[Game] Kings @ Lakers - Sunday, Dec. 30 - 6:30PT/9:30ET

[OffTheWallJamal]

We freaking blew it, just like the Lakers did last time.

 

[Dime Dropper]

Bad loss, but predictable with the way we were playing, even with a lead.

As SLAB pointed out, we've been playing significantly worse over the last couple of weeks. We can't rely on making big comebacks often. Need to get back to playing at a higher level.

 

[kingdivac]

Joerger telling them to slow it down up.....not the right posture. They didn't look hungry, just underestimating.

 

[SomebodyDoSomethin]

Sickening

 

[gunks]

Damn, what a choke joke.

 

[est.1999]

This team gets a lead and never turns up the intensity. Can’t take the next step until we have the will to step on the other team’s throat.

 

[Sac.Kings]

Rebounding and defense continue to plague us. I really hope we address this one way or another with a trade.

It’s really hard to watch every single team outrebound and score 120.

 

[rainmaker]

This team won't be serious until Bogdan is starting and Buddy is 6th man.

 

[sactowndog]

Sometimes a team gets beat but tonight the Kings beat themselves.

Joeger killed the fast break with an ill timed time-out and it went down from there. Stayed with small ball too long

 

[FoxOnTheRun]

Dave Joerger's dumb *** timeout after Willie's massive block was a momentum shift for the Lakers. What an idiot.

 

[twslam07]

I wish we could play like that on our 3rd game in 4 days

 

[kingsboi]

Bad loss, but predictable with the way we were playing, even with a lead.

As SLAB pointed out, we've been playing significantly worse over the last couple of weeks. We can't rely on making big comebacks often. Need to get back to playing at a higher level.

remember when Bjelica would have a good scoring game that usually means the Kings win, well...we haven't seen too many of those anymore.

 

[rosa u podne]

I don't understand why Bjelica never plays in a crunch time. This game last 5 minuts nobody was able to hit a shot, and coach keeps his best 3pt shooter and rebounder on the bench. JJ worked hard on defense, but IMO, Joerger should use Bjelica instead.

 

[sactowndog]

Rebounding and defense continue to plague us. I really hope we address this one way or another with a trade.

It’s really hard to watch every single team outrebound and score 120.

A trade? Perhaps don’t stick with small ball all night

 

[Kangztillidie]

Ruined my whole night. **** the Kings and double **** the Lakers. I'm out

 

[pdxKingsFan]

L’s are incoming. The beat my December prediction, but I’m predicting the same record in January. They’re not playing a style of basketball that will win many games. Sorry.

They beat my December prediction and that's missing Bags. It's not going to be easy to win any night in the West but all I really care is we make my original prediction of 35 wins and everything else is gravy.

Just a real bummer Marvin has been hurt though. Hopefully once he does get back he doesn't take long to get back to form. Not sure if he can practice any other skills while the knee is keeping him out.

 

[burekijogurt]

L’s are incoming. The beat my December prediction, but I’m predicting the same record in January. They’re not playing a style of basketball that will win many games. Sorry.

you have been consistently wrong starting with the official season prediction thread so hopefully you can keep the streak alive!

 

[SLAB]

I wish we could play like that on our 3rd game in 4 days

We’d be too tired, and the excuse would be hammered into the ground.

 

[kingdivac]

Bad loss, but predictable with the way we were playing, even with a lead.

As SLAB pointed out, we've been playing significantly worse over the last couple of weeks. We can't rely on making big comebacks often. Need to get back to playing at a higher level.

This wasn't making a comeback though, this is was simply playing strong and focusing to finish. They had taken advantage of poor shooting and some good rebounding, but all comes crashing down....BIG missed opportunity.

 

[Kangztillidie]

And 00’s and 10’s and in almost every other sport. If he is hurt he shouldn’t be out there

They stood no chance even with 80% Fox bruh

 

[SLAB]

you have been consistently wrong starting with the official season prediction thread so hopefully you can keep the streak alive!

I hope I’m wrong. But i don’t think it’s a stretch at all to say they way they’re playing is not conducive to winning many games at all.

 

[burekijogurt]

remember when Bjelica would have a good scoring game that usually means the Kings win, well...we haven't seen too many of those anymore.

did't he score 18 last game?

 

[jcwkings]

The Kings lost the plot when Bogi was subbed out, when he came back in he didn't touch the ball much either.

 

[rosa u podne]

remember when Bjelica would have a good scoring game that usually means the Kings win, well...we haven't seen too many of those anymore.

Actually, he played 21 minute this game. Last game when he played more, he had 18 pts and we won.

 

[NewArena]

Horrible

 

[NewArena]

this ruined my night. Can we just play tomorrow or something so i can **** forget this

 

[kingsboi]

did't he score 18 last game?

I don't remember what he scored but when he is out there providing some scoring to take pressure off of Fox and Hield, it's usually good news. He should of played more in the fourth.

 

[SacTownKid]

They just wore down as the game came to a close. There were quite a few consecutive minutes logged in the game. I think Buddy played all but 2 minutes or so of that 2nd half.

 

[Kangztillidie]

This wasn't making a comeback though, this is was simply playing strong and focusing to finish. They had taken advantage of poor shooting and some good rebounding, but all comes crashing down....BIG missed opportunity.

Huge missed opportunity. Many open shots that just clanked. Buddy is the most egregious offender. He hasn't played with the same sense of urgency the past 10 days.

 

[Kangztillidie]

Bogdan missed some chippies too. Defensive rebounds remain our Achilles tho.