[Game] 37/82 Kings vs. Heat 06 JAN 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[NewArena]

We actually get to add Fox into this level of play!? Buckle up!

 

[NewArena]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876507604526280709

Bandwagon filling up again!?

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Born to be the DPOG on a world champion Kings team, now forced to live the rest of his life rectifying that injustice

The bitter of yell of an unjust defeat

Returning as an echo from across the chasm of history

Heard the second time as a victory cry

 

[coolhandluke]

Born to be the DPOG on a world champion Kings team, now forced to live the rest of his life rectifying that injustice

Christie wasn't kidding when he said that he had some unfinished business.

 

[Caccia]

I thought the team would come back, but man, they sure left it until late in the game. Then the two overtimes...the well-worn phrase is "snatching victory from the jaws of defeat." Over and over again.

 

[captain bill]

I thought the team would come back, but man, they sure left it until late in the game. Then the two overtimes...the well-war phrase is "snatching victory from the jaws of defeat." Over and over again.

Same, altho a lot of it was “goddammit this Heat team is resilient” - esp moments like that Herro 3 he had no right to hit when Keon locked him up repeatedly on the possession. Was ready for a “tip your cap we’re still 4-2” loss but wow does the statement win to get to 5-1 with Doug feel so much better

 

[captain bill]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876520610811261216

I THINK HE LIKES THE COACH (this was also off the nuts Domas 3 IIRC)

 

[megapoxy]

I don't think many will agree but ok doesn't really matter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876527595652841486

 

[Caccia]

The 50 minutes played by iron man Domantas Sabonis was a career high. Ellis and Monk both played 49, and I have no doubt that is a career high for Keon, as well.

 

[iowamcnabb]

I don't think many will agree but ok doesn't really matter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876527595652841486

yeh just spreading the love but Keon just had his best defensive performance of the year. Im sure he knows haha

 

[The_Jamal]

I don't think many will agree but ok doesn't really matter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876527595652841486

I've always felt the DPOG has always been about getting to highlight different guys on the team. And Domas was absolute nails tonight, just not Keon level.

If we went by actual DPOG, Keon and Keegan would get them over and over

 

[megapoxy]

And the group photo...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876530306590879844

 

[Löwenherz]

Some people take this as comedy, some as life motto. Sad as it is.

Reese Bobby: Oh (heck), Son, I was high that day. That doesn't make any sense at all. You can be second, third, fourth... (heck) you can even be fifth.

 

[NewArena]

I had a feeling this one wasn’t going to go well

Kings coming off their most impressive win of the season, 4 game winning, last game at home against a struggling team before a brutal road trip

This type of game has come up several times the last couple years and it turns out similar

Not looking good so far.

I’m so happy to see them overcome all of this, as well as not allowing the Heat to win in our building. They almost always come to Sacramento and rip our hearts out. Jacquez looked like Larry Bird last season

 

[megapoxy]

And the video...
Keon had 14 deflections today... to get an idea since this is a stat we don't run into quite often, Dyson Daniels is the league leader averaging 6.6 deflections per match, Oubre is 2nd with 4 and Fox is 3rd with 3.7, so those 14 is a huuuuuuuuuuge number.
From nba.com, Keon is 4th in deflections per 36' with 4.9 (behind Daniels, GPII and Reed Sheppard).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876534773835079872

 

[datamanwes]

5 wins in a row. I will start by congratulating Coach Christie, What a job turning the team around
Keon is looking great out there. Sabonis played a great game. Demar showed why he is clutch. Murray has bought in and playing really good tonight. Carter is someone to look forward to in the next few games and we going to get Fox back. Good times are ahead. No quit in this team down by 17 in the 4th. We got some dawgs ladies and gentleman

 

[KingsFanSince85]

I had a feeling this one wasn’t going to go well

Kings coming off their most impressive win of the season, 4 game winning, last game at home against a struggling team before a brutal road trip

This type of game has come up several times the last couple years and it turns out similar

Not looking good so far.

I’m so happy to see them overcome all of this, as well as not allowing the Heat to win in our building. They almost always come to Sacramento and rip our hearts out. Jacquez looked like Larry Bird last season

I had the same feeling. Hard not to down 17 with 8:07 remaining.

But like the Philly game when they were down 9 with only 3 minutes and change remaining, they found a way to flip the switch again.

The effort and resilience so far has been impressive.

 

[KingsFanSince85]

This team is just on a totally different level with Keon+Keegan on the floor defensively. They're both so good on ball and team defense, playing passing lanes, making impact defensive plays.

That play Keon had on Jaquez in ISO, in the post (someone said he couldn't defend wings?) and he just absolutely mauled him and blocked his shot. Absolute Chefs kiss

Play of the game IMO.

 

[KingsFanSince85]

Luke 'freaking' Walton coached the Warriors to a 39-4 record while Kerr was out in what became the 72 win season.

I hated Luke Walton as a player and as a coach -- but the record is what it is. And it's the biggest reason why we got stuck with him as our coach for 3 years. If Kerr gets the credit for that 39-4 record his assistant coached his squad to in his absence (better than the 33-6 record Kerr himself compiled that year when he was able to coach), what does that say about Mike Brown?

As much as I dislike the Warriors and their fans, I gotta keep it real by pointing out that the Warriors won 73 games that season, not 72.

The Jordan era 95-96 Bulls set previous the record of 72 wins, but the 15-16 Warriors exceeded it with 73.

So that means Douche Kerr’s record on the sidelines was 34-5. Walton’s stretch that season was still better.

 

[NewArena]

Always liked Keon, but I had no idea he was this level player

Dude is criminally underpaid now LOL

 

[KingsFanSince85]

Always liked Keon, but I had no idea he was this level player

Not all that long ago, he wasn’t. He’s been developed. He’ll be 25 years old on Wednesday. Over the past 2 and 1/2 years he’s managed to work his way up from a 2-way contract player to where he is now. Lots of hard work put in by himself and the org.

Among the many knocks on this org by the fan base here at KF’s has been the lack of success from the player development side. Well, Keon’s development from undrafted player to a pivotal rotation piece is huge step in the right direction. Hopefully they’re able to develop a few more of those types of players.

 

[sono]

DEMAR MY FAVORITE KING DC MY FAVORITE COACH THIS IS MY FAVORITE TEAM

You have spoken

 

[kingsfan101]

Not all that long ago, he wasn’t. He’s been developed. He’ll be 25 years old on Wednesday. Over the past 2 and 1/2 years he’s managed to work his way up from a 2-way contract player to where he is now. Lots of hard work put in by himself and the org.

Among the many knocks on this org by the fan base here at KF’s has been the lack of success from the player development side. Well, Keon’s development from undrafted player to a pivotal rotation piece is huge step in the right direction. Hopefully they’re able to develop a few more of those types of players.

I still have hopes from Colby. Issac has also shown promise in the limited chances he has received.

Both these players fill significant needs for us, playing the positions where we need most help. Solid progress from even one would be a huge gain.

 

[serbiangoat]

Spo taking Ware and Jovic out every game for Fairy Terry and undersized 6'5 guards and wings to play them @pf leading to idiotic losses this whole year.

Ellis did the best job on Herro of any player I watched this season

 

[NewArena]

Honestly, not to rain on the parade but jury is still out. No team out there is prepping for Keon Ellis that hard. Although you'll never be able to take his defense intensity away.

That’s cool thing about having DeMar, Monk and Fox. There’s only so much a team can do to plan for Keon, as he’s going to get plenty of good looks playing with those guys + he’s showing the ability to create his own.

 

[NewArena]

.5 out of the play-in and 2.5 from 6

a freaking miracle and we’re just getting into our stride in early January. I’m cautiously optimistic now, bordering on delusional bliss.

 

[funkykingston]

The Warriors and Timberwolves have been struggling a bit lately and the Mavs have lost 5 straight and will now be without Luka AND Kyrie for the next 4-7 games.

The Kings have a chance to make up some ground in the standings. Winning in Boston is not likely, but they've got some winnable games after Friday's game.

 

[GWD]

Couple of random thoughts:

1. I hope the players take the DPOG in a light-hearted and non-serious way. Singling out one individual over several deserving recipients can end up being demoralizing to the "losers"...even though they are not really losers. This kind of thing has to be handled very delicately.

2. The resurgence of this team under Coach Christie makes Monte's job incredibly complex. His efforts to acquire player(s) to alleviate areas of need are going to involve other teams asking for "throw-ins" that have proven to be vital for the current success of the team. The inclusion of Keon, Keegan, DeRozan, Monk, and/or Carter in trades would launch a revolt of fans of Biblical proportions. Fox, Huerter, Lyles, and end-of-bench players are expected departures, but the trading partners are going to want so much more to sweeten the deals beyond just picks. Good luck, Monte.

 

[The_Jamal]

Couple of random thoughts:

1. I hope the players take the DPOG in a light-hearted and non-serious way. Singling out one individual over several deserving recipients can end up being demoralizing to the "losers"...even though they are not really losers. This kind of thing has to be handled very delicately.

2. The resurgence of this team under Coach Christie makes Monte's job incredibly complex. His efforts to acquire player(s) to alleviate areas of need are going to involve other teams asking for "throw-ins" that have proven to be vital for the current success of the team. The inclusion of Keon, Keegan, DeRozan, Monk, and/or Carter in trades would launch a revolt of fans of Biblical proportions. Fox, Huerter, Lyles, and end-of-bench players are expected departures, but the trading partners are going to want so much more to sweeten the deals beyond just picks. Good luck, Monte.

Honestly I think the DPOG has been awesome in every way. It's been a way to give some recognition throughout the team, even if they weren't exactly the "best dpog" of the night. I remember a game last year where Alex Len won it and the team couldn't have been more psyched and Len was just as stoked

 

[Jdbraver137]

Couple of random thoughts:

1. I hope the players take the DPOG in a light-hearted and non-serious way. Singling out one individual over several deserving recipients can end up being demoralizing to the "losers"...even though they are not really losers. This kind of thing has to be handled very delicately.

2. The resurgence of this team under Coach Christie makes Monte's job incredibly complex. His efforts to acquire player(s) to alleviate areas of need are going to involve other teams asking for "throw-ins" that have proven to be vital for the current success of the team. The inclusion of Keon, Keegan, DeRozan, Monk, and/or Carter in trades would launch a revolt of fans of Biblical proportions. Fox, Huerter, Lyles, and end-of-bench players are expected departures, but the trading partners are going to want so much more to sweeten the deals beyond just picks. Good luck, Monte.

Yes, it is lighthearted., they spread the DPOG around. If it was the always the best it would be Keon almost every game.