[Game] Kings @ Grizzles, 1/18/13, 5:00 Pacific

[Tetsujin]

IT is an AWESOME passer.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

James Johnson should actually be in the rotation, by the way. He should be taking any of Cisco's minutes and most of Chuck Haye's minutes, unless Hayes actually has someone to guard.

i agree 100%

 

[Kings Faithful]

I'm jumping on the fire Smart bandwagon. Ridiculous. Even more so after his statements about tightening up rotations.

 

[Tetsujin]

We're only down 12 in spite of coaching that would make Kenny Natt seem like a genius.

 

[rainmaker]

IT is an AWESOME passer.

Second on the team in shots once again.

 

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

Only Smart would find a way to make one of the top shooters in the NBA a 12th man.

It wouldn't surprise me. Evans tweeted about how it was nice to see his Memphis crew.

 

[treach1976]

James Johnson should actually be in the rotation, by the way. He should be taking any of Cisco's minutes and most of Chuck Haye's minutes, unless Hayes actually has someone to guard.

Very true

 

[Glenn]

James Johnson should actually be in the rotation, by the way. He should be taking any of Cisco's minutes and most of Chuck Haye's minutes, unless Hayes actually has someone to guard.

He IS in the rotation. He's #11. My 9 man rotation would have JJ and Jimmer.

 

[Arkitect]

On the plus side, the chances we are this bad on offense for another half is low.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

You know I am actually suprised Cuz has not had more incidents. If I had to play with these guys night in and night out I would be yelling and trying to punch people too.

ive been thinking along those lines as well. im frustrated for him, i cant imagine how he feels being on a franchise run by the Maloofs and Petrie, coached by Smart, and surrounded by mediocrity

 

[William Blake]

Remember guys, IT is a great passer.

And gets the team into the offense faster than everybody else!
Which is not really a compliment since our offense consists pretty much of remorseless chucking.

 

[The_Jamal]

The fact this game is still winnable is remarkable.

 

[Tetsujin]

On the plus side, the chances we are this bad on offense for another half is low.

On the negative side, we're coached by Keith Smart.

 

[deekay2o9]

30 point half....this is a new low...

 

[Tetsujin]

And gets the team into the offense faster than everybody else!
Which is not really a compliment since our offense consists pretty much of remorseless chucking.

Of which he is the chief proponent.

 

[Arkitect]

On the negative side, we're coached by Keith Smart.

I try to look on the bright side with this team. Otherwise I would jump off a cliff.

 

[spudfan]

12 field goals in a half in 42 attempts. That is embarrassing.

 

[ParniValjak]

Lol. It's strong. Home brewed in Eastern Europe.

Plum? Grape? Apricot? Or pear?

Its good stuff!

 

[mac]

And gets the team into the offense faster than everybody else!
Which is not really a compliment since our offense consists pretty much of remorseless chucking.

As evident by our 2 assists when he played the whole first quarter.

Btw, watch the Bulls-Celtics game. I could swear Thomas was out there, but wearing a jersey that says "Robinson". They play exactly the same way.

 

[Glenn]

30 point half....this is a new low...

Maybe we should play someone who can score besides Cuz and Tyreke. I am not going to criticize MT too bad as he could get hot. The thing with Jimmer, is that he is usually semi-hot and can only get hotter. He also runs the team better. I expect an argument about that but he seems to have some judgement as to when to pass and when to shoot. I think IT and Brooks are more concerned with their scoring stats. Jimmer seems to want to win.

 

[Bricklayer]

Where is an all night dentist when you need one to save you from this pain?

 

[Glenn]

Sell the team!!!!!

 

[Tetsujin]

At this point in the season, it couldn't possibly hurt if we fired Smart, could it?

 

[Glenn]

Where is an all night dentist when you need one to save you from this pain?

I could pull some teeth and I guarantee it won't feel good. At least it would be distracting.

 

[The_Jamal]

Unfortunately for us, I doubt we can expect any trades/firings until our team situation is resolved. Rosters are not typically juggled around when the team is for sale

 

[rainmaker]

Plum? Grape? Apricot? Or pear?

Its good stuff!

Of course you know Rakia. Pear right now. Have some plum and grape downstairs. Everyone wanted to give me Rakia to take home!

 

[treach1976]

Maybe we should play someone who can score besides Cuz and Tyreke. I am not going to criticize MT too bad as he could get hot. The thing with Jimmer, is that he is usually semi-hot and can only get hotter. He also runs the team better. I expect an argument about that but he seems to have some judgement as to when to pass and when to shoot. I think IT and Brooks are more concerned with their scoring stats. Jimmer seems to want to win.

Problem is now that when Jimmer does actually get to sniff the floor, he's going to be chucking too to try to stay in the game. Smart chose his rotation... he just screwed it up.

 

[mac]

Maybe we should play someone who can score besides Cuz and Tyreke. I am not going to criticize MT too bad as he could get hot. The thing with Jimmer, is that he is usually semi-hot and can only get hotter. He also runs the team better. I expect an argument about that but he seems to have some judgement as to when to pass and when to shoot. I think IT and Brooks are more concerned with their scoring stats. Jimmer seems to want to win.

You will get no argument from me

 

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

See, the annoying thing is that I'm about 90% sure we WILL see Jimmer in the second half. Which will be Smart admitting that he was wrong, again, only to have him make that same mistake over and over again.

 

[spudfan]

Maybe we should play someone who can score besides Cuz and Tyreke. I am not going to criticize MT too bad as he could get hot. The thing with Jimmer, is that he is usually semi-hot and can only get hotter. He also runs the team better. I expect an argument about that but he seems to have some judgement as to when to pass and when to shoot. I think IT and Brooks are more concerned with their scoring stats. Jimmer seems to want to win.

This Grizz are playing good team defense too. They are forcing really tough shots and collapsing on Cousins and Tyreke when they go to the hoop. This type of game is what Jimmer is made for. We are not spreading the floor, their defense is eating us up when we get into the lane, we are taking terrible shots. I can only remember one good shot, and that's the one JT missed from about the free throw line. The rest are heavily contested.