[Game] Orlando Magic @ Sacramento Kings, 1/3/24,7p PST/10p EST

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pdxKingsFan

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forza kings said:
Gotta also look at it from the player’s perspective and probably ego as well. When you are the 3rd best player in a team, you expect to start consistently so your overall value goes up even though you might be more useful to the team as a second unit player. It would be hard to keep a player like Monk as a non-starter when it is time for a new contract.
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Clearly I'm not discounting that as a possibility as I specifically called it out.

But he's more likely to win a post season award (6th man of the year) than anything he'll do as a starter, he is legitimately playing with one of his best friends, and he's enjoying two of his best years and will get paid handsomely for it (if he can stick it out a third year), or he can go start over and hope the magic carries over.

It depends what his priorities are. But his role is what is working best for the team, so hopefully he's happy in it.
 
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iowamcnabb said:
that does seem to be a weakness of Brown. The Vale over Len and now Juan. I get that he is a veteran but didn’t like that decision.
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I don't necessarily mind JTA as a player, but I question bringing in a dude for the biggest possession of the game, ice cold, to cover Paolo who was going full scorched earth on us. It worked with the (apparently fake) forced TO, but man. Questionable call.
 
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ShastaKingsFan said:
So Anderson over Kessler Edwards, for a defensive stop?
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I suppose because they have similar length but JTA has some weight and strength on Kessler? Maybe he’s more physical? Still don’t know a lot about the guy.

I’m not really sure if JTA is supposed to have a reputation for defense but Brown seems to like him over Edwards on that end…because outside of tonight, JTA has been getting the end of quarter 15 second defensive possession that used to go to Edwards, and before that Okpala.

That is usually reserved for Brown’s top “specialist”.
 
pdxKingsFan

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Huge grain of salt here but I did hear from someone that Fox is sick and they are keeping it on the DL.
 
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iowamcnabb said:
I’m a bit perplexed by the Fox performance. Is he kind of like a sprinter as opposed to a marathon runner? Part of it was that monk had it going so he stepped aside, maybe sound logic and he did still play good defense but rough stretch for awhile
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I liked that fox stepped to the side during the last of the 4th and OT. He stepped up in the 2nd OT, but he didn't have it tonight and he didn't force anything.
 
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Like I predicted before game start - it was a good game.
Best players today - Monk, Sabonis, Murray and Lyles. Very strong performances, but game hero - Monk (despite some strange turnovers)

Monk is a stud and fastly growing to a 3rd star of Kings (which he competes with Keegan). Provided hugely boost on offense, when Fox had sloppy game. And yes, I think he should be starter already.
Sabonis - another monster tripple double 22-23-12 (we are used to that already and NBA will let is go unnoticed), but I liked mostly today his defense - very solid and guarded even Bancherro well. Maybe this happened because his wife Shashana with kids were at the game? If it so, please let her visit all home games...
Murray - good offense despite few strange bricks and a good defense as well.
Lyles - some key moments with 3s and a good defense. I like that he do not force shots and makes just a good ones.

Davion and HB had average game, they both can be better and provide better impact to the game.

Disapointments today:
Fox - very sloppy game, I think he doesnt feel well - I didnt like how he runs. Made 27% shooting and forced many bad shots and slowed game quite often. And 0 -5 from 3 was meh... Positive from him was a good defense.
Duarte - bad start and overall bad game.
Huerter - I think he has some mental issues as he plays lately quite bad. Today 0 shooting and 2 points came from free throws.

FREE THROWS - this becomes an Achilles curse for the Kings. Today only 67% from the line (21 from 31) and we are the last team in whole NBA by %. You can win games when shooting good FT or you can lose, but luckily we won today.
 
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NewArena said:
Just looked at Sabonis’ numbers and i had no clue. Why doesn’t anyone talk about him?? wtf
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Just taking him for granted at this point. Maybe because he's not a "scorer" in the traditional sense? Also I think because Domas comes in with "known deficiences", that people tend to focus on that rather than the massive triple doubles he posts on a regular basis.
 
NewArena

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ockingsfan said:
Yup, Sabonis is a walking triple double machine (22pts/23reb/12assist) and no one is noticing.... Not even Kings fans on this fan forum. LOL
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Unbelievable. I was looking through the thread like “huh, maybe he had an average night” LOL man oh man. We need to appreciate this star player while he’s here. Fox too! Dude was exhausted tonight but his mere presence on the court is enough to keep the opposing team’s full attention.
 
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iowamcnabb said:
I know it’s been said but I’m really happy with the fact that Keegan took and made that 3 after throwing up a wounded duck earlier. That is a really good sign for a guy to step up in a big monend swish it. Difference maker on the boards too especially offensive rebounds
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IIRC he just grabbed a board or loose ball and got it to Barnes before flaring out to the wing - I was yelling for HB to find him and glad he did. Keegan was huge on the boards when he realized he didn't have to be scoring in those OTs but glad he was ready when he found his spot
 
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Orlando fans mostly moan about Sabonis:
"Crazy how sabonis can drive his shoulder into and break our guys nose and probably give him a concussion with no call"
"There's a reason Sabonis regresses into a 4th-5th option on offense in the playoffs and can't manage to stay out of foul trouble. He plays dirty, does alot of sneaky foul, pushes alot. Overall he's just a **** player"
"Imagine if we didn't trade Sebonis. That would be a crazy front line"
"Monk cooked every one of our guards and whenever we tried to switch but gotta say he got some really "favorable" screens from Sabonis."
 
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