[Game] 56/82: Warriors @ Kings 21 FEB 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Golden State Warriors: 28-27; 10th in Western Conference; 4th in Pacific Division
Sacramento Kings: 28-27; 9th in Western Conference; 3rd in Pacific Division

Season Series (Kings lead 2-0)
Game 1: Kings 129 @ Warriors 99
Game 2: Warriors 117 @ Kings 123

As of the posting of this game thread, no Kings are listed on the injury report.

Last 10 games
Sacramento Kings: 5-5
Golden State Warriors: 6-4

Here's to win number 29 on the regular season....LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

 

[GWD]

Hopefully, the break will have given the Kings a chance to mesh and to fulfill the high hopes and potential. The ingredients are there but baking it into luscious lasagna is the challenge. (per Vinny)

 

[NewArena]

Perimeter and 3 point defense + not committing foolish fouls will be huge tonight. Seems like Butler is even more of a freethrow merchant now that he's over there in SF

 

[bball_nomad]

One win at the time. Didn't happen last season under MB after ASB. Now it's the time for the new Kings to get it really done. Scorching offense. Defense? Mehhhh, just get the rebound of GSW miss.

 

[Sherds]

Looking for some fluidity above all else.. been such a roller-coaster 1st half of the year, I'm keen to see some good ball and get some excitement back for the rest of the season.

 

[SacTownKid]

The playoff push begins tonight!!!

 

[captain bill]

Big game tonight, obviously. Not just for the standings but for setting the tone for the home stretch and seeing how good this team looks with some time to gel. FTW and LTB!!

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Can’t wait to see green and Kerr act like children when they start losing

 

[gunks]

Need me a BEAM tonight!

 

[Caccia]

It's going to be a tough slog trying to stop both Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. I imagine that Keegan Murray will take on the newest Warrior. On the other hand, the Kings greatly strengthened their bench, while the Warriors weakened theirs. It will be imperative to "win" the bench minutes in this game.

 

[LoungeLizard]

2.5 point dogs on your home court. The disrespect is real. Really want this one…I may actually hate the Warriors more than the Lakers at this point in time. Just hope the arena isn’t overrun with Warriors fans but I’m not too hopeful.

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Need me a BEAM tonight!

Come on, Man! BEANS are better. You don't need a beam, trust me. You need a BEAN. No, you need some BEANS.

 

[whitechocolate]

What were you lighting when we made the Playoffs?

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

What were you lighting when we made the Playoffs?

We have since evolved.

 

[gunks]

Come on, Man! BEANS are better. You don't need a beam, trust me. You need a BEAN. No, you need some BEANS.

I had coffee today if that counts?

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

I had coffee today if that counts?

I don't care about the specific bean...as long as it is a bean...

 

[sono]

Finally, got sick for a while and am getting better, this is the best medicine, please don't ruin it.

 

[HndsmCelt]

The team has had a chance to practice for the first time since we got a new head coach, lost our point guard added a shooting guard and two key bench pieces. And signed a back up point guard. I’m looking forward to what I hope will be great. Play by an improved team! Go Kings!

 

[sono]

The team has had a chance to practice for the first time since we got a new head coach, lost our point guard added a shooting guard and two key bench pieces. And signed a back up point guard. I’m looking forward to what I hope will be great. Play by an improved team! Go Kings!

LaVine has been practicing with Doug on defensive assignment

 

[NewArena]

It's going to be a tough slog trying to stop both Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. I imagine that Keegan Murray will take on the newest Warrior. On the other hand, the Kings greatly strengthened their bench, while the Warriors weakened theirs. It will be imperative to "win" the bench minutes in this game.

More than anything, they can’t come out flat in the opening quarters of each half, and if they do play well - please don’t abandon all that you did well, for iso ball in the 4th. Gotta be smart tonight

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1893111871441457657

 

[SacTownKid]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1893111871441457657

That's it, start Jonas and Domas. That sounds like an SNL skit.

 

[NewArena]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1893111871441457657

I need a healthy dose of Jonas, hopefully without Sabonis being in foul trouble. None of this playing Jonas 12-14 minutes crap

 

[coolhandluke]

PSA: Don't expect miracles. Everyone just got back from the break. Chemistry isn't built in one day of practice.

Mid-season trades rarely work out in the same season. That being said, it's applicable for the Warriors too. It's time for the Kings to pound their frontcourt dominance and light the beam.

 

[sono]

That's it, start Jonas and Domas. That sounds like an SNL skit.

Size does matter, I hate this small ball.
BTW, it's not related Boogie is going to play in Mongolian league this season.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Size does matter, I hate this small ball.
BTW, it's not related Boogie is going to play in Mongolian league this season.

I have an overwhelming urge to go see a Mongolian league basketball game, especially featuring boogie!

 

[Capt. Factorial]

DDR on Butler, eh?

 

[sono]

Domas' 3-point shooting stroke is much better than his midrange.

 

[KF8]

Growing pains. There's gonna be at least 5-10 turnovers just from feeding sabonis.

 

[coolhandluke]

Time to bring Keon in.