[Game] GAME: Kings at Nuggets, 1/4 @ 6PM

[nickmcclure]

say what you will about Marcus and his lack of hesitation to shoot but man does he scrap and hustle after every missed shot

 

[Goo]

The "fish" play PF now? WTF

 

[nickmcclure]

That's part of why Cousins looks so poor. Out on the wing looking for nonexistent cutters, which effectively turns into an iso 18 ft from the basket. How is that playing to Cousins strengths?

this

 

[Nighthawk1]

That's part of why Cousins looks so poor. Out on the wing looking for nonexistent cutters, which effectively turns into an iso 18 ft from the basket. How is that playing to Cousins strengths?

It's not, he was quoted before the season started as he'd be playing in the block more. It's not his fault, I don't think even this team means to play so much iso offense. it's just the other 4 guys with the ball seemingly never know where they should be on the court. DMC is usually calling for the block down low when he can and he gets fed when the players can get there because he is the only person they seem to be able to count on to find at any time even if he doesn't convert currently.. it's sad to watch so many guys on this team lost offensively

 

[rainmaker]

Seems to me the starters took the attitude of, "if you're not starting Cousins, you're not trying to win, or put our best on the floor, so if you're giving up before the game even starts, why should we give 110% for you"?

Which of course throws everything off for the entire team. Can't say I blame them. This has turned into a toxic situation.

 

[nickmcclure]

MT, Tyreke and Jimmer, agruably 2.5-3pgs...this should never happen

 

[jdbraver]

That's part of why Cousins looks so poor. Out on the wing looking for nonexistent cutters, which effectively turns into an iso 18 ft from the basket. How is that playing to Cousins strengths?

Thank god we have that huge summer of free agency coming up...oh wait

 

[cuad]

Here comes Isaiah Thomas.

Anyone see Jimmer on the bench? He's mad, like, "WHY DID THE KINGS HAVE TO DRAFT ME!"

 

[rainmaker]

It's not, he was quoted before the season started as he'd be playing in the block more. It's not his fault, I don't think even this team means to play so much iso offense. it's just the other 4 guys with the ball seemingly never know where they should be on the court. DMC is usually calling for the block down low when he can and he gets fed when the players can get there because he is the only person they seem to be able to count on to find at any time even if he doesn't convert currently.. it's sad to watch so many guys on this team lost offensively

I don't think anyone is being used correctly, or anyone knows what to do. Cousins was just an example. Boy is this a mess.

 

[rhythmless]

aaand Evans with his patented 3-1 fastbreak turnover.

For all you homers, that's not a "basketball player" let alone a lead guard.

 

[nickmcclure]

MT, Tyreke and Jimmer, agruably 2.5-3pgs...this should never happen

oh good, now it's MT, IT and Tyreke I wonder how we'll do defensively.

 

[spudfan]

It's not, he was quoted before the season started as he'd be playing in the block more. It's not his fault, I don't think even this team means to play so much iso offense. it's just the other 4 guys with the ball seemingly never know where they should be on the court. DMC is usually calling for the block down low when he can and he gets fed when the players can get there because he is the only person they seem to be able to count on to find at any time even if he doesn't convert currently.. it's sad to watch so many guys on this team lost offensively

Yes. This makes me nuts. Cousins is constantly above the ft line, or out in the corner when he gets the ball. Makes no CENTS.

Edit: should have replied to the post you replied to.

 

[Spike]

Nellie would be proud. This lineup is ridiculous. What does a good coach (Karl)do? Go big.

 

[LakersStink]

Evans with the assist...to the other team lol

 

[TehSwimGuy]

Yup, going to get torn a new butthole by Beno tomorrow (there's a joke in there somewhere). On another note, who's looking forward to this game this season?:

Old picture: I mean Versus the Heat.

 

[xrzn]

aaand Evans with his patented 3-1 fastbreak turnover.

For all you homers, that's not a "basketball player" let alone a lead guard.

Pass was deflected fyi

 

[Nighthawk1]

I don't think anyone is being used correctly, or anyone knows what to do. Cousins was just an example. Boy is this a mess.

We have a young team in a free-lance offense. They can do what they want, I have to believe there is 0 coaching on spacing or where you should be at any given moment or where you want to work to be

 

[spudfan]

oh good, now it's MT, IT nad Tyreke I wonder how we'll do defensively.

Well we can't do any worse...

 

[JB_kings]

I think the Nuggets may actually be getting bored with this game.

 

[Spike]

Not only is it a young team, but there's no set rotation. Westphal likes to tinker waay too much.

 

[spudfan]

And look how far out he got the ball that play...

 

[rainmaker]

We have a young team in a free-lance offense. They can do what they want, I have to believe there is 0 coaching on spacing or where you should be at any given moment or where you want to work to be

Something I don't think anyone can argue against, is that there hasn't been any improvement in spacing/off ball movement since Westy came here, aside from maybe a 20 game stretch last year.

 

[Schmoe]

Watching game on League Pass w/ Nuggets announcers. Color analysts says:

"You get the ball out to Evans or Thornton, and these guys just will not pass it. If you're the Nuggets, you've got to know that. There is a reason this Kings team averages more turnovers than assists."

Telling, isn't it?

 

[nickmcclure]

If coach Thibodeau ran Derrick Rose, CJ Watson and John Lucas III at the same time, Bulls fans would be flipping out.

 

[nickmcclure]

Watching game on League Pass w/ Nuggets announcers. Color analysts says:

"You get the ball out to Evans or Thornton, and these guys just will not pass it. If you're the Nuggets, you've got to know that. There is a reason this Kings team averages more turnovers than assists."

Telling, isn't it?

Srs, They've mentioned this about 4 times so far

 

[LakersStink]

I gotta admit, that was a pretty double clutch reverse by that Denver player.

 

[rainmaker]

We do lead the league in iso attempts, and have the fewest assists, so it makes sense.

 

[swisshh]

Oh STFU Grant...
They are making uncontested layups!
We're missing well defended jumpshots!
This is the worst Kings team I have seen in years.

lol what BS is he spewing?


I'm watching the Denver feed. They keep bringing up the Kings one on one play.

 

[Tha King Of Sacramento]

looking forward to game vs. Nets

 

[rhythmless]

Pass was deflected fyi

What's your point? That it wasn't a turnover? Because it was. That a deflection somehow makes it ok? That a pass made in the area of extremities of the opposing team voids criticizing of said pass? A 3-1 fastbreak should always end in a score. Jesus Christ... let's keep making excuses.