[Game] 20/82: Kings @ Trail Blazers 29 NOV 2024, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[ShastaKingsFan]

A strange time when I have more confidence in Crowder making a 3, than Murray and Huerter

 

[SacTownKid]

The Blazers on ball pressure and paint packing is really hurting the Kings. Might be a wise idea to enter the ball into the side post a little more. Make them commit on that help.

 

[dude12]

Down only 4 when playing like crap. Clean it up in the second half and get the win

 

[SacTownKid]

A strange time when I have more confidence in Crowder making a 3, than Murray and Huerter

He did make it as a true spot shooter in his good years.

 

[LoungeLizard]

Yeah, it’s almost as if there’s a bunch of stray pieces on the court that haven’t played together much

That might have merit if 11 of the 14 turnovers weren’t from Fox, Sabonis and Monk who have played together for 2.5 years. Maybe I have have higher expectations from my 3 best players, IDK.

 

[megapoxy]

I think first time we go with a whole soccer lineup of players in the first half this season. Not sure if it works for us though.
Sabonis the only one "producing" in attack but those turnovers of his cost us again and again no matter what Kayte says that sometimes they are not "exactly" turnovers.
Btw Domas is the player that has the more fouls the past 4 years in the league (I remember that was the case 2 years ago when NBA was trying to stop the Kings from thriving in the West and Domas was posting those videos with NBA officials going mad after every Kings win), with a wide margin from McDaniels that is 2nd. Today at least he seems not to get in foul trouble having only 1 foul, and it was a "moving screen" sort of getting Camara with his elbow.

 

[The_Jamal]

14 TO's
6 missed FT's
Shooting 31% from 3.

It's the same damn story every game. Self-inflicted mistakes.

 

[coolhandluke]

Unserious half from the Kings. If they think they're going to win by just showing up because they have better talent, they maybe in for a rude awakening. The score is close because the Blazers can't hit a three. Kings don't seem to have a convincing answer for the ball pressure from the Blazers. Too much dribbling around the three point line. Can we have some play calls, please?

One good quarter is enough to pull this out. Wake up, Kings.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

That might have merit if 11 of the 14 turnovers weren’t from Fox, Sabonis and Monk who have played together for 2.5 years.

Did all eleven of their turnovers come from them dribbling the ball off their feet and/or trying to pass to each other? Or could some of them have come from trying to pass to a teammate who didn't know when/where to expect the ball?

 

[HndsmCelt]

That might have merit if 11 of the 14 turnovers weren’t from Fox, Sabonis and Monk who have played together for 2.5 years. Maybe I have have higher expectations from my 3 best players, IDK.

Sure but it’s not just the person making the pass, but who they’re passing to the spacing on the floor, etc. Having new pieces and a system changes a system

 

[coolhandluke]

What the hell is Keegan doing on offense?

 

[megapoxy]

Another bad start in 3rd quarter... it's like our opponents "read" our game well during halftime, while our side I don't know just rests probably waiting for the 2nd half to begin.

 

[ikon_zero]

What the hell is Keegan doing on offense?

Refusing to shoot and making me yell at the screen.

 

[dude12]

Keegan and Keon are just to passive on offense

 

[est.1999]

Just when I thought we were turning a corner

 

[Norcalphilly]

Refusing to shoot and making me yell at the screen.

Making me log on to the board and double check if I am seeing the same thing.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

This is looking more like the preseason game than the game at the end of October.

 

[SacTownKid]

Disappointing but not surprising. When the Kings gamble they usually lose. Gambling on low percentage, lazy 3's on one end, and steals on the other started this slide. Again.

 

[macadocious]

Keegan will break out of whatever the eFF is going on when he plays his brother tonight.

Book IT!

I meant NEXT GAME!

 

[SacTownKid]

Just when I thought we were turning a corner

Different team they're facing for sure. The Kings just struggle with athletic ability. This is where the lack of interior D shows.

 

[megapoxy]

"Attention to detail"... never going to happen, zero focus all game long.

 

[Tetsujin]

Why do our guards keep trying to avoid touching Isaac’s outlet passes? That’s like the third turnover we’ve had where a guy just sorta watches Isaac’s pass to them sail out of their reach

 

[Kingz19]

Looks like the Kris Murray curse won’t end for Keegan vs Portland tonight

Looks like rock bottom of ineffectiveness tonight

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Chauncey said, "I'm not even going to risk letting them have two straight possessions."

 

[SacTownKid]

Why do our guards keep trying to avoid touching Isaac’s outlet passes? That’s like the third turnover we’ve had where a guy just sorta watches Isaac’s pass to them sail out of their reach

I think the full court press the Blazers have put on all game has them really out of rhythm and they almost don't want the ball. Credit to Portland, they've made even getting up the floor a challenge.

 

[coolhandluke]

I think the full court press the Blazers have put on all game has them really out of rhythm and they almost don't want the ball. Credit to Portland, they've made even getting up the floor a challenge.

Exactly. Thought we would have the counter by now but apparently we're just winging it out there. Add in those lazy unforced errors as they had to think up plays on the spot instead of executing practiced plays, it doesn't look pretty.

 

[SacTownKid]

Domas grinding here. Without DeRozan the Kings might have to rely on the quick hitters tonight. These are the types of games where him being out is noticed big time.

 

[Tizzy Flip]

Avidja is burning the hell out of us on his dribble drives

 

[The_Jamal]

Not that I have any hope a rookie fixes anything, but this team desperately needs a guy with Carter's demeanor on the floor. Crowder helps, but Crowder is older than dirt.

 

[MizzouKing]

Refusing to shoot and making me yell at the screen.

It seems like whenever he plays his brother, Keegan gives him his mojo before the game. So frustrating.