[Game] Kings @ Phoenix Suns, 1/16/2024,6:00 PST/9:00p EST

[Tetsujin]

Kings got a little too excited by the concept of attacking KD at the five that they forgot the fact that center is probably now KD’s best/only position defensively. There were like ten straight possessions where Malik kept trying to feed the ball into Domas on rolls against KD that all pretty much resulted in liveball turnovers or blocks.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

I think everybody but Domas and Keegan is tradeable for the right offer.

Sir put down the pipe

 

[White_Chocolate]

I think everybody but Domas and Keegan is tradeable for the right offer.

You must be trolling or not watch a lot of Kings basketball. Fox is our best player. C'mon now.

 

[Double-K]

I have a feeling we might come back to this L later in the season. Regardless of our roster needs, our team has been letting off their focus recently, I think that's our underlying characteristic this season. I feel that we have been missing some serious mental toughness as a unit, besides Monk playing with some fire at times, it's like it was his contract year... (heh)

If there is some missing crucial championship-level toughness that needs to be earned as a team, this game will be remembered for that down the line.

 

[DynaPamm]

SMFHWTF………that’s all I have left

 

[KF8]

will the kings even make the playoffs playing this pathethically?

 

[SacTownKid]

I hate superteams. Hate 'em. Hate 'em. Hate 'em.

 

[est.1999]

This team is broken. Monte needs to act fast before the wheels fall off and everyone’s value plummets.

 

[KF8]

This team is broken. Monte needs to act fast before the wheels fall off and everyone’s value plummets.

problem is there are no deals out there and our draft picks are tied up so he can't really be flexible

 

[NewArena]

There’s no explanation or reason for this. Wtf happened? I had the game paused at 73-56, feeling somewhat good (because you never know with our team) and i STILL didn’t expect this. Did we not call timeouts to stop the bleeding? I’m scared to even go look. WTF?

 

[Rob-The-Great]

will the kings even make the playoffs playing this pathethically?

Yes we will make it. But we won't get far like this. We really need a reality check. We have not made it just because we made playoffs last year. Team need to stay hungry,we didn't win a championship

 

[twslam07]

Nonchalant.

 

[Makaveli]

What a F ing meltdown. Looked the kings of 4 years ago. When the defense steps up they fall apart. If a team plays up on us and hard defense the entire game we get blown out. Horrible

 

[NewArena]

Kings' win probability with 4:39 to go in regulation was 98.9 percent.

I hate to say this but it feels like this only happens to us. I just will never understand it. I need to take a break from watching games all together because these guys lose focus and lack care at the most inopportune times. Why should i be so invested? Screw it

 

[reptilexcq2]

Kings got a little too excited by the concept of attacking KD at the five that they forgot the fact that center is probably now KD’s best/only position defensively. There were like ten straight possessions where Malik kept trying to feed the ball into Domas on rolls against KD that all pretty much resulted in liveball turnovers or blocks.

BS, I think they don't need to do pick n roll with Sabonis. Sabonis could have backdown skinny KD, i don't think he can guard Sabonis if Sabonis impose his will. There are couple times, Sabonis would just throw the ball out...bad decisions imo.

 

[KF8]

Yes we will make it. But we won't get far like this. We really need a reality check. We have not made it just because we made playoffs last year. Team need to stay hungry,we didn't win a championship

I don't know man... I feel like at best we're a 7th or 8th seed. Pelicans,. Mavs. and possibly suns will pass us. Anything goes in those play-in games.

 

[SacTownKid]

Nonchalant.

The reality is what it is. With where the Kings are at this point Fox has to play pre Pippen Bulls Jordan. Just flat out be cruel to his own teammates. He got waaay too friendly at the end of this one.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

Man good thing the last loss numbed me a lil bit. Makes this one go down a lil easier. We use to be the closers now we are chokers with the (most clutch player in the nba!)

 

[nikefutbolero]

Well learning year, I hope we don’t do a panic trade. Develop some of the pieces we have and hopefully contend next year.

Lmao contend with what pieces? No young players currently on this roster are going to make us contenders next years.

 

[NewArena]

Hard to even get excited about anything again unless the Kings win like 8-10 games in a row. I won’t let them fool me again. This is disgusting

 

[Rob-The-Great]

Monk just got careless man. Listen I love the guy, but starters should finish the game

 

[LoungeLizard]

6 and a half minutes of really bad basketball negated a damn well played game. Such a shame.

 

[SacTownKid]

Lmao contend with what pieces? No young players currently on this roster are going to make us contenders next years.

The good news is someone like Keon or Colby could be the role players you see on title teams. Monte is looking for that next star, be grateful. He KNOWS what's up.

 

[KF8]

it's a demoralizing loss... but this a developmental season, so no panic trades yet. I hope monte and more so vivek understands the long game.

 

[nikefutbolero]

The good news is someone like Keon or Colby could be the role players you see on title teams. Monte is looking for that next star, be grateful. He KNOWS what's up.

No he doesn’t. He messed up by not making any moves in the offseason and is now trying to course correct by trying to trade players nobody wants that he chose to resign.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

There’s no explanation or reason for this. Wtf happened? I had the game paused at 73-56, feeling somewhat good (because you never know with our team) and i STILL didn’t expect this. Did we not call timeouts to stop the bleeding? I’m scared to even go look. WTF?

this team just doesn't have the confidence when they get rattled. it's the opposite of last year they just fall apart when they get hit in the mouth.

 

[KF8]

I'll give monk a pass... he's our third best player and we would have loss so many more games if it wasn't for him. Can't have a good game every game.

 

[NewArena]

I just can't right now. 32-8 finish? what a goddamn joke.

Also FU EJ.

Wow. Why us? Did these idiots get cocky in those final minutes or what?? I’m never recording another game on this DVR. I’m so sick right now

 

[Kingz19]

I don’t know how Keon Ellis is going to explain this embarrassment in the post game presser

 

[PurpleHaze]

I don't thing Kings play tight or afraid heading into crunch time. But they act intimidated instead of giving intimidation to their opponent. Fox engages in WAY too much trash talk even while walking up to free throw line and then bricking in crunch time - DISTRACTED! Just shut up and make your silent action at the line speak loud. Kings remain worst free throw shooting team in the entire NBA - stupid!!