Agreed. While I came to the game a little later than you, I all I can say to those who are going to be attending playoff games this year, prepare to be amazed. Playoff atmosphere is something that I can't even begin to explain. You, quite literally, HAVE to be in attendance, inside of the arena, to truly understand, and appreciate, the feeling. Having went to pretty much every home playoff game during our previous run, with the exception of maybe a few games early on in the run, I fully agree and second @Vinny Basketballerino's sentiments.Back in the day you couldn't get season tickets. Talking the 80s> early 90s. Waiting list. We were like the worst team in the league but one of the hottest tickets. It was insane. Once you gave up your season tickets, you couldn't just get them back - back onto the waiting list. Sacramento is a fascinating market in that way. And here we are, again, with one of the hottest tickets in the league. And yeah I know these tickets are crazy expensive, but you know what? It's gonna be worth it. The atmosphere is going to be off the charts electric.
The very, VERY first practice before the season in fall of 85 (apparently they hadn't finished building the plywood bleachers in the warehouse known as Arco 1 - yes it was a literal converted warehouse) the Kings ever had in Sacramento was at American River College - they made the bold move of making it open to the public (they did crazy stuff like that back in the day). THE PLACE WAS PACKED. Like right up to the court. You could low-five Mike Woodson getting back on defense. Basic layup drills.... SCREAMING CHEERS! Make a shot (again, practice) -- FANS GO NUTS!!
Opening night? Tuxedoes. It was a black tie affair. Spontaneously. No coordinated social media campaign. People just showed up in tuxedoes and evening gowns. Whatever all that crazy enthusiasm translates to today - that's what the G1C is going to be like at every single playoff game. To whoever is going to a playoff game this year and maybe didn't experience that stuff back then - prepare for something you've never experienced before, and enjoy!!
Well, at least everyone thinks we won’t be an easy out and will win at least 2. Better than I expected from the experts.
Straight onto the bulletin board.
No one has any idea what a Kings playoff team looks like. On the other hand, every other squad in the West has a track record. The talking heads are going to go the safest route in order to protect their credibility.
Kings going to push the pace even faster. Our bench better than their bench.
I’m surprised no one was brought up the Fox vs. Curry matchup. I feel like it’s going to be an extremely fun one. However, I think we’ll likely end up having Davion guard Curry for most of the game?
What does this mean for our bench? I think Monk will have to step up big time of Davion is tasked with exerting all of his energy on chasing Steph
I’m surprised no one was brought up the Fox vs. Curry matchup. I feel like it’s going to be an extremely fun one. However, I think we’ll likely end up having Davion guard Curry for most of the game?
What does this mean for our bench? I think Monk will have to step up big time of Davion is tasked with exerting all of his energy on chasing Steph
Yeah I could see Davion like 25+ MPG this series, with a ton of time chasing Curry and Poole around. This is exactly what he's here for; attempting to lock down elite guards in a playoff series.
My guess is Fox/Sabonis/HB all around 40+ MPG in this series. Davion gets tasked with the elite guard defensive assignments. And then Huerter/Monk/Keegan/Lyles all work in depending on hot hand/match-ups.
I'll be curious how much we use Len. Outside of Looney, there's no one for him to really defend and he'll just get picked apart when the Warriors go small. I think Kessler makes more sense as the 9th man than Len to match up with their wings/guards.
I’m surprised no one was brought up the Fox vs. Curry matchup. I feel like it’s going to be an extremely fun one. However, I think we’ll likely end up having Davion guard Curry for most of the game?
What does this mean for our bench? I think Monk will have to step up big time of Davion is tasked with exerting all of his energy on chasing Steph
why wouldn't the warriors be favored? They are the defending champs. They will be mostly healthy and they have demonstrated the ability to "flip the playoff switch" on more than one occasion.
We don’t know what kind of chance we have until the games are played.Kings will win if Warriors aren't healthy..let's be honest and true..only chance Kings have and maybe Brown knowing all of the Warriors offense and tendencies.