[Game] Kings @ Jazz 10/29/2024 6:00pm Pacific 9:00pm Eastern
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Kingz19
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Our starting lineup is very good
Especially since it looks like Huerter may be back in form. Thats three straight solid games in a row. Didn’t seem like he could put a good string together out there last season. Outside of opening night when he had just been cleared, he looks like 22-23 Huerter.
It’s nice to have DeRozan. Just an awesome pick up through and through.
Domas looks like he may be about to have his best season.
Fox playing excellent two way basketball.’
Keegan too though the three needs to get more consistent.
Still want them to balance out the bench sooner rather than later. Especially up front. It seems like Trey is regressing but it’s early and maybe he’s banged up.
Len isn’t off to the best start. I think it’s best when you have a more athletic big to platoon with Len. Hopefully Robinson is in the mail.
Keon has his best game of the season tonight. 3 blocks. Strong defense.
Taking care of business
Especially since it looks like Huerter may be back in form. Thats three straight solid games in a row. Didn’t seem like he could put a good string together out there last season. Outside of opening night when he had just been cleared, he looks like 22-23 Huerter.
It’s nice to have DeRozan. Just an awesome pick up through and through.
Domas looks like he may be about to have his best season.
Fox playing excellent two way basketball.’
Keegan too though the three needs to get more consistent.
Still want them to balance out the bench sooner rather than later. Especially up front. It seems like Trey is regressing but it’s early and maybe he’s banged up.
Len isn’t off to the best start. I think it’s best when you have a more athletic big to platoon with Len. Hopefully Robinson is in the mail.
Keon has his best game of the season tonight. 3 blocks. Strong defense.
Taking care of business
sactowndog
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It would be easy to say meh it was Portland and Utah. But the fact is we lost way too many of those kinds of games last year. Good to go 2-0
Makaveli
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Well we were right there in the wolves and lakers game. I still think it will take a good 20 games for everybody to get on the same page completely losing first 2 against who we played was not a big deal for me.
TaxMan
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I just want to see them get into a rhythm. Perfect time for this team to get a back to back against the low end of the conference.
TaxMan
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Definitely. I really don’t fear that he will lose focus in these types of games….just keep feeding him..
sactowndog
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yeah I think not playing Keon cost us a game but I get Mike is playing with rotations.
captain bill
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Makaveli
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We lost to Houston 3 times last year lost to Portland, Washington, Detroit ect…. We lost at least 10 games last year that we shouldn’t have. We need to beat the bottom 8 teams everytime.
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
because GMs know whats in store when dealing with Ainge
iowamcnabb
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Yeh Keon was outstanding. The defensive intensity is exactly what we need in his minutes.
I do wonder how they will integrate Carter into this mix when the time comes. Obviously nothing to worry about now as that is a couple months away but the idea of Ellis and Carter on the court at the same time is super intriguing
I do wonder how they will integrate Carter into this mix when the time comes. Obviously nothing to worry about now as that is a couple months away but the idea of Ellis and Carter on the court at the same time is super intriguing
Insomniacal Fan
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I assume that dilemma will be solved through a trade. (Though some evaluators seem to think Carter can guard NBA wings)
ShastaKingsFan
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I don't see them going with those two together in meaningful time this season
iowamcnabb
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just depends how ready Carter is. I think he can contribute right away once cleared given he is an older prospect and his attitude. Very confident dude, hopefully it translates.
TaxMan
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I’m personally not counting on Carter for anything this year. Anything more than a redshirt freshman year is a plus, but I think more likely he earns a role next year with a roster reset.
coolhandluke
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The slander of DeMar DeRozan is perplexing. Comparing a 6-time All Star, 3-time All NBA, future Hall of Famer with Harrison Barnes? Even at this advanced stage of his career, DDR is good enough to be a #1 option. Meanwhile, the last time HB was asked to be a #1 option, he was traded mid-game for Justin Jackson and a decrepit Zach Randolph. I love the Black Falcon but he is not in the same tier. The disrespect of the Kings in the media is nothing new. Thankfully, DDR gets the respect on the court from the refs and his peers. That's more important.
Monte addressed a key weakness, namely the lack of a true go-to player other than Fox. DDR is durable, has faced every defense known to man as a #1 option throughout his career. He will keep keep things afloat even if Fox misses some games. On top of it, he is clutch af. What more are people expecting?
Can't be understated how good this start is for him. It's MVP-level type production. Dude has just gotten better and better every season in a Kings uni and instead of mailing it in after his big contract, he comes back looking primed for another All-NBA season.
A healthy Carter will be needed and I hope we can stay healthy.
Getting him up to speed might take awhile but even a healthy clubs stars will be down a few games during the year with a few exceptions.
We need the depth and after the top 7 guys we start having a fall off of players as it killed us the second half of last year. I love To see our stars get some rest so blowouts are great at getting them some rest. l really liked what I saw when Fox sat down as our offense never really missed a beat until they rotated out of the game.
Getting him up to speed might take awhile but even a healthy clubs stars will be down a few games during the year with a few exceptions.
We need the depth and after the top 7 guys we start having a fall off of players as it killed us the second half of last year. I love To see our stars get some rest so blowouts are great at getting them some rest. l really liked what I saw when Fox sat down as our offense never really missed a beat until they rotated out of the game.
I’m wondering if McLaughlin gets moved once Carter is back and in the flow. Maybe move him for a similar wing.
sactowndog
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we might lose to Houston 3 more this year. They have the kind of roster that causes us real problems.
The Kings need a few more games to start playing better together. DDR is good enough to be somewhat disruptive. Against weaker teams we have it together. Focus on defense, rebounding, defensive balance and moving without the ball. The Kings play fast and getting in playing shape will take some more time. The bench rotations will sort themselves out. Brown is a great coach. I like this team's chances even in the Western Division.
No need to be concerned. Relax. The talent is there, more than any other time in recent memory.
No need to be concerned. Relax. The talent is there, more than any other time in recent memory.
sactowndog
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our starting one-up other than Kevin and Domas needs to work on their 3 point shooting. Another <26% game which last year we would have lost but this year we have better defense.
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