kingsnation
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Couldn't have said it better!
[Game] Game 35: Sacramento Kings vs. OKC Thunder, 1/7/14 7PM PST, 10PM EST
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Couldn't have said it better!
Hadlowe
Starter
Kings were still really pushing off misses in transition. Outlet passes were getting the ball past half-court in under 4 seconds most possessions. We scored 104 points while shooting under 40% from the field. That's still a 5-6 possession increase in speed from the Malone days.
Hadlowe
Starter
I can't figure this game out. The first time we played OKC, we were coming off big wins against a tough schedule. They had no superstars and very little offensive talent to speak of, and the Kings laid an egg.
Now, the Thunder have two top ten players in the lineup, a good defensive lineup in the starting five, and they lay an egg against a gut-punched Kings team. I have no explanation for either game.
Now, the Thunder have two top ten players in the lineup, a good defensive lineup in the starting five, and they lay an egg against a gut-punched Kings team. I have no explanation for either game.
Bryan May @BMayNews10 32s33 seconds ago
The @SacramentoKings 21pt win over @okcthunder largest margin of victory over OKC since the Thunder moved to OKC prior to 2009-10 season
The @SacramentoKings 21pt win over @okcthunder largest margin of victory over OKC since the Thunder moved to OKC prior to 2009-10 season
John Galt
Starter
Actually I think she's his "CJ Cregg" if you were into West Wing at all. Vivek's publicist.
I always picture her saying to Pete D'Alessandro "If you tweet one more reply about Malone, I will shove a motherboard so far up your ass..."
Not quite.
PurpleHaze
All-Star
I know, can't be explained. San Antonio lost at home to Detroit last night, then tonight in Chicago the Bulls got hammered by Utah 97-77 before Kings made their own nightcap headline bouncing OKC right out of the gym.
Chubbs
Starter
It kinda felt like the team and Corbin told the front office to take a hike the way they played tonight.
This could get interesting.
Pushing the pace doesn't work with this group of players.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Blake Ellington @BlakeEllington 3m3 minutes ago"I really want to go and tell the truth about [Kendrick] Perkins, but it's not even worth it." - DeMarcus Cousins
IfAt1st
Starter
Conspiracy theorist here.
We laid an egg to help them out earlier in the year, they laid an egg to help us out.
lawlman91
Starter
Can't help but think that your ratio there is very accurate. The other 25% would be knowledge of rotations, team defense, etc. But when a team takes pride in their defense the sky is the limit; stops are just as valuable as points are.
lawlman91
Starter
Each basketball game is a small sample size, which means that the outcome of each game has a measure of volatility. That's one reason why watching and playing basketball is exciting. Not only that, but the outcome of games is also affected by player psychological states; one clear example is how rookies shoot worse than they did before. Perhaps the Thunder did shoot poorly today, or maybe their psychological state as a collective unit wasn't fierce enough to face the Kings tonight -- I don't know exactly what happened to them tonight.
HereWeBoogie
Hall of Famer
her responses to me were maybe even worse than the original tweet:
#FixOurKings @HereWeBoogie ·@lesliempr no. Its just one game
Leslie Moore @lesliempr @HereWeBoogie Stats are stats. A million games don't change those facts.
#FixOurKings@HereWeBoogie@lesliempr and the stats would show that the team has played terrible overall since Malone was fired
Leslie Moore @lesliempr @HereWeBoogie Disagree. They haven't been healthy. Kicking someone while their down isn't tops on my list.
#FixOurKings @HereWeBoogie@lesliempr i dont agree with blaming the entire teams bad play on one guy recovering from an illness.
and then of course you have this gem from her tonight
Leslie Moore @lesliempr 2h@JDJohnDickinson I was torn between watching our game and the Ws. That was the comeback of the century. Impressive, as usual.
Big Cuz 15
All-Star
i didn't catch the game. i thought maybe they cherry picked the thunder to death.
upinsmoke
All-Star
I attended last nights game and have to say it was awesome. I was expecting to see the Kings get rolled up but we got off to a hot start and never looked back. It must be said that Collison's speed helped keep Westbrook in check and that if we're looking for a leader of this team look no further than #7. Landry was on fire off the bench and no OKC big was interested in guarding him away from the basket. Overall I had a blast and couldn't help but laugh during the 4th when it was apparent that OKC couldn't keep up with our scoring.
Livinthedream
All-Star
her responses to me were maybe even worse than the original tweet:
@lesliempr no. Its just one game
@HereWeBoogie Stats are stats. A million games don't change those facts.
@lesliempr and the stats would show that the team has played terrible overall since Malone was fired
@HereWeBoogie Disagree. They haven't been healthy. Kicking someone while their down isn't tops on my list.
@lesliempr i dont agree with blaming the entire teams bad play on one guy recovering from an illness.
and then of course you have this gem from her tonight
@JDJohnDickinson I was torn between watching our game and the Ws. That was the comeback of the century. Impressive, as usual.
Her impromptu love affair with the city and team is fading away. It burned hot and fast.
I'm thinking she's a little sensitive and maybe wasn't prepared to become essentially a public figure in this city. Or maybe the fans are at fault for giving her the impression that she mattered.
steelevt
All-Star
her responses to me were maybe even worse than the original tweet:
@lesliempr no. Its just one game
@HereWeBoogie Stats are stats. A million games don't change those facts.
@lesliempr and the stats would show that the team has played terrible overall since Malone was fired
@HereWeBoogie Disagree. They haven't been healthy. Kicking someone while their down isn't tops on my list
That's funny. Wasn't her original tweet kicking Malone while he was down. Saying he's only 2-18 without dmc but don't bring up the record now cuz the team wasn't healthy. Doesn't she know Malone coached this year without Rudy, collison or dmc at points due to "health"? Hypocrisy must be part of phase 2.
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GQ_Gabriel
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GQ_Gabriel
Guest
her responses to me were maybe even worse than the original tweet:
@lesliempr i dont agree with blaming the entire teams bad play on one guy recovering from an illness.
To be fair, it's more than just one guy. Casspi, along with Ramon Sessions, have been out.
9x1x6
Bench
They don't really effect the bottom line though. Omri might, but that step forward is 2 back with Sessions.
Chubbs
Starter
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GQ_Gabriel
Guest
Maybe not, but he (Omri) will definitely leave his mark on a game that he plays in. You know what to expect from him, and I like that.
John Galt
Starter
Can anybody elaborate on this? Any pics?
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Ben Kingsley
chasen4r1
Starter
When I get home tonight I can replay the game and try to snap a screen shot or two. The guy next to him was really excited and gave him a high five, and Vivek wasnt smiling and had a serious look on his face. I know thats not very descriptive, but hopefully pictures help.
The general vibe across the team, fans, announcers was relief and satisfaction with a solid win. He just didnt appear very pleased.
lawlman91
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HndsmCelt
Hall of Famer
loved him in "Sexy Beast"
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