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GAME 63 at Evil Los Angeles, Game Thread

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Slow day in Kingsland. KJ's getting smeared, Martin's ensuring his place in the Debate Club with smart Shelden Williams and noble Spencer Hawes, and Artest's coming back from the dead.

Oh, and the Lakers attempt to suck some more soul from our lifeless bodies.

Game's at 6:30 p.m. Big one between the Spurs and Sun at 12:30. Good day for basketball.

Go Kings.

UPDATE: Forum Blue & Gold has its preview up. Be warned, though: The embedded YouTube may cause your retinas damage.

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Reality Check
http://www.sacbee.com/100/story/771801.html
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by coolcatreportdotcom on Mar 9, 2008 12:07 PM PDT   0 recs

I love the quote by Artest.
Commenting on how he has missed fewer games than he could have this year (true), though he has still managed to miss more than 20% of the games this year (also true):

That shows commitment. So for anybody to forget that, they have different agendas, and that means they didn't like me from the beginning. Don't be on my side. Stay against me, and the people that's with me, stay with me.

I'd rather get all those people out now, and I want them to stay like that. So when we start winning don't come on the bandwagon, all right? Don't come say, 'Hey Ron, I love you.' No.>Insert text of the quote here

Ron, we love you. The problem with your bandwagon is that it is up on blocks an awful lot.

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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Lakers-Kings not enticing anymore
I said I was a bad Kings fan this year. Well I'm starting to feel down right naughty now. I don't care if the Kings beat the Lakers anymore this year. In fact, I rather the Kings play the young guys and lose than to see some veterans play out the season in a half-hearted manner and probably still lose.
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by kingme18 on Mar 9, 2008 1:14 PM PDT   0 recs

It's Time
The Kings brain trust needs to divide the team into two groups: those who have a future with the team and will still be here in 2009 and beyond, and those who don't and won't.

Play the future and start to sever the ties with those who aren't part of it.

There's also a third group of players who they're still trying to peg. I guess they are part of the future until you clearly push them into one pile or the other.

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by coolcatreportdotcom on Mar 9, 2008 1:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Does this mean you're open
to trading Artest?
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by pookeyguru on Mar 9, 2008 2:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Of Course
And I've indicated that in the past.
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by coolcatreportdotcom on Mar 9, 2008 3:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice Writeup
on a refreshed Mike Bibby.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1078963&srvc=rss

Also mentions Artest and Theus, criticizing the latter and saying he may not be in the league long.

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by coolcatreportdotcom on Mar 9, 2008 2:18 PM PDT   0 recs

10-0 run by the good guys
nice balanced scoring Moore-8 Martin-7 Artest-6. Kings up 25-19

by Kfan in Korea on Mar 9, 2008 7:04 PM PDT   0 recs

Good Guys
The good guys shouldn't always win.
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by kingme18 on Mar 9, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Kings up 31-29 after one
This kind of worries me
"I'm just going to keep working, because in order to win a championship in this league, I've got to be able to compete. I've got to have somebody on this team that can compete with Kobe and LeBron (James). So I'm not going to leave it to chance."
from Amick's blog

Artest 3/8 - 8 pts. Kobe 6/8 - 16 pts.

by Kfan in Korea on Mar 9, 2008 7:17 PM PDT   0 recs

71-60 Kings at the half
Minnesota's defense > than Laker defense?

This team makes my head hurt.

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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 7:48 PM PDT   0 recs

its just the lakers
we always play hard against the lakers. maybe we just play hard with really good teams. havent you guys noticed that the whole season. we can beat all those hard teams but we also lost so easily against sucky teams. As long as its a good team the kings play hard with heart. But against whatever teams there usually isnt anything there at all.
GO KINGS !!!

by maiku on Mar 9, 2008 7:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Wonderful freakin' game to watch tonight.
No one playing badly.
passing is crisp.
defense effective.

Stay tuned for late game implosion, and Fair-weather fan drunken rant(You know who you are).

The wise man tells you Where you have fallen And where you yet may fall - Invaluable secrets! The world may hate him. But good men love him.

by Psychrates on Mar 9, 2008 7:58 PM PDT   0 recs

Theus has said it many times this year...
The Kings have a major tendency to play to the level of the competition. Easy teams they play as such, until they've put themselves too far to come back.  Great teams they play as such, and often win or lose by a small margin... It's just the nature of the organization this year.

Until the team learns to play with consistency, which we haven't seen in over three years now, we will never be a conference contender again. Hell the west just keeps getting more stacked... so forget the conference contender... we're screwing ourselves out of the playoffs time and time again from now until this mindset changes.

by dkons21 on Mar 9, 2008 8:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Anyone
watching the game that can update me Gasol and Bryant technicals?

by thelettere on Mar 9, 2008 8:29 PM PDT   0 recs

A combination
of the game getting chippy and everyone yakking at the refs.
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 8:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks
Sounds like this might end up being the best game noone watches.

by thelettere on Mar 9, 2008 8:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hawes
with a couple nice assists.

by Kfan in Korea on Mar 9, 2008 8:37 PM PDT   0 recs

new title
GAME 63 at Los Angeles Referees, Game Thread
the sacramento kings: whom amazing happens against

by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 8:44 PM PDT   0 recs

tied at 100
versus the Sacramento Fourth-Quarter Isolations
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 8:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

deja
vu?
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT   0 recs

Theus
Slow to put the starters back in.

by thelettere on Mar 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT   0 recs

Martin and Artest
have been on the bench way too long. One of them should be on the floor, with Bryant out, so we can try and extend the lead, not slowly loose it.

by Kfan in Korea on Mar 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT   0 recs

Conflict
Renewing my season tickets while watching this game unwind.
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 8:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Hopeless optimist?
God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Mar 9, 2008 10:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

SPENCER HAWES!!!!!!!!
WOW
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 8:51 PM PDT   0 recs

You can't stop
Spencer Hawes!

by Kfan in Korea on Mar 9, 2008 8:51 PM PDT   0 recs

but seriously
artest not coming in with five minutes left against the (second?) best individual player in the league? very interesting...
the sacramento kings: whom amazing happens against

by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 8:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Season Tickets
They give you a choice of various gifts for re-signing (basketball, briefcase, etc.). For my gift I would like more minutes for Spencer Hawes.
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 8:54 PM PDT   0 recs

LA
definitely wants this game.

by thelettere on Mar 9, 2008 8:54 PM PDT   0 recs

oh my god.
mikki. are you serious.
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 8:57 PM PDT   0 recs

what's the point
of elbowing a chipmunk? STUPID, STUPID, STUPID.
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 8:58 PM PDT   0 recs

Mikki
WNBA body. MMA elbows.

by gtrman1973 on Mar 9, 2008 8:59 PM PDT   0 recs

And Mikki picked up his 2nd T because?
I'm at work, and am thus not privy to what I'm sure was an excellent reason.

by Snakes in the Trees on Mar 9, 2008 9:00 PM PDT   0 recs

Obly 1 T on Moore
For swinging elbows at Vujajcic or saying something to the reg, not sure which.
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 9:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks. GameCast said he had 2...
which was belied by his subsequent basket.  

by Snakes in the Trees on Mar 9, 2008 9:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

no.
why do I get into these games still? no. garcia. stupid. STUPID, STUPPPPPPID STUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPID!!!!!!!!!!!
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 9:05 PM PDT   0 recs

I didn't even get very upset
Cisco is still good for one of those charges nearly every game.

He just can't help himself.

A couple of games back, he looked like he was headed for another charge on a similar play but he pulled up and shot (made) a short jumper instead.  I think my jaw dropped. I love the kid but...

God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Mar 9, 2008 10:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Mikki Moore is guilty
of elbowing the long-haired chipmunk that plays for the Lakers and is killing us on long shots.  I honestly think Mikki only got called for that T because of the excessive hair tossing that followed the contact.  

by Mikey G on Mar 9, 2008 9:07 PM PDT   0 recs

nah....
it was cuz' said faker player vusanjic(?)is just such a flopmeister. Those Westwood Wizards admire good acting.

by Rhondda Nunes on Mar 9, 2008 11:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

prediction:
the kings won't even get a shot off to attempt to win the game.
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 9:08 PM PDT   0 recs

I smell a non-call coming
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 9:08 PM PDT   0 recs

also
looking at the replay, that charge call on cisco was bull. fisher stepped in after cisco jumped. it sure made the crowd happy though.
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 9:09 PM PDT   0 recs

This game is pissing me off
Why did Garcia not slow the ball down and actually use the clock.  Better question:  why did he decide to pile-drive Derek Fisher in the lane?

by Mikey G on Mar 9, 2008 9:09 PM PDT   0 recs

To send the message to Fisher...
up yours, I'm in your shorts cuz' i wanna be I ain't soft whatcha gonna do?

by Rhondda Nunes on Mar 9, 2008 11:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The long-haired chipmunk strikes again
Only this time in our favor ... those free throws were clutch, Beno.  Clutch.  How do you say clutch in Slovenian?

by Mikey G on Mar 9, 2008 9:10 PM PDT   0 recs

Beno Udrih
Let's sign this kid now!!!

by Mityt on Mar 9, 2008 9:11 PM PDT   0 recs

kings...........
...........WIN??????

I'm so glad we didn't trade artest, he was such a critical cheerleader from the bench in crunch time!

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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 9:13 PM PDT   0 recs

Season Ticket Renewal Karma?
And we don't have to listen to Peaches rail about the difference that those T's made.

Great last two minutes by Udrih.

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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 9:13 PM PDT   0 recs

Nice Win!!
Excellent game by Beno. And Kobe only gets 6 points in the second half. Great D on Kobe.

by Kfan in Korea on Mar 9, 2008 9:13 PM PDT   0 recs

video for this game...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYyo7dEPvwU
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 9:14 PM PDT   0 recs

And Kobe missing at the buzzer...
Sprinkles on my sundae, please?
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 9:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Mikki with great D
Salmans stays with Kobe.  Mikki quickly switches from his man to double team Kobe and gets a good hand in his face to disrupt the last shot.  Mikki saves the day!

by KingsFan on Mar 10, 2008 8:33 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And a nice game for Hawes
I think we're getting close to time to move him into the starting line-up. Bring Moore off the bench.

by Kfan in Korea on Mar 9, 2008 9:17 PM PDT   0 recs

that
would make me a happier kings fan.
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 9:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Agreed!!!
Anyone remember Miller and Vlade playing 4 and 5? How nasty would our boy Hawes be if Miller could teach him to pass. That dunk was just sick. More minutes, please.

by SavageBeast on Mar 9, 2008 9:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think Brad's already been giving him lessons
Did you see those assists?  Two beautiful passes to Cisco in a row!  
God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Mar 9, 2008 11:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

yes, he's a great passer.
& he seems to dig the high post.I like that little baby hook he has, refreshing.

by Rhondda Nunes on Mar 9, 2008 11:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

tonight marks
our first division win of the season. clippers, shmippers.
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by ptgloden on Mar 9, 2008 9:24 PM PDT   0 recs

That my friends
is a starting five I could watch next year. Although I would pay dearly for a better starting forward. But dang these guys can play when they are motivated and passed the ball.

by SavageBeast on Mar 9, 2008 9:26 PM PDT   0 recs

Ron Artest
  1. was hurt at the end of the game?
  2. was benched because Reggie was sending a message?
  3. was on the bench because Reggie liked who he had on the floor (even after Garcia fouled out)?
  4. was busy loading the bandwagon?
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 9:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Don't you hate it
when your team wins and the bandwagon leaves without you? Great, TEAM D down the stretch. My admiration for Theus just went through the roof.

by SavageBeast on Mar 9, 2008 9:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hawes!!!
Had 4 blocks, give that man some more minutes please.

by moproblemz on Mar 9, 2008 9:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And interestingly enough
no Anthony Johnson. Injured or DNPCD? Beno flourished tonight. And he did a great job on the Laker's PGs. Pnwed. Did I use that right? Not my generation. (Although LPA wants me to mention that she was a child bride.)

by SavageBeast on Mar 9, 2008 9:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I choose
Options 2. & 3. based on Theus' pre-game and post-game comments.

He was specificly asked if Ron did not play after being pulled "early" in the second half.  

If I remember correctly, the reporter got a one word answer and a smile.  The one word was no.

God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Mar 9, 2008 11:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No Artest
Artet came out with 3:00+ in the third and never got back on the floor.  Way to go Theus!  If he's too hurt to plsy the last two games, than he is too hurt for crunch time minutes.  Plus, both 'Cisco and Salmons were doing a better job defending Kobe.
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 Mar 9, 2008 9:41 PM PDT   0 recs

Maybe
that's an answer to CC's pregame request.

by SavageBeast on Mar 9, 2008 9:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Theus said
Artest's minutes (or lack of them) late had nothing to do with his injury, stating that he went with the guys that were playing hard. He noted that he pulled Miller back from the scorer's table at one point due to Hawes' play on the defensive end.
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by section214 on Mar 9, 2008 9:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Good info
I am stuck in Lakerland, so the post-game was turned off a while ago.  Thats good info, and a good move for Theus.  The team played hard in the fourth, with Beno and 'Cisco playing great ball (sans 'Cisco's charge of course, that was poor)
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 Mar 9, 2008 9:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Time for a mini celebration
"It's peanut butter jelly time!"

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 Mar 9, 2008 10:02 PM PDT   0 recs

A little more info
for those that have no idea where the reference comes from, here is the original

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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 Mar 9, 2008 10:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Great!!
I've always wondered what FG was referencing.... now I know. But wait... I STILL dont know what that is?!?!?!? Any ideas?

by Mityt on Mar 10, 2008 3:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sadly, I know
It comes from the famous emoticon of the dancing banana.

This was a really popular emoticon in the late nineties, and Family Guy revived its populatiry with the above shown spoltlight on its show.

My life seems sad on paper (or internet, even sadder).

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 Mar 10, 2008 10:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My daughter was all over this
She's 13.

Stay away from my daughter.

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by section214 on Mar 10, 2008 11:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Did it ever occur to you
that maybe 27 isn't interested?
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by pookeyguru on Mar 12, 2008 4:27 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hawes
showing signs of life and he did it against the Lakers. I love it!

by kingme on Mar 9, 2008 10:20 PM PDT   0 recs

Cuz Miller sucked again
What is up with Miller sucking lately?  How about that last Kings offensive sequence.  Miller gets the ball at the top of the key wide open but instead of shooting passes to Beno.  Luckily a Laker fell down in front of Beno and he got two free throws to win the game.  Miller looked lame.

by KingsFan on Mar 9, 2008 10:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe
he's giving way to Spence?

by kingme on Mar 9, 2008 11:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Great win
Especially in the context of the team faltering repeatedly in crunch time. It starts to nag at your belief in yourself. I have to tell you when they sent Miller back in for the final Kings possession I had visions of him coughing the ball up on a double team or dribbling it off his leg. But it all worked out.

Maybe this will be a building block for future fourth-quarter triumphs.

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by coolcatreportdotcom on Mar 9, 2008 10:30 PM PDT   0 recs

Interesting Artest quote from S.I.'s game recap
"We just stepped up against the good team. It's unfortunate we can't step up against the bad teams."

That's pretty interesting from a guy that admitted he didnt play the last two games because the weaker opponents gave him an oppertunity to rest his hurt leg/foot.

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 Mar 9, 2008 10:56 PM PDT   0 recs