[Game] 33/82 Kings vs Mavericks 7pm PT, 10pm ET 12/30/2024

[The_Jamal]

Welp, you showed some fight here in the 2Q. Goes without saying that we cannot lose this game if you want to keep any hope of a playoff push alive. Probably the easiest context game in terms of injuries we'll get the rest of the year.

Christie's got to make some hard calls here with Monk. He's offensive creation remains incredibly valuable, but you just don't need it that much when Fox/Domas/DDR are on the floor. You need the defensive dynamo defender who also just happens to be our best shooter this season.

We won't see the starting lineup change, but I'd like to see 12+ minutes of Keon here in the 2nd half. And Keon close.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Keegan Murray has been doing has best John salmons impression lately, just bricks with no emotion

It’s safe to say his rookie year was a fluke

 

[forza kings]

Which super star Keegan is defending this time so we can have an excuse for his 2 point performance?

 

[iowamcnabb]

Dallas used Richaun Holmes to get PJ Washington and Gafford

They did have to trade 2 first rounders too

 

[iowamcnabb]

Gafford could be Iggy’s younger brother

 

[SacTownKid]

Big 3rd. We'll see if Christie adjusts if Kidd keeps attacking Monk on dribble drives. Kidd basically sent action 4 times in a row right to him to break down the defense and get momentum back on their side and it caused some bad fouls from Domas.

 

[Tetsujin]

They did have to trade 2 first rounders too

And Grant Williams. And Seth Curry. we can google these things now

 

[Caccia]

A lot of sour takes here tonight. Mavs came out on fire, Sacramento came back and took the lead. They are only down by 4 at the half.

Go Kings!

 

[SacTownKid]

Which super star Keegan is defending this time so we can have an excuse for his 2 point performance?

This is one of the few times where Keegan is nowhere to be found on either end. The Mavs are really focused on attacking the Kings guards though so it's hard to tell.

 

[iowamcnabb]

I feel like this season is a moment of crisis. We have to consider breaking the triple layered glass that contains “In the LAnd o the Enemy’s” first post in 10 years on the forum.

 

[sactowndog]

Dallas used Richaun Holmes to get PJ Washington and Gafford

They have a competent GM. Ours gave up a first for Dallas to take him.

 

[SacTownKid]

A lot of sour takes here tonight. Mavs came out on fire, Sacramento came back and took the lead. They are only down by 4 at the half.

Go Kings!

Show me a win and don't let the Mavs keep on going to the same well to break down the defense and we can be... well not happy, but hopeful? Or what's just prior to being hopeful? haha.

 

[megapoxy]

The same Richaun Holmes that was sent to Dallas along with Maxence Prosper for future all star "Cash Considerations"

 

[SacTownKid]

They have a competent GM. Ours gave up a first for Dallas to take him.

Right call on trade, bad call on his plan B. Never commit that long to a rerun when you're remotely cautious.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I feel like this season is a moment of crisis. We have to consider breaking the triple layered glass that contains “In the LAnd o the Enemy’s” first post in 10 years on the forum.

Better chance that @Bricklayer comes back.

 

[SacTownKid]

They ought to have a locker room cam of the Kings. That might be where the ratings are.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

I feel like this season is a moment of crisis. We have to consider breaking the triple layered glass that contains “In the LAnd o the Enemy’s” first post in 10 years on the forum.

hahaha. They've never posted?!!

 

[TaxMan]

Which super star Keegan is defending this time so we can have an excuse for his 2 point performance?

I mean, there is a complete category of player that is supposed to be your best defender and a knock down three point shooter: 3 and D. I’m struggling to understand why those players (often high end role players) don’t get as tired as Keegan does. I love Keegan, but the he’s too tired excuses for his terrible shooting have got to stop. There has to be another reason a player entering his prime all of a sudden forgets how to shoot.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Someone is going to have to take one for the team and hit the beam button, if they pull out a win here. Maybe have Orlando Robinsion do it

 

[SacTownKid]

It's all dribble drive. Keegan did ok but Hardy is just blasting through on the draw and kick.

 

[HndsmCelt]

I hate to blame the refs but…. Dyam

 

[Tetsujin]

I mean, DeMar got him with the elbow but only because it looks like Grimes tried to eat his forearm for some reason?

 

[sactowndog]

They did have to trade 2 first rounders too

1 first rounder.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/doyler...ant-williams-seth-curry-and-first-round-pick/

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

I mean, there is a complete category of player that is supposed to be your best defender and a knock down three point shooter: 3 and D. I’m struggling to understand why those players (often high end role players) don’t get as tired as Keegan does. I love Keegan, but the he’s too tired excuses for his terrible shooting have got to stop. There has to be another reason a player entering his prime all of a sudden forgets how to shoot.

Maybe they'll blame his strength and conditioning program?

 

[SacTownKid]

I like the Kings pressuring the ball, but on the next play Keegan needs to play off a little. He's not a guard, he has the length necessary to recover. The Kings pick and roll defense is bad enough, you can't let non elite drivers break you down like this.

 

[Makaveli]

Keegan has it made really. I mean he has no pressure of losing his starting job. No competition pushing him. He can be as bad as he wants

 

[Tetsujin]

1 first rounder.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/doyler...ant-williams-seth-curry-and-first-round-pick/

That’s just the Charlotte part of the trade though. They moved another pick for Gafford.

 

[Sam0ah]

I hate to blame the refs but…. Dyam

Anytime the Kings look like they might get a slight advantage the refs have an answer.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

Keegan had me apologizing for doubting him being picked his rookie season, making me a believer to this? I'm so confused with this kid

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Keegan has it made really. I mean he has no pressure of losing his starting job. No competition pushing him. He can be as bad as he wants

Gotta be one of the only non all stars in the league like that