[Game] 23/82: Kings @ Memphis, 05 DEC 2024, 5 pm PT/8 pm ET

[Caccia]

Ja Morant is back, and the Grizzlies are tied for third in the standings. They are 10-3 at home, as opposed to the lowly Sacramento Kings, 5-7 at home.

Everyone except Trey Lyles will be available tonight. Zach Edey and GG Jackson are still out for Memphis.

Caccia's keys to the game:

1) Share the rock
2) Stick to your man, communicate, and move your feet

 

[Caccia]

In the aftermath of our last game, Houston's Ime Udoka, Eason, and Sengun take it on the chin (and the wallet).

https://sactownsports.com/nba-sacramento-kings-houston-rockets-ime-udoka-fine/

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Nitpick: the Kings are 10-12. This is Game #23.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Nitpick: the Kings are 10-12. This is Game #23.

Fixed!

 

[Caccia]

In the aftermath of our last game, Houston's Ime Udoka, Eason, and Sengun take it on the chin (and the wallet).

https://sactownsports.com/nba-sacramento-kings-houston-rockets-ime-udoka-fine/

Fixed!

Thanks!

 

[Caccia]

Also out for Memphis are Luke Kennard, who usually gives us fits, and Vince Williams, Jr.

 

[Kingster]

The Kings did several things well against Houston. However, the fatal flaw of the Kings is their inability to sustain such effort for any stretch of time. Time will tell...

 

[Tetsujin]

Let’s beat em so bad we get Yuki minutes tonight

 

[SacTownKid]

They're really targeting Monk early on defense.

 

[BenchMob]

Love that Monk/Domas pick n roll

 

[Tetsujin]

the Grizzlies may think they’ve got the advantage when Ja is fertig. Guarded by Keegan but Keegan has spent the last two offseasons working out with Swipa and Monk

 

[The_Jamal]

Monk is just playing with defenders right now in the PnR. Drew that foul because they thought he was going to drop it for Domas.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Grizzlies are barely in the top half of the league in three-point attempts, and in the bottom half of the league in three-point percentage. So, with any luck, Brown's garbage defensive philosophy will actually work tonight.

... And, of course, as I'm typing, Marcus Smart hits a long three.

 

[The_Jamal]

Keegan just so far in, he had no shot to contest that Smart 3. I just don't get it man.

 

[The_Jamal]

That's not a travel... what?

 

[Tetsujin]

Isaac three!!!

 

[SacTownKid]

There's not a ton of talent on that Grizzlies bench but they play hard.

 

[The_Jamal]

Of course Marcus Smart has 3 3's. At least that last one was defended.

 

[Tetsujin]

Half of the Memphis bench was the Lakers’ summer league squad like two years ago lol

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Marcus Smart is 2-for-2 from three, the rest of the Grizzlies are 2-for-10, but the number of butt-naked open attempts they're getting is concerning.

 

[SacTownKid]

This is where Monk getting those quick fouls hurts. Where does this unit go for scoring?

 

[funkykingston]

Still hate these defensive concepts.

 

[The_Jamal]

This is an atrocious lineup. There's basically no excuse for none of Fox/Monk/DDR/Domas to all be on the bench at the same time.

 

[The_Jamal]

Makes sense. Pippen lowers his shoulder into Jmac.. foul on Jmac.

 

[SacTownKid]

Now Jones has a little McHale in him too? What next? lol.

 

[The_Jamal]

reaaaly good finish from IJ there

 

[The_Jamal]

Such BS. Smart makes that??

 

[Tetsujin]

Isaac just spun JJJ out of his shoes in the post. Meanwhile really not sure why Mike Brown has chosen today of all days to try not having at least one of our stars on the floor at all times.

 

[SacTownKid]

That was interesting how the Grizz put Smart on Keegan. Keegan didn't even dare make a move with the ball on him. Some DHO to get him off of him might be a good idea.

 

[dude12]

Get one of the starters who can score back in the game to start 2nd Q