[Game] THE Kings vs. Denver Nuggets, 2/9/2024, 7:00p PT/10:00p ET

[HndsmCelt]

Can you expand that thought. I'm curious

My understanding was that the kings were trying to work a deal to bring someone else in if we trust the rumors it was kuzma. Pieces would have been needed for that trade and Alex might have been one of the pieces that we were willing to let go.

 

[PurpleHaze]

Crowd chanting "Light the Beam! Ok light it!

 

[hrdboild]

This backup unit actually runs a nice motion ball movement offense

This is the best garbage time mop-up crew the Kings have had in 15 years, easily. They're not just running and chucking, they're actually playing solid NBA basketball on both ends.

 

[206Fan]

Really interesting that the Nuggets broadcasters say that this game was a scheduled loss for them. Said they were coming off a back to back game in an emotional one with Kobe’s statue. Also said 40% of their rotational players were missing. Did give credit to the Kings for being a hard place to play.

On another note, the Kessler played great defense, but his teammates couldn’t stop fouling on the help lol

 

[Sluggah]

Last year Kings started 0-4, but I guess you're putting a longer time frame on that "start."

Up until trade rumors start, yes. Quarter of a season maybe.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

"YOU GO AND DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS.......

AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!"

 

[HndsmCelt]

Light the Bean!

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

This is the best garbage time mop-up crew the Kings have had in 15 years, easily. They're not just running and chucking, they're actually playing solid NBA basketball on both ends.

Difference being a couple or three of these guys can play useful roles this season....and I wouldn't be surprised to see Colby Jones get meaningful time next season

 

[MizzouKing]

The Pistons loss was devastating… this kind of win against the reigning champs is probably the ONLY thing that could have gotten that tast out of our mouths without requiring a lot of time.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Brown trusts Javale. Think he finally had to overcome his own bias and watch what's actually going on the floor.

either that or Vale was hurt. He wore the ice belt all night

 

[coolhandluke]

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

The Pistons loss was devastating… this kind of win against the reigning champs is probably the ONLY thing that could have gotten that tast out of our mouths without requiring a lot of time.

The good news is they seem to step up to the plate against the better teams in the west, other than New Orleans. Which bodes well for post season odds

 

[206Fan]

Difference being a couple or three of these guys can play useful roles this season....and I wouldn't be surprised to see Colby Jones get meaningful time next season

Colby seems best with the ball in his hands. If we bring back Monk, I think the secondary ball handling unit gets really crowded with Monk, Keon, Davion, and Colby. If he can play better complimentary basketball, he should be able to slide in at SG for more minutes

 

[SacTownKid]

The good news is they seem to step up to the plate against the better teams in the west. Which bodes well for post season odds

The Kings matchup pretty well with this mirror image Nuggets team. Come playoff time, might want to play towards opponent, not seeding.

 

[Woot!]

Isn't there already a Big Baby (Glen Davis). Are we allowed to have two Big Babies?

Only one Big Baby can be an active player at any given time.

Too many squalling babies gets damn annoying.

 

[hrdboild]

Really interesting that the Nuggets broadcasters say that this game was a scheduled loss for them. Said they were coming off a back to back game in an emotional one with Kobe’s statue. Also said 40% of their rotational players were missing. Did give credit to the Kings for being a hard place to play.

On another note, the Kessler played great defense, but his teammates couldn’t stop fouling on the help lol

The Kobe statue! We (Denver) lost because the Kobe statue was unveiled last night! What a whopper of an excuse that is!

There will be at least two more chances for some team to roll out that excuse too. Three statues of the same guy seems a tad excessive but I can understand why the city of Los Angeles might feel differently.

 

[hrdboild]

Difference being a couple or three of these guys can play useful roles this season....and I wouldn't be surprised to see Colby Jones get meaningful time next season

Either you're straight trolling or I'm just going to have to block you pretty soon. Nothing personal.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Colby seems best with the ball in his hands. If we bring back Monk, I think the secondary ball handling unit gets really crowded with Monk, Keon, Davion, and Colby. If he can play better complimentary basketball, he should be able to slide in at SG for more minutes

I still see Mitchell as the odd man out. Would not value him over Jones, since Ellis has been signed

 

[GWD]

Mitchell over Ellis because the limitations of Ellis’ two-way contract. As for Len, I’ve been asking the same thing myself for weeks now.

Now that Ellis signed a 3-year contract with the Kings, that factor is moot. He is free to play more and hopefully that happens...soon.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Colby seems best with the ball in his hands. If we bring back Monk, I think the secondary ball handling unit gets really crowded with Monk, Keon, Davion, and Colby. If he can play better complimentary basketball, he should be able to slide in at SG for more minutes

He’s got a lot of work to do but I really like his potential. I like how he snakes his way into paint and he is a really good rebounder. If he can get stronger and finish better he’s a nice piece.

 

[Woot!]

Isn't there already a Big Baby (Glen Davis). Are we allowed to have two Big Babies?

Basketball Reference claims that another of Glen "Big Baby" Davis' nicknames was/is "Large Infant."

That's hilarious.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Either you're straight trolling or I'm just going to have to block you pretty soon. Nothing personal.

I would use Edwards in spots. Ellis should have been playing regularly for the past 6 weeks, had not a showcase taken roster management priority. Len should have been playing over McGee ever since he came back from injury

 

[206Fan]

He’s got a lot of work to do but I really like his potential. I like how he snakes his way into paint and he is a really good rebounder. If he can get stronger and finish better he’s a nice piece.

He’s got a little bit of Podz to him, but not as good of a shooter or rebounder. Just knows how to hustle and do the little things.

I wish we could give him some more run this year, but hopefully he cracks the rotation next season.

 

[The_Jamal]

Colby seems best with the ball in his hands. If we bring back Monk, I think the secondary ball handling unit gets really crowded with Monk, Keon, Davion, and Colby. If he can play better complimentary basketball, he should be able to slide in at SG for more minutes

I think all these kids are on ice until we figure out which direction we go with HB/Huerter/Monk/Davion. I think it's fairly obvious all 4 dudes won't be back next year, so depending on who gets dealt or if Monk leaves, that'll boost them up the depth chart.

 

[hrdboild]

I would use Edwards in spots. Ellis should have been playing regularly for the past 6 weeks, had not a showcase taken roster management priority. Len should have been playing over McGee ever since he came back from injury

Blocked it is then, at least temporarily.

 

[TheMobb]

I think all these kids are on ice until we figure out which direction we go with HB/Huerter/Monk/Davion. I think it's fairly obvious all 4 dudes won't be back next year, so depending on who gets dealt or if Monk leaves, that'll boost them up the depth chart.

I think that’s a huge assumption to make and is still fluid depending on the 2nd half of the season.

 

[PurpleHaze]

Presser to Malik: "How does it feel to be up there in the air (for dunk)? Malik: "It feels good, I be up there a LOT!"

 

[Caccia]

Sabonis should win DPOG for his defense of Jokic, not to mention 17 defensive rebounds. Monk tied Jokic for high score of the game with 23. Sabonis and Fox both with 10 assists. I do not recall ever seeing that before, but I could get used to it! Len seems to get his hand on every missed shot by his teammates, even if he does not always come down with the rebound--he had two offensive rebounds tonight.

Some really stellar basketball by the Kings against a tired Nuggets team.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Presser to Malik: "How does it feel to be up there in the air (for dunk)? Malik: "It feels good, I be up there a LOT!"

 

[Kingster]

Fox's shoulder was limber, strong, mobile and agile tonight. He played seriously, intelligently, effectively and energetically.

Len, oh Len. I have been pining for you. Where art thou, Len? Ah, you haven't been released from this mortal coil. Such a joyous moment for Kings fans to see you alive and well.

Lyles was fantastic tonight.

Monk was "feeling himself" in a non obscene manner.

Murray looked like himself.

Barnes wasn't invisible.

Heurter was good.

Sabonis was Sabonis.

All is good with the world.