[Game] Game 35: Sacramento Kings vs. OKC Thunder, 1/7/14 7PM PST, 10PM EST

[VF21]

I never said that. Just pointing out that PDA never said "don't play defense" - in fact he said the opposite, despite what many seem to think.

Okay. We're cool.

 

[k_dubb90]

How's the game? My cable service only shows warriors games, are really locking them up to 30% or are they just missing shots?

 

[chasen4r1]

One thing that pisses me off about the whole firing Malone fiasco, is we very well could have been building towards a rivalry with OKC. We match up well with them. Both teams hate each other. Could have been two teams heading towards the playoffs.

Hopefully it happens over the next couple years. Cuz vs Durant and co.

Since the Malone fiasco, I've been quietly expecting a John Wall, Durant, and Boogie trio in washington. Hopefully we can get some momentum back here to avoid that kind of mess

 

[Tetsujin]

Demarcus Cousins has been the best player on the floor today and he's missed eleven shots AND is playing a team featuring Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

 

[Entity]

How boogie got his groove back

All of a sudden his demeanor has changed on the court. Like night and day

 

[lawlman91]

Boogie defensive powerhouse

 

[Capt. Factorial]

How's the game? My cable service only shows warriors games, are really locking them up to 30% or are they just missing shots?

The defense is pretty darn good. The Thunder have given us a favor or two, but the effort is definitely there, and has been consistently there all game.

 

[Kingster]

I give credit to Corbin for the play. And of course the players. Maybe after PDA got a huge amount of criticism he decided not to micro-manage Corbin and let him coach the way he sees fit

 

[chasen4r1]

And seriously, if Boogie doesn't get to the All Star game and/or doesn't get any MVP votes, I might lose it. Does any time rely on more player than we do Boogie?!

 

[Chubbs]

Seems like the pace of this game is down.

It seems like they've gone back to exactly what worked earlier in the season.

Imagine that.

Derrick Williams has taken zero shots.

 

[rainmaker]

I never said that. Just pointing out that PDA never said "don't play defense" - in fact he said the opposite, despite what many seem to think.

Actions speak louder than words and the actions since Malone's firing resulted in us giving up 111+ PPG and going small, with JT dropped from the starting 5, even getting his first DNP of the year. Ben has also seen his mins cut while developing Nik takes more of a priority, a worse defensive player.

Then we get into style of play, increased tempo which by nature is anti-defense, on top of players publicly saying we have to get back to playing defense, and plenty points to PDA and our FO not valuing that end.

It's also likely PDA realizes he ****ed up and yes indeed, the team needs to do better than give up 111 per game, as that's on pace for worst in the league. Probably not the "pace" he's looking for, lol.

 

[k_dubb90]

I give credit to Corbin for the play. And of course the players. Maybe after PDA got a huge amount of criticism he decided not to micro-manage Corbin and let him coach the way he sees fit

Corbin wasn't that bad of a coach in Utah. Most ppl just see his record there and assume he is bad, but his roster was even worse than what he had working with now

 

[Entity]

Seems like the pace of this game is down.

It seems like they've gone back to exactly what worked earlier in the season.

Imagine that.

Derrick Williams has taken zero shots.

Oh crap pace is down?....PDA will coming charging to the bench in a moment

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Comments have been made on Twitter about how obnoxious some Thunder fans are tonight. Looks like Slamson is taking care of it for us:

If this were a less family-friendly message board, I might post a pic from that Seth McFarlane movie.

 

[lawlman91]

OKC under 50 well after the half.

Kings are winning.

Sound familiar?

 

[CurseOfTheSalmons]

Great job, Ben!

 

[chasen4r1]

Ben finally said 'screw' it and took it hard and made it with contact

 

[VF21]

I give credit to Corbin for the play. And of course the players. Maybe after PDA got a huge amount of criticism he decided not to micro-manage Corbin and let him coach the way he sees fit

I give credit to the players first.

 

[k_dubb90]

The defense is pretty darn good. The Thunder have given us a favor or two, but the effort is definitely there, and has been consistently there all game.

I see we gone back to physical play and drawing a ton of fouls

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

How's the game? My cable service only shows warriors games, are really locking them up to 30% or are they just missing shots?

Sorry for your loss. Unless you're Vivek, in which case, congratulations.

 

[VF21]

If this were a less family-friendly message board, I might post a pic from that Seth McFarlane movie.

Yeah, probably a good idea you showed restraint.

 

[gunks]

We're playing great defense.....Its midway through the 3rd and neither team has 100 pts yet.

PDA must be fuming mad! Trades incoming!!!

 

[VF21]

They just cannot stop DMC. And he's having fun now. That's what they should be the most afraid of. Damn, I do love this team and I love feeling good about them again.

 

[chasen4r1]

DeMarcus Cousins is so damn good

 

[Tetsujin]

Jeebus, Boogie just unleashed a corkscrew spinmove that would make any guard in the NBA blush.

 

[rainmaker]

I'm pretty damn pleased with what I'm seeing tonight.

Malone flashbacks and the squad looking more smash-mouth.

 

[chasen4r1]

They just cannot stop DMC. And he's having fun now. That's what they should be the most afraid of. Damn, I do love this team and I love feeling good about them again.

I'm so scared to be positive again, but DMC is forcing my hand!

 

[Tetsujin]

Also lost in the madness, our starting backcourt has pretty much shut down the entire OKC guard rotation

 

[k_dubb90]

Nick collison out doing JT at his game 0 pts 0 boards and 5 fouls lol

 

[gunks]

I'm so scared to be positive again, but DMC is forcing my hand!

Haha, for real!

Amazing how much better the team looks when Boogie doesnt have his head up his butt.

 

[chasen4r1]

OKC is definitely helping us out tonight. Where teams usually jump on us during our lapses, OKC seems to make a mistake right after we do. I'll take it.