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Kings are 5-5 in their last 10, while Memphis has lost 19 straight. Imagine the Kings losing the past ten straight, we would be neck and neck with the Mammoth Grizzly Tank down the stretch here.
Meanwhile, the Knicks are sinking with purpose like a submarine. I still can’t tell if they are that bad without Kristaps or if it’s intentional, but I applaud the commitment to their submarine mission.
Stepping to the side, the Nets have been applauded by some on here as savvy for turning cap space into assets. They have no pick, but still can’t win games. It makes me wonder if they are trying to establish a tanking culture for the future when they have their pick again, so they know how to do it right when it counts. (Kidding of course, but maybe?)
Going to be an entertanking month ahead!
Meanwhile, the Knicks are sinking with purpose like a submarine. I still can’t tell if they are that bad without Kristaps or if it’s intentional, but I applaud the commitment to their submarine mission.
Stepping to the side, the Nets have been applauded by some on here as savvy for turning cap space into assets. They have no pick, but still can’t win games. It makes me wonder if they are trying to establish a tanking culture for the future when they have their pick again, so they know how to do it right when it counts. (Kidding of course, but maybe?)
Going to be an entertanking month ahead!
Kings are 12 of 35 in Oct/NovDec and 11 of 34 in Jan/Feb/Mar , so pretty much same winning percentage so far in the second part of the season.
Given that teams are either resting for playoffs or tanking, having the same winning percentage would imply that Kings are trying less hard as well.
I guess they are not trying hard enough . But I'm not sure what trying harder to tank would mean for example in the win against Warriors. Bench Buddy after he caught fire? Pull Fox after he started making shots at the end of the 4th? Maybe more playing time for Bruno would have done the trick while not being just flat out disgusting (as benching Buddy would have been).
Yes, Warriors did not have key guys, but beating Warriors B team shows more progress than losing to a Warriors B team. Its a tough balance beam to walk I think. Just flat out trying to lose games does have unintended consequences, ie let see how good the Grizzlies will really be next 5 years. My guess is they will still be doing the right thing for the long term future of the franchise and tanking hard...
Given that teams are either resting for playoffs or tanking, having the same winning percentage would imply that Kings are trying less hard as well.
I guess they are not trying hard enough . But I'm not sure what trying harder to tank would mean for example in the win against Warriors. Bench Buddy after he caught fire? Pull Fox after he started making shots at the end of the 4th? Maybe more playing time for Bruno would have done the trick while not being just flat out disgusting (as benching Buddy would have been).
Yes, Warriors did not have key guys, but beating Warriors B team shows more progress than losing to a Warriors B team. Its a tough balance beam to walk I think. Just flat out trying to lose games does have unintended consequences, ie let see how good the Grizzlies will really be next 5 years. My guess is they will still be doing the right thing for the long term future of the franchise and tanking hard...
It is starting to look like we are a lock to win more games then most the losing competion we discussed a week ago. My focus has switched to roooting for Chicago and New York to win. Dallas plays Brooklyn today, guess I'll root for Dallas as they have a slightly better record.
It will be interesting if Phoenix will actuallly try at home vs a depleted, back to back, Warriors team, or if the lose for them is more important to help prevent bypassing another loser for lottery position.
This is a pathetic time of year to be a fan. Years ago I thought the Clippers should be elimated from the lottery for just being there year after year and stinking no mater how many chances they got to get it right. I'm not sure what to think now as Kings fan.
It will be interesting if Phoenix will actuallly try at home vs a depleted, back to back, Warriors team, or if the lose for them is more important to help prevent bypassing another loser for lottery position.
This is a pathetic time of year to be a fan. Years ago I thought the Clippers should be elimated from the lottery for just being there year after year and stinking no mater how many chances they got to get it right. I'm not sure what to think now as Kings fan.
Apologies for being absent here for a few days - I had a bit of a distraction, including watching a ton of NCAA games, and then on Sunday there weren't any Lintenders playing, so I figured I'd start back up today.
We've now got nine teams eliminated from the playoffs, and wins by the Nets and Knicks shook things up a little bit today. The Suns are starting to really earn those lotto combos, but once they knock the Hornets out of contention for the top spot it may be a little while before they pick up any more.
Tomorrow there are four Lintenders in action. Orlando hosts the Raptors, the Mavericks travel to New Orleans, the Hawks go to Utah, and the Suns host the Pistons, who are on the second half of a road-road back-to-back - maybe we tired them out!
Magic conveniently go cold in the 4th quarter, only scoring 10 pts and squandering an 8 point lead to Toronto who was resting Demar DeRozen, securing the Lin.
Mavs holding their own late in the 3rd against the Pelicans.
And wouldn’t you know, Devin Booker’s wrist is still hurting too much to give it a go for the Suns against Detroit, I’m shocked.
Mavs holding their own late in the 3rd against the Pelicans.
And wouldn’t you know, Devin Booker’s wrist is still hurting too much to give it a go for the Suns against Detroit, I’m shocked.
Four Lintenders were in action today, but only the Hawks managed to win - and that despite nearly throwing away a late lead with a Dennis Schroeder flagrant foul.
On Wednesday there will be three Lintenders in action - the three teams that are tied or just above the Kings in the win column. The Nets will host the Hornets - and with the Hornets at only 30 wins they may be ripe for a minor upset. In addition the Bulls will host the Nuggets and the Knicks will travel to Miami.
And the Reality Check of the Evening goes to the Brooklyn Nets, who demonstrated that it's hard to tell the difference between a team that is tanking and a team that is just plain bad. And with the Nets being outscored by 18 in the fourth by the lowly Hornets, all four Tankathon teams lost today.
Thursday will be different, because of the five Lintenders in action, two play each other. That head-to-head matchup will take place in no other than the Golden 1 Center, with the Kings hosting the Hawks. The other three games: The Grizzlies travel to Charlotte, the Magic host the Sixers, and Mavericks host the Jazz.
If ever there was a game to put your worst foot forward this would be it. Good game to let Bruno show what he can do. Also, Bogs needs to be put on ice. Dont like hearing how his hamstrings are feeling. Thats your body telling you needs a rest. Going to be so pissed off if Bogs blows an achilles or tears a leg muscle after Kings dont shut him down following warning signs. Important as well to shut down Zbo so Fox and Skal are forced to shoulder a bigger burden on the offensive end for them help pin point where they need to work on their game going into offseason...take away Fox's ZBO training wheels for last 10 games
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