[Game] Game 5: Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets, 11/05/14 7 PM PST, 10 PM EST

[PurpleHaze]

Who is letting Denver back in the game (multiple choice question):

Denver
Sessions
Stauskus
Coach Malone
Other

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Or what does sessions have to do to get Ray in the game over him?

I can't answer your question, but what I notice is that Sessions doesn't seem to get anyone else going. Ray gets out there and clicks with the team

 

[lawlman91]

The best case for Sacramento is to keep a "leader" in at all times. You saw how Collison got everyone in a huddle during a whistle? That's what keeps teams together. Sessions doesn't do that. They need either Gay or Cousins to do that when Sessions is in. It doesn't look like Sessions is a leader, and has too much pressure put on him to lead. He should just do what he does: drive and get fouled.

 

[hrdboild]

I think the second quarter is going to continue to be a problem area for us this season. We don't have a lot of size on our bench and there's a huge dropoff in our perimeter defense when Darren and Ben come out of the game.

 

[kingsboi]

Denver are on a run now...drive and kick all day

 

[Monster]

Not sure why everyone is blaming Sessions.. it all started with Nik's defense. Nik's problem is the same problem we saw with Ben in his rookie year

What are you talking about? Nik gave up one bucket and a foul. Nik's defense has been fine. But yes, he needs to get stronger.

 

[kingsboi]

absolute domination...15

 

[VF21]

and just like that it's a ten point game...yay.

Do you realize what you're complaining about? "Oh, noes. The Kings lead is only ten points." Sorry, but I'm not gonna let that go unchallenged.

WE'RE WINNING BY DOUBLE DIGITS.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

ughh. i blame this all on Sessions

Sessions is like Rain Type 17.

 

[Chubbs]

Cousins just gets the entire opposing teams front lines in foul trouble night after night.

Is there a stat for that?

 

[CurseOfTheSalmons]

thank goodness ty lawson is back.

 

[fursty13]

What are you talking about? Nik gave up one bucket and a foul. Nik's defense has been fine. But yes, he needs to get stronger.

He gives position rather easily, but he does seem to contest the shots sufficiently. Definitely needs some time in the weight room.

 

[kingsboi]

why not just keep feeding Cousins?

 

[HereWeBoogie]

The Nuggets can't guard DeMarcus Cousins. #Analysis

 

[kingsboi]

Wow...

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Damn, starting to get sloppy.

 

[Monster]

He gives position rather easily, but he does seem to contest the shots sufficiently. Definitely needs some time in the weight room.

Exactly. He's playing more tactical at the moment. I just don't think he's playing defense as horrible as some are making it seem.

 

[hrdboild]

I was just about to compliment the lack of turnovers and then we got 2 in 30 seconds...

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Casspi is a good ball handler

 

[Monster]

Nuggets are playing with much more intensity. Kings have to match.

 

[Livinthedream]

Denver is being smart. They have an advantage at the guard positions and their exploiting it.

 

[VF21]

This is a good test of how the Kings can settle themselves down when things start getting sloppy. I personally think they'll be fine.

 

[fursty13]

Exactly. He's playing more tactical at the moment. I just don't think he's playing defense as horrible as some are making it seem.

Nah. Kings help on everyone not guarded by JT or Stauskas. Don't know why Stauskas doesn't get help.

 

[kingsboi]

scored on three players...hahaha

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Cousins keeping us ahead.

 

[VF21]

Holy crap. Just put DMC out there alone with 5 Nuggets and he'll still score at will and probably get some assists in the process.

 

[PurpleHaze]

Feed the Beast = Kings win. Pretty simple.

 

[hrdboild]

Reverse pivot up and under? What!? Cousins is the best center to ever play the game!!

 

[Hadlowe]

I'm not sure if I have said this before, but this Cousins kid is pretty good.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Start guarding the 3pt line and we'll be fine