Keys to game 5 (merged)

[beemerr23]

As we all know, every game is crucial in the playoffs, but this one for us is arguably the most crucial in the series. Game 5 is at SA, where the Spurs are one of the best home teams in the league. Stealing one now would put less pressure on us to steal one in Game 7, assuming we can take Game 6 at ARCO. Winning on Tuesday would mean we've outplayed the Spurs for basically 4 games straight. Right now, we have the momentum going into Game 5 and also have the mental edge on them. Here's my keys for taking Game 5 and putting the Defending Champions on their heels:

- Create a brick wall for Parker to run into anytime he decides to run into the lane. No easy buckets, contest everything, and foul him hard.
- Take it AT Duncan, get him in foul trouble and take advantage. When Duncan goes out, we make crucial runs that keep us in the game. Shareef needs to be aggressive like he was in Game 2 and take it to Timmy.
- Miller needs to step up and be consistent like Game 4 and hit his outside shots to stretch the D. If his shot is off, Nazr will lay off him a bit and help to clog the lane/double on Bonzi/Artest. Miller hitting his shots will open up the offense and make things easier for our post players who have had great success.
- Don't let Manu go off and control his slashing, though I think Artest has that covered.
- Control the boards, when we control the rebounding, we put ourselves in a great position to win.
- Keep staying tight on their 3 point shooting, that's been the biggest key to our success in Game 3&4.

If we can continue to keep doing all of the above said things on top of playing with the intensity we have, we WILL win this series. Go Kings!

 

[West_Gunslinger16]

Bonzi needs to be Bonzi TheFormerMVP3-TimeChampion Slayer Form. And that's it!

And lot's and lot's of Angel Parker Icons.

 

[tyrant]

continue with the same intensity. thats all i can say. we'll win

 

[West_Gunslinger16]

And we should start a thread called "Do it again, Pop". Pop's a good coach, above average that is. But he looked like a 3rd grader coaching a high school team that is a bottom dweller.


DO NOT MESS WITH THE ANGEL PARKER ICONS!

 

[PFFFT!!]

Throw in that the bench (Kmart and SAR) need to stay consistent and play an "A" game like they have

 

[kingkung]

This is a backs-to-our-wall game. Just like game 4. If we don't win this game, our chances are nearly zilch to win the series.

 

[kingkung]

What a team. We're an 8th seed. WTF?

 

[beemerr23]

Throw in that the bench (Kmart and SAR) need to stay consistent and play an "A" game like they have

Agreed, and to be optimistic - Shareef can play a better game even if Bonzi doesn't have such a huge game. Thomas can also score more than 4 points, let's just hope Miller can once again pull his own weight. If he doesn't, Thomas/Shareef will once again have to step up. Martin will give us our points, he's been very good at the FT line, that's something Bonzi can work on for next game. I think we can play even better than we did last night, even though we played pretty stellar.

 

[KingsChick]

As we all know, every game is crucial in the playoffs, but this one for us is arguably the most crucial in the series. Game 5 is at SA, where the Spurs are one of the best home teams in the league. Stealing one now would put less pressure on us to steal one in Game 7, assuming we can take Game 6 at ARCO. Winning on Tuesday would mean we've outplayed the Spurs for basically 4 games straight. Right now, we have the momentum going into Game 5 and also have the mental edge on them. Here's my keys for taking Game 5 and putting the Defending Champions on their heels:

- Create a brick wall for Parker to run into anytime he decides to run into the lane. No easy buckets, contest everything, and foul him hard.
- Take it AT Duncan, get him in foul trouble and take advantage. When Duncan goes out, we make crucial runs that keep us in the game. Shareef needs to be aggressive like he was in Game 2 and take it to Timmy.
- Miller needs to step up and be consistent like Game 4 and hit his outside shots to stretch the D. If his shot is off, Nazr will lay off him a bit and help to clog the lane/double on Bonzi/Artest. Miller hitting his shots will open up the offense and make things easier for our post players who have had great success.
- Don't let Manu go off and control his slashing, though I think Artest has that covered.
- Control the boards, when we control the rebounding, we put ourselves in a great position to win.
- Keep staying tight on their 3 point shooting, that's been the biggest key to our success in Game 3&4.

If we can continue to keep doing all of the above said things on top of playing with the intensity we have, we WILL win this series. Go Kings!

^ Yes, exactly what we need to do. The kings let Parker get way way way too many easy shots. STOP PARKER. and the above.
GO KINGS !

 

[tyrant]

spurs have so many players. they got defensive players, 3-point shooters, slashers, rebounders. but it dont meant SQUAT if you're starting 5 is getting whipped

 

[moppeh]

Keys to Game 5

1. Exploit Bonzi's inside play, get guys in foul trouble.

2. Take it right at Duncan early and often. Make Brontosaurus work on the defensive end.

3. Play aggressive. Don't try the ball-fake-then-jump-into-the-guy-and-expect-to-get-the-call play while throwing up garbage, not going to happen on their court. You just wasted a possession.

4. Kick the ball out to Brad for the open J and hopefully he'll actually shoot it.

5. Play Corliss Williamson 48 minutes?

 

[beemerr23]

bump, add your keys to winning Game 5

 

[jabbertrack]

But seriously....

Keep making Duncan work. Feignt down on him to make him think about passing it out but not if he's too deep in the paint. If he's got position make him jump and bang around for his bucket.

Keep ol' "Big Shot" Rob in check by simply being next to him. You don't have to guard him, just make him realize he's not in his usual 10 foot nuetral zone. He panics with people around him.

Send a message to Manu... that was no fluke and you aren't going to "get yours" this time either.

Someone please step in front of Parker...

Keep Artest in check. Keep the offense moving... if he has the ball and looks around and doesn't see anyone cutting, he has a tendancy to try to make something happen. Nice if the shot falls... but comon...

GET MILLER EARLY BUCKETS... dude is sensative and needs them for confidence.

NEVER QUIT ON BOARDS. Spurs don't fast break so hang around for that offensive rebound.

 

[Troy]

Let's go Kings, Ron has been great guarding Manu, although really needs to watch getting fouled out as Manu is dirty and gave Ron a elbow to his face right off the bat in game 1. All are guys just need to be sharp and bring their "A" game, especially Brad and Mike, they have had subpar games and are due for a breakout. Brad needs to be tough and seal the lane to the basket like he did last game. I really think we win this game and wrap it up in Arco in Game 6. GO KING!!!