Kings-Jazz PBP for Feb. 8

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First half observations: This has been TEAM basketball. I liked seeing Hawes and Miller in the frontcourt together; and, of course, was very glad to see Martin doing so well. Shooting from the line is poor - 56% - but the Kings are doing quite well in rebounding.

Martin with 22 points in the first half. And it would be higher, no doubt, if Boozer hadn't tried to take his head off his shoulders.

 

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Martin back, with Bibby, Artest, Moore and Miller. Garcia will not return... boy I feel sorry for him. I've twisted my back and it's painful and lingering.

Jazz ball to start the second half.

Jazz for two. Ronnie Price starting over Deron Williams.

59-58 Jazz

Martin for two over Price.

60-59 KINGS

Boozer for two. Early jumpfest.

61-60 Jazz

Martin to the line on foul by Price, who just can't keep up with Kevin. Bibby pats Price on the back as Ronnie was, I think, asking about Garcia.

Martin makes first; misses second. Okur rebound.

61-61

 

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Jazz ball deflected oob; Kings get it.

Oh crap. Artest with the ball, Martin is WIDE OPEN under the bucket, Artest ignores him and drives into two Jazz. He gets a lucky trip to the line.

Makes first; misse second and AK has the rebound.

62-61 KINGS

10;18 left

Okur for two.

63-62 Jazz

It's the Ron Artest show. Ron back to the line, though, so I suppose I shouldn't complain. I will, though, because it's almost inevitable that when he starts this we lose any kind of semblance of team play.

Makes first and second.

64-63 KINGS

Williams miss; Artest boxes out Moore for the rebound.

bibby miss; Boozer rebound.

 

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AK from the corner for three.

66-64 Jazz

Bibby to Martin, inside to Artest. He's covered by THREE Jazz and draws the foul from somebody.

Artest at the line again. Maybe all the Jazz will foul out...

Makes first; and second.

8;56 left

66-66

 

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Jazz ball. Boozer ugly jumper doesn't go; Miller tips the rebound to Martin. To Bibby and then Moore inside, he tries to get it back out to Martin but it goes oob off Bibby. Jazz ball.

Boozer has ball stripped by Miller, Artest finds it.

ARTEST FOR THREE!

69-66 KINGS

7;45 left

Non-shooting foul on the Kings. Jazz will inbound.

Price in and out; Bibby rebound.

Hand off to rolling Miller, who rolls right over Price. Price called for blocking foul. Miller flattens him and helps him up. Brad to the line.

Makes first; and second.

71-66 KINGS

 

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NICE move by AK inside, shifting hands and off the glass for two.

71-68 KINGS

Miss but Moore keeps it alive. Out to Martin and over to Bibby who drives inside for the reverse off the glass.

73-68 KINGS

Utah inside for two.

73-70 KINGS

Artest three doesn't go; Boozer rebound.

6;31 left

Williams fouled and at the line.

Makes first; Salmons in for Moore. Makes second.

73-72 KINGS

GO KINGS!!!!

 

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Martin drives, up off the glass but doesn't go. Artest called for loose ball foul. Jazz ball.

6;11 left

Miss but they get the board and a new shot clock. Williams from the corner for three.

75-73 Jazz

Martin cross-court to Miller, miss. AK rebound.

Willaims miss; Artest rebound. Kings ball.

Martin rolling jumper won't fall; Jazz board.

Boozer beats Artest for two.

77-73 Jazz

Theus calls time out.

4;39 left

Kings ball after the break.

 

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Beno, Martin, Artest, Salmons and Miller for the Kings

Inbound to Miller, who gets inside, gets the bucket and draws the +1 from AK.

Bonus is good.

77-76 Jazz

4;27 left

Boozer inside, Kings called for a foul. 4th team foul. Jazz inbound. Millsap miss; Martin rebound.

Martin with the ball, stolen from behind by Price. Over to Millsap for two.

79-76 Jazz

Price with ANOTHER steal from Martin. Kevin fouls him and Ronnie heads to the line.

Ronnie Price probably knows Martin's moves better than just about anyone else. They practiced a LOT together.

 

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Price makes one of two.

80-76 Jazz

Artest over Boozer for two and the +1.

Artest bonus misses but Salmons gets the rebound. Kings turnover as AK is able to get the ball away from Miller.

AK for three.

83-78 Jazz

3;00 left

Beno to Artest, who drives inside and misses. Boozer rebound. Boozer on the run, to Millsap, shot blocked by Miller. Kings on the run. Martin in the paint; fouled HARD by Boozer.

Martin to the line for two after the break.

Grant and Jerry talking to Kozimor, who is filling in for Gary Gerould again.

 

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Martin at the line. Makes first; and second.

83-80 Jazz

DE-FENSE!!!!

Nice move inside by Price for two more.

85-80 Jazz

Salmons to Miller, who gets inside and is able to draw the foul from Boozer.

Makes first; misses second. Jazz ball.

85-81 Jazz

 

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Jazz airball, saved by Miller. Over to Douby, who brings the ball upcourt. Pass to Artest for long two.

85-83 Jazz

Douby is in for Martin.

Jazz called for offensive foul.

1;05 left

Kings to inbound.

Salmons kicks out to Artest, three doesn't go. Salmons going for the rebound, fouled by Korver.

Salmons to the line. Korver has an owie on his face.

 

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Salmons makes first; and second.

85-85

40 seconds left

Boozer drives inside and Moore is called for the foul. Boozer to the line.

30.9 seconds left

Boozer makes first; and second.

87-85 Jazz

Kings ball.

Beno, Hawes, Moore, Douby and Salmons on the court. Kick out to Douby in the corner.

DOUBY FOR THREE!!!!!

88-87 KINGS

Jazz drive, lots of mishandling, they're called for three second violation right before a buzzer basket. Basket comes off the scoreboard. They put 0.1 seconds back on the clock. The Kings inbound and the buzzer sounds, ending the third quarter.

88-87 KINGS

Whoooooooooooooooo!!!!!

 

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Kings ball to start the final quarter.

Douby inside, off the glass, he's fouled by Millsap and heads to the line.

Makes first; and second.

90-87 KINGS

GO KINGS!!!!

 

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Jazz ball. Korver for long two.

90-89 KINGS

Douby bringing the ball up court; pass to Salmons who drives inside, gets the kiss off the glass AND the +1. Oh yeah... Salmons took his time and waited for the play to develop. Very nicely done.

Bonus good.

93-89 KINGS

Millsap with 4PF.

Jazz ball.

NICE defense by Hawes inside forces Jazz to kick out to Okur, who is fouled by Salmons.

Okur to the line.

10;54 left

 

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Okur makes first; Miller in for Hawes, who had another nice few minutes. Okur makes second.

93-91 KINGS

GO KINGS!!!

Beno to Salmons, who kicks to Miller and then over to Beno who spins but can't get teardrop to fall. Millap with the rebound in the crowd.

Jazz miss; Kings rebound.

Salmons driving inside, close call but Salmons heads to the line on blocking foul by Korver.

Makes first; and second.

95-91 KINGS

10;15 left

Jazz ball. Korver over Douby for two.

95-93 KINGS

 

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Beno to Salmons, back to Beno who kicks to Salmons. He goes up for the dunk, hangs on the rim to avoid landing on Korver and is called for basket interference. Jazz ball.

9;40 left

Douby with the steal and the runout dunk for two.

97-93 KINGS

Jazz try again... Korver miss; Salmons rebound. Salmons to Moore, slapped away by Korver. Jazz ball.

Williams off the glass for two.

97-95 KINGS

8;36 left

 

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Moore inside, fouled.

Moore to the line for two after the time out and commercial.

8;26 left

 

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Moore at the line. Douby, Beno, Salmons and Miller round out the Kings roster.

Makes first; and second.

99-95 KINGS

DE-FENSE!!!!

Boozer jumper is short; ball knocked oob by Okur. Kings ball.

Douby running the point. To Salons and then Miller, over to Beno who misses the three; Okur rebound.

Boozer miss but Harpring puts it back.

99-97 KINGS

Kings miss on no-call; Jazz miss on no-call. Salmons on the run for two.

101-97 KINGS

6;52 left

Okur for two.

101-99 KINGS

 

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Miller miss; Okur rebound.

Korver miss from the corner; Moore with the rebound. Ball to Beno, who dishes to Salmons inside for two more.

103-99 KINGS

GO KINGS!!!!

Douby with the steal, kicks to Martin and back to Douby.

DOUBY FOR THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

106-99 KINGS

Gavin Maloof on his feet and whistling...



Time out and commercial.

5;45 left

 

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Now, interesting dilemma...Does Reggie continue with the guys that got the lead or does he put the starters back in to finish? I'd like to see Martin back on the court but not if it means sitting Douby or Salmons.

 

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Jazz ball. Same lineup for the Kings and Beno/Salmons combine for another steal. Kings ball.

Douby three is a little short but Miller is right there for the board. Kick out to Douby in the same spot...

DOUBY FOR THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!

109-99 KINGS

The ENTIRE Kings bench on their feet and cheering wildly. Okur miss; rebound kept alive for the Jazz.

Looked like another steal for the Kings but they say it's a reach-in foul. 2 team fouls on the Kings. Jazz to inbound.

AK inside, fouled by Miller.

4;35 left

AK to the line.

 

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Misses first; Brad is picking at the wrapping on his finger. AK makes second.

109-100 KINGS

GO KINGS!!!!!!!

Artest in for the Kings. Whistle. 5th team foul on Utah. Miller at the stripe.

Makes first; makes second.

111-100 KINGS

Jazz ball.

Korver from the side doesn't go; Salmons rebound.

Salmons gets lucky as he spins and loses the ball but it goes oob off Jazz. Kings inbound.

4.08 left

 

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Douby from the corner doesn't go but Artest fights for the board and heads to the stripe courtesy of Carlos Boozer.

Artest makes first; and second.

113-100 KINGS

I LIKE keeping the bench guys in right now.

Jazz ball. Almost a steal, knocked oob off Kings. Jazz inbound.

AK miss; ARtest rebound.

Kings ball.

3;38 left

Beno inside, kicks out to Douby, who fakes Korver and earns a trip to the line.

 

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Douby makes first; and second. Douby with a season-high 15 POINTS!!!

115-100 KINGS

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

Jazz shot blocked by douby, but Jazz chase it down. Another miss and Kings dominate on the board and get another rebound.

Kings ball.

Artest jumper over AK for two more.

117-100 KINGS

2;34 left

Hustle and heart on the court. Boozer and Artest to the floor battling for the ball.

Time out and commercial. Not sure who will have possession after the break...

 

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Jazz inbound. Sloan has cleared the bench. MIllsap miss; Douby rebound.

2;08 left

Heart and hustle, energy and excitement. My mantra for the season.

Kings turnover; Price for two at the other end.

117-102 KINGS

Reggie calls a 20-second timeout.

 

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Hawes coming in. I have to say it - the bench mob is back and they're sizzling.

Jerry Sloan does not look happy. Poor Jerry Sloan.

Hawes starts inside, ball stolen. Jazz ball.

Miss; Hawes rebound. Hand off to Douby.

1;08 left

The turnover number is misleading. A lot of those turnovers were because of very aggressive defense by the Jazz.

Kings miss, shot doesn't hit the rim. 24-second violation. Jazz to inbound.

48.8 seconds left.

Salmons out to a standing ovation.

Jazs airball. Kings to inbound.

34.7 seconds left.

Heheheheh.

Udrih burning the clock, idiot Jason Hart tries for the showtime steal, misses and falls flat on his face, and the ball goes oob. Kings inbound. Beno miss; Jazz rebound.

Jazz for two.

117-104 KINGS

Kings run out the clock.

WHOOOOOOOO!!!!!