[Game] Sacramento Kings (3) vs Golden State Warriors (6) (WCDS Game 2, 1-0) 4/14/2023 7:00pm Pacific 10:00pm Eastern (TNT)
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Thoughts and philosophies on tonight's game,
When a team is so unstoppable offensively you either try to slow down the pace or change the plan. I have a feeling the Warriors will test the physicality that the Referees will let them get away with. I am not feeling comfortable with what Draymond Green has in plan for tonight's game. They gave maximum effort shutting down Huerter's DHO action and we still scored 126.
They will most likely involve Sabonis in more PnR action, i saw a few times we tried to double near the 3pt line and it was too late and from bad angles.
The Warriors will either try to double Dearron fox early and get the ball out of his hands the entire game and let Looney and Draymond play 1 on 1 vs Sabonis. They tried double Dearron but it was too late, they doubled him past the half court line and he made Andrew Wiggins run into Jordan Poole. I expect them to extend this defense out and play GP2 more minutes. Sabonis needs to play better if he is going to be guarded 1 on 1.
Malik may be a player you have leash with in the regular season, but to his benefit, he is valuable in the playoffs because he isn't afraid of anybody or any team.
There is one day of rest between games and I feel like this Benefits the Kings.
What is the color of the night?
Purple, my brothers and sisters.
When a team is so unstoppable offensively you either try to slow down the pace or change the plan. I have a feeling the Warriors will test the physicality that the Referees will let them get away with. I am not feeling comfortable with what Draymond Green has in plan for tonight's game. They gave maximum effort shutting down Huerter's DHO action and we still scored 126.
They will most likely involve Sabonis in more PnR action, i saw a few times we tried to double near the 3pt line and it was too late and from bad angles.
The Warriors will either try to double Dearron fox early and get the ball out of his hands the entire game and let Looney and Draymond play 1 on 1 vs Sabonis. They tried double Dearron but it was too late, they doubled him past the half court line and he made Andrew Wiggins run into Jordan Poole. I expect them to extend this defense out and play GP2 more minutes. Sabonis needs to play better if he is going to be guarded 1 on 1.
Malik may be a player you have leash with in the regular season, but to his benefit, he is valuable in the playoffs because he isn't afraid of anybody or any team.
There is one day of rest between games and I feel like this Benefits the Kings.
What is the color of the night?
Purple, my brothers and sisters.
The entire reason I became a STH was to *go* to games like Game 1, but I did sell this game and picked up lower bowl seats two sections away for *$320* + fees, about an hour ago when the Kings dropped some more tickets. Five minutes later the 8 seats next to me were sold & back up as resale for $150 more. So there’s still a lot of activity out there. Prices will drop closer to game time, so if you live close, it may be to your advantage yo keep checking over the next few hours if you don’t have a seat.
Pace is key. There's a reason Brown is continually demanding his team runs like hell. It's a great leveler for playing against the Warriors. First, it reduces the efficacy of Green's antics and physicality. Second, it wears on the 35 year old Curry. Third, it reduces the effectiveness of the Warriors in their half court defense because they are not playing nearly as much of it. Then, of course, it augments the strength of Fox and the Kings. And last but not least, the longer the series goes, the more the pace is going to wear on Curry, Green, and possibly Klay because of his prior injuries.
P.S. I'm curious on how Wiggins plays tonight. I've seen it a zillion times where a player comes back after a very long hiatus and plays great in the first game, only to crash and burn in the 2nd. Wiggins could well be the exception to the rule, but it's something to keep an eye on.
P.S. I'm curious on how Wiggins plays tonight. I've seen it a zillion times where a player comes back after a very long hiatus and plays great in the first game, only to crash and burn in the 2nd. Wiggins could well be the exception to the rule, but it's something to keep an eye on.
Ya know, after a magical experience being in that building for game 1. I choose to trust this team going forward and I’m gonna stop expecting the worst and bracing myself for it. This team continues to surprise me and has made me so happy this year. I really think we can win another one here at home for game 2 and i just hope and believe our guys will be prepared for another haymaker or two, whilst throwing our own their way. Let’s light that beam again!!!
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