(3)Kings versus (6)Warriors Pre-Playoff Series Thread
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I agree that the KINGS will need at least 2 of those guys making shots in a given game. They'll also need Domas and Swipa to continue doing what they've been doing most the season. Be all-stars.
If Huerter steps up like he did for ATL a few seasons ago, I really like our chances a lot better. We also need HB to not be invisible. He doesn't need to blow up offensively, but he can't be totally absent.
If Huerter steps up like he did for ATL a few seasons ago, I really like our chances a lot better. We also need HB to not be invisible. He doesn't need to blow up offensively, but he can't be totally absent.
This is actually what me and a group of friends do. We were at the NOP game that eventually got cancelled just before tip off in March 2020.
We all buy upper-level tickets on the cheap then hang out at the overlook of the Sierra Nevada bar. There's anywhere from 4-8 of us so it's easy to keep our spot. It's much more fun hanging out in a group, jumping up and down and high fiviing all game than being in our assigned seat.
My wife and I would buy 10 game packages in the upper-level. When she'd go with me we'd typically sit in the assigned seats. But when I'd take a friend, we'd do the group hangout thing at Sierra Nevada.
I noticed that SRO tickets weren't available during Monday's ticket sale. Anybody know when those go onsale? Are they game-day release only??
We all buy upper-level tickets on the cheap then hang out at the overlook of the Sierra Nevada bar. There's anywhere from 4-8 of us so it's easy to keep our spot. It's much more fun hanging out in a group, jumping up and down and high fiviing all game than being in our assigned seat.
My wife and I would buy 10 game packages in the upper-level. When she'd go with me we'd typically sit in the assigned seats. But when I'd take a friend, we'd do the group hangout thing at Sierra Nevada.
I noticed that SRO tickets weren't available during Monday's ticket sale. Anybody know when those go onsale? Are they game-day release only??
Len is for the Lakers/AD and Suns/Ayton. But I've also seen Len impact perimeter D by being a solid second line. Will be curious to see how he's used as well. Feels like Coach as some tricks up his sleeve. Brown is remarkably open in the media about his philosophy/approach. Gut says that he's sneakier than he lets on - and selectively reveals info to give other teams a false sense of security about how they scout us. I just have this feeling that we are going to "outperform" on the defensive end in the playoffs.
I think another interesting aspect is who do the Warriors put Steph on? In a lot of there playoff runs, they've been able to sort of hide him on some no-offense wing. But you can't hide anybody on defense vs us.
I imagine GPII/Wiggins gets a majority of the work on Fox. Klay probably goes on Huerter, Dray goes on HB, which would leave Steph on Keegan. That'll be a match-up to really watch; we're probably going to need a few 20 point games from Keegan if he's the one who gets the mismatch.
I imagine GPII/Wiggins gets a majority of the work on Fox. Klay probably goes on Huerter, Dray goes on HB, which would leave Steph on Keegan. That'll be a match-up to really watch; we're probably going to need a few 20 point games from Keegan if he's the one who gets the mismatch.
"Experts" picks:
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Also a 58 VOS DC Junior (I think its 2019?) and an SG. But I am hunting the elusive birth year Alpine White Custom (74) that won't break the bank. Randy Rhoads and Steve Jones both played these so it's tough to come by. I have a couple Fenders, a Gretsch and some random stuff too, but I've accepted I am a Gibson guy through and through.
Also a 58 VOS DC Junior (I think its 2019?) and an SG. But I am hunting the elusive birth year Alpine White Custom (74) that won't break the bank. Randy Rhoads and Steve Jones both played these so it's tough to come by. I have a couple Fenders, a Gretsch and some random stuff too, but I've accepted I am a Gibson guy through and through.
I can already see it. MB knows exactly what you guys speak here.
The KINGS attack Curry with Murray. And several different times Curry falls down because he can't handle the much bigger Keegan.
Automatic whistle, charging call. Keegan gets in foul trouble.
That's one thing I absolutely loathe about the NBA. Smaller players getting rewarded for flopping or being overpowered by bigger, more physical players. That's not "defense".
The KINGS attack Curry with Murray. And several different times Curry falls down because he can't handle the much bigger Keegan.
Automatic whistle, charging call. Keegan gets in foul trouble.
That's one thing I absolutely loathe about the NBA. Smaller players getting rewarded for flopping or being overpowered by bigger, more physical players. That's not "defense".
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I did that once at the original ARCO during the 86/87 season. It was kinda easier due to the layout and setup of that smaller building.
Michael Jordan didn't play in SAC during the inaugural 85/86 season, and by the next season the "Air Jordan" hysteria was at a fever pitch. I didn't have tickets to the game, but talked my poor mother into driving me out to ARCO so I could try to get MJ's autograph.
One cool thing about the 1st ARCO was that the visiting players had to exit the building to get to their bus. We knew where that area was, which was right next to one of the fan exit points. We got out there early in the 2nd half and I noticed a few people exiting early for whatever reason. I told my mom if it happens again I'm gonna grab my younger sisters arm and go inside as the people are exiting. Sure enough, a few moments later the door opened and we just went right in.
We got to see much of the 2nd half. MJ scored 40 that game, with some highlight dunks. For some reason, I never tried to sneak in again that season. The next season the newer ARCO opened. The opponents bus was inside the building behind a roll up door. So the 1st two seasons of fairly easy autograph seeking went up in smoke.
On a side note, my hunt for MJ's autograph that night ended up in vain. He exited the building surrounded by a half dozen or so security guards and got right on the bus. I think the next night in Portland he was chased by fans, so the extra attention and precautions were certainly warranted.
Michael Jordan didn't play in SAC during the inaugural 85/86 season, and by the next season the "Air Jordan" hysteria was at a fever pitch. I didn't have tickets to the game, but talked my poor mother into driving me out to ARCO so I could try to get MJ's autograph.
One cool thing about the 1st ARCO was that the visiting players had to exit the building to get to their bus. We knew where that area was, which was right next to one of the fan exit points. We got out there early in the 2nd half and I noticed a few people exiting early for whatever reason. I told my mom if it happens again I'm gonna grab my younger sisters arm and go inside as the people are exiting. Sure enough, a few moments later the door opened and we just went right in.
We got to see much of the 2nd half. MJ scored 40 that game, with some highlight dunks. For some reason, I never tried to sneak in again that season. The next season the newer ARCO opened. The opponents bus was inside the building behind a roll up door. So the 1st two seasons of fairly easy autograph seeking went up in smoke.
On a side note, my hunt for MJ's autograph that night ended up in vain. He exited the building surrounded by a half dozen or so security guards and got right on the bus. I think the next night in Portland he was chased by fans, so the extra attention and precautions were certainly warranted.
All these so-called "experts" are writing off the Kings against the Warriors due to experience. But, Phoenix just went to the NBA Finals in the 20-21 season with a roster full of inexperienced playoff players, except for Chris Paul. They also went through the previous year's experience laden Champs in the First round (the Lakers) to get to the Finals that season.
I still believe that the Kings can make that deep run in the playoffs this year too. They just have to believe in themselves, which I think they do.
GO KINGS!!!
I still believe that the Kings can make that deep run in the playoffs this year too. They just have to believe in themselves, which I think they do.
GO KINGS!!!
Though the smoking area?
ARCO had that large smoking area outside that spanned about 10 entrance doors and only had some flimsy 90’s wrestling event guardrail keeping outsiders out. Nobody at the doors to make sure the people coming back in had tickets.
i doubt G1C has such section and even if it did, not enough people smoke nowadays to make event staff not bother regulating the area. That area was packed in the 90’s and early aughts.
I know a lot of people that got in after the first quarter or so through the smokers area.
ARCO had that large smoking area outside that spanned about 10 entrance doors and only had some flimsy 90’s wrestling event guardrail keeping outsiders out. Nobody at the doors to make sure the people coming back in had tickets.
i doubt G1C has such section and even if it did, not enough people smoke nowadays to make event staff not bother regulating the area. That area was packed in the 90’s and early aughts.
I know a lot of people that got in after the first quarter or so through the smokers area.
The "reasons" come after the conclusions (as in most things). People have opinions for completely different reasons than they claim. And yes, I do have a BA in psychology from ITT tech thank you very much.
"Experience" is very overrated. The reason it's cited so much is because it's the most convenient excuse for not picking the newcomer. Again, the IBM dilemma. But we have experience where it counts anyway: in the head coach.
"Experience" is very overrated. The reason it's cited so much is because it's the most convenient excuse for not picking the newcomer. Again, the IBM dilemma. But we have experience where it counts anyway: in the head coach.
Also, i can’t help but think about the last time we had an extended break like this. I believe we scored 176 points the last time we had a few days of true rest. Hmmm, I’m hoping we come out firing and settle down into our beautiful offense in game 1 + the extra tenacity we’ve been seeing on defense lately.
Screw that, whoever they put Curry on, i want them cutting and moving until he gets too exhausted to hit those patented 3’s. The key is not letting he or Klay completely obliterate us from that range as they’ve done to us and everyone else over the years.
They’ll get theirs of course, but, it can’t be an outrageous amount and we certainly can’t do that stupid thing where we come flying at a 3 point shooter and fouling or simply contesting the shots too late. I’ll riot.
They’ll get theirs of course, but, it can’t be an outrageous amount and we certainly can’t do that stupid thing where we come flying at a 3 point shooter and fouling or simply contesting the shots too late. I’ll riot.
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