GAME 44 vs Charlotte, Preview & Game Thread

by Tom Ziller on Jan 30, 2008 5:06 PM PST in Game Threads

Oh boy!

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS (18-27) 105.1 ORtg (#21), 109.4 DRtg (#21), 89.6 Pace (#18)
SACRAMENTO KINGS (19-24) 107.5 ORtg (#16), 110.7 DRtg (#26), 92.4 Pace (# 9)
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Each team has a distinct advantage on paper.

Charlotte's point guards have been some kind of terrible. Raymond Felton can't shoot a Red Rider this season, and Jeff McInnis couldn't score at Mustang Ranch. (R.I.P.) Sacramento's defensive issues start at point guard, so you'd think preventing a 25-point outburst from Felton or an efficient 15 points (or so) from McInnis wouldn't be difficult.
Gerald Wallace and Emeka Okafor might combine for 42 putback dunks. Sacramento's among the worst defensive rebounding teams in the league; Okafor is a killer rebounder on both ends and Crash's always good for a showstopper or three.

Remember that brisk affair last April? I'd pray for another one of those, as someone who likes to be entertained. But a tidy home win to get the Race To Respectability started off correct would be pleasant as well. Oh, also? Andrei Kirilenko, please. (Fascinating diary if you haven't read it.)

7 p.m. germs and madams. Go Kings.

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Another Dismal Team

The Bobcats barely won when the Clippers played without Maggette and Kaman. This has got to be a gimme like the New Jersey game.

BOOK IT!

The N'awlins Hotnets are coming!

Why wake up for the Bobcats?

The Sacramento Kings: Where Amazing Happens!

by kingme18 on Jan 30, 2008 5:19 PM PST reply actions

sweet a winnable game

Go kings, welcome back g-wall, thanks for the fantasy contributions. And my diary is way more facinating.

Muff rules. http://vegaskings.blogspot.com

by Muff209 on Jan 30, 2008 6:09 PM PST reply actions

IF I were a gambling man...

Sportsbook has the Kings favored by 8 points in this one, and a money line of -360 (A bet of $360 is required to win $100).

The over/under is 207.5, which seems low considering past shootous.

I'll follow Vegas on this one. Kings win, but don't cover the spread. Take the over.

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions

Clemenza says -

Leave the gun, take the cannoli's. I have no idea why or where that is relevant to this discussion, but what the hell. Kings play down to the Bobcats level - they win but don't cover.

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 6:49 PM PST up reply actions

Place your bets

Nobody can claim an "I told you so" without a pre-game wager.

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions

Put me down for

Kings in a blowout. Go Kings!

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 30, 2008 7:05 PM PST up reply actions

Dang you!

Mikey-no-thumbs!

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions

Salmons for Moore

This is a night where Salmons and Garcia should get good minutes.

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions

Bibby

with 5 1st Q assists. That's a good thing.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 30, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions

bibbalicious!

5 assists in the 1st Q.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions

Jinx

buy me a coke

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 30, 2008 7:35 PM PST up reply actions

OK

but you gotta pay for the shipping from hawaii to korea.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 7:52 PM PST up reply actions

Nice thought Beno

Knowing about Mikki's claw hands, Beno tries passing to his feet.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 30, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions

I like when

Artest is on the bench. Everyone else looks like that are having more fun too.

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions

Felton with a wide open 3

He wouldn't have been open if Bibby was complaining to the red's on the other end of the court

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions

Since Bibby and Artest came back in

The Bobcats are on a 12-4 run

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by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions

What I want to see the second half...

More easy buckets getting air-balled/missed... More no-calls against Charlotte... I don't know whether to laugh or cry yet.

by dkons21 on Jan 30, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions

Brad

With 13 and 9 at the half. He must be pissed about the StR 1st half MVP voting.

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions

Brad

That and the fact he may not be a top 10 center :)

He sure played like one tonight.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 30, 2008 9:45 PM PST up reply actions

Rebounds

Are we seriously beating the Bobcats on the boards to the degree we are?

by ProjectCambio on Jan 30, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions

Oh My Effing God

I knew Kayte was taller than Koz, but that is astonishing!

On a separate note, I hope Dusty's not driving tonight.

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions

Koz' eye level

If I were Koz I might be tempted to just bury my head right in there!!!

balls to the walls

by kangsfan on Jan 30, 2008 10:24 PM PST up reply actions

Yay the Kings are winning

That's all I got. I've been talking to my mom ALL game. Oui.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions

Kayte

Is hot. Just sayin'

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions

Miller Time

Okay, its official. Please remove Brad Miller from the Hydra list. He has come back this year and worked his "@#%" off. He may not be the most gifted Center but the effort has been here all season and he is playing at the top of his skill set.

Bibby needs to continue to play well so we can trade the dude. I like the chemistry better with Beno mushc better. "Come on Cleveland make the deal"

Theus must have told Artest he cant shoot the fade away 3 pointer tonight. "Thank God"

by Zoolander on Jan 30, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions

Ummm

The kings were up 15. I went out to watch the house dog eat somebody's spankerchief. I come back and the Kings are up 9. This crikeyness will not be tolerated.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions

Bibby

after having 5 assists in the 1st Q now has a total of 6!. WTG Mike.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 30, 2008 9:09 PM PST reply actions

Kevin Martin

is good. Just sayin'

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by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions

Shhhhhh it's a secret

It can't be considered fact until Bill Plaschke says so.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions

18 & 18 for Brad Baby

I wonder if he wouldn't be a better player to package with Ron Artest or Mike Bibby at this point. He's not going to be playing any better.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions

Make that 19 & 19 now

come on 20 & 20 for Brad

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 30, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions

LOL

Doesn't matter how much I love our Kings... seeing Ron fall on his butt was hilarious.

by dkons21 on Jan 30, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions

Mikki Moore committed a block and a dunk

This must be stopped! What if he continues to do this. He might become dies "valuable".

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions

Miller

With his twentieth rebound!

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions

Brad has committed 20 boards

Jerry that's Brad Miller. Bill Walton was a Hall of Famer. Brad Miller is a Hall of Goof. :)

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by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

Brad

With 20 and 20 - a double double, animal style!

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions

miller genuine

you gotta appreciate a guy who can set a career high in boards in his 10th season. plus the motivatio to lose 25 lbs. in the offseason. even though he was gonna get paid either way.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions

Gee Jerry

Kings out rebounding Bobcats by 15 at the moment.

Great game by Miller. Of course he should get the game ball Jerry. Country guys are sometimes intolerable.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions

jerry

But yesterday was his birthday!!

balls to the walls

by kangsfan on Jan 30, 2008 10:29 PM PST up reply actions

Interesting Decision

Douby to come in for Martin? I likey. Come on Quincy!!!!!

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

There it is

20 & 20 for Brad. Add 5 assists and a couple blocks too. That's a career high for boards BTW

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 30, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

I might have to YouTube that G Dub dunk

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

I liked that Quincy move

I just wish he had finished it. He really needs more time to feel comfortable. Thank God Reggie is clearing the bench. This is always a good thing for a coach & team to experience.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions

Again Quincy is trying too hard to impress

That was a nice dribble drive; alas he should have taken the 15 footer. (I wish Jerry & Grant mention this. Rather than talking about Brad Miller's head. His head is the same. Quincy Douby's development is important.)

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions

on a seperate note (game)

al thornton's working on a career high. he's at 33 with 11 left in th 4th! 13-18 FG, 2-4 3 PT. FG, 5-5 FT. WOW.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions

Hair raising game for Braid

22, 21, 5 asts. and 3 blks. for Miller - the best I've ever seen him play.

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions

John Salmons

Lwft the game fornpersonal reasons. I hope everything is ok.

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by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions

Well,

Looks like they won and covered. So much for my daughter's college education...

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 9:25 PM PST up reply actions

Does anybody find this interesting

That they committed a bunch of money to Gerald Wallace, whose probably greatest offensive strength is o boards, aren't a particularly good rebounding team? It's not just G-Dub's fault, but he could certainly be better than he was tonight. I find that revealing about you G-Dub supporters. You only see what you want; not what actually happened and exists and all that jazz.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions

interesting

okafor and nazi are pretty good rebounders too. but they still get outrebounded by the kings.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions

QuINNNNN---Ceeeyyyyyyy for cha deuce!

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions

Douby

is smokin'

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by 27freethrows on Jan 30, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions

Douby

spark 'im up

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 30, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions

haha

the espn leaderboard has lebron, ai and....brad! his 20/20 even outshined al jefferson's.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions

6 finger man

11 pts, 10 screams, 8 rebs and 4 blks. gotta be happy with that.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

6 blocks

if you consider that he blocked himself twice.

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions

one more...

kings 8-4 in last 12! one game at a time. gotta follow the eating an elephant theory.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions

I had a boss

that once said "If you have to eat a turd, don't chew it on the way down." Not sure if that fits this conversation, but it's random thought night for me.

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by section214 on Jan 30, 2008 9:34 PM PST up reply actions

That's a great insight Section

I likey.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions

umm

i'd use the opposite theory for a turd. you eat an elephant one bite at a time. i'd have to eat a turd in only one bite! reminds me of the yin and the yang...water. (randomness)

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 30, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions

If you had to eat a turd

then you might also want to reconsider where your lifes at, and how to get the fk out of that situation.

(yes... trade analogy)

by iashwash on Jan 31, 2008 12:19 AM PST up reply actions

Wow the Clippers are pulling a colossal choke job

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:47 PM PST reply actions

Well nevermind Clipps are gonna win 95 88

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:53 PM PST up reply actions

Brad

He looked like a top 10 center tonight. He certainly looked better than Okafur, who didn't look too bad either.

Brad counld be a keeper at this point. Maybe just surround hom with a couple of decent, fairly young PFs who have some upside (Nick Collison, Tyrus Thomas?) and an inside presence.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 30, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions

We think in completely exact opposites

I was thinking NOW might be the single best time to trade Brad Miller. As I think about I"m going to become an Obsessive Compulsive Recycler. Damn Northwest people. Wanting recylcing to be recycled!

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 30, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions

To

whom, might I ask? Just out of curiosity. I'm trying to think, and I'm not sure who has room to pay 10 million for a center.

by iashwash on Jan 31, 2008 12:21 AM PST up reply actions

Detroit was whom I had in mind

But I think all the reasoning needs a diary.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 31, 2008 12:43 AM PST up reply actions

Well, sir

Get on it then. I'd like to hear this reasoning. It sounds reasonable that the Pistons could use him, but there's no way a straight-up deal between the two teams would work (unless they give up McDyess and Amir Johnson, which makes little sense for them).

I do admit, that a starting five of Billups, Rip, Prince, Sheed, and Brad will score. Alot. The question is what pieces they give up - Herrrman and Brezec can't be moved, which leaves all their rookies, Lindsay Hunter, Maxiel and Amir as the bait to get Miller. Hard to get $10 million of rookie contracts together that the Pistons won't say go furself about. Unless the Pistons sacrifice part of their core (not happening).

So, diary, sir. Special request.

by iashwash on Jan 31, 2008 10:39 PM PST up reply actions

Aight maybe a beer or two is required

to do that. By a beer or two I mean another to the 8 I've drank or currently drinking.

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 31, 2008 11:37 PM PST up reply actions

Artest

They could have gone in to him in the post all night. Not sure why they don't keep milking something when it's working.

I also liked his little shovel pass to Mikey for the big jam that sealed the game.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 30, 2008 9:53 PM PST reply actions

Trade Spencer to the Sonics?

Since they are crap they might as well be young crap. They have a glut of power forwards and should move one to get Jeff Green more playing time. Maybe we can give them the hometown boy and Bibby for Watson, Wilcox and Delonte West, who is riding the pine for some reason. Trade works, too, and helps our front line while giving us more speed at the point guard position.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=61~3211~1027~2422~1731&teams=25~25~23~ 23~23&te=&cash=

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 30, 2008 10:09 PM PST reply actions