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[drupal=40]A short hop to Indiana[/drupal]
Okay, so maybe the panic was a little misplaced ... at least as far as team chemistry goes. The Kings went into the Motor City and did what needed to be done. The coaching staff obviously worked hard between Toronto and Detroit, getting the guys ready to slow down and play good solid basketball.
At least once, however, there were problems. An obviously very upset Ron Artest wanted a time out and nearly called one himself - something a player does NOT do unless a critical possession of the ball is involved. When Artest turned and yelled at the bench and, according to Grant and Jerry, continued the tirade during the break, it was more than puzzling. It was distressing - and it was at least a little reminiscent of how Artest acted at times in Indiana.
Ron Artest may have a lot of strengths and talent but Ron Artest is NOT the coach of the Sacramento Kings. The broadcasters may try and gloss it over but there's something troubling about his actions. And there's something just not right about the number of long shots Artest takes every night. It's frustrating - and it's not productive for the Kings. Hitting one once in a while doesn't make it right. It just makes it more aggravating.
The Kings face the Pacers who may, ironically, be without the player who won the game for Indiana when they visited Arco. Jermaine O'Neal is again suffering knee problems and it's not known if he'll take the court or not. In addition, there are rumors and whispers of lots of problems with Jamal Tinsley.
This is a game the Kings can win. It's going to take focus and it's going to take TEAM play but it's more than possible.
The game discussion thread is here.
The PBP thread is here.
GO KINGS!!!
[drupal=40]A short hop to Indiana[/drupal]
Okay, so maybe the panic was a little misplaced ... at least as far as team chemistry goes. The Kings went into the Motor City and did what needed to be done. The coaching staff obviously worked hard between Toronto and Detroit, getting the guys ready to slow down and play good solid basketball.
At least once, however, there were problems. An obviously very upset Ron Artest wanted a time out and nearly called one himself - something a player does NOT do unless a critical possession of the ball is involved. When Artest turned and yelled at the bench and, according to Grant and Jerry, continued the tirade during the break, it was more than puzzling. It was distressing - and it was at least a little reminiscent of how Artest acted at times in Indiana.
Ron Artest may have a lot of strengths and talent but Ron Artest is NOT the coach of the Sacramento Kings. The broadcasters may try and gloss it over but there's something troubling about his actions. And there's something just not right about the number of long shots Artest takes every night. It's frustrating - and it's not productive for the Kings. Hitting one once in a while doesn't make it right. It just makes it more aggravating.
The Kings face the Pacers who may, ironically, be without the player who won the game for Indiana when they visited Arco. Jermaine O'Neal is again suffering knee problems and it's not known if he'll take the court or not. In addition, there are rumors and whispers of lots of problems with Jamal Tinsley.
This is a game the Kings can win. It's going to take focus and it's going to take TEAM play but it's more than possible.
The game discussion thread is here.
The PBP thread is here.
GO KINGS!!!
