[Game] Raptors @ Kings Game Thread
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I've seen Tyreke penetrating and kicking out to the open man tons so far. Not sure how you've missed this...(much like the shooters getting these passes have been missing their shots, cept for casspi last game)
Where his IQ has been slipping is when he decides to test out his improved outside shooting at inopportune times.
Where his IQ has been slipping is when he decides to test out his improved outside shooting at inopportune times.
Yes, he's been kicking it out a lot more this season so far. The next thing he needs to do, though, for that to be effective, is work on the timing and quality of the pass. Often times he starts the drive with very little time left on the clock, which doesn't leave the shooter much time to make a decision about whether to shoot or swing the ball, which is partially the reason they miss a lot of these shots. Also, like mac mentioned above me, the quality of his pass leaves something to be desired at this point.
The other thing, which leads to the problem mentioned above, is that he always plays in the same pace. He always walks up the ball, never tries to speed things up and catch the other team off guard. Even when he gets the ball up the court he still allows more time for the defense to settle by dribbling down the shot clock, and nearly always makes the same play (drive through the defense for a layup or kickout). Yes, it's hard to guard him even when you know what he's going to do, but when you're that predictable, good teams will always find a way to contain you, and ultimately we want to be in a position to battle the good teams in the playoffs. This is the thing that puzzles me the most, and one of the reasons I've been so critical of Westphal lately - does Westphal think that this is an acceptable offensive strategy? I mean, I am sure if Westphal told Tyreke to change the pace every once in a while, and run a slightly more sophisticated offense, he would at least try to do it. The relationship between PW and Tyreke doesn't strike me as such that Tyreke defies clear instructions from the coach. So the other option is that these are PW's instructions to Tyreke - walk the ball up the court every time and run the same play. It just puzzles me that these would be the instructions coming from an NBA coach (and one with a winning record).
The other thing, which leads to the problem mentioned above, is that he always plays in the same pace. He always walks up the ball, never tries to speed things up and catch the other team off guard. Even when he gets the ball up the court he still allows more time for the defense to settle by dribbling down the shot clock, and nearly always makes the same play (drive through the defense for a layup or kickout). Yes, it's hard to guard him even when you know what he's going to do, but when you're that predictable, good teams will always find a way to contain you, and ultimately we want to be in a position to battle the good teams in the playoffs. This is the thing that puzzles me the most, and one of the reasons I've been so critical of Westphal lately - does Westphal think that this is an acceptable offensive strategy? I mean, I am sure if Westphal told Tyreke to change the pace every once in a while, and run a slightly more sophisticated offense, he would at least try to do it. The relationship between PW and Tyreke doesn't strike me as such that Tyreke defies clear instructions from the coach. So the other option is that these are PW's instructions to Tyreke - walk the ball up the court every time and run the same play. It just puzzles me that these would be the instructions coming from an NBA coach (and one with a winning record).
It should probably be pointed out at this juncture that the Kings are currently 4th in the NBA in scoring, 9th in FG%, and 6th in assists. And that's with two crunchtime flameouts meaning all those stats have come in about 45min of action rather than 48. 3 games isn't much of a sample, but you would not typically acuse a team averaging 108ppg of a shoddy offense.
Should be noted btw that we have also allowed 108ppg on defense, and are 4th WORST in that stat, and 2nd worst in Opp FG%. That is where the problem lies.
Should be noted btw that we have also allowed 108ppg on defense, and are 4th WORST in that stat, and 2nd worst in Opp FG%. That is where the problem lies.
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The atrocious defensive stats can be boiled down to our team being the worst team in the league at fast break points allowed (http://www.teamrankings.com/nba/stat/opponent-fastbreak-points-per-game). Right now that's our dominating defensive weakness. By the way, the Raptors like to run.
There is alot of pressure on reke right now after having that amazing rookie season, so im going to give him the benefit of the doubt for now. He will get back to that dominant player we all know he can be.
As for tonight
Gotta stop bargs and kleiza. They are going to rain threes if we dont get up on them. I can see boogie having some trouble with bargs on defence. which ever teams defends better will win this one. Id like to see Cousins utilized a bit more in this one, he will be able to eat bargs up on offense. I've watched a cuple raps games and they like to get out in transition, I think our size,rebounding and defense should win this one for us tho.
As for tonight
Gotta stop bargs and kleiza. They are going to rain threes if we dont get up on them. I can see boogie having some trouble with bargs on defence. which ever teams defends better will win this one. Id like to see Cousins utilized a bit more in this one, he will be able to eat bargs up on offense. I've watched a cuple raps games and they like to get out in transition, I think our size,rebounding and defense should win this one for us tho.
Defense Anyone?
The book on the Kings is to run the hell out them. 67 points in a half allowed against Cleveland? Plueese.. Cleveland ran on Kings after made baskets. That shows the "respect" they had for their transition D. Tyreke, Cousins, Landry - all of them played lazy, lazy basketball. When OKC made the commitment to defend, they had a huge jump in wins. Hard to do that though if the best player you have plays lazy. Durant sets the tone at OKC. Tyreke sets the tone with the Kings. When will Kings finally commit to D? This week, this month, this year? Kings will get absolutely walloped by good teams if they continue to play D like this.
The book on the Kings is to run the hell out them. 67 points in a half allowed against Cleveland? Plueese.. Cleveland ran on Kings after made baskets. That shows the "respect" they had for their transition D. Tyreke, Cousins, Landry - all of them played lazy, lazy basketball. When OKC made the commitment to defend, they had a huge jump in wins. Hard to do that though if the best player you have plays lazy. Durant sets the tone at OKC. Tyreke sets the tone with the Kings. When will Kings finally commit to D? This week, this month, this year? Kings will get absolutely walloped by good teams if they continue to play D like this.
Sure, but that's more of an astersisk next to ourt record than our offense -- many bad teams are bad defensively, but that group as a whole has been about average so far this season; Ranked 10th, 15th and 22nd in ppg against so far this season, and that's with us scoring 108ppg against them. Two of the three have coaches who focus a lot on defense too (Avery and Scott). Its so early that could all change obviosuly, but I would guess that we probably scored more points against them than anybody else has yet, on their home floors.
Just found out I should be able to be in a box for tonight's game, at least long enough to watch a bit of the Giants before the game and grab some food. Maybe hang out there for the game too, not sure at this point. Should be fun. The seats I bought should also have a good view, so no complaints either way!
http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2010/1...stay#storyjump
Let's keep the Kings in Sac! I saw this in another thread in the Arena section. Not getting much traffic so I thought I'd post the link here.
yes its a link to another website. don't get me in trouble mods, its for a good cause!
Let's keep the Kings in Sac! I saw this in another thread in the Arena section. Not getting much traffic so I thought I'd post the link here.
yes its a link to another website. don't get me in trouble mods, its for a good cause!
