[Game] 12/82: Kings vs. Hawks 12 NOV 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[Turgenev]

I'm enjoying these polls.

 

[hrdboild]

I've got positive opinions about all of the cartoon rats mentioned in the poll (though I'll pretend to be offended that you put Gadget from Rescue Rangers in there and left out Monterey Jack). There's really only one right answer here though that pops into my mind and that's the Banksy rat. Hands down my favorite cartoon rat.

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Of rats, he writes, “They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of bringing entire civilizations to their knees.” He also says, “If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved, then rats are the ultimate role model.” Some of the works depicting rats on display include “No Ball Games,” “Gangsta Rat” and “Out of Bed Rat.” “No Ball Games” features a rat bouncing a ball and taking no notice of the sign above him, which states, “No Ball Games.” He looks directly at you as if saying, “What are you going to do about it?” “Gangsta Rat” is the cool guy. He wears a NY Mets baseball cap and a chain necklace and carries a boombox to show he’s hip and fearless. While “Out of Bed Rat” has a look of annoyance, as he holds a paintbrush, having just written the words, “I’m out of bed and dressed – what more do you want?” Many speculate that the artist believes the vast number of people spend their lives doing mundane, joyless activities. Another piece depicts a rat underneath words in red that say, “If graffiti changed anything, it would be illegal.” Purportedly, this refers to a quote by activist Emma Goldman, who campaigned for women’s rights. She said, “If voting ever changed anything, it would be illegal.” (link)

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1988797293202640912

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

No LaVine and no Monk... still won't play Ellis.

 

[Padrino]

No LaVine and no Monk... still won't play Ellis.

Just insanity.

 

[dude12]

Was a good opportunity to sit Denis and start either Keon or Nique. Crazy.

 

[SacTownKid]

Was a good opportunity to sit Denis and start either Keon or Nique. Crazy.

Honestly, I'm glad the young guys aren't starting with that crew. They just stand in the corner mostly anyway or doing hustle things. That's not doing anything for their development.

 

[TheMobb]

Just insanity.

I would love to hear the logic. Russ has been good running the 2nd unit with the ball in his hands, starting Keon gives Dennis more of a chance to break out of his slump, and now the 2nd unit has no ball handler/playmakers and the starters have 4? I don’t get it.

 

[gunks]

No LaVine and no Monk... still won't play Ellis.

Christie must have hit up Mike Brown for coaching tips or something

 

[Caccia]

How has Precious Achiuwa been doing so far? I have barely been able to watch the team since he was signed. The stats look good, but, for example, how is his defense?

 

[Kingster]

I can't believe that Kayte said that Christie's lineup changes are like "arranging the chairs on the Titanic"! Talk about a Freudian slip. Jones was looking at her like, "Whaaaaat"?

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Honestly, I'm glad the young guys aren't starting with that crew. They just stand in the corner mostly anyway or doing hustle things. That's not doing anything for their development.

Keon looks nearly frozen out on offense, any time he's been in lately. The shots that he used to get within normal ball movement have not been there

 

[hrdboild]

I can't believe that Kayte said that Christie's lineup changes are like "arranging the chairs on the Titanic"! Talk about a Freudian slip. Jones was looking at her like, "Whaaaaat"?

The truth will out!

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

The truth will out!

But Apple Care told me she's never critical, though?

 

[Tetsujin]

team just looks better with Russ out there

 

[Capt. Factorial]

We're giving up a ton of size here - their SG is bigger than our PF

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

The deep purples might be the best uniforms they've had

 

[HndsmCelt]

Not happy about starting both Schroeder and Westbrook and leaving Keon on the bench

 

[Caccia]

The starters' defense is terrible--late, sloppy, disorganized--even without LaVine. Multiple three-point shooters have been wide-open in the first few minutes.

 

[Tetsujin]

The good news: Dennis finally hits shot.

The bad news: he just tapped the ball out of Domas’s hands going for a rebound

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

A familiar start

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Got 'em riiiiiight where we want 'em!

Wait, that was last year's script...

 

[The_Jamal]

Damn you Vivek for setting this lineup!

 

[SacTownKid]

I mean, as a coach this is when you put your young guys in platoon style just to prove a point. These vets are just about checked out now. And why wouldn't they be? Christie probably going to work some Zen magic instead.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Damn you Vivek for setting this lineup!

Must at least have street name recognition!

 

[The_Jamal]

I mean, as a coach this is when you put your young guys in platoon style just to prove a point. These vets are just about checked out now. And why wouldn't they be? Christie probably going to work some Zen magic instead.

Think we have to face reality that Doug is overmatched for this job. His default is just "play the vet" and thats about it

 

[LoungeLizard]

Hawks on pace for a 50 piece in the first quarter with 25 pts at the 6 minute mark. Yay

 

[Tetsujin]

team is better with Nique playing. Who’d have known?

 

[HndsmCelt]

I’m definitely here for Clifford’s action

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Think we have to face reality that Doug is overmatched for this job. His default is just "play the vet" and thats about it

Ranadive didn't give him a hall pass in their afternoon meeting today