GAME 74 vs Clippers, Game Thread

by Tom Ziller on Apr 3, 2008 3:37 PM PDT in Game Threads

Egads: The Clippers can sweep the season series with a win in Sacramento tonight.

Only Kurt Angle can save us now. (Actually, I'm most excited about Vincente Escobido.)

Game's at 7. Shock & Hawes is back. Start him at the point!

Go Kings.

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Vincente?

Pssh, he didn't win a gold medal with a broken freaking neck like Kurt did. Now THAT'S moxie. Even if it did contribue towards his declining mental state to the point where he thinks he can beat Randy Couture in an legit MMA match. (Not to be confused with his decidedly not legit MMA style match with Samoa Joe at TNA Lockdown)

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

by Muff209 on Apr 3, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions

Elton Brand is back.

And we have reached our win plateau, we've got this!

by moproblemz on Apr 3, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Elton

Good matchup and test for The Landlord. School's in session.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Apr 3, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

word.

Let's give Shelden a front-row seat. Pay attention!

Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA

by iashwash on Apr 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

IF I were a gambling man...

Wow, Vegas sure expects us to win tonight.

The Kings are 10 point favorites
The money line is -700! (you would have to bet $700 on the Kings to win striaght up in order to win $100)
The over/under is 209.5

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 Apr 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

I'll take

The Kings to win, but not to cover. And I'll take the over.

The Kings arent getting swept by the Clippers (I hope saying it adds to my confidence).

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 Apr 3, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Clips front line

The other night it was Josh Powell, Thornton and Maggette with Brand off the bench. It appears that Kaman is done for the year.

Dan Dickau will make an appearance as the slow, short, white guy that lights the Kings up from the perimeter.

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by section214 on Apr 3, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions

again?!?!

if Dickau goes off, I want a return of the curfew!

Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA

by iashwash on Apr 3, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm

all for the idea of starting Shock and Hawes at the point

by kingsTV on Apr 3, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

Kaman the Kings Killer

is still a clipper, he should drop 25 an 10 no schedule... as long as al thornton an dan dickau forget 2 show up.

RIP ARCO Arena. time 2 paint the seats now that they can actually be seen.

by KingsShow1988 on Apr 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

Big Dog

Kaman is out tonight. Via Clipper Steve of Clips Nation.

The Big Picture:

Elton Brand is back! The Clippers are undefeated with Brand in the lineup! They're undefeated in the month of April! And they're undefeated against the Kings this season! This game is a lock. Seriously, after the way the Kings have manhandled the Clippers over the years, it would be pretty sweet to get the sweep. Not to mention really, really embarrassing for Ziller. Of course, Kaman has been the King killer this season, and he won't be playing. But EB has had his share of big games against the Kings over the years as well. Tim Thomas is listed as doubtful, Cat Mobley as day to day. I don't see either of them playing given the insignificance of the game. Not to mention that MDsr is probably happy to continue evaluating the likes of Marcus Williams and Nick Fazekas.

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 Apr 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

at the game

Koz said his producers never gave him the shirt. I walked right up to where Peaches and Jerry were and had security get their attention. I wish I could video tape the reaction. I ran into another StR member and he said that he tried to get a picture of Jerry's reaction. Peaches scowled and didn't seem to approve. Jerry immediatly busted up laughing. They both got a kick out of the Oh boy on the back though.

Oh, and I think I was on house party. Passed that I'm just waiting for Kurt Angle, who apparently isn't signing till after the game

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

by Muff209 on Apr 3, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

that was me

and jerry and peaches' reactions were priceless

when will the Kenny Thomas Reign of Terror end?!!??

by diehardkingsfan5 on Apr 3, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

I missed the opening House Party ,

but the Peaches caricature on the T made the Jack Daniels shots of the game segment in the 4th. I was half asleep but perked right up when they showed it.

Peaches: I have no idea who that is.
Jerry: I have no comment (laugh).

Or something like that. Somebody with tivo can clean it up.

Great job, guys!

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

by KK on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

seems like our

defensive prowess in the last game is long gone

by kingsTV on Apr 3, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

we

are getting KILLED on rebounding again

by kingsTV on Apr 3, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

wow

11 second chance points in the first quarter.

they might beat us only by scoring off of offensive rebounds

by kingsTV on Apr 3, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

10 Offensive rebounds for the Clips

in the 1st too. Nasty.

by Kfan in Korea on Apr 3, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions

this is sad

we can beat anyone in the league except for the clippers.

by kingsTV on Apr 3, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

Nice 10-0

run to close out the half including back to back 3s by Kevin, last one a buzzer beater. Kings up 50-43.

Theus played the backups a lot of minutes.

by Kfan in Korea on Apr 3, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

ron ron

He's not even trying out there. I haven't been to a game this late in the season since the mid-90s, everybody's slacking. They didn't even pass out the balloons/thunderstix. Oh, and Jerry Reynolds wants a Peaches shirt. Someone should get on that.

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

by Muff209 on Apr 3, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

SCORE!!!

They just showed the Peaches shirt on the "Jack Daniel's Images Of The Game."

Kudos to TZ for the inspiration, Lady Z for the perspiration, and diehardkingsfan5 for the delivery.

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by section214 on Apr 3, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

...Though

they did show it tightly cropped so you didn't see the word "Peaches."

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by section214 on Apr 3, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd love to take the credit

but muff wore the peaches' shirt. I was just there to meet muff and witness the great reactions.

when will the Kenny Thomas Reign of Terror end?!!??

by diehardkingsfan5 on Apr 3, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions

here it is

by kingsTV on Apr 3, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

Ok, that's a winner.

I never thought a tight shot of my stomach would be an image from the game.

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

by Muff209 on Apr 3, 2008 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions

uniting kings fans

all over haha NICE

RIP ARCO Arena. time 2 repaint those seats now that they can actually be seen

by KingsShow1988 on Apr 4, 2008 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions

the kings organization

should ban all little girl chearleaders from coming to games. They are the most annoying people i have ever heard (my apologies to anyone with little girl chearleaders as a daughter.

when will the Kenny Thomas Reign of Terror end?!!??

by diehardkingsfan5 on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

agreed

i had a group of kids behind me during the rockets game that did nothing but scream at the top of their lungs.

it was awful

by kingsTV on Apr 3, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

My daughter is a cheerleader

But she was not at the game. Hence, she must not be among the annoying cheeleaders of whom you speak. Therefore, no apology is needed. :)

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by section214 on Apr 3, 2008 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Mission Accomplished on all counts

A win. Nice stat line for Martin in 28 mins. Big minutes for the youngins, and big embarrassment for Peaches!

by Kfan in Korea on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

we kicked their ass!!

by kingsTV on Apr 3, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

I guess that means...

...we covered the spread!

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 Apr 3, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

You rock!

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

by KK on Apr 3, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

A one-man standing ovation

to all those involved with the Peaches shirt, especially its first TV appearance. It made my night. Cheers to StR!

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 Apr 3, 2008 10:35 PM PDT reply actions

Stat line for the night

Brad Miller 10 rebs 4 assists 4 steals 3 blocks 1 TO 2 PF. So what if he shot 2-7 I don't care, you have to love the activity, especially against a front line he should dominate (Brand excluded). On a side note it is good as a baskeball fan to see Elton back on the court. He's a tremendous talent and I live for the days when the Lakers are the second best team in LA.

by Mityt on Apr 3, 2008 11:33 PM PDT reply actions

Wow

I had no idea they made that the image of the game. That kicks ass. Tonight rocked. Kings win, embarrass Peaches, meet my favorite wrestler, just wow. The shirt's a big hit with lots of people in the arena. I got stopped a few times and asked where I got it, so the SPCA might be getting a bit of cash soon.

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

by Muff209 on Apr 3, 2008 11:47 PM PDT reply actions

Nice job!

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by section214 on Apr 3, 2008 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions

2 thumbs up

4 da jack daniels image haha

RIP ARCO Arena. time 2 repaint those seats now that they can actually be seen

by KingsShow1988 on Apr 4, 2008 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Kevin Martin is spoiling me

I was watching the game and I kept saying to myself that Maggette was eating us alive. He wound up with 28 point on 23 shots in 38 minutes.

Meanwhile, I thought Martin had a rather pedestrian performance, considering that he sat the entire 4th quarter. Martin wound up with 26 points on 14 shots in 29 minutes.

Me likey.

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by section214 on Apr 3, 2008 11:48 PM PDT reply actions

Is it just me

or has Kevin Martin increased his attention to passing since Beno went down?

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 Apr 4, 2008 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions

you're right

his assist numbers over the last few games would be crazy if the big men he passed it to most of the time could catch the ball!

by kingsTV on Apr 4, 2008 3:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Maggette

Ron was really hit or miss defending him. I don't think Ron was ever really locked into this game. He put together a decent 2nd half, but Maggette was getting to the hole way too easy sometimes. From where I was sitting (somehow nobody told me to leave when the game started so I spent the entire game about 6 rows back from Peaches and Jerry, best $10 I ever bought) it was apparent that Ron had at least partially checked out for the season, and Ron needs as much of him checked in as possible.

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

by Muff209 on Apr 4, 2008 12:10 AM PDT reply actions

Ron

He wasn't looking for his offense much, but he did come up with the steal that ignited the 10-0 run into halftime that ended up being the crucial stretch of the game. He ended up +18 in 29 minutes, second on the team, and had four assists.

Maggette can be a tough cover. He's quick enough to get to the hoop, and he's got a decent outside shot to make you pay that way as well.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Apr 4, 2008 9:29 AM PDT reply actions