[Game] Game 3: Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Clippers, 11/02/14, 12:30 PST, 3:30 EST

[VF21]

Would it be wrong of me to hope that happens?

Nope. Join the group. I've been silently wishing for it all day.

 

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

Ode to a Third Scorer.

We need one. Hate to see all this improved defense and team play go to waste because everytime Cousins sits down we have to bite our nails just trying to hang on.

As you brought up somewhere else, Kevin Martin continues to make sense. Jeff Green is also out there and super available. Not a huge fan of either, but hey, options are limited. Both contracts fairly reasonable with the cap expanding. I'd give the edge to Martin because there is an obvious spot to slide him into. And he can easily transfer to the bench unit full time.

 

[Kingster]

Would be nice if Malone doesn't play that lineup again. The one that got outscored like 17-5 to start the 2nd

Well, he's got to play somebody off the bench. I just don't know who can be a consistent bench scorer for them other than Landry.

 

[Glenn]

Rumor is someone in Western Mongolia thought it was a good idea.

Actually I think it was Eastern but I get your point.

 

[kingsnation]

Would it be wrong of me to hope that happens?

No.

 

[Chubbs]

Why? He didn't curse, he didn't address anything specifically at the official AND when he walked off the court he acknowledged his lapse to the officials. The fact he DIDN'T get t'd up is discussion worthy in itself because it shows the officials are appreciative of all the advancement he's made.

I misheard a magic word.

 

[VF21]

Ode to a Third Scorer.

We need one. Hate to see all this improved defense and team play go to waste because everytime Cousins sits down we have to bite our nails just trying to hang on.

Kev-in Mar-tin. Clip, clap, clap, clap, clap.

 

[rainmaker]

Going after Kevin Martin makes more sense by the day, put up 33 last night.

We really do a need a consistent 3rd scorer.

Edit:

As you brought up somewhere else, Kevin Martin continues to make sense. Jeff Green is also out there and super available. Not a huge fan of either, but hey, options are limited. Both contracts fairly reasonable with the cap expanding. I'd give the edge to Martin because there is an obvious spot to slide him into. And he can easily transfer to the bench unit full time.

Looks like we're thinking the same!

 

[KingMilz]

The ghost of Marcus Thornton has possessed Ramon that's the only explanation I got for his pathetic play so far.

 

[dude12]

he certainly isn't a bad coach. we all know what a bad coach is, having experienced one or ... several, over the last 8 years, but
Malone isn't that. He just has some weaknesses that can be a bit frustrating, during games. weaknesses that can easily be fixed, though.

Part of that has to be the guys in the 2 nd unit not performing. Sessions ...dude play your game.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

NEVER give Evans the ball. NEVVVVVER.

Well, it appears that Ramon Sessions goes into games, with a goal to give Evans at least 5 touches

 

[HereWeBoogie]

I'm ready to see Ray in, instead of Sessions.

Especially with this game in LA which is close enough to Vegas that he can probably harness some of his Vegas magic

 

[VF21]

As you brought up somewhere else, Kevin Martin continues to make sense. Jeff Green is also out there and super available. Not a huge fan of either, but hey, options are limited. Both contracts fairly reasonable with the cap expanding. I'd give the edge to Martin because there is an obvious spot to slide him into. And he can easily transfer to the bench unit full time.

And I do not think Kev would be adverse to coming back here where it all started.

 

[Prince_XY]

There's some clowns on here still saying Malones a bad coach. Sad it's like they ignore the defense being played so annoying.

Can't blame those clowns for having high basketball IQ.

Can't you see the fugly subs and combinations we're using and how the other team had capitalized on them?

 

[Glenn]

I think Rudy takes ugly shots except they go in. I need to get used to him.

 

[kingsnation]

Well, he's got to play somebody off the bench. I just don't know who can be a consistent bench scorer for them other than Landry.

That's why you don't take out all of your scorers at one time.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Well, he's got to play somebody off the bench. I just don't know who can be a consistent bench scorer for them other than Landry.

He doesn't have to use small ball and he definitely doesn't have to rest all of our best players at the same exact time

 

[Chubbs]

There's some clowns on here still saying Malones a bad coach. Sad it's like they ignore the defense being played so annoying.

He's half genius, half Maloof.

Bedazzled phone case era Maloof

 

[VF21]

Wait. Stop.

NINE BLOCKED SHOTS in the first half by the KINGS?

Whoa. Life. Is. Good.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Would be nice if Malone doesn't play that lineup again. The one that got outscored like 17-5 to start the 2nd

Well, he's got to play somebody off the bench...

That doesn't mean he has to play them all at once.

 

[VF21]

I think Rudy takes ugly shots except they go in. I need to get used to him.

Remember how hard it was to get used to Kevin's shot from the line? Look at it that way.

 

[Glenn]

We have a few people in learning mode and Malone is one of them. I like him as a coach and I suspect the players like him also. Clearly you have to give Malone credit for the improved defense.

On a different subject, let's remember that in the last 11 games, the Clippers have won 10.

 

[miltonap]

Wait. Stop.

NINE BLOCKED SHOTS in the first half by the KINGS?

Whoa. Life. Is. Good.

it would be better if we can pull of a win

 

[rainmaker]

I think Rudy takes ugly shots except they go in. I need to get used to him.

The thing about Rudy is what looks like a bad shot for him many times isn't, due to his length and rhythm. What some think are forced/contested shots are good shots with the height on his release, it rarely if ever gets blocked.

 

[Bricklayer]

Kev-in Mar-tin. Clip, clap, clap, clap, clap.

Yeah. I'm almost ready to double down on that idea. I do think he might be available. And we are behind in this one in considerable part because we are 1-3 form 3ptland in this game. Clips are 7-15. We need a third scorer. We need a shooter. Hmm..

 

[kingsnation]

it would be better if we can pull of a win

True. However, small victories need to be celebrated.

 

[Mass]

I'd love to see Kevin Martin back! Please PDA make it happen!

 

[fursty13]

He was 5-6, then took one jumper up top which was a bit forced but he's been hot for 6 straight quarters.

The anti-Rudy crowd continues to amuse.

I'm not anti-Rudy. But that shot he took was more than a bit forced. That time that preceded that was spent by Rudy dribbling for 15 seconds. It was a bad possession.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

I'm ready to see Ray in, instead of Sessions.

Ray is solid, #1 because he rarely turns the ball over. I'm ready for him every game

 

[HereWeBoogie]

i'm just glad Crawford is out. Could you imagine our bench vs their bench if he were out there