Kings vs. Knicks: EXIST ONLY TO WISH ON STARS
by Tom Ziller on Dec 31, 2011 12:00 PM PST
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PrintNo time for panic
when you can't come up for air.
Keep calm; carry on.
New York Knicks at Sacramento Kings
The Gymmer, Sacramento
5 p.m. Pacific on Comcast SportsNet California
Jimmer Fredette broke out on Thursday against the Bulls, getting some heat against the very good Chicago second-unit defense. He had 14 points on 5-10 shooting, hit 2-4 from long-range and has quietly scored in double figures in two of his first three pro games. There's plenty of room to grow, but he looked comfortable against a very tough defense on Thursday. That's encouraging.
If anyone needs an opportunity to look more comfortable, it's Tyreke Evans, who is drawing a lot of the heat for fans both here and on talk radio. Luckily, he gets to play against Toney Douglas and Mike Bibby tonight. The Knicks got killed by the Warriors' backcourt earlier this week, and you hope that repeats itself, that Evans and Thornton just make life miserable for the New York backcourt while the Knicks' two high-octane forwards -- one of whom, Amar'e Stoudemire, is questionable for the game.
This is the last game against a straight-up bad defensive opponent until January 11, when the Kings visit the Raptors early in a five-game road trip. This is a real opportunity to watch the offense break open in front of a strong crowd against a tired opponent. A win here, a strong night here can really make that 2-2 record to open the season against four playoff teams look a whole lot better, can't it?
The game's at 5. Game threads will be in at 5 and 6:30. Recap to follow. Let's go Kings, and let's all have a happy and safe New Year.
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Sofffffffffffft
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by section214 on Dec 31, 2011 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
duh
there’s an apostrophe in his name he has to be soft.
by Lotusprime on Dec 31, 2011 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
This will be the first game this season
That I will really be disappointed if we lose (well maybe the Lakers game, but that was for another reason).
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I'm with you, Aykis.
If we lose we will be 1-3, which feels like digging a hole, but 2-2 is .50. That’s a big psychological difference.
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-Paul Westphal
I don't care as much about that
as the fact that New York is a very beatable team, especially without Amare.
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What I want to see:
I wanna see the Kings shoot better at the free throw line and play better transition defense.
I want to see a more patient Cousins. He still looks like he is trying to do too much too quickly. DMC needs to slow down let the game come to him. Get Tyson Chandler in foul trouble.
The Knicks really have no depth and today their 2nd best offensive player is Landry Fields.
LETS GO KINGS!
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Agree
If you want to win at least 40% of your games you need to win a home game versus the NYKs
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.
Just an extra reason why the Kings should win this game.
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What's the deal with Baron Davis?
When’s he supposed to play?
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Not for another 2-3 months according to Knicks doctors. Cavs doctors believed it was longer (about 3-5 months) so they amnestied him. But even if he heals in 2-3 months he’s going to be the same Baron, out of shape.
by james_kevin18 on Dec 31, 2011 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
too busy updating his wardrobe
nobody can fault him for not having enough plaid
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
The last outfit is fresh, I'd wear it.
Looks like a dork in the first 3 pictures.
"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
Actually, I prefer him in the plaid. Although he does have a plaid hat,
which clashes with his jacket.
The key to any game is to use your strengths and hide your weaknesses.
-Paul Westphal
No. Am I missing your point?
The key to any game is to use your strengths and hide your weaknesses.
-Paul Westphal
trying to be punny
His plaid look looks played (particularly with the beard in the top photo – urban lumberjack is not a good look for anyone)
by betweentheeyes on Dec 31, 2011 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry, I missed the pun.
I was distracted by thoughts of spelling and grammar.
I thought incongruity of Fisher’s polished suit and tie to Davis’ lumberjack appearance amusing.
The key to any game is to use your strengths and hide your weaknesses.
-Paul Westphal
I noticed that too
The tie jacket combo matches well, a solid color hat would work better (black or dark blue hat to complement the jacket stripes).
"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
yeah if the jacket was solid it look better
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
There are too many things going on...
He has polka dots in his tie, little checks in his jacket, a plaid hat…
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BD should be back in about 4 - 6 weeks according to ESPN's rumours column
This is a winnable game, far more winnable than the Chicago game looked on paper. Unfortunately, as we all know, they don’t play on paper. It’s our house, the kids will be looking to make amends for stinkin up the joint on Thursday. Facing a paper thin team with no backcourt and their high scoring PF out with a bad wheel. On the other hand, Melo might try to beat us single handedly in a Kobe – esque offensive display laying down 60 points as our team watches him slash to the hoop time after time in slack jawed wonder. It could happen but I doubt it. I have this penciled in as a win (no ink style).
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Mello guarded by Salmons and Outlaw doesn't look promising to me.
Also, I don’t like the match-up in the paint with Chandler protecting the rim.
We’re giving up on average 50pts in the paint so far this season, and NY is in the top 10 in scoring in the paint.
Luckily NY is shooting worse than we are, but we’ll probably need to shot better than 47% from the field to beat them. Make the open shots and don’t turnover the ball.
I’m looking forward to seeing just how well DeMarcus does against Chandler. Especially since so many fans were in favor of the Kings acquiring Chandler as our starting Center instead of wanting DeMarcus at center.
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This is selfish of me as it is quite a bit of work
But I humbly ask for the return of the HT pregame rundown. I really enjoy the insight and detailed breakdown of the matchup. You provide analysis that is hard, if not impossible, to find elsewhere.
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by Mityt on Dec 31, 2011 4:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Your too kind, unfortunately with as many games as they play in a week
I simply don’t see where I can find the time. I’m hoping to continue in some form but as of yet, I haven’t come up with a plan.
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all i am going to say
there is no chance you can do it for every game this year
they were so enjoyable that I still check before games to see if you put one up
Bring back Spencaa Hawww
Spencer hawes is avg: 12pts 13rebounds 5assists. Can we trade Garcia, greene and 1st round pick for him. LOLZ.
so far so good for Spence
and to be honest, if he keeps it up, still got zero problem with him not being here anymore. And that’s not a knock on him either.
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 12:13 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm good with our bigs
I just would prefer a different starting SF.
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by Noble_Bloodlines on Dec 31, 2011 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
As would I
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I would nominate Evans
and let Jimmer and Thornton become the guards
by ExPFCWintergreen on Dec 31, 2011 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
I stilll want AK-47
Don’t know how realistic it is now
by SharkKings49 on Dec 31, 2011 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
Ziller, Ziller, Ziller...
We used to have paintings I didn’t understand on game previews and now we have… something else I don’t understand (songs maybe??).
At least with the paintings StR was more civilized. You have regressed dear sir and I take out my monacle and snub my nose at you.
I say good day.
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by Mityt on Dec 31, 2011 12:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Haiku dude.
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Haikus are easy
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by Aykis16 on Dec 31, 2011 12:41 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
I see the title
and it doesn’t clarify anything for me.
I do now see the haiku. We have to be careful around here with the haphazard use of the haiku as we do not want to retract from the glory and tribute of the haiku thread. Like the Brockness Haiku Tribute Thread. Pure majesty.
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." Jim Harbaugh
by Mityt on Dec 31, 2011 4:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
oh then nevermind
(songs maybe??).
when I read this part I thought you were referring to the title. All of Tom’s recent game previews have been lyrics to various songs.
Personally, I thought this one also serves as a nice play on words with the Tyreke thing (not sure if that was the point but that is what I thought when I read it)
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 5:02 PM PST up reply actions
No it was a guess
But I see it’s a song. Tom and his crazy rap music. If it isn’t about boats and hoes then I am not familiar.
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by Mityt on Dec 31, 2011 5:15 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I expect Tyreke
to have a super game today and all will be forgiven .
by Bill2 on Dec 31, 2011 12:48 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Tyreke, Thornton and Jimmer could all have huge games against this NY team
This team has no depth, and an exceedingly weak defensive backcourt. Jeffries is out, Shumpert is out.
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Good Lord
We better have a tremendous game. No Amare and no Jeffries? Bibby having to guard anyone for 25 or 30 min? Ouch.
Someone named Josh Harrellson is starting for Amare
That’s all I have to say.
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No excuse at all if we lose this game
"Clowns hate how I lock this down, but if they think I'm obnoxious now, wait til I pop Cristal." - Copywrite
you can't say that.
Stuff could happen, Tyreke Evans’ hand could explode, stuff happens.
LMAO
True, while Tyson Chandler might show everyone his incredible 3 point shooting as well while D’Antoni gets in his teams ass over poor defense.
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We will be there
Maybe I’ll find the calmness to write a ‘View’ post. Who else is going?
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I'll be there!
First Kings game of the season, very excited. It took a while for me to get to my first last year.
So I hear $4 beers before the game, but don’t know about during. I have a feeling I may be pretty drunk by the final buzzer, and hopefully celebrating a Kings victory
Al Davis 1929-2011 Just rest in peace, baby
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I will be there!
Sitting in section 212 if anyone wants to say hi
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by CaliforniaJag on Dec 31, 2011 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
I will be there as well
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Taking the lady tonite
Hoping the place is fairly full.
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Dec 31, 2011 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
Should be packed
From the sounds of it there is < 1,000 tickets available
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 31, 2011 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
Very nice
Made Laker game too, the large crowds are just a whole lot better
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Dec 31, 2011 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
Seth over at Posting and Toasting is hilarious.
From his recap:
J.J. Hickson- The “super secret signature breakfast burrito” that J.J. lovingly prepares for each of his teammates before shootaround is actually just the contents of a Happy Meal— including the small drink, the napkins, and the toy— dumped inside a tortilla, yet everybody loves it and begs him for the secret recipe.
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by Aykis16 on Dec 31, 2011 1:01 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I've always liked Melo
But after the way he sat on the bench and sulked after the Kings beat the Nuggets last year here in Sac, I wanna see the Kings destroy him and his team every single time we play them. Not that I wouldn’t wanna see the Kings do that anyway, but seeing a guy lose to the Kings and act like it’s the lowest point of his career makes me lose all respect for him. Watching Garcia go over to console him while he pouted only made me want Garcia’s ass traded outta here even more. Too much love nowadays between players on opposite teams.
"Clowns hate how I lock this down, but if they think I'm obnoxious now, wait til I pop Cristal." - Copywrite
I've always disliked Melo
because he plays below his talent level. Couple that with his delusion that he is as good as Wade and Lebron and I’m off the bandwagon
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.
Agreed
"Clowns hate how I lock this down, but if they think I'm obnoxious now, wait til I pop Cristal." - Copywrite
Best of the 3?
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.
Thanks...I thought that's what you meant
point well made
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.
Looking at last year's stats at 82games.com
He shot a bit poorer during crunch time, but his assist % is ridiculously above his average. My guess is he gets doubled a lot then finds the open man pretty regularly.
I know that doesn’t answer your question specifically, just thought I’d throw it in for discussion’s sake.
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Don't disagree he is in the 10 range
but he doesn’t seem to work on his game, his shot, his weight is a little better, he could be top 5, seems to like publicity more than the work
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.
I wish we had someone with half the talent AND publicity
23, 7 and 5 and no turnovers.
"His D was a difference at the end."
No one said he sucked plus (believe I agreed to top 10)
obligatory small sample size
and yes I get your point, if he was on the team I would start him over Salmons.
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.
If Tyreke goes for 30pts 10 assists and 8 rebounds tonight
And Kings win by 15. I wonder what tomorros posts will be about…
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 31, 2011 1:32 PM PST reply actions
Probably about how he should have gone for fifty
And that he was being too unselfish, trying to pad his assist number.
2 to 1 odds.
by Jimmy Martin on Dec 31, 2011 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
And dammit!
We should have been undefeated against 4 playoff teams!
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 31, 2011 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
Probably a bunch of posts just like yours
Pretending that obvious flaws that have displayed themselves over two seasons aren’t a big deal, using one game as evidence
by lchristmas on Dec 31, 2011 2:08 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Amusing
and completely my fault for replying to your absolutely pointless initial comment. Apologies.
by lchristmas on Dec 31, 2011 2:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
You missing the point
Does not make the comment pointless
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 31, 2011 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
To poke at the chicken little's on here..?
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 31, 2011 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
So the point was to single him out and make fun of him?
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
Where have I even come remotely close to singling anyone out?
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 31, 2011 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
I was trying to hash out your point
Does not make the comment pointless
what was the point?
To poke at the chicken little’s on here..?
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
My guess would be that
Christmas took a fun comment a little too seriously, hence the point proven.
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.
I hate this because I don't want to single a person out and I like everyone in this particular thread
but I don’t see the difference between someone throwing up
“If Tyreke goes for 30pts 10 assists and 8 rebounds tonight And Kings win by 15. I wonder what tomorros posts will be about…”
and someone out of the blue throwing up
“If Tyreke goes for 20 points off of 25 shots and 60% free throw shooting and 3 assists and 5 turnovers and the Kings lose by 20, I wonder how people will be defending Tyreke.”
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 3:45 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Thrown up out of the blue, those 2 would be equivalents.
either in response to the other would miss the whimsical question of the first
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.
And I would see the first as being less whimsical and more trolling
now, I am open to someone telling me it’s whimsical but as of right now I don’t see it.
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
I take it as a whimsical comment
how easy people jump on and off the bandwagon.
Those are the people that should be offended by it, but I suspect they aren’t. Those who take a stand and defend it with valid data would not be the target of the comment
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.
So then (and by the way, seriously thanks for the responses)
if this was thrown up in the blue
"If Tyreke goes for 20 points off of 25 shots and 60% free throw shooting and 3 assists and 5 turnovers and the Kings lose by 20, I wonder how people will be defending Tyreke."
Would you see this as merely as a whimsical comment about how people keep giving Tyreke a pass?
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
I don't see a lot of whimsy the last two days regarding Tyreke
To me, those “If Tyreke does good/bad then….” comments are pure straw man arguments.
If anything, the thousand or so comments on posts recapping the Bulls game and then Tom’s post about Tyreke specifically, I think people are firmly entrenched with their opinion on Tyreke and his game.
I don’t see a whole lot of whimsy at all.
I would
but I love whimsy
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.
esp if he had had a couple of good games
and StR was electing him to the HOF
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.
5 games in the next 6 nights
we will have a much better read on things by this time next week.
I have tix to the 5th game in that stretch...
should be interesting.
Now that you mentioned it
I wrote this comment in “The Kings are Not OK, You Guys” thread but going to ask the same thing here given it seems relevant and that thread was way too long.
this is probably too buried down in a huge comment section and not in direct reponse to Ichristmas but his comment here made me think about it
and yes I personally think it’s way too early to trade Tyreke and I am sure I am being a MAJOR hypocrite here but ….
I personally think it’s a huge troll move to come into a comment section after a loss and go all "See I told you, Tyreke sucks, lol" or after a win "yeah we won but we need to trade Tyreke now and hand the reigns to Jimmer" and just beat the same drum non stop.
Now having said that, I never understood how it’s not trolling after a win to spontaneously crack "OMG LETZ TRADE TYREKE NOW" jokes.
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
sorry
the last part there with the OMG is supposed to be a clear sign of mockery. And I am talking about the spontaneous not in direct response in a conversation stuff.
by wallywagon11 on Dec 31, 2011 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
Ninja King will like this
I kind of want to see Donte Greene on Melo tonight
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 31, 2011 2:25 PM PST reply actions
YES
Thank you!!
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Knicks game
The Knicks are hurting, No Amare, no Shumpert, no Baron Davis, the point is left to Tony Douglas who’s not a point and Bibby who’s very very over the hill and dinged up himself. The Kings guards should have a field day against this group. The Knicks got buried by a bad Golden State team without Curry and had Amare. The Kings really should take this one tonight if they play to form. Hope Evans distributes well tonight to Thornton and Jimmer since the Knick guards are poor defensively. Their defensive strength is at center where Chandler anchors the defense.
I like how New York thought Tyson Chandler would cure all their defensive woes
He’s good but he’s not that good that he can guard the entire opposing team.
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It also doesn't help when Chandler's coach knows nothing about defense
while Chandler has no offensive talent outside of dunking
"Clowns hate how I lock this down, but if they think I'm obnoxious now, wait til I pop Cristal." - Copywrite
Speaking of zone
…in clips of yesterdays Kings workout, the Kings were playing zone. Maybe NY plays zone and they were working on zone offense? I can’t remember us playing zone to this point, I might be wrong? Be on the lookout for a little zone over the next 5 games. It’s easier to match up in transition out of a zone, just getting to an area rather than trying to match men.
Tyreke was awful tonight!
No court vision, ballhog, NaPG, selfish, sluggish, no heart!
Oh wait, is it not time for that yet? Ok nevermind!
by Allbenji on Dec 31, 2011 3:40 PM PST via mobile reply actions
The problems I see
We have no real All-Stars, so everyone’s trying to defer so they aren’t accused of being a ballhog.
In the process, we are passing up some open shots or trying to force them into even better shots. Or we end up playing against the shot clock and jacking up prayers. This compounds into easy fast break opportunities for the other team.
Contrast that with a team like the Bulls. Whoever had the shot took it, whether it was Rose or Boozer or role players like Korver, Ronnie Brewer or CJ Watson.
Let’s live with good shots, no matter who takes them, and that should open up things a bit. If you don’t have a good shot, pass the freaking ball and make the defense earn their stops.
On defense, we simply need to step up the effort. Fixing our offense and trusting in ourselves would help there as well.
"His D was a difference at the end."
by NewEraKings on Dec 31, 2011 3:45 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Agree to a point but what about Tyreke
Agree Thornton and Jimmer are deferring too much but don’t agree with Tyreke and Cousins. Problem is they don’t have a distributer and the offense is out ot sync.
by bankers hours on Dec 31, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
I think I'd play Thomas a little more
He probably fills the “point guard” bill as well as any of our guards.
But I don’t think it matters that much. It’s on everyone, not just the point/lead guard, to run the plays. Don’t blame the point guard if the rest of the guys are standing around with their fingers up their butt. Make some passes, set some screens, take the shots that are open or sit down. And stop hanging your head when we make a turnover and focus on playing some D.
"His D was a difference at the end."
I think this is exactly what PW is talking about
players aren’t sure what to do after the initial play is stopped, oddly, the 61 win Bulls, back with the same guys, instantly flow to the 2nd and 3rd options of the play
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.
What?
…everyone’s trying to defer …
I missed the part of John Salmons game when he defers: 27 shots, 3 assists.
Marcus doesn’t defer, but he shouldn’t: 50% on 3 PGs, 49% overall 20 PPG.
Tyreke doesn’t defer if there’s even the slightest crack between him and the hoop.
DeMarcus has zero assists on the season. His team has fewest assists in NBA.
If this team is deferring, I would hate to see the effects when they stop.
"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
Even with the guys that don't "defer"
They are passing up good shots to try to get better shots, which typically end up being prayers or turnover creators.
"His D was a difference at the end."
That's true.
I’ve seen Jimmer pass up a shot and dish it to Outlaw outside the arc more times than I’d care to.
Even though the voices aren't real, they have some pretty good ideas!
by LeaguePassAddict on Dec 31, 2011 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
Defer to me means passing up good shots
I have not seen too many, if any, possessions in three games in which the Kings are passing up good shots.
Maybe you can correctly argue Jimmer has passed up shots, but thats about it.
"The Spurs subliment their statistics for the good of the team" Kings Coach PW.
On Salmons, and I wish Cousins would grow a set
You can quibble about the assists, but nine shots a game is hardly jacking it up. He’s as good an option as the guys who are taking more shots, with the possible exception of Thornton.
I’d say the same thing about Cousins if he would shoot more in the key and play like a man when he does. I think Jimmer shoots with more authority in the lane than Cousins does.
"His D was a difference at the end."
Again, I don't get this at all
DeMarcus needs to grow a set? Unfounded and baseless. He took Noah baseline and reverse dunked on his ass. Was that a wussy move in your book?
Cousins doesn’t get a lot of lift when he’s in the paint, at times, because he’s not the greatest athlete. This does not mean you should question his manhood.
As far Salmons, he is not looking to find the open man that I have noticed. He may be somewhat unselfish on the break. But when he gets the ball in the half court, he’s all eyes on the rim.
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by bench_blob on Dec 31, 2011 4:40 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Unfortunately, that's the exception, not the norm
DeMarcus needs to grow a set? Unfounded and baseless. He took Noah baseline and reverse dunked on his ass. Was that a wussy move in your book?
I wish he’d go up strong all the time. He doesn’t. I’d hate to see what his percentage is at the rim.
Cousins doesn’t get a lot of lift when he’s in the paint, at times
That’s an understatement.
"His D was a difference at the end."
I'll have to defer to Jimmers comment in JJ's interview
paraphrased on my part. " I’m passing up on good shots to get great shots"
It sounded like a coaching theme rather than Jimmer’s own choice. But, even if it were his choice, I can’t blame him for that decision. He probably needs to see how his teammates preform before he can decide whether taking the shot himself is the best choice or not.
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Send these big city scumsuckers home with a big fat LOSS!
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by otis29 on Dec 31, 2011 3:48 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Maybe your right
i gotta factor in how much the knicks really do suck, and how awesome the kings are
The knicks are bad
I’ll be shocked if they score 100 tonight, shocked and dismayed.
You know it AnkleMan!
I think the team’s going to take out some aggression tonight. It’s going to be like the Laker game – going to hit some shots early, then overwhelm them with our depth.
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Scared of Melo and worried that Chandler will win some of the broken plays
but I think our guards can really give this Knicks team hell
In case NY is foolish......
I got drafted by the Knicks in My Player mode.
I’ve really stunk it up and ruined their season already. I’m hoping the Kings will pick me up after my rookie contract is up…
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