[Game] 19/82: Kings @ Timberwolves 27 NOV 2024, 5pm PT/8pm ET

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Sacramento Kings 8-10 (4-4 away) @ Minnesota Timberwolves 8-9 (5-3 home)
27 November 2024, 5pm PT/8pm ET
Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota​

Game Preview:
Kings, Wolves Each Looking to Break Losing Streak (NBA.com)

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Broadcast: NBA League Pass (NBC Sports California)
Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM

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Injury Report (as of 3pm ET):
Kings:
Devin Carter - OUT (shoulder)
Isaiah Crawford - OUT (ankle)
DeMar DeRozan - OUT (back)
Mason Jones - OUT (hamstring)
Trey Lyles - OUT (calf)


Timberwolves:
Mike Conley - GAME TIME DECISION (toe)
Joe Ingles - GAME TIME DECISION (calf)

Referee Assignments:
Courtney Kirkland (#61 - Crew Chief), Phenizee Ransom (#70), Jenna Schroeder (#20)



Mister Slim Says: The Kings have now lost four in a row and five of their last six. This, not surprisingly, has set many Kings Fans on edge. But there's really nothing for it but to hope that they play through it. I certainly don't have a direct line to the coaching staff, and I'm not burdened by the need to keep reiterating what I think the problems are. I don't live and die by any sports team anymore, so I'm just hoping for a competitive and entertaining game. And a win would be nice, too.

 

[iowamcnabb]

I wonder who starts for Deebo? Last time it was Len. Do we try Jones or Jae if available or do we go with Kev at the 3

 

[TheMobb]

I wonder who starts for Deebo? Last time it was Len. Do we try Jones or Jae if available or do we go with Kev at the 3

I say go Kev and try to get some good looks for both him and Keegan so they can build some confidence

 

[SLAB]

I still think the talent overcomes. And a Kevin Huerter trade for another team’s better fitting / underachieving wing or size man.

 

[Sluggah]

I got a reference.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

I think he'll start McDermott, because he wants Huerter to get comfortable coming off the bench and doesn't want to bounce him back and forth from starting to not.

So we've got that to be excited about

 

[gunks]

I hope Deebo's back isn't a "Father Time is undefeated" kind of thing, because when he's playing he is definitely NOT a part of the problem this season.

Anyways, I think we all reeeeeaaaallly need some Beam tonight, if it takes a 50 piece from Fox, so be it.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I still think the talent overcomes. And a Kevin Huerter trade for another team’s better fitting / underachieving wing or size man.

I think that Huerter is still a good player in the right situation, but your post begs the follow-up question: what team could use a player like Kevin Huerter that also has a player the Kings could use, and would be willing to part with?

 

[SLAB]

I think that Huerter is still a good player in the right situation, but your post begs the follow-up question: what team could use a player like Kevin Huerter that also has a player the Kings could use, and would be willing to part with?

That’s the 1000$ question. I’m too out of the loop with the rest of the NBA to have a good answer for that.

 

[Caccia]

I will be at the game tonight with family! My first-ever live and in person Sacramento Kings game. Actually, several folks in the family have never even been to an NBA game. (But one of them is a big Timberwolves fan.) It will also be the first time ever seeing my favorite player, Malik Monk, in person.

Go, Monk, Go!!

Light the Beam!!

 

[SacTownKid]

Great time for a team in this position to hit the road. Take all that pressure and flush it Kings. Have fun, but when things get shaky, dial in. No stupid shots.

 

[iowamcnabb]

I think that Huerter is still a good player in the right situation, but your post begs the follow-up question: what team could use a player like Kevin Huerter that also has a player the Kings could use, and would be willing to part with?

One that would like a first round pick attached.


Kev needs a change of scenery on a team that has the defensive infrastructure in place to cover for his weaknesses. The shooting will come around, he has been a shooter his whole life.

 

[NewArena]

We can win this but i don’t know what the team morale and chemistry is like right now. Too many guys in and out, but i have faith that this will be our toughest and lowest point of the season. Hopefully tonight can be the start of our turnaround, as we seem to be better focused on the road.

 

[NewArena]

Monk killed the wolves in overtime when Fox was out last season. Let’s see what happens tonight

 

[BenchMob]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1861922123109023904

 

[The_Jamal]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1861932739533865150

Wow!

Looks like we're just straight up done with McBuckets. Can't blame Brown there though, he's sucked.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1861932739533865150

Wow!

Looks like we're just straight up done with McBuckets. Can't blame Brown there though, he's sucked.

So the offense is going to be a bunch of iso and two-man ball with Fox and Domas?

 

[The_Jamal]

So the offense is going to be a bunch of iso and two-man ball with Fox and Domas?

If there ever was a time for Keegan's shot to reappear, tonight's the night. Going to need it.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Great time for a team in this position to hit the road. Take all that pressure and flush it Kings. Have fun, but when things get shaky, dial in. No stupid shots.

When you look at their total home record for the last 3 seasons, you start to think that most road trips are a welcome time on the schedule

 

[SacTownKid]

Brown going with the trial by fire in regards to Crowder. Makes sense. Get his feet wet, probably plays 2 minutes then sits, lol.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Brown going with the trial by fire in regards to Crowder. Makes sense. Get his feet wet, probably plays 2 minutes then sits, lol.

It's the definition of a desperate emergency move

 

[megapoxy]

Conley is back and starting. Wolves had issues in playmaking without him, Finch wasnt trusting Dilingham that much

 

[iowamcnabb]

If Elfrid Payton can get 21 assists after not playing for 2 years, Jae can play some defense and provide some energy

 

[The_Jamal]

It's the definition of a desperate emergency move

probably. But also McBuckets is cooked and we know how much Brown values roles over everything. I think you nailed it earlier when you said he wants to get Huerter used to coming off the bench.

 

[The_Jamal]

Forgot one key.

1. Push the damn pace. This team is at its best when we're blowing teams off the floor. That's what ignited our turn-around as a winning franchise. Us being in the bottom 3rd of pace is just wrong.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Fouls already going one way, not that I'm surprised

 

[The_Jamal]

Pretty easy to be a DPOY when you're allowed to smack the crap out of a guys arm.

 

[The_Jamal]

Great hustle Keegs.

 

[The_Jamal]

Why is Keon switching off Ant like that off the 3pt line?? Dude is pulling every chance he gets, don't ****ing go under

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

probably. But also McBuckets is cooked and we know how much Brown values roles over everything. I think you nailed it earlier when you said he wants to get Huerter used to coming off the bench.

Doug hasn't made shots, which is his only role. Doesn't look any different otherwise. To be fair, he hasn't shot any worse than Murray, Huerter, and Monk