[Grades] Grades v. Pistons 3/18/2016

[Bricklayer]

Boxscore

Stats: 34min 19pts (7-12, 1-1, 4-4) 3reb 0ast 0stl 1blk 2TO
Summary: for about 2./3 of this one was back to being a potent second weapon. But never dirty worked, and disappeared late.
Gay ( ) --

Stats: 18min 6pts (1-3, 0-0, 4-6) 3reb 1ast 1stl 0blk 1TO
Summary:made the hustle plays the others didn't n the early going, eventually lost minutes for better defense vs. threes
Acy ( ) --

Stats: 35min 31pts (11-21, 0-3, 9-11) 10reb 3ast 2stl 1blk 2TO
Summary: unsure whether to compete early, and jumper was off, but rose to challenge and punished Pistons for smallballing him
Cousins ( ) --

Stats: 29min 10pts (4-8, 2-5, 0-0) 2reb 0ast 1stl 1blk 0TO
Summary:hit two early threes, but multiple defensive lapses from a supposed defensive player
Anderson ( ) --

Stats: 37min 10pts (5-10, 0-1, 0-0) 8reb 13ast 3stl 0blk 5TO
Summary: ineffective first half, but picked it up after half as we made our move, and thankfully back on the boards
Rondo ( ) --


Bench

Stats: 32min 10pts (4-9, 1-3, 1-1) 0reb 2ast 1stl 0blk 1TO
Summary:did not give us any offensive push and missed thees we needed, at least competed on D, although efficacy was questionable
Collison( ) --

Stats: 17min 2pt (1-6, 0-2, 0-0) 0reb 0ast 0stl 0blk 0TO
Summary: just appears to have forgotten how to play or distinguish a good shot from a bad one
Belinelli ( ) --

Stats: 18min 4pts (2-4, 0-0, 0-0) 4reb 2ast 0stl 0blk 0TO
Summary: with no Casspi got some time, and made the most of it, even showing he can still create
Butler ( ) --

Stats: 17min 9pts (4-5, 0-0, 1-2) 5reb 0ast 0stl 1blk 0TO
Summary: gave us a very good first half stint walking through the Pistons, second half was ok
Koufos ( ) --

Stats: 4min 2pts (1-1, 0-0, 0-0) 0reb 0ast 0stl 0blk 0TO
Summary:jjust a short first half stint, hit a saavy scorer's shot in the lane
Curry( ) --

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[Dbeltz24]

D for Drunk.

 

[pshn80]

32-16, a very auspicious start. Just look how much lead the Kings made up before the end. Sorta like a broken record.

 

[bajaden]

I note an obviious lack of participation in the post game thread. Hmmm! When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Hello!

 

[VF21]

I note an obviious lack of participation in the post game thread. Hmmm! When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Hello!

How many different times and in different ways can you say "this just isn't working"?

 

[King Baller]

Lack of size and defensive intensity was apparent on the Kings guard line from the beginning. The Pistons Guards did what they wanted.

I'm still watching but I am finding more and more reasons to watch it later on the DVR.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

How many different times and in different ways can you say "this just isn't working"?

"It's not you, it's me."

 

[bajaden]

Believe it or not, I'm still optimistic. Not about this season of course, but about the future of the team. I just hope I live long enough. If not, I've had my share of victories. But I hunger for one of two more.

 

[VF21]

Believe it or not, I'm still optimistic. Not about this season of course, but about the future of the team. I just hope I live long enough. If not, I've had my share of victories. But I hunger for one of two more.

I'm optimistic but probably because I do not have high hopes or expectations. I just want things to get back to being good enough where going to games is fun, talking about them here is fun and reading about them the next morning doesn't ruin my whole day.

 

[ParniValjak]

How many different times and in different ways can you say "this just isn't working"?

Precisely!!!

And then the very next game we get served up with the same crap! The fan see it, analysts see it yet our HoF coach is either blind as a bat or is vindictive, stubborn old bastard.

 

[Larry89]

Goddammit George

 

[VF21]

Precisely!!!

And then the very next game we get served up with the same crap! The fan see it, analysts see it yet our HoF coach is either blind as a bat or is vindictive, stubborn old bastard.

But it's all Cousins fault, don't you know? If only we had a talented big man...

Cousins had 31 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot. But that wasn’t enough to overcome another slow start in which the Kings fell behind by 18 in the first quarter.

But playing for pride in March as they try to ruin the playoff hopes of teams like Detroit is an old, sad refrain.

“I love the game, I love to compete, that’s what drives me every night,” Cousins said. “But to come in season after season and try to stop another team from making the playoffs, that’s old. I want to be in the playoffs.”

“I’m past the point where I even worry about stats,” Cousins said. “I’m just trying to win the game. That’s my main focus; that’s all I can do. Just trying to play my part.”

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article67046712.html#storylink=cpy

And from Kings Notes (also by Jason Jones) is this gem from George Karl, as he imitates Jerry Reynolds in drooling over Andre Drummond (who just happens to be 6-11/279):

“I respect the man,” Karl said. “A lot of big guys ... drift outside the paint and find ways to get outside the paint. This kid wants to be right there.”...

...“I love his old-school attitude,” Karl said. “I love him to be in the paint, love him to be on the tip of the rim, love him to get hit and bumped and grind. I mean it’s old school – it’s back to the ’60s almost.”...

...“He’s this big monster that just puts himself in danger,” Karl said. “I don’t know how many times he gets hit in the game. He’s just always moving right to the rim; he’s always fighting for rebounds; he’s always being a good defender.”

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article67024532.html#storylink=cpy

 

[SLAB]

Omfg... I'm at a complete loss of words at Karl right now following those comments.

Just wow...

 

[dude12]

The comments from Karl regarding Drummond are a clear "**** you" towards Cuz. There is no doubt in my mind. George Karl is a turdbucket.

 

[gunks]

**** Karl.

For real. He's just trolling at this point. Piece of ****.

I'm so peeved that I'm changing my signature!!!

 

[Bricklayer]

The amusing thing is if he had made that statement before the season and all the bizarre 3pt shooting center experimentation/apparent issue with the rookie who works on the same theory as Drummond etc., it would have been an encouraging "he gets it" moment.

 

[Mass]

I'm really so tired of all this drama. F*** Karl, I believe he's the main reason for the failure of this season. F*** this organization that fired Malone last year. F*** the players too, everyone, because you can't just have no pride, and not care being embarrassed every single night.

I'm watching the Grizzlies game right now. A bunch of unknown players, undrafted, waived, headcases. A team destroyed by injuries. But they are fighting, playing with heart, defending every possession. And they are beating the clippers right now. With our own Hollins and McCollum in the starting 5. That's the kind of team I would like to see every night. Just give me a team that plays hard and has pride, and a coach who knows what defense is.

Really, I can't watch the Kings anymore this season. I'm afraid I reached my breaking point.

 

[KingMilz]

I'm really so tired of all this drama. F*** Karl, I believe he's the main reason for the failure of this season. F*** this organization that fired Malone last year. F*** the players too, everyone, because you can't just have no pride, and not care being embarrassed every single night.

I'm watching the Grizzlies game right now. A bunch of unknown players, undrafted, waived, headcases. A team destroyed by injuries. But they are fighting, playing with heart, defending every possession. And they are beating the clippers right now. With our own Hollins and McCollum in the starting 5. That's the kind of team I would like to see every night. Just give me a team that plays hard and has pride, and a coach who knows what defense is.

Really, I can't watch the Kings anymore this season. I'm afraid I reached my breaking point.

Grizz become my fav team to watch this year and Sir Lance is dancing on everyone

 

[VF21]

The comments from Karl regarding Drummond are a clear "**** you" towards Cuz.

That was my take, too.

 

[kingsboi]

Grizz become my fav team to watch this year and Sir Lance is dancing on everyone

I guess good things happen when you let a player play his game instead of trying to change his game huh?

 

[Bricklayer]

Grizz become my fav team to watch this year and Sir Lance is dancing on everyone

Now, is that because their best players are leading the charge?

No.

Is that because the guys doing it haven't been cancers elsewhere? No.

Its because of coaching and institutional culture. They have a successful system, which they matched their coach to, which they matched their players to. They have something to play for, and established expectations. I would say its not magic, but it really is. And its a magic faerie dust you can sprinkle over any group of almost any talent level. They won't beat actual talented teams when it matters without their main guys, but everybody in their organization is on the same page.

 

[Hoovtrain]

These guys played tonight?

 

[VF21]

These guys played tonight?

Nope, they played Friday night.

 

[Hoovtrain]

Nope, they played Friday night.

I guess it would help if I actually knew what the date was lol

 

[KingMilz]

Now, is that because their best players are leading the charge?

No.

Is that because the guys doing it haven't been cancers elsewhere? No.

Its because of coaching and institutional culture. They have a successful system, which they matched their coach to, which they matched their players to. They have something to play for, and established expectations. I would say its not magic, but it really is. And its a magic faerie dust you can sprinkle over any group of almost any talent level. They won't beat actual talented teams when it matters without their main guys, but everybody in their organization is on the same page.

Could it be that Tony Allen/Z-Bo/Sir Lance (when healthy) can carry a team filled with D-Leaguers further in the regular season than Cousins/Gay/Rondo?

 

[ParniValjak]

But it's all Cousins fault, don't you know? If only we had a talented big man...





Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article67046712.html#storylink=cpy

And from Kings Notes (also by Jason Jones) is this gem from George Karl, as he imitates Jerry Reynolds in drooling over Andre Drummond (who just happens to be 6-11/279):




Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article67024532.html#storylink=cpy

OMFG! The guy has officially lost his freaking marbles!

So he loves Drummond down low but he doesn't like Cousins down low despite him being virtually unguardable when posting up. Like I said, he has either lost his marbles or he is a vindictive bastard that is doing this to pee of Cousins and those in the front office that are sick of his bullcrap.

 

[KingsFanGER]

Could it be that Tony Allen/Z-Bo/Sir Lance (when healthy) can carry a team filled with D-Leaguers further in the regular season than Cousins/Gay/Rondo?

Don't let Matt Barnes hear, that you called him a D-Leaguer. He will chase you all the way to Australia

But I agree. It's so much fun to watch the Grizzlies right now. I caught myself smiling i n front of my tv, when Zbo got his triple double and everybody was jumping and celebrating on the Grizzlies bench. And Lance might be an jerk off the court, but the dude is do much fun to watch with his strange street ball like way to play NBA basketball.

Have you noticed how Ray defended Chris Paul? I mean he couldn't take him out of the game, but he gave everything he had and really made him work.

Just put this on tape and force Karl and out players to watch it again and again, because this is how playing defense with pride looks.

 

[KingMilz]

Don't let Matt Barnes hear, that you called him a D-Leaguer. He will chase you all the way to Australia

But I agree. It's so much fun to watch the Grizzlies right now. I caught myself smiling i n front of my tv, when Zbo got his triple double and everybody was jumping and celebrating on the Grizzlies bench. And Lance might be an jerk off the court, but the dude is do much fun to watch with his strange street ball like way to play NBA basketball.

Have you noticed how Ray defended Chris Paul? I mean he couldn't take him out of the game, but he gave everything he had and really made him work.

Just put this on tape and force Karl and out players to watch it again and again, because this is how playing defense with pride looks.

Ray is super weird as well when he get's that fade away mid range going it's nearly impossible to contest or stop, Ray had a huge game in the 2nd half at both ends and yeah Z-Bo past his prime schooling the most athletic C in the game and dropping his first career triple double with the bench/crowd reaction was great. If the Grizz can somehow hold onto the 5th seed and get Conley/Hairston/Wright/Anderson(all should be back if they make playoffs) back for the playoffs they could push the Clippers even with Blake.

Lance literally shattered the ankles of Paul/Wes/LRMAM/PP at one point or another the dude imo is very viable when he's dominating the ball I have said in another thread is he's available I would make him the Kings 6th man (at the right price) and let him dominate the ball with the 2nd unit. I also love JaMaycl Green he's there version of Acy except he's better imo.

 

[Bricklayer]

Could it be that Tony Allen/Z-Bo/Sir Lance (when healthy) can carry a team filled with D-Leaguers further in the regular season than Cousins/Gay/Rondo?

No.

 

[King Baller]

I did not watch the Grizz game. But Barnes and Lance do have a bone to pick with the Clippers since they were both traded away from there. Either of those two are better than any wing defender on the Kings. So they certainly have the motivation and ability to get after it on defense.

They also have a streak of crazy and nasty. I wonder how the "Cousins is complaining and frowns too much" crowd would enjoy their hijinks?