[Game] Kings vs Celtics, 3/21/2023 7pm Pacific 10pm Eastern
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IDK that was so much analysis as much as fan frustration. 
But I appreciate the support nonetheless.
Again, to reiterate, Boston is a very, very good team. With a legit top 4 MVP candidate, who was quite good tonight. They were far better than the KINGS in pretty much every aspect. I wouldn’t argue otherwise.
But as a fan, I would like to see the KINGS realize the benefits of a true home court advantage with regards to the occasional off night from opponents as well as the majority of the phantom calls going in their favor. It just rarely seems to happen.
IDK the percentages for the season, but boy does it seem like opponents sure like to shoot the ball in our own gym.
Maybe the KINGS should consider “theater” style lighting like they do in NY and some other arenas? <sarcasm>
But I appreciate the support nonetheless.Again, to reiterate, Boston is a very, very good team. With a legit top 4 MVP candidate, who was quite good tonight. They were far better than the KINGS in pretty much every aspect. I wouldn’t argue otherwise.
But as a fan, I would like to see the KINGS realize the benefits of a true home court advantage with regards to the occasional off night from opponents as well as the majority of the phantom calls going in their favor. It just rarely seems to happen.
IDK the percentages for the season, but boy does it seem like opponents sure like to shoot the ball in our own gym.
Maybe the KINGS should consider “theater” style lighting like they do in NY and some other arenas? <sarcasm>
Went to the game today. They had a chance in the fourth but every shot was short hitting the front rim. Celtics are good but 5th game in 7 after a road trip probably play a huge factor too. Btw, there was a lot more Celtics fans than I expected. I have a hard time imagining that there are that many in sactown that would have that much ties with Boston.
I often have the same thoughts. But then I see lots of KINGS fans while the KINGS are on the road, often chanting “light the beam!” too.
I believe there are many reasons for it. One, there are lots of bandwagon fans attaching themselves to a winner. Two, in this day and age of the Internet and satellite TV broadcasting, it’s super easy follow any team you want. Location doesn’t matter as much as it once did.
I believe there are many reasons for it. One, there are lots of bandwagon fans attaching themselves to a winner. Two, in this day and age of the Internet and satellite TV broadcasting, it’s super easy follow any team you want. Location doesn’t matter as much as it once did.
Frustrating game to watch. Kings maybe a bit tired, Boston pretty physical, seemed to benefit more from late whistles and non calls more than us, etc etc. But I don't think a tough loss at this stage if the season is the worst thing. I'd rather the team be ready for physical play when the playoffs come around.
The Bucks game was alot closer looking than this game......Kings were in this Celts game for about a 2.5 quarters. The Bucks game was like 3.75 quarters - they could've beaten the Bucks., These highlights showed the Kings were too careless with their passing, and the Celtics length was bothering the Kings. Monk with a 2nd terrible shooting night in a row. Kings played about as well as against the Jazz loss, only this is the 2nd best team in the NBA and the Kings defense looked worse than usual.'
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Ref mode was activated with about 3 minutes left in the 2nd quarter and didn't let up until halfway through the 4th.
The Kings still would have lost but it's still frustrating to have to deal with the blatant bias. The treatment that Tatum gets from the refs is ridiculous.
The NBA really isn't a real sport. It's a mix between a sport and WWE.
The Kings still would have lost but it's still frustrating to have to deal with the blatant bias. The treatment that Tatum gets from the refs is ridiculous.
The NBA really isn't a real sport. It's a mix between a sport and WWE.
I'm glad the refs had a good game last night. Pick your favorite player here:
https://www.nbra.net/nba-officials/referee-biographies/
They claim 95% accuracy, Steph Curry eat that!
https://www.nbra.net/nba-officials/referee-biographies/
They claim 95% accuracy, Steph Curry eat that!
Didn’t get a chance to watch the game but do know we had to make up a couple of games as we the grizzlies had played 2 or more games less than everyone else in west.
Now I am pretty darn sure with that the coach will right the ship and the guys will get some rest for the home stretch which is like 10 games.
Not worried as home court is pretty much a sure thing in the first round.
Now I am pretty darn sure with that the coach will right the ship and the guys will get some rest for the home stretch which is like 10 games.
Not worried as home court is pretty much a sure thing in the first round.
These last two games were disgusting but the good news is that our remaining strength of schedule is one of the easiest in the league. Spurs, Blazers twice, and Pelicans should all be wins. That would get us to 47 wins. We also have Jazz, Wolves, Suns, and Mavs. At least 1 win there. Then Warriors and Nuggets. Might get one of those. So we should be on track to finish with at least 48 - 49 wins barring a catastrophic meltdown.
I didn't blame the loss on the offficating, either. However it's still hard to ignore how "influenced" these games usually are.
Like I said before, it'd be nice for once for the officiating to actually reflect that the game is being played at G1C rather than on the road and that the KINGS, you know, have a couple stars on their team that are actually really good too.
Like I said before, it'd be nice for once for the officiating to actually reflect that the game is being played at G1C rather than on the road and that the KINGS, you know, have a couple stars on their team that are actually really good too.
Can't tell me crap like this totally changes the momentum of the game.
Bos was the better team last night, they deserved the win. But when they get calls like this, they're allowed to play super physical on defense while the refs hunt for any opportunity to pin a foul on Domas or NOT call all the contact he draws in the paint. Just ridiculous
I had an end of season party for kiddo's basketball team last night so got home late. Put the game on, was really pleasantly surprised until the end of 2nd quarter when reffing got dicey. Watched the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half and realized I would probably be wasting my time, fast forwarded to check the end of 3q score, and then just looked up the final before deciding to better invest my time.
I think what depressed me most was seeing Keegs get robbed of 2 three pointers on away from the play offensive fouls.
Hey dingus refs, kid's trying to set a friggin record here!
I think what depressed me most was seeing Keegs get robbed of 2 three pointers on away from the play offensive fouls.
Hey dingus refs, kid's trying to set a friggin record here!
It does change games.
You bring up a point I meant to touch upon in my first reply.
And that is, it’s much easier to be a top defensive team when the officials allow you to get away with playing more physical defense than others. Not to say that BOS doesn’t have good defenders otherwise, just that they were permitted to play defense in a way the KINGS weren’t — at least last night.
I’m reminded of the late 90’s and 2000’s era Spurs who fouled so often that eventually the officials stopped calling it.
We all know the NBA doesn’t want to foul out half the team each night, and certainly not it’s stars, so there’s a lot of latitude for certain teams to take advantage of — if the HC can get the players to buy-in and play with the same level of effort and physicality every night.
But a team still has to have a certain number of name players on the roster to get away with it more consistently.
You bring up a point I meant to touch upon in my first reply.
And that is, it’s much easier to be a top defensive team when the officials allow you to get away with playing more physical defense than others. Not to say that BOS doesn’t have good defenders otherwise, just that they were permitted to play defense in a way the KINGS weren’t — at least last night.
I’m reminded of the late 90’s and 2000’s era Spurs who fouled so often that eventually the officials stopped calling it.
We all know the NBA doesn’t want to foul out half the team each night, and certainly not it’s stars, so there’s a lot of latitude for certain teams to take advantage of — if the HC can get the players to buy-in and play with the same level of effort and physicality every night.
But a team still has to have a certain number of name players on the roster to get away with it more consistently.
I think I could live with the monumentally sh*tty officiating if they just whistled a few more fouls in Domas' favor on a nightly basis. The guy gets absolutely manhandled in the paint and constantly finishes games looking like he's been run through an automatic car wash. He's also as tough as they come, so he never shies away from the contact despite regularly getting shafted by the refs. And it sure seems like the NBA rewards that level of aggression when other teams' stars take a beating down low...
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