[Game] Game 3: Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Clippers, 11/02/14, 12:30 PST, 3:30 EST

[rexb_kings]

What are we going to do about the SG position? We cannot continue getting 1 made FG per game from that position.......

Trade for Kobe? Lakers aren't going anywhere. Just kidding

 

[NewArena]

Huge game for Cousins and great support by Gay and Collison, but Omri Casspi was key here in the fourth quarter. Finding minutes for him at SG was a game-saving move by Malone.

it was!! tons of credit to Malone for that, i must say

 

[sdballer]

What are we going to do about the SG position? We cannot continue getting 1 made FG per game from that position.......

It is what it is. We've used two major assets in draft picks so we have to live with young guys that need to develop. To their credit, their defense has been more than respectable and they aren't killing us with poor play. They just aren't hitting shots. If you suddenly start getting a few 3's a game out of them, it might do for the year.

 

[Prince_XY]

Collison - the difference maker. His defense is very contagious.

I hope next time, Malone tries Rac McCallum instead of the uninspired Sessions. Sessions needs some benching to have time to think twice about his career. He is stinking just like DWill!

 

[jcwkings]

Leaving Staples Center, wow what an amazing experience! An honor to witness a majesterial performace by Booogie, he was literally toying with Jordan, Griffin and Hawes. Best live experience ive ever had. Thanks boys!

 

[HereWeBoogie]

It is what it is. We've used two major assets in draft picks so we have to live with young guys that need to develop. To their credit, their defense has been more than respectable and they aren't killing us with poor play. They just aren't hitting shots. If you suddenly start getting a few 3's a game out of them, it might do for the year.

Which is why we should probably go ahead and start giving Nik the minutes. Ben just simply can't knock down wide open shots. and it's not like there is much of a defensive difference, hell Nik had 3 blocks today. And ben kept leaving Reddick wide open...

 

[Prog]

Casspi was very efficient overall, but I doubt he can play SG. He was obviously having difficulties keeping up with Redick and was bailed by misses. If you play Gay and Casspi together, it would make sense to have Gay guard the opponent SG and Casspi (who is also a bit taller than Gay) guard their SF.

 

[VF21]

What are we going to do about the SG position? We cannot continue getting 1 made FG per game from that position.......

Look at it this way. If the rest of the team can find a way to win, it takes a LOT of pressure off Ben. And that will pay dividends, believe me.

 

[NewArena]

Wow. Seriously...2-1 vs playoff teams. I honestly thought we might start out 0-3.

i was pretty sure we would, actually. especially after that disappointing opener

 

[VF21]

Casspi was great today but let's not get ahead of ourselves about him playing SG all the time. Reddick is probably one of the slower, more perimeter oriented 2's in the league. That wouldn't have worked against a lot of SGs. Kudos to Malone for recognizing it and for Casspi for taking advantage of the opportunity.

The point isn't that it wouldn't have worked against a lot of SGs. The point is that it worked today and Malone was able to exploit it.

 

[sdballer]

Which is why we should probably go ahead and start giving Nik the minutes. Ben just simply can't knock down wide open shots. and it's not like there is much of a defensive difference, hell Nik had 3 blocks today. And ben kept leaving Reddick wide open...

Not sure if you've noticed but Nik hasn't exactly been lighting it up either. If they are both struggling to hit shots, one is performing better on d and we don't want to repeat another year of throwing a SG in before they are ready, let's just keep it as is.

 

[Fear the Putin]

Wooooooo

Now my vocal cords hurt and will soothe them with some pizza after the game

 

[sdballer]

The point isn't that it wouldn't have worked against a lot of SGs. The point is that it worked today and Malone was able to exploit it.

Which is exactly what I said.

 

[VF21]

casspi has been great setting up the Ball to Big Cuz and even Big cuz returned the favor as he set up Casspi for a bucket shortly thereafter !!!

Almost like the real teams.

 

[jcwkings]

BTW Collison was out there before the game working on that pull up midrange jumper, paid off big time, huge shot, biggest of the game.

 

[hrdboild]

Casspi was great today but let's not get ahead of ourselves about him playing SG all the time. Reddick is probably one of the slower, more perimeter oriented 2's in the league. That wouldn't have worked against a lot of SGs. Kudos to Malone for recognizing it and for Casspi for taking advantage of the opportunity.

This is true -- it's going to be match-up dependent. Casspi is quicker than he looks, but it probably wouldn't be a good move to play him at SG down the stretch against Phoenix, Chicago, Houston, GS, or Dallas. The Lakers are so bad at SF that it won't matter. Using him like we did today though in the fourth quarter against a team that doesn't look for a lot of offense from the SG position is a good way to let Omri continue to impact the game when we need it without benching Rudy or sacrificing size down low.

 

[VF21]

Which is exactly what I said.

I took your comment to mean that folks were putting Casspi into the SG slot prematurely. I was saying that I don't think that's what most were saying, so much as they were applauding the fact that - for once - Malone played proactively by sliding Casspi over to the two to exploit the situation. Subtle difference. Main thing, though, is I think we're both glad that for today, at least, it worked.

 

[Prince_XY]

Casspi was very efficient overall, but I doubt he can play SG. He was obviously having difficulties keeping up with Redick and was bailed by misses. If you play Gay and Casspi together, it would make sense to have Gay guard the opponent SG and Casspi (who is also a bit taller than Gay) guard their SF.

Do it on offense as well. I don't think Casspi can be of much help bringing the ball up. Gay at least has the handles.

 

[sdballer]

I took your comment to mean that folks were putting Casspi into the SG slot prematurely. I was saying that I don't think that's what most were saying, so much as they were applauding the fact that - for once - Malone played proactively by sliding Casspi over to the two to exploit the situation. Subtle difference. Main thing, though, is I think we're both glad that for today, at least, it worked.

Agreed.

 

[206Fan]

too late to bet the "over" on a 30 win season. If only I'd known...

You didn't? Whaaaat....

 

[Kingston Jamaica]

I don't think, at least not yet, that Casspi should start at the 2. However, I do think that he should be on the floor in the final quarter. He creates shots for others and energizes the defense. On top of that, he feeds Cousins in a significant way.

 

[ninjabiscuit]

Wait a second: how did I just now notice that that's DC on the radio call with Ross?

I did that after the home opener..."wait a minute, that's not Henry Turner."

 

[Prince_XY]

I like that McLemore's play putting down Griffin. This kid is learning how to be fearless.

 

[HighFlyingMonkey]

Malone coached a great game in the second half. Keeping Cousins in with four fouls was a huge, gutsy move and Cousins didn't let him down. Then bringing in subs gradually mixed in with starters instead of wholesale subs. In the fourth, going to Casspi at SG was a big time underrated move. Great stuff, coach.

 

[kingsboi]

One last thing I want to mention, Sessions needs to sit out. He looks so uninspired and lackadaisical, we need energy coming off the bench. If only coach would give Ray some of Sessions' minutes...too bad we won't be seeing that.

 

[rainmaker]

I'm in the BayArea and LP streaming on my phone was blocked for the Kings games! I understand it for the Warriors. Wt.. So much for League pass trial , now I know I'm not getting it.

Really wanted to watch the game i thought I can stream it on my phone while at my daughter's recital.

Anyway, very happy beat the LA Clips!

How's that? I'm in the Bay and get every Kings game on LP except the four every year against GS, which are on local television. I also get the bonus of rarely having to watch a broadcast with Grant and Jerry.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Do it on offense as well. I don't think Casspi can be of much help bringing the ball up. Gay at least has the handles.

Right, actually last season the big lineup with Gay playing against their shooting guard, worked really well. Probably our best lineup down the stretch then...maybe it is now as well, with Casspi instead of Williams

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

One last thing I want to mention, Sessions needs to sit out. He looks so uninspired and lackadaisical, we need energy coming off the bench. If only coach would give Ray some of Sessions' minutes...too bad we won't be seeing that.

I haven't seen any inspired passion from Sessions yet. Not sure if that's his normal personality and how he's always played, or what,....but it certainly not what we need. Collison on the other hand, is the complete opposite....exactly what we've needed