[Game] Kings vs. Jazz, 10/22/21, 7pm Pacific, 10pm Eastern
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They've been trying to invent a true 3 PG offense, lol. They spread out in a 4 out, but are just doing so in order to play a rotating 2 man game. Like WTF. Way too many of the 3's in both of these games are of the bail out variety. We saw enough of that last year. It won't work, we know that. Drive and dish with intent, not just in formation.
The difference was the three ball. 16 vs. 8
Honestly hard to evaluate the team. The defense seems better but can’t say they turned a corner yet since I’m still uncomfortable with the over helping and wide open threes. Plus the offense seems pretty disorganized and random. I don’t think the Kings are getting themselves a lot of good shots, especially on the perimeter.
Fox had a very labored game. Kings shouldn’t beat the Jazz when Fox shoots 5-19 and and makes some questionable decisions in crunch time….but they could’ve.
Hopefully Fox isn’t Bibbying his speed by getting all swole. Muscles are for when the speed fades and you’ve developed a three ball. For now we’ll need Fox to continue to leave defenders in the dust.
Holmes got hosed by the refs all game…but played great in his minutes.
Tyrese had a bounce back game. Hopefully we start seeing that three ball again soon though
Barnes was strong again. Love the rebounding numbers.
Strong game from Buddy. His offense is much more explosive off the bench but some untimely Buddy moments in the open court with his passing.
Davion Mitchell was excellent. Major minutes on both Donovan and Clarkson. He played them both at a high level. Donovan won some and lost some and had an average game…but Clarkson for the most part really struggled to do much when Davion was on him and I think for Clarksons standards he had an “off night”. Either way, a rookie was told to handle heavy minutes on Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson in his first two NBA games and came out of it with a few viral defensive highlights and everybody talking about how high level his defense is. Can’t wait for that offense to come around.
Honestly hard to evaluate the team. The defense seems better but can’t say they turned a corner yet since I’m still uncomfortable with the over helping and wide open threes. Plus the offense seems pretty disorganized and random. I don’t think the Kings are getting themselves a lot of good shots, especially on the perimeter.
Fox had a very labored game. Kings shouldn’t beat the Jazz when Fox shoots 5-19 and and makes some questionable decisions in crunch time….but they could’ve.
Hopefully Fox isn’t Bibbying his speed by getting all swole. Muscles are for when the speed fades and you’ve developed a three ball. For now we’ll need Fox to continue to leave defenders in the dust.
Holmes got hosed by the refs all game…but played great in his minutes.
Tyrese had a bounce back game. Hopefully we start seeing that three ball again soon though
Barnes was strong again. Love the rebounding numbers.
Strong game from Buddy. His offense is much more explosive off the bench but some untimely Buddy moments in the open court with his passing.
Davion Mitchell was excellent. Major minutes on both Donovan and Clarkson. He played them both at a high level. Donovan won some and lost some and had an average game…but Clarkson for the most part really struggled to do much when Davion was on him and I think for Clarksons standards he had an “off night”. Either way, a rookie was told to handle heavy minutes on Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson in his first two NBA games and came out of it with a few viral defensive highlights and everybody talking about how high level his defense is. Can’t wait for that offense to come around.
We need to see Davion the spot shooter. Trying to pound teams and drive when you are a guard team won't only be tough, but not physically advantageous long term. Dudes will start breaking down because most teams put out legit size on the wing. Guard teams have to be more finesse, speed, quickness. Not Hulk smash, haha.
https://www.nba.com/game/uta-vs-sac-0022100026/game-charts?period=2ndHalf
The 2nd half shot charts tell the story to a large degree. The Jazz is a modern game special based on spacing. The Kings, is, well... something that shows you how this motion crap and mid range stuff creeps it's head in again and again.
The 2nd half shot charts tell the story to a large degree. The Jazz is a modern game special based on spacing. The Kings, is, well... something that shows you how this motion crap and mid range stuff creeps it's head in again and again.
Running 6’8 Barnes out there against Gobert was a killer. No second chance points on those shots in the final 5 mins. Having a 6’10 Simmons with Barnes, Fox, Hali, and Davion and the Kings win the game. Two all nba level defenders and a 5, who is another connector on the floor. The key to beating Utah isn’t taking one and done shots. It’s moving that defense side to side. Kings really need a 5 that can be a league level facilitator.
Yeah it's been a little strange. He showed no hesitancy during summer league or preseason, even when his shot wasn't falling. It really doesn't matter right now since his defense is so game-changing that you can't keep him off the floor, but he's got to find that aggressiveness again. He's been short on a lot of his jumpers too, so maybe the adrenaline/timing is a little off in his first couple games.
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