). You guys dominated us all the way with your offense.
Proud to be a brony.
by yoshifan on Dec 26, 2011 9:57 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Damn right we did.
Your team sucks. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
That's what my classmates (who are Warriors fans)
say to me every time Lakers lose. So I’m not surprised by the insults you guys will throw at me.
Proud to be a brony.
Don't come here and expect no insults.
Are you serious? This is Kings’ territory (Puke) fan.
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
No need to take shit from them this year.
Their big FA pickup was KWAME FUCKING BROWN
Former Infant / Future Corpse
oh my gosh you're a Lakers fan too!!!
I’ll let it go. But yeah, the Lakers didn’t show a whole lot tonight.
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Our offense was BAD
I have never seen Lakers struggle that much on the offense tonight. And their shots (for some reason) were not falling.
Proud to be a brony.
And their shots(for some reason)were not falling because of your defense.
FIxed.
by Skeptical Dawg on Dec 26, 2011 10:02 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
When you start Devin Ebanks and Josh McRoberts, not a lot of shots are going to fall.
On a side note, I think you have the whitest team in the NBA now.
by VenomySnicket on Dec 26, 2011 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
I wouldn't go that far
Good win, but Lakers didn’t have Bynum.
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That would never have stopped them from beating us before
Bynum or no Bynum it was a great win. Great way to start the season!
by Allbenji on Dec 26, 2011 10:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
The Incredible Hulk = The Sacramento Kings, bear = los angeles lakers
"the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars" — Jack Kerouac
by Normdog on Dec 26, 2011 9:57 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
Oh my sides
lol
The nicest Lakers fan ever, Here we Stay! Er, I mean here you stay... I mean here Kings stay in Sacramento.
WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAT LA 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 10:02 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
I'm glad to see the Kings with yet another ex-Rocket favorite get the win.
But I can’t say I’m sorry the animated gif thing has never caught on at our blog.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
I agree with both
Wish people would actually talk about the game.
And I am incredibly happy with Hayes. Thanks for taking care of him.
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by Neil Manich on Dec 26, 2011 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
We always have a recap
In which the game is discussed. This one is celebratory. Or, in other cases, a place to lament.
by Christina_J on Dec 26, 2011 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
Oh for sure
And do what you want you know. Just saying is all.
Read: Toblerone Jones
by Neil Manich on Dec 26, 2011 10:14 PM PST up reply actions
Yup
I’d get a little annoyed if we didn’t have another thread to discuss the game. But as it is, I love the gifs. Well, most of them.
by Christina_J on Dec 26, 2011 10:15 PM PST up reply actions
Yes.
There are a few I could do without.
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
The only one that really ever needs to be posted
Is Doug and Jackie Christie beating the sh** out of Rick Fox
Norm
The lament part is usually the correct method
"We're like Tim Duncan and David Robinson. But a younger version. I really feel that." - Charlie Villanueva about himself and Chris Bosh.
At first Kobe was like
but then Thronton was all
and DeMarcus was like
and Jimmer… well….
and of course Chuck Hayes chipped in
… and then Kobe was like
by VenomySnicket on Dec 26, 2011 10:05 PM PST reply actions 20 recs
I love that there's an unending supply of these gifs
I’ve missed them.
by Christina_J on Dec 26, 2011 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
lovely.
Well done Venomy.
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
Marcus Thornton
I know it will never catch on but my new nickname for MT23 is Dexter. A Cold blooded killer who never shows emotion.
I screwed up. There is no other way to say it... - Ailene Voisin
by Bambooozled on Dec 26, 2011 10:06 PM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
LA got Thornton'd
yeah f*ck you LA!
"And Solskjaer has won it!"
by 'tough as nails' spence on Dec 26, 2011 10:07 PM PST reply actions
The dude abides...
SJSU. Proud Mediocrity Since 1857.
by SierraSpartan on Dec 26, 2011 10:08 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Jack Nicholson not waiting at home for Kobe now
by carlsbadace on Dec 26, 2011 10:09 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
haha. except he has more grey hair.
I screwed up. There is no other way to say it... - Ailene Voisin
by Bambooozled on Dec 26, 2011 10:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Time to party ALL night in Sactown!
"His D was a difference at the end."
by NewEraKings on Dec 26, 2011 10:09 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
Same here
And I’m still a little pissed someone took them off my camera
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 26, 2011 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
One of the best parts about living in SoCal:
Ruthlessly rubbing it in all my friends’ faces :)
by SoCal Diplomat on Dec 26, 2011 10:10 PM PST reply actions
Chuck Hayes needs to do this to Matt Barnes
"His D was a difference at the end."
by NewEraKings on Dec 26, 2011 10:11 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
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 10:12 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
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"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
by bench_blob on Dec 26, 2011 10:12 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
And speaking of which ...
"His D was a difference at the end."
by NewEraKings on Dec 26, 2011 10:12 PM PST reply actions 11 recs
animation is often pointed to a select audience, often of the juvenile persuasion. But seriously
don’t hate the toons
by betweentheeyes on Dec 26, 2011 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
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"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
by bench_blob on Dec 26, 2011 10:18 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Disturbing but funny
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"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
by bench_blob on Dec 26, 2011 10:20 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Last one
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"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
by bench_blob on Dec 26, 2011 10:22 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
Love this
Fry - "I'll be whatever I wanna do."
********************
Jayne - "Do you know what the chain of command is here? It's the chain I go get and beat you with to show you who's in command."
*********************
Wash - " She's psychic though? That sounds like something out of Science Fiction."
Zoey - " We live in a spaceship dear"
Wash - "...So?"
*********************
I has twitter
by Apoet on Dec 26, 2011 10:23 PM PST reply actions 15 recs
Okay now I’m offended by a gif
RIP Patrice O'Neal
by Ichiban on Dec 26, 2011 10:25 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
First 2 seconds
Pretend its a heart attack … helps a little
by bignerd on Dec 26, 2011 10:26 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
He's such a douche
But that made me laugh.
by Christina_J on Dec 26, 2011 10:26 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Maybe Gavin'll eat the hooker too...
That way Joe can have a friend in his belly, where they will find a new definition of pain and suffering as they are slowly digested over a thousand years.
by athletics68 on Dec 26, 2011 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
I love it too
I’m done with the Maloof hate and I’m ready to let bygones be bygones. Don’t be mad at them for wanting to move, be upset with the stupid fucking city that is Sacramento. If I owned a pro sports franchise and had to deal with people like Heather Fargo and Sandy Sheedy, I would want out too. The Maloofs made the Kings a legit NBA team and I respect them for that. I thank them for that. Now they are doing and saying all the right things, what more can you ask for?
GO KINGS!
by Kyle_B on Dec 26, 2011 11:31 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
(good luck avoiding the nighmares after this one)
by wallywagon11 on Dec 26, 2011 10:25 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
lmao
FRANKS AND BEANS FRANKS AND BEANS
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Dec 26, 2011 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
Very Nice.
Rec’d!!
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
What a night
Just special for everyone who got to experience it. And to think that we almost lost this whole thing.
Best.Game.Ever
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
by edm7 on Dec 26, 2011 10:34 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
And one from Jimmer's favorite film
MexicAN AmericAN VegAN
by Mike Garza on Dec 26, 2011 10:35 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
What's that you say? Poorly Rendered Bobby Hill wants to party?
LET HIM IN!
MexicAN AmericAN VegAN
by Mike Garza on Dec 26, 2011 10:38 PM PST reply actions 7 recs
Last one for tonight
Goodnight all! Go Kings!
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by Exhibit G on Dec 26, 2011 10:48 PM PST reply actions 7 recs
good night Exibit G!
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
The view from section 219
First, the place was loud. LOUD! The team played with high energy all night, and the crowd responded. Hickson’s two hustle plays were especially appreciated.
Not a lot of puke yellow in the house – so nice not to see.
Isaiah Thomas vs. Kobe Bryant = so full of win. Big credit to Westphal for having the balls to try it.
Speaking of Thomas, this is no one-trick pony. The kid is going to figure out a way to get at least a quarter of action a night.
Salmons first three touches = two shots and one turnover. His defense was nice, and I will grudgingly admit that he made a nice contribution, but I don’t think that this leopard has changed his spots on the offensive side of the ball – they just aren’t giving it to him as often.
Three blocks for “little” Chuck Hayes.
Tyreke did a nice job of running things and staying within himself.
Fredette had one nice run and one rookie run.
Cousins impressed me with his overall composure during a tough night for him.
When he did get T’d up, Thornton let him have it, motioning to the scoreboard.
Oh yeah, Marcus Thornton. Anything that you would like to add, John Hollinger? Someone broke the switch on Thornton, leaving him in permanent beast mode.
Great seeing a bunch of StR alumni before the game – even greater to watch the few Lakers fans in attendance file out quietly with less than a minute left in the game.
The magic number is now 65!
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by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 10:59 PM PST reply actions 8 recs
And 1 -
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Dec 26, 2011 11:03 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Jimmer needed to shoot
I was in 216, the game was cracking. We need to hit our free throws though,we could have blown the Lakers out tonight.
by John Takanikos on Dec 26, 2011 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
Wonderful summary Section.
& yes..I agree with you about Isiah. Yes, he’s small,but he knows how to make the best of his own talents & he doesn’t try to play to his weaknesses and is a much smarter player i think than many give him credit for; glad to see him here.
All in all this looks like an exciting squad to watch. I’m looking forward to the season now, fo sho.
Gotta Love Your Sacramento Kings!!My Song!...
When they loose?not feelin' the love so much(ich mir..oy vey!)
by Rhondda Nunes on Dec 26, 2011 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
I was in that section tonight at the very top!
The crowd was great. I loved everything about the game. Just perfect.
Completely agree
With the exception of a few Redacted fans who were already trying to use the “16 championships” excuse by the 3rd quarter when they realized they were going to lose.
The start of the game was beautiful. I loved the blackout and glow sticks. I just rewatched on TV and it was flat out amazing.
Just got back from the game
And, aside from the finale last year, probably the best game I’ve been to. The passion is back for the Kings and the Kings/Lakers fan ratio was probably 9.1 instead of 6.4 like last year.
Just got home and I’m watching the game on DVR and just finished watching the Tesla finale video from last year and all my hatred for the Maloofs comes rushing back. I don’t believe these fools for a second and still believe they will snatch this team away from us in a second. Or sabotage efforts to get an arena done.
I hope to god they go bankrupt soon and Burkle somehow takes over.
In fact, the ONLY bad part about being at tonight’s game was when they kept spamming Adrienne Maloof’s shoe website on the big screen. Like anyone in Arco is going to give that thunder c*nt one red cent.
HOWEVER, when they introduced her at courtside, you could hear crickets in that arena. I hope she felt the hate. BAHHHH
Enough anger… Kings look awesome!!! I almost felt bad for Kobe…. almost. He has NO ONE to help him on this shell of a team that is only going to hint at its former glory. I took my best friend to the game tonight (Lakers fan) and had a wonderful time being that obnoxious fan that we are used to seeing from the lakers lol. But he took it well :)
GO KINGS.
by Mechanical Shift on Dec 26, 2011 11:06 PM PST reply actions
She was very wise when they showed her on the big screen
She had a toddler in her lap, and no one was going to boo the little kid. As you said, crickets.
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Knew it was going to be a bonanza of gifs tonight if the Kings got the win and y'all didn't disapoint
I think Thornton and the rest of our starters really take the burden off of Reke’s shoulders and let Reke be Reke, looked like he was having fun without feeling like he has do everything.
Hayes and Jimmer do something nice for Cousins. Great to hear from section that when DMC was getting pissed that MT23 let him have it and brought him back from the edge. We have two new leaders on the team in Hayes and Thornton which is two more than we had last season.
What a great way to start the season! That is all, gif on!
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.
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That was the first time I've ever been to a Kings v. Lakers game
And it was probably the 2nd best game I’ve ever been to (I have the Kings win over the Clippers for the first Here We Stay night beating it by a hair).
Just the most complete game I’ve seen this team play on both ends of the court in about 4 or 5 years. The hustle, the defense, the non-stagnating offense… it was all just great to watch (aside from maybe the free throws).
Everyone who played contributed to the victory in some fashion.
Marcus Thornton… can we sign him to another extension yet? Or at least give him a raise? The man is awesome.
Tyreke really seemed dedicated to defense out there, and he made good decisions with the ball, and definitely looked like he had his explosiveness back. And that block on Fisher… Awesome.
DeMarcus got off to a slow start, but his defense, hustle, and work on the boards in the second half helped win the game.
J.J. Hickson had two hustle plays where he completely won me over. He really provided a nice energy boost to this team.
Jimmer finally looked like a rookie. He did some things well, and others not so well. He looked a bit tentative, but that will go away as he gets more comfortable.
Isaiah Thomas was awesome. From guarding Kobe Bryant, to soaring between Pau and Artest to grab a rebound in the final minute, he was doing a little bit of everything. He will be a rotation player for this team, and for more than spot minutes.
John Salmons did shoot a little much, but his defense was worth it, and it was way better contributions than we’ve gotten from the 3 spot in years.
Chuck Hayes was exactly what we wanted, a tough defensive minded guy who could grab boards and just make the team better while he’s on the floor. He was directing guys on both ends, and really stood out as a leader. Oh and who said he can’t block shots? He had 3 huge ones down the stretch, with the one on Pau being particularly memorable.
I know it’s just one game, but this got me pumped up. If we can play with this type of effort and intensity all year long, we’ll be a good team.
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by Aykis16 on Dec 26, 2011 11:15 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
What I liked about Thornton
was how he turned up his game a notch after Barnes went headhunting on him. Tough kid, and glad he’s on our side.
"His D was a difference at the end."
by NewEraKings on Dec 26, 2011 11:41 PM PST up reply actions
Such a great win! But my favorite part of the game was
when my sister, who never watches sports, heard Grant say “John Salmons enters the game” and then she turned to me and asked, “Who is Todd Salads?”. From here on out, I will be calling him Todd Salads.
by Kyle_B on Dec 26, 2011 11:21 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
We straight up outexecuted the Lakers to end the game
It was awesome to watch. Hope we see more of that in the future.
I totally agree
It was great to see the kings make plays down the stretch.
by babasin on Dec 26, 2011 11:31 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
I was there
Great that there were so few L fans there …less than 1000 for sure, maybe closer to 500.
Only heard them once or twice.
This could get interesting. Kings have 10 guys who can truly contribute. Knowing Reke DMC and Thornton will be there for most games, all we need is 2 of the other 7 to have a hot night, and they are capable.
I am looking forward to how it all plays out.
Nice volume at the arena , esp at the start and the end.
35 and 31. I'm calling it now. Reke and Cousins 1-2 in most improved award both All-stars. Jimmer leads rookies in scoring, passing and Ole's. Make 2nd round of playoffs and Salmons is not here by seasons end.
by ElRonToro on Dec 26, 2011 11:28 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Surprisingly
I was surrounded by Lakers fans up at the top of 213. It was annoying at first, but it was great when they started leaving early.
by babasin on Dec 26, 2011 11:33 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Had 3 or 4 obnoxious Laker's fans in the row behind us...
talking a lot of trash when LA was up 5-1. Funny, the only thing I heard from them after halftime was “man, that score is backwards”
I very nearly turned around and asked them how it felt to be rooting for the second best team in LA.
The devil is dryhumping the details - Tom Ziller
I was there too in row H
until I got moved down to 114 row DD for the 4th quarter!
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Dec 27, 2011 9:11 AM PST up reply actions
The Redacted
are in last place in the division.
by DaPorts! on Dec 26, 2011 11:33 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Next Up? Portland. Time to paint the Rose Garden Black!!!!!!!
No, I never said "Hey sweetheart I'm Rookie of the Year." I told her "I'm Tyreke Evans" though............Tyreke Evans
Morning after, still celebrating
"I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY!" - Michael Scott
by otis29 on Dec 27, 2011 5:59 AM PST reply actions 7 recs
Still celebrating to
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 27, 2011 10:52 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
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