[Game] Game 35: Sacramento Kings vs. OKC Thunder, 1/7/14 7PM PST, 10PM EST
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I can't figure this game out. The first time we played OKC, we were coming off big wins against a tough schedule. They had no superstars and very little offensive talent to speak of, and the Kings laid an egg.
Now, the Thunder have two top ten players in the lineup, a good defensive lineup in the starting five, and they lay an egg against a gut-punched Kings team. I have no explanation for either game.
Now, the Thunder have two top ten players in the lineup, a good defensive lineup in the starting five, and they lay an egg against a gut-punched Kings team. I have no explanation for either game.
Bryan May @BMayNews10 32s33 seconds ago
The @SacramentoKings 21pt win over @okcthunder largest margin of victory over OKC since the Thunder moved to OKC prior to 2009-10 season
The @SacramentoKings 21pt win over @okcthunder largest margin of victory over OKC since the Thunder moved to OKC prior to 2009-10 season
"I really want to go and tell the truth about [Kendrick] Perkins, but it's not even worth it." - DeMarcus Cousins
Each basketball game is a small sample size, which means that the outcome of each game has a measure of volatility. That's one reason why watching and playing basketball is exciting. Not only that, but the outcome of games is also affected by player psychological states; one clear example is how rookies shoot worse than they did before. Perhaps the Thunder did shoot poorly today, or maybe their psychological state as a collective unit wasn't fierce enough to face the Kings tonight -- I don't know exactly what happened to them tonight.
her responses to me were maybe even worse than the original tweet:
@lesliempr no. Its just one game
@HereWeBoogie Stats are stats. A million games don't change those facts.
@lesliempr and the stats would show that the team has played terrible overall since Malone was fired
@HereWeBoogie Disagree. They haven't been healthy. Kicking someone while their down isn't tops on my list.
@lesliempr i dont agree with blaming the entire teams bad play on one guy recovering from an illness.
and then of course you have this gem from her tonight
@JDJohnDickinson I was torn between watching our game and the Ws. That was the comeback of the century. Impressive, as usual.
I attended last nights game and have to say it was awesome. I was expecting to see the Kings get rolled up but we got off to a hot start and never looked back. It must be said that Collison's speed helped keep Westbrook in check and that if we're looking for a leader of this team look no further than #7. Landry was on fire off the bench and no OKC big was interested in guarding him away from the basket. Overall I had a blast and couldn't help but laugh during the 4th when it was apparent that OKC couldn't keep up with our scoring.
her responses to me were maybe even worse than the original tweet:
#FixOurKings @HereWeBoogie ·
@lesliempr no. Its just one game
Leslie Moore @lesliempr
@HereWeBoogie Stats are stats. A million games don't change those facts.
#FixOurKings@HereWeBoogie
@lesliempr and the stats would show that the team has played terrible overall since Malone was fired
Leslie Moore @lesliempr
@HereWeBoogie Disagree. They haven't been healthy. Kicking someone while their down isn't tops on my list.
#FixOurKings @HereWeBoogie
@lesliempr i dont agree with blaming the entire teams bad play on one guy recovering from an illness.
and then of course you have this gem from her tonight
Leslie Moore @lesliempr 2h
@JDJohnDickinson I was torn between watching our game and the Ws. That was the comeback of the century. Impressive, as usual.
@lesliempr no. Its just one game
@HereWeBoogie Stats are stats. A million games don't change those facts.
@lesliempr and the stats would show that the team has played terrible overall since Malone was fired
@HereWeBoogie Disagree. They haven't been healthy. Kicking someone while their down isn't tops on my list.
@lesliempr i dont agree with blaming the entire teams bad play on one guy recovering from an illness.
and then of course you have this gem from her tonight
@JDJohnDickinson I was torn between watching our game and the Ws. That was the comeback of the century. Impressive, as usual.
I'm thinking she's a little sensitive and maybe wasn't prepared to become essentially a public figure in this city. Or maybe the fans are at fault for giving her the impression that she mattered.
her responses to me were maybe even worse than the original tweet:
#FixOurKings @HereWeBoogie ·
@lesliempr no. Its just one game
Leslie Moore @lesliempr
@HereWeBoogie Stats are stats. A million games don't change those facts.
#FixOurKings@HereWeBoogie
@lesliempr and the stats would show that the team has played terrible overall since Malone was fired
Leslie Moore @lesliempr
@HereWeBoogie Disagree. They haven't been healthy. Kicking someone while their down isn't tops on my list
@lesliempr no. Its just one game
@HereWeBoogie Stats are stats. A million games don't change those facts.
@lesliempr and the stats would show that the team has played terrible overall since Malone was fired
@HereWeBoogie Disagree. They haven't been healthy. Kicking someone while their down isn't tops on my list
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her responses to me were maybe even worse than the original tweet:
#FixOurKings @HereWeBoogie
@lesliempr i dont agree with blaming the entire teams bad play on one guy recovering from an illness.
@lesliempr i dont agree with blaming the entire teams bad play on one guy recovering from an illness.
When I get home tonight I can replay the game and try to snap a screen shot or two. The guy next to him was really excited and gave him a high five, and Vivek wasnt smiling and had a serious look on his face. I know thats not very descriptive, but hopefully pictures help.
The general vibe across the team, fans, announcers was relief and satisfaction with a solid win. He just didnt appear very pleased.
The general vibe across the team, fans, announcers was relief and satisfaction with a solid win. He just didnt appear very pleased.
