[Game] 53/82: Kings vs. Clippers 06 FEB 2026, 7pm PT/10pm ET (Prime Video)

[megapoxy]

Will Monk make Collins go bananas like the good old days?
I also have no idea how that Dylan basket was taken away... after the challenge too.

 

[Shaqfuey]

Was there any explanation why that challenge wasn’t successful? Im on the Amazon prime feed and they just said it was unsuccessful with no explanation.

They determined it was still in the cylinder

 

[megapoxy]

Will Monk make Collins go bananas like the good old days?
I also have no idea how that Dylan basket was taken away... after the challenge too.

He sort of did.

 

[Sluggah]

They determined it was still in the cylinder

By consulting their crystals maybe, because eyes say otherwise

 

[gunks]

Team instantly fun again when Vivek's Angels are on the bench

 

[Angelo127]

Is this the best defensive lineup we've played in 2 years

 

[megapoxy]

The Monk/Collins duo is NICE!

 

[NiNetNiNe]

I love Monk.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I'd be curious how many 6 time all-star/5-time All-NBA aren't in the Hall.

My Internet-Fu may have failed me but, as near as I can tell, there are three guys in NBA history who have made at least 6 All-Star teams and 5 All-NBA teams who are eligible for the Hall of Fame that are not in:

• LaMarcus Aldridge (7x All-Star, 5x All-NBA)
• Amar'e Stoudemire (6x All-Star, 5x All-NBA)
• Blake Griffin (6x All-Star, 5x All-NBA)

Additionally, these players have made at least 6 All-Star appearances, but less than five All-NBA appearances**:

• Joe Johnson (7x All-Star, 1x All-NBA)
• Shawn Kemp (6x All-Star, 3x All-NBA)
• Jermaine O'Neal (6x All-Star, 3x All-NBA)
• Larry Foust (6x All-Star, 0x All-NBA)

And one player with at least 5 All-NBA appearances but fewer than 6 All-Star appearances:

• Kevin Johnson (3x All-Star, 5x All-NBA)

** Larry Costello was a 6x All-Star, 0x All-NBA selection who is in the Hall of Fame, but not as a player.

 

[eleventy]

I love Monk.

no one mentioned that AMATEUR pass from Nique - middle schoolers don't try that pass.

 

[gunks]

I love Monk.

That stretch to end the quarter had "random Monk 40 piece" vibes.

 

[NewArena]

Monk's joy on the court is so infectious. For these guys to somehow be smiling and liking each other, that's a credit to them and the coach in this bleak situation lol

 

[gunks]

Nice lil drive and dish by Carter!

Edit: no so much that second one but I like the aggression haha

 

[Shaqfuey]

Nice lil drive and dish by Carter!

Edit: no so much that second one but I like the aggression haha

He’s making an effort to drive and dish. Like to see him hunt for his shot a bit too.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

I promise im trying to be excited for niq but I just am not seeing a star. I see role player at best.

Carter def has more upside imo

 

[gunks]

I promise im trying to be excited for niq but I just am not seeing a star. I see role player at best.

Carter def has more upside imo

Nothing wrong with role player at where he was picked. I think expectations for him were "glue guy with solid defense". Every team needs players like that.

 

[gunks]

Deebo remembers the assignment (lotto)

 

[The_Jamal]

Nice lil drive and dish by Carter!

Edit: no so much that second one but I like the aggression haha

I think one big thing to take away is he's getting to the rim pretty much whenever he wants. Broke down the defense again for the lay-up attempt that Cardwell cleaned up easily. I think 4 paint touches in 5 minutes?

Now eventually, he'll have to start making mostly positive plays out of him breaking down the defense. But that's why game reps are so important; the more he gets to see NBA defenses and adjust, the better he hopefully gets.

Predictably, Russ/DDR come in with him, and he's moved off-ball.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Nothing wrong with role player at where he was picked. I think expectations for him were "glue guy with solid defense". Every team needs players like that.

Like, in what universe is getting a 10+ year roleplayer with the 24th pick a bad thing?

 

[The_Jamal]

Cardwell not understanding the assignment and saying "F the tank"

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I can't think of any broadcaster I'd rather have introduce Dylan Cardwell to a national audience than Eric Collins.


EDIT - Whoops!

 

[Kingz19]

Derrick Jones remembers when that was easy showtime, Cardwell with a good hard foul

 

[The_Jamal]

I don't really know what refs want in terms of verticality. If that's not clean, they just don't want anyone challenging the shot at the rim.

 

[The_Jamal]

Really good from Nique. Relocated to a C&S three and nails it. Need way more of that

 

[The_Jamal]

Maxime: 14:35
Nique: 12:42
Cardwell: 11:58
Dev: 6:24

Need more Dev, but for the 2nd game, seeing good playing time for the young guys.

 

[MizzouKing]

Despite several frustrations, this has been a fun game!

 

[Rob-The-Great]

Like, in what universe is getting a 10+ year roleplayer with the 24th pick a bad thing?

I didnt say it was a bad thing. But we are featuring him it seems more so that role playing like we did Ellis or Carter.

Just not getting my hopes up of anything more than role. But he just hit a 3 so maybe hes a superstar again lol

 

[The_Jamal]

Hunter quickly adapting to join the tank squadron. He's had a rough start.

 

[Sluggah]

Refs killing it tonight

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Refs killing it tonight

Second game in a row he hit his first shot and then immediately disappeared.