GAME THREAD: California Classic Day 3: Sacramento Kings v. Miami Heat, July 5th, 2PM PST

[Tetsujin]

The last two time we played the Heat, this happened:

 

[Kingfanpaul]

We play the Warriors in game 2, right?

 

[Tetsujin]

We play the Warriors in game 2, right?

Crapola. You are right

 

[CelticsFan]

Bam Adebayo was 3 for 13 last night for Miami but he's a big strong physical player. I think tonight will be a nice test for our bigs, hopefully they bring it again.

 

[ESP47]

Crapola. You are right

Really got a kick out of your comments in the game thread yesterday. Had to stop liking so many of them at one point so things didn't get weird between us.

 

[Cojc]

I am not really worried about Fox shooting 3’s right now because with his being aggressive I would like to see where he gets by the defender thengood things can happen.

If the big is clogging the path to the basket hit that 6’ to 10’ pull up jump shot like he did once last night. Then the defense has a big problem as he will have multiple teammates open.

 

[VF21]

Game 1 - Exciting
Game 2 - Justin Jackson came to play
Game 3 - Hopefully the best of both worlds.

5 minutes to game time. GO KINGS!

EDIT: Make that 24 HOURS until game time. My bad.

 

[VF21]

I just discovered I can change polls on a thread!

Since Tetsu's original poll was more about anticipation for game 2, I decided to mix it up a bit. What do you think we'll see tomorrow?

 

[King-Da-Yah]

I just discovered I can change polls on a thread!

Since Tetsu's original poll was more about anticipation for game 2, I decided to mix it up a bit. What do you think we'll see tomorrow?

I think we will see the rookie bigs and JJ and Frank, with a good look at Mason, Foster and Freeman. Should be fun!

Fox is out with a sore achilles, so obviously all these guys will get minutes. I dont think Fox plays tomorrow.

 

[VF21]

I think we will see the rookie bigs and JJ and Frank, with a good look at Mason, Foster and Freeman. Should be fun!

Fox is out with a sore achilles, so obviously all these guys will get minutes. I dont think Fox plays tomorrow.

Jason Jones reported Monday night that Fox wouldn't play Tuesday or Thursday. I haven't seen anything on Twitter yet that might indicate anything different. I'd love to see him play, but I don't see any reason to take even the smallest chance.

 

[AL/kfan]

I just discovered I can change polls on a thread!

Since Tetsu's original poll was more about anticipation for game 2, I decided to mix it up a bit. What do you think we'll see tomorrow?

Just hope it’s not a repeat of today. e-gad! ‘Bout the only thing that kept me watching was JJ’s performance. Best I’ve seen him play. If he can turn his game around maybe Bags and Giles can too.
So I expect improvements in the shooting percentage’s and a big reduction in turnovers. Missed Fox out there big time.

 

[Tetsujin]

I think we will see the rookie bigs and JJ and Frank, with a good look at Mason, Foster and Freeman. Should be fun!

Fox is out with a sore achilles, so obviously all these guys will get minutes. I dont think Fox plays tomorrow.

Gotta say I appreciate the XenForo format's edibility. Being able to edit title threads has been a real life saver.

 

[Cojc]

I will watch the game and looking forward to seeing how the rookies adjust.
All I took from the last game is without a attacking point type of player we were reduced to a team without movement and it let the opponents glog the middle.

With the regular season you have bogie and fox to open things up.

Go Kings

 

[Iced Espresso]

Any word on Fox?

 

[burekijogurt]

Any word on Fox?

Fox is out.

 

[CelticsFan]

Fox is out.

He’s out for the remainder of SL

 

[Gliesian]

I think JJ should try his hand at facilitating the offense by sharing duties with Mason. I personally don't like him all that much, but if he can make good decisions as the 2nd ball handler then he's worth a 3rd look.

 

[Kingster]

I think JJ should try his hand at facilitating the offense by sharing duties with Mason. I personally don't like him all that much, but if he can make good decisions as the 2nd ball handler then he's worth a 3rd look.

I like this. Mason isn't a burner like Fox. In fast break or semi-fast break situations I'd like Mason (and others) to use the pass in getting the ball upcourt. That means oftentimes getting JJ the ball when he is open on the wing. Too often they ignore him in those situations. This is summer league. Let JJ get the ball on the run in space and let's see what he can do.

 

[Kingsfan23]

Tolerance for Bagley slipping. In two summer league games, I’ve went from wanting him to be a 20/10 franchise pillar to just a good starter

He needs to get out here and raise some confidence

 

[VF21]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1014935730882146304

 

[Dime Dropper]

Awesome. Early start time means I can watch this one live.

Here's hoping Giles and Bagley can bounce back.

 

[dude12]

Hope adebayo plays a lot so we have a good matchup for our bigs

 

[Tetsujin]

Giles with a pass so good that Mason completely didn't look for it.

 

[Kingsfan23]

Bagley.. no impact.. not calling for it.. A couple ugly post touches where he’s getting pushed out..

Just kill me. Vlade may be fired before the end of the season.

I just want him to be a good starter now

 

[Tetsujin]

Justin Jackson apparently came to play today

 

[Tetsujin]

Look guys, my favorite player is back in the game! Time to go down by ten

 

[dude12]

I always thought Rashad Vaughn could be a good player when the Bucks drafted him.....looks like he can score

 

[Tetsujin]

#36 picking up riiiiiiiiiight where he left off

 

[Kingsfan23]

I love Harry’s heart, but he hasn’t done anything to suggest the team should not be going after the best FAs remaining - Capela/Nurkic starting tomorrow. JJ is, solidifying that the wings (Buddy/Bogdan/JJ) are less of a concern

 

[Ozymandias]

The glasses Fox is wearing on the bench are killing me LOL