[Grades] Grades v. Bulls And Another Set of Three Blind Mice 2/6/2017
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The Kings came out flat footed and the Bulls where the opposite. Why where the Kings not ready to play? They did not take the shoot around seriously? So the Bulls where spotted the first quarter.
Cousins who started slow lost his temper twice for NO GOOD REASON and got TWO technicals. Not to mention all the complaining constantly throughout the game to the refs.
The team makes a great comeback but came up short because of Duane Wade. Who is a hall of famer and BTW a professional basketball player.
But everyone is mad at Grant Napear and Barnes.
If this team plays well for four quarters they can beat anyone. We just can't get out of our own way for an entire game.
The fourth quarter was amazing. I am excited for the future of this team. With or without a certain player who can't control his emotions during the game.
Cousins who started slow lost his temper twice for NO GOOD REASON and got TWO technicals. Not to mention all the complaining constantly throughout the game to the refs.
The team makes a great comeback but came up short because of Duane Wade. Who is a hall of famer and BTW a professional basketball player.
But everyone is mad at Grant Napear and Barnes.
If this team plays well for four quarters they can beat anyone. We just can't get out of our own way for an entire game.
The fourth quarter was amazing. I am excited for the future of this team. With or without a certain player who can't control his emotions during the game.
To me, one of the biggest issues plaguing this team is the inconsistent play from all those players. You just can count on a positive performance from any of them. They'll have a couple solid games, then disappear for several more.
That's the reason for the jeckyl and hyde performances of this team and why defense is so darn important. If you can bring the effort on that end of the floor every night, you can combat some of these on again off again offensive performances.
That's the reason for the jeckyl and hyde performances of this team and why defense is so darn important. If you can bring the effort on that end of the floor every night, you can combat some of these on again off again offensive performances.
I don't know how it looks in the arena, but to me the first tech in Cuz is RIDICULOUS. That assistant coach was blocking one ref from getting nearer to the steaming Bulls player and Cuz came in a kind of move that assistant's hand away from the ref. It should be the assistant that should be given a T on that for blocking the ref's site away from a steamy issue.
The second tech, is worth it.
But Grant is just too mean to Cuz the whole game. I haven't seen any commentator hate a player so much and vent on live broadcast, especially considering he is paid by the club that player belongs. Even Charles Barkley would not those hate calls on Lebron considering how outspoken they are now. So I hope Vivek make something on this. New Arena, new commentators!
The second tech, is worth it.
But Grant is just too mean to Cuz the whole game. I haven't seen any commentator hate a player so much and vent on live broadcast, especially considering he is paid by the club that player belongs. Even Charles Barkley would not those hate calls on Lebron considering how outspoken they are now. So I hope Vivek make something on this. New Arena, new commentators!
Cousins should never have stuck his nose into that situation with the assistant. The refs are perfectly capable of taking care of the situation. At that point it looked like a tech might be going to the Bulls. But Cousins made sure it was about him. Completely unnecessary. At the end his shirt got pulled but if I where the refs I'd be hesitant to make calls in favor of Cousins. He tries to control the game by badgering the refs constantly. I wouldn't give him the time of day when he is acting like that. It was a great come back but you can't really complain about the outcome considering.
Rondo was more animated that Cuz on that first tech. Yet, only Gibson was given a T.
The zebras these days are the real cry babies. Can't even shout or touch them without blowing a whistle. Worse if your name is Demarcus Cousins.
The Madonna attitude has already gone down to the refs in this league. It is far from the spirit of competitive street basketball now where all the fun began.
The zebras these days are the real cry babies. Can't even shout or touch them without blowing a whistle. Worse if your name is Demarcus Cousins.
The Madonna attitude has already gone down to the refs in this league. It is far from the spirit of competitive street basketball now where all the fun began.
* Yes, Demarcus was warranted in being very upset at the second straight biased call (or non-call) going Wade's way in the last seconds which cost them the game.
(He also is really f-ing tired of getting hit on 3-pt shots but not getting the call, while his teammates are getting called for fouls on 3-pt shots 2 to 3 times per game.)
* Yes, Demarcus had no business going anywhere near the refs after Taj got his T.
He simply cannot control himself, and isn't even trying most of the time. Complete out of control id. Drama- and conflict-obsessed.
* Yes, the assistant coach should be stopped (fined/suspended) for going on the court and grabbing at Barnes and Demarcus. He had no business being out there, either. The only reason for him to be out there was to be grabbing HIS players, not the Kings'.
* Yes, Joerger is doing the best he can with what he has but at the same time -
* Yes, Joerger is killing the Kings with his starting lineups.
Is it any wonder why the Kings struggle to start games, when he is starting Afflalo/McLemore/Collison? Those three are HORRIBLE, especially at the starts of games. Their +/- in the 1st quarter must be the worst in the NBA.
Why doesn't he just start the same lineups he ends the games with? You know - the ones that have + on/off stats?
(He also is really f-ing tired of getting hit on 3-pt shots but not getting the call, while his teammates are getting called for fouls on 3-pt shots 2 to 3 times per game.)
* Yes, Demarcus had no business going anywhere near the refs after Taj got his T.
He simply cannot control himself, and isn't even trying most of the time. Complete out of control id. Drama- and conflict-obsessed.
* Yes, the assistant coach should be stopped (fined/suspended) for going on the court and grabbing at Barnes and Demarcus. He had no business being out there, either. The only reason for him to be out there was to be grabbing HIS players, not the Kings'.
* Yes, Joerger is doing the best he can with what he has but at the same time -
* Yes, Joerger is killing the Kings with his starting lineups.
Is it any wonder why the Kings struggle to start games, when he is starting Afflalo/McLemore/Collison? Those three are HORRIBLE, especially at the starts of games. Their +/- in the 1st quarter must be the worst in the NBA.
Why doesn't he just start the same lineups he ends the games with? You know - the ones that have + on/off stats?
The look Wade had to sink the game winning jumper is the type of look you need. Barnes can't touch him all he can do is dance with him helplessly. If Demarcus just had 1 reliable player that could do that at the end of games (create for themselves) it would take alot of pressure off. Cuz's game forces things into the Refs hands who hate his guts. When ball movement is shut down and defenses are tight we really dont have anyone outside of Cuz who can break down a defense, and with his handle its easy to swarm.
Our predictablilty was on display last night, Wade pretty much left his man who could have had a layup knowing barnes had tunnel vision on Cuz. Joerger has got to know that they sniffed it out last time and would do it again.
Our predictablilty was on display last night, Wade pretty much left his man who could have had a layup knowing barnes had tunnel vision on Cuz. Joerger has got to know that they sniffed it out last time and would do it again.
From the NBA's two-minute report:
Period: Q4 Time: 00:13.0 Call Type: Foul (Loose Ball) Committing Player: Dwyane Wade Disadvantaged Player: Demarcus Cousins Review Decision: CNC
Comment: On first sight, it appears that Wade pulled on Cousins' jersey. Further investigation indicates that the true cause was a miniature black hole suddenly popping into existence, and sucking Cousins' jersey and Wade's hand towards it (note Robin Lopez and the ball also being temporarily caught in its gravitational pull) before immediately retreating back to the quantum ether whence it came. Since the miniature black hole occurred on the Kings' court, the correct call is a technical foul on the Kings for improper use of quantum disturbances.
Period: Q4 Time: 00:13.0 Call Type: Foul (Loose Ball) Committing Player: Dwyane Wade Disadvantaged Player: Demarcus Cousins Review Decision: CNC
Comment: On first sight, it appears that Wade pulled on Cousins' jersey. Further investigation indicates that the true cause was a miniature black hole suddenly popping into existence, and sucking Cousins' jersey and Wade's hand towards it (note Robin Lopez and the ball also being temporarily caught in its gravitational pull) before immediately retreating back to the quantum ether whence it came. Since the miniature black hole occurred on the Kings' court, the correct call is a technical foul on the Kings for improper use of quantum disturbances.
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Watch Collison on this play trying to guard Curry and let me know your opinion:
http://official.nba.com/last-two-minute-report/?gameNo=0021600764&eventNum=1178
http://official.nba.com/last-two-minute-report/?gameNo=0021600764&eventNum=1178
This is the story of BMac x his entire NBA career. The fact that he even puts on a uniform for us is evidence that we are a poor team.
It does beg the question though: what is more likely to occur? 1) BMac starts playing consistently well, or 2) DMC gets a hold of his temper.
One thing that will surely occur as much as the sun rising in the east - NBA refs will make bad calls (so get over it).
It does beg the question though: what is more likely to occur? 1) BMac starts playing consistently well, or 2) DMC gets a hold of his temper.
One thing that will surely occur as much as the sun rising in the east - NBA refs will make bad calls (so get over it).
I'm sorry, I just can't agree with all the Grant hate. In fact, I'll admit that I enjoy his and Jerry's commentary more than any other crew around the league.
I understand a lot of people would prefer him to be more biased towards the Kings and this would match the style of a lot of commentators around the league. However, as a guy who's never even played Basketball competitively and had to learn the rules and the game by watching the Kinngs and reading forums (such as this), I have to appreciate a commentator who will call it as it is. It has enhanced my experience these past few years.
In games, I haven't noticed any obvious agenda or blatant bias (this doesn't mean I agree with everything he says by the way), so it leaves me wondering what I'm missing here? Is it the radio show he does, as I've heard he's a different personality on there?
I understand a lot of people would prefer him to be more biased towards the Kings and this would match the style of a lot of commentators around the league. However, as a guy who's never even played Basketball competitively and had to learn the rules and the game by watching the Kinngs and reading forums (such as this), I have to appreciate a commentator who will call it as it is. It has enhanced my experience these past few years.
In games, I haven't noticed any obvious agenda or blatant bias (this doesn't mean I agree with everything he says by the way), so it leaves me wondering what I'm missing here? Is it the radio show he does, as I've heard he's a different personality on there?
I think he does challenge the refs. At the end of the Chicago game when reviewing the missed call/Cousins ejection he pointed out that the refs missed the call before criticising Cousins reaction. I remember a few times during the recent road trip where Grant would literally exclaim "How is that not a foul?". Just because he doesn't slaughter the refs for every single missed call, doesn't mean that he's biased towards the refs. Tbh, I'm not even sure how someone can be biased towards referee's?
Ultimately if I want someone to share my occasional rage at the officials, I'll jump onto this site. I'm happy with the current arrangement where our play-by-play guy takes a more balanced approach.
Ultimately if I want someone to share my occasional rage at the officials, I'll jump onto this site. I'm happy with the current arrangement where our play-by-play guy takes a more balanced approach.