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Game #8: at Golden State

by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 12:46 PM PST in News

After last night's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the Kings share first place with those NBA giants, the LA Clippers. But we should keep in mind it's early in the season, and the Kings aren't the only team turning heads in Northern California. While Sacramento has won four straight, going unbeaten at Arco, the Warriors have done equally well, winning four contests at the newly named Oracle Arena. One of those streaks will end tonight.

Meanwhile, a lot of eyes will be on the coaches on the sidelines, with the ageless Don Nelson going Back to the Future in his return to the Warriors, and Eric Musselman taking on his former team for the first time.

But don't forget that neither of those guys is going to throw on a jersey, for which we are all eternally grateful. Instead, we get to see the "Tru Warrior taking on the True Warriors", we get to see the Kings battle on national television for the second consecutive night, we get to see Kevin Martin and Mike Bibby try to keep up their torrid pace - to see them knock down threes more easily than picking up strikes in bumper bowling.

Given my precarious situation of needing to rely on other people (I hate that!), we're opening up the game thread early. With the game on TV tonight, I know we're going to have some serious real-time commentary here on Sactown Royalty. I'll join as soon as I can. If I'm here by the game's start, you'll know things went well. If not, then say a curse word for me. My heart will be here.

Let's go Kings!

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Re: Game #8: at Golden State

The Warriors are 5 point favorites.

Projected Starters are:

Kings
PG: Mike Bibby
SG: Kevin Martin
SF: Ron Artest
PF: Kenny Thomas
C: Shareef Abdur-Rahim

Warriors
PG: Baron Davis
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Jason Richardson
PF: Mickael Petrius
C: Andris Biedrins

Richardson is coming back from injury, starting in their last game against the Raptors, playing 35 minutes but shooting only 4-13 from the field.

As a side note: what's the deal with my not being able to watch Warriors games on FSN: Bay Area in Sacramento? I get BDSSP reruns instead. That bugs me, and if anyone could tell me why, I'd really like to know.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 4:01 PM PST reply actions

Re: Tv

Tonight's game is on TNT. No local tv for either team.

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 4:17 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Tv

Not tonight specifically but in general.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 4:19 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Tv

Warrior games on FSN Bay are blacked out in Sacramento because they are an out of market team...

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 4:35 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Tv

That wasn't the case 3-4 years ago, I remember watching quite a few Warrior's games back then.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 5:10 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Deleran, thanks for posting that.

Good news - I'm out of trade show hell, and plan on seeing our Kings play, despite the fact they start at 10:30 PM here, and I have a 7 a.m. flight! (Ridiculous, no?)

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 4:20 PM PST up reply actions

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That is dedication you cant get anywhere else. Lets hope they win to make the late night worth it.

by Chris The Greek on Nov 16, 2006 5:08 PM PST up reply actions

Nah....not ridiculous!!

You're just extrememly dedicated...

Wish I could see the game tonight, I'm networking at a Stockton Symphony performance...Have to take the blackberry thingy i guess....

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by Rhondda Nunes on Nov 16, 2006 4:42 PM PST reply actions

It's ON

Fantasy Junkie here, I help run Golden State of Mind (the SBNation Warriors blog).

The Kings are going to get hammered tonight in a high scoring affair (I'll probably regret that statement, but it's all in good fun). 123-109 Warriors. Expect little defense, except from that crazy fellow on your squad, and a lot of easy buckets.

If you haven't been paying attention to the Warriors, watch out for Monta Ellis (lightning fast) and Andris Biedrins. Both are young guns who have been playing well. Maybe not as well as KevMartin, but definitely stepping it up this year.

Also, feel free to post on our site and talk trash to the Warrior fans who frequent our site. But just like Sactown Royalty, you'll need a login to post. Trust me, it's worth it. For at least 4 games a year, you'll get to talk trash to us Warrior fans about how we haven't made the playoffs since Chris Webber's rookie year.

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 5:57 PM PST reply actions

Re: It's ON

Dear Fantasy Junkie,

On behalf of Sactown Royalty and its visitors, we respect your interest in the game, your knowledge of the Warriors, your blogging abilities, and proper fandom. However, we must kindly disagree on a number of aspects.

There is no reason to trash talk a franchise that has no worth. One cannot get worked up over something that lacks value.
The Kings do not intend to get hammered. They also have been sporting a new wrinkle called "defense" (last night's game aside). This will not result in anything resembling 120+ points by either club.
By crazy fellow, surely you don't mean Ron Artest? He of the perfect gentlemanly civility as a member of the esteemed Sacramento Kings franchise?

FJ, there is something about the Kings that will forever reign supreme over the Warriors. It's called faith, tradition, continuity and exuberance. Even when I lived in Berkeley, it was the Kings I followed, and not the hapless Warriors. Not even after I have spent generations in the Bay Area will I ever become a Warriors fan. The team lacks spirit, soul and a winning tradition. We hope someday you may find happiness.

All the best.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 6:28 PM PST up reply actions

Re: It's ON

louismg, I have no doubt that the Kings are a better franchise than the Warriors. They have 2 excellent owners and, recently, a winning tradition. They've been to the Conference Finals and heck, the playoffs. But what the Warriors and Kings do as franchises is out of my control and most fans control. As far as the fans, I do not know many Kings fans, but I know that Warrior fans are some the best and most loyal in the league. There are not too many franchises with fans that stick with a team after being as bad as the Warriors have been. We stick with the team through thick and thin, never jumping ship. Say what you want about the franchise, but as far as fans go, we're top notch.

You don't have to talk trash on our site, but I was merely trying to have some fun and foster a sense of continuity between our two sites and perhaps carry it across the SB Nation basketball sites as a whole. But it's up to you to perhaps not talk trash on our site, but leave a comment.

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 7:40 PM PST up reply actions

Re: It's ON

FJ, my condescending overview above wasn't trash talking enough? :-)

Warriors up 9-4. Sounds like we have some trash coming our way. And the pace is as you had suggested, fast, fast, fast.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 7:50 PM PST up reply actions

Re: It's ON

Oh haha, no I got the whole condescending part. I meant talking trash on our site. Nothing like talking trash on the opponent's home court, errr website. We'd like a Sac perspective. Or we'd like a Sac perspective to talk trash to.

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 8:06 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

TNT is closing out Houston vs. Chicago. Rockets win 101-100. Kings and Warriors just under way.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 7:49 PM PST reply actions

Just to let you guys know

if Foyle plays, its OVA. Good luck! (you will need it against the Foyle.)

by Zorgon on Nov 16, 2006 7:50 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

So, if this 18-9 run continues and the Kings fall way behind, is it okay if I trash talk us?

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 7:59 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Wow - three straight clanked free throws. That's embarrasing.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 7:59 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

LOL. Yea he's still a little raw.

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 8:04 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

28-15... Warriors.

Hey Kings! Where's the defense?!

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:03 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Steal by Martin. The Kings defense has life!

Warriors still up by 10, 28-18.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:09 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

30-20, GSW. Garcia with a foul and a technical. Frickin' A. 30 points in one quarter... could FantasyJunkie have been right?

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:10 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Kevin Martin is the only reason we're still in this one. Baron Davis goin' nuts. A Quincy Douby sighting on that last possesion as well.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 8:16 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

GS shooting an absurd 70+% from the field.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 8:21 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Gack. End of the first quarter, the Warriors are making us look completely ugly. GSW 40, your Sactown Kings, 28.

Baron Davis has 11 assists in a quarter? Wow.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:16 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

WWWWWWTTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

28 Kings 40 Warriors.... WHERE IS THE DEFENSE??????

by kingme18 on Nov 16, 2006 8:17 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

I didnt like the way we defended against the Grizzlies and this could get real ugly, real quickly if they dont start defending.

by kingme18 on Nov 16, 2006 8:19 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

whoa. i expected high scoring, but i didn't expect 40 in a quarter, nor did i expect Baron to get 11 assists.

Lovin it. I hope you like the run and gun style.

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 8:19 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

I don't understand Muss' philosophy when the team is playing badly. At the very least, there should have been two more time outs called in that quarter. You simply can't allow that sort of effort or lack thereof. He should have been all over those guys.

Oh, and Ron is back to jacking up crap from the outside. They got to value the ball; slow it down; and get back on d.

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 8:20 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

K-9 needs to stop throwing the ball away.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 8:24 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

He has about 5 turnovers in a quarter and a half and Muss had Reef on the bench???? At least, he just got yanked. If he isn't being a defensive monster and owning the boards, his butt has to be glued to the bench. He has the some of the worst court vision I've seen.

Bibby offense has been bad, but sometimes shots don't fall. But it's his defense that has been offensive. Last night and tonight, he has reverted back to his bullfighter defense.

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 8:28 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Both teams are playing sloppy now. We need the Warriors to keep that up while the Kings crawl back. Otherwise, this will be a long game.

Dunk by Martin! (15 points for that guy)

49-40, Warriors.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:33 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Great job blogging this, Louismg!

Hey, bottom line: THIS COULD BE A WHOLE LOT WORSE. Let's just keep it close, value the ball, and take high % shots. Golden State cannot play in the half-court effectively.

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 8:35 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

It could be a whole lot worse. It could not be televised, and I'd have to be refreshing Yahoo!

It's been very convenient that both game with TZ out have been televised. Makes my job easier.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:46 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Oh. My. God.

I missed most of the first quarter. But when I tuned in, Gary Gerould said GS had SEVENTEEN fast break points. In the first quarter. Are you <bleeping> kidding me?!!

And three min into the second, Davis had a double-double?

#$%^**)()^^%$^#%

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 8:37 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

A Jason Hart appearance. Muss is lookin at anyone who can help. Vitaly might see some time tonight...

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 8:37 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

And if he could block some shots, I dont think I'd mind seeing him in here, either.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 8:41 PM PST up reply actions

Damn, Martin is nice

Awesome free throw shooter and scorer

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 8:38 PM PST reply actions

Re: Damn, Martin is nice

No doubt. He's surprised all of us here with his outstanding play. There were hints of it in the pre-season, but we're all enjoying it.

Your pre-game projections are looking good. I hope that's just temporary. (Insert delusional observation here)

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:43 PM PST up reply actions

why aren't more warriors....

pickin' themselves off the floor? How can we let people waltz through the lane with nary a finger laid on them. Somebody needs to send a message. At the very least foul so the game is slowed down.

Also, what don't they get about rotating to the weak-side three point shooter? The Warriors have NO inside game. All they can do is go to the hole or shoot 3 pointers. Figure it out!

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 8:44 PM PST reply actions

Re: why aren't more warriors....

I'll second that motion.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 8:46 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Fouling

Seriously. NO LAYUPS! They're the second worth FT shooting team in the league.

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 8:47 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Dang - everything falling for those guys. That flip by J-Rich was ridiculous. Kings can't get a clank to fall.

At the half, Golden State, 65, 53. Don't forget FJ predicted "123-109 Warriors." Looking pretty damn good. The Warriors already have 4 in double figures.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:52 PM PST reply actions

Even Ron...

isn't playing great d. Everybody looks a step slow. (It's the back-end of a back-to-back.)

They will need a great effort to have a chance. At the very least, they MUST:

limit the turnovers to no more 5 - 6
slow the game down by going inside out and moving the ball side-to-side and then taking high % shots. (thereby, limiting the Warriors fast break game)

-make the Warriors shoot free throws rather than giving away lay-ups.

Even then, it's tough to win on the road playing two nights in a row.

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 8:57 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Even Ron...

It's especially rough on the back-end of two consecutive games to play when they are both such up-tempo contests. It could be the Warriors anticipated this and were encouraged to run, run, run.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:01 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Grey's Anatomy is about to start and I really want to watch tonight's episode.

But then again, I'd hate to miss an awesome comeback by the Kings. </Wishful thinking>

What do I do?!

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 8:56 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

I can't tell you what to do, but if the Kings lose after you switched to Grey's Anatomy, it's your fault.

Time for TiVo!

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 8:58 PM PST up reply actions

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I don't have Tivo. :(

I'll tape GA and listen to the Kings game.

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 9:05 PM PST up reply actions

... and obviously

I made the wrong choice.

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 9:58 PM PST up reply actions

Well...I hate to bring this up, but...

The Kings are 0 for 0 when I'm unable to watch their games b/c i have a gig or something....sorry guys, for letting you all down...

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by Rhondda Nunes on Nov 18, 2006 12:55 PM PST up reply actions

Charles Barkley: Kings not a playoff team

And if they keep playing D like they have in the last two games, I'm inclined to agree. If you're a "defensive team" you dont let people get layups on you like that. You dish out some hard fouls to make 'em think twice about charging down the lane like the warriors have been.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 8:58 PM PST reply actions

Re: Charles Barkley: Kings not a playoff team

He also said that two teams behind these clubs in the standings are playoff teams. (Dallas and Phoenix)

Do any of you think the Suns will stay in the fifth spot of the Pacific Division? They're 2-5 now, and 14th of 15 in the conference.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:00 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Charles Barkley: Kings not a playoff team

I dunno. Amare is messing them up and Diaw is playing like s***. Nash is looking a little long in the tooth as well.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 9:02 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Charles Barkley: Kings not a playoff team

No, I don't think the Suns will stay fifth in the Pacific all season. The Warriors and Lakers belong there. ;)

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 9:08 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

oh man we own the clippers but the warriors own us
Go kings!

by kingme on Nov 16, 2006 9:00 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Why is KT starting the 2nd half. We want Reef! We want Reef!

That's about as stubborn as Ken Macha batting Bobby Crosby and Eric Chavez in the 4-5 spots all year. (Oh wait, Kings site! I keep forgetting...)

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:14 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Crosby batting 4th? Didn't he bat 10th most of the season? :-P

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 9:22 PM PST up reply actions

Yes, he did.

Thank goodness. :-)

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:26 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

67-59 now. Kings closing to single digits.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:15 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Kings coming out with a bit more fire. 2 turnovers by the frontcourt thought.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 9:16 PM PST reply actions

3-point shooting

TNT just showed a graphic that we're 0-8 from beyond the arc, while the GSW club is 4-11. Martin just missed one.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:18 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Kenny Thomas 6 turnovers. Can we trade him for a shotblocker?

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 9:22 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Or a shot glass or a shotput? Seriously...

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:25 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Sure, Adonal Foyle is available, he's the all-time leading Warriors shot blocker.

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 9:32 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

"fashion"? Link me babe.

by pyro on Nov 16, 2006 11:25 PM PST up reply actions

Fashion Link

Oh we usually cover hoops gear, shoes, shirts, etc and have a HOT or NOT vote. Haha it's just us trying to have a good time:

http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/section/Fashion

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 17, 2006 11:48 AM PST up reply actions

how many turnover by KT...

before you get his ass out of the f*cking game! Seriously, what does Muss need? He plays this guy no matter what and let's better player sit on the bench. This is not a game where we are going to be dominated on the boards. We need ball-handlers and shooters in this game. He's neither. Right now, he's the worst player on the floor.

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 9:23 PM PST reply actions

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Can we close the gap to less than eight at any point? It seems we get it down to 8, and let them expand it back to 14, and claw back to 8 and ... you get the picture.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:29 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

That's really frustrating.

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 9:36 PM PST up reply actions

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please bring the lead down to 6 by the end of the qtr

by kingme on Nov 16, 2006 9:33 PM PST reply actions

Re: Bibby's wrist

Marv Albert loves talking about it.

So do we really believe his wrist is hurting him any more than it did last night when Bibby scored 32? Is this just a small sample size? I think if Bibby scored 20, we wouldn't hear about it, but with him shooting 3/11, it must be the wrist. 5/11 or 6/11 and he's "recovered".

A miracle!

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:35 PM PST reply actions

Re: Bibby's wrist

Bibby was quoted as saying recently that even if his shots go in, it doesn't mean his wrist is feeling better...

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 9:39 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Bibby's wrist

Marv loves an injury no matter who has it. He also loves KMart's "quirky" shot style. He is the lord of new information.

by pyro on Nov 16, 2006 11:32 PM PST up reply actions

Incredible pace

The Warriors must be playing on a 10-second shot clock. They're running, running, running.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:36 PM PST reply actions

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Kings are living on the line. At least they're still alive (sort of).

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 9:36 PM PST reply actions

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It's time to move over the line. Coming back from being a dozen down by the 4th quarter is not an easy situation.

92-80... GSW.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:42 PM PST up reply actions

I love Corlis, but...

he shouldn't be in this game given the Warriors line-up. He can't guard anybody out there right now. Why the hell is Francisco on the bench when you need a defender and a ball-handler on the floor?

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 9:38 PM PST reply actions

Agreed.

The Warriors are an athletic bunch and Corliss is not the answer.

by Krazy4Kings on Nov 16, 2006 9:40 PM PST up reply actions

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Complete brain collapse... they mention Brad Miller, and I think "What, he's not playing? Why not?"

Must be the fact that it's 12:45 AM here on the East Coast.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:43 PM PST reply actions

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Apparently Brad only shaves when he doesn't have to play basketball.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 9:46 PM PST up reply actions

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Martin for 3! Finally. Now 1-13 on 3-balls tonight. Kings within 10. For now.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:45 PM PST reply actions

Ron

is an extremely undisciplined offensive player. Can get away with it at home, but not on the road when offensive efficiency is paramount. Kevin Martin needs to be taking every shot the Kings can get him. How do they go 2 - 3 positions without him even touching the f*cking ball? Again, that's coaching.

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 9:51 PM PST reply actions

Re: Ron

That last play was a perfect example. Artest gets the ball, and never looks to pass. He forced the ball up and was lucky to get fouled. I'm glad the Kings know how to make their free throws...

97-90 GSW.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:55 PM PST up reply actions

Warriors are hitting their shots again

And the game may be over. 103-92 GS.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 9:56 PM PST reply actions

why isn't francisco on the court?

He may be our best perimeter defender. (Not the best all-around - that's obviously Ron.) So, we have 2 totally uncontested 3 pointers in a row. How can you just lay back and let these jack those up? At least run at them.

Muss has coached a very bad game. Nice home streak. But good coaches manage games on the road. He hasn't yet this season. Jury is still out. (Chicago was lucky.)

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 10:00 PM PST up reply actions

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And the Kings' comeback is thwarted. We're down by 11 with 5 1/2 to play. It's always been my feeling that if you have to make up a point a minute (basketball or football), you should start to get worried. 2 points per minute? That's bordering on requiring the other team's collapse.

103-92.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 9:57 PM PST reply actions

bibby scares me

as a Warrior fan I hate seeing Bibby in the game because he's got that rep for being so clutch. no lead is safe with him in the game.

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 9:59 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Some stats: GSW is at 60% shooting, the Kings are at 43%. You won't win with that differential, even if you make all your free throws.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 10:05 PM PST reply actions

My proposal

K-9 and Jason Hart for an athletic shotblocker. Theres got to be one available somewhere.

by Deleran on Nov 16, 2006 10:10 PM PST reply actions

based on road performances

this Kings team is not a playoff team yet. They lack offensive discipline. The turnover situation has yet to be cleaned up. And the shot selection is not good. Regarding defense, they are better than last year, but the last two games make me think the first few games were a fluke. You can't be a "defensive" team and let guys walk to the basket like they have the past two games. You simply have to foul and pound people. Also, the weak side rotation has been weak the entire year. Rotate the ball side-to-side on the Kings and you get whatever shot you want.

Still, we're 5 - 3. Not bad, but it's still all home cookin'.

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 10:12 PM PST reply actions

Re: based on road performances

Your comments on the defense are similar to my thinking. I want to believe that "The Musselman Era" around defense is real, but this game is a shock to that system. Way too many open shots and fast breaks, and "Olé" type defense.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 10:13 PM PST up reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

And the Kings break 100!

What - you're saying that's not going to be enough tonight?

And you're telling me we've been outplayed the entire game and haven't led at any point?

Okay. I get it. 113-101, with just over a minute to play.

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 10:12 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Don't forget that Fantasy Junkie predicted 123-109. Final score? 117-105. Not so bad for that guy. (Golf clap)

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by louismg on Nov 16, 2006 10:14 PM PST reply actions

And that's an.....

ol' fashioned ass-kicking.

That's all folks!

by Kusian on Nov 16, 2006 10:15 PM PST reply actions

oh so close

nice win tonight. my 123-109 prediction was actually kinda close.

go Warriors! so this is what it feels like to have a nice record. even if it is short-lived, this feels good.

hey louismg and co, great job with the site and the open threads, keep it up.

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by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 16, 2006 10:15 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

by pyro on Nov 16, 2006 11:37 PM PST reply actions

Re: Game #8: at Golden State

Snaps to GS, Nellie and Davis for a good game. They smoked us and obviously confused the hell out of Muss as to how to handle two nights in a row playing gunning teams. The guys looked tired and that is not a good sign so early in the season. The combined minutes the starters played tonight and last night are crazy with KMart and Ron at about 85 each.

Thank goodness we have a couple of days off until the Spurs!!!

by pyro on Nov 17, 2006 12:08 AM PST reply actions

Yes...but about the Chuckster....

he said last season that the Kings wouldn't make the playoffs & look how that turned out even with the 0-3 start....

As for his Trotsky-ess Spursky ramblings; he may be a hall-of-famer but he's totally in Pop's pocket, consider the evidence...

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=19686&p=3&topicID=3562768&commentPage=124

Why take anything he says at face value...but maybe this has a good side:The Kings can be back under the radar again....let everone think the Warriors are all that....

(Warrior fans...you're praying every day that the Red baron stays healthy, right?)

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rhondda

by Rhondda Nunes on Nov 18, 2006 1:05 PM PST reply actions

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