[Game] Kings @ Rockets, 12/31/2020 4PM PST, 7PM EST

[Tetsujin]

Amazing Harden comes to life when they draw up iso, he's a zombie when asked to play within the flow. He's making his point for sure. hahaha.

When Harden gets to hog the ball, he’s amazing. Anytime he’s not touching the ball, it’s like someone let a spectator watch the game from the floor.

 

[Woot!]

Bagley struggling..

Strong on the boards; good D here and there; playing hard, per usual, but mostly playing like crap. Young fella has ZERO court vision.

 

[Kingz19]

Well, the bench played poorly..that’s the difference in an otherwise even first half.

 

[kb02]

On pace for 118 to 126. I had 126 to 122. We’ll see.

I don’t like the pace for the Kings. It’s too frenetic, too much playground. Need more control to win this game.

 

[SacTownKid]

Close game....not sure we played very well

They were getting way too pretty. Run that middle pick and roll with the emphasis on shots at the rim and force the Rockets off the wings. Fox passed it over to Buddy on that 3 attempt before the defense even collapsed. Also, run everything you can back at Harden. If Walton wants to keep running 3 guard lineups then he needs to use it towards the other teams weakest defender. That especially means the one not giving a darn unless he's got the ball in iso.

 

[SacTownKid]

When Harden gets to hog the ball, he’s amazing. Anytime he’s not touching the ball, it’s like someone let a spectator watch the game from the floor.

A very depressed half asleep spectator. haha. There aren't many 4 year olds that can match his pout game.

 

[Woot!]

When Harden gets to hog the ball, he’s amazing. Anytime he’s not touching the ball, it’s like someone let a spectator watch the game from the floor.

Assuming they're able to get a decent talent haul for him - from Philly, whenever - I'm thinking his teammates WON'T be sorry to see him go. Wall, Cousins, Gordon, Wood, Tucker, a youngster or two, plus a 1st-rounder or two... that's plenty to build on.

 

[kb02]

Rockets have 7 threes. They average 13.5. Need to hold them to 12 to win. We’ll see.

 

[SacTownKid]

I fully expect the Rockets to come back after half really bogging down the paint inside and going at the Kings on the draw and kick. This up this point is almost right down the line to what the Suns did until they broke it open late.

 

[Woot!]

Well, the bench played poorly..that’s the difference in an otherwise even first half.

Ty's first mediocre showing.

 

[SacTownKid]

Assuming they're able to get a decent talent haul for him - from Philly, whenever - I'm thinking his teammates will be sorry to see him go. Wall, Cousins, Gordon, Wood, Tucker, a youngster or two, plus a 1st-rounder or two... that's plenty to build on.

I'm not sure what the Rockets game is here. Wait him out and see if he'll mesh? Even if he turns it on late in games and starts trying the video evidence of his attitude at the start of games is only going to create issues with prospective teams. Players rarely lose these battles, why even let it fester?

 

[iowamcnabb]

Haliburton missing everything tonight

He jinxed himself with his “and they said my shot wouldn’t translate” tweet last game

 

[Tetsujin]

I for one am looking forward to seeing what wonderful halftime adjustments Luke has in store for us in the second half (none)

 

[SacTownKid]

He jinxed himself with his “and they said my shot wouldn’t translate” tweet last game

Haha. I think the only issue with his shot that looked evident in college is his ability to shoot off pick and roll. He's a little slow rotating on pnr but his ability to drive off of it is incredible because he's got tremendous acceleration.

 

[SacTownKid]

I for one am looking forward to seeing what wonderful halftime adjustments Luke has in store for us in the second half (none)

Cojo on Harden will be a thing I'm sure. Cojo is a good defender but I don't know where he got this idea that he's a full blown stopper.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

This game is nuts so far. What a perfect way to say goodbye to 2020

Missed the first half... quick run down?

 

[iowamcnabb]

I’m actually ok with Hali having a rough half. He has been the Golden by since preseason and he wasn’t going to keep up the ascension forever. Hopefully he comes out strong in the second half

 

[Sluggah]

Time for our kryptonite. 3rd quarters.

 

[SacTownKid]

Missed the first half... quick run down?

Ragged with brief moments of cohesion. The Kings got lucky on some very bad shots. They did hustle and are trying on defense. If Harden ends his protest this could get ugly.

 

[SLAB]

Harrison with the Kosta right there.

 

[Tetsujin]

Every shot should be a Buddy 3

 

[SLAB]

Lol, nice pass Harden.
Lol, nice pass Buddy.

 

[Kingz19]

I saw that Buddy Blunder coming a mile away

 

[Tetsujin]

Refs saving their whistles for Harden flops

 

[SLAB]

No, Bagley you don’t have that. Don’t yell at your teammates to clear out on those weak drives. Lmao

 

[Tetsujin]

Richaun apparently didn’t realize that the most important part of getting open on pick and rolls is not dropping the pass

 

[kb02]

Same song. Opposing teams get more handsy, more physical and the Kings turn it over and over and over again.

 

[ridingagain]

What an ugly game

 

[Kingz19]

It seems like Fox is 0 for the season on pull-up mid range jumpers

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

What is this absolute garbage I am watching??? Giving the ball away every other possession???