SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Or just lob a grenade, get that ball to bounce up and out.
[Game] Kings @ Lakers 10/17/2024 7:30 PM Pacific 10:30PM Eastern
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Or just lob a grenade, get that ball to bounce up and out.
KainLear
Starter
You can always rely on Doug to do his best to one-up the Lakers, in any scenario.
Obligatory post:
I may be Off That Narcotic™ but, as the saying goes: love fades. Hate endures.
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ShastaKingsFan
All-Star
the miss is always to overshoot the rim, which is the worst outcome. Aim lower
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Trying to draw back iron off a bullet is extremely tough. If they were up 2 maybe, but being up one even if you accidently make it in at least you can't get beat on a lob.
KainLear
Starter
Nique really surprised me. Going up against players like CP3 and Luka, he never seemed rattled. He stayed patient with his game, extending plays to find the best possible options. I like his chances of cracking the starting lineup as a rookie.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
One definite advantage he has being older is he doesn't need any physical development. He isn't getting picked on by vets, that's for sure.
-Nique performed about as well as we could ever hope in the off-season programing. Has to show it when the minutes count, but man he looks special and ready for 25+ MPG from day 1.
-Keon BACK. Not just the 6-9 from 3 performance, but how he got those shots too. A lot of dribble creation into those looks. Looked like the Keon we know and love on defense too, being very active in passing lanes.
-Carter got caught on that last shot by Knecht, but I thought played a solid game. Right now, he breaks the defense down and gets paint touches better than anyone on the team... seriously. While the decision making isn't always there, that's a skill that needs to be valued by this org and not thrown away. Continues to be one of the better defenders on the team.
-IJ is significantly better than Saric and I don't think it's close. If we actually value defense like Christie says, Saric should not be playing over IJ.
-Dennis finally had a breakout game in a Kings uni. Looked comfortable for the first time running the offense in the 2H and got the shot going. That's the guy who needs to show up consistently if this team wants any shot at winning.
-LaVine really strong 1Q, cooled off in the 2nd. He's been the Kings best player fairly easily and has shown quite a bit of effort on D.
-Cardwell had 2 really strong stints tonight in his 12 minutes. He just looks good on defense and had a few possessions where he got switched on Reaves, didn't get beat and forced a miss. That's the kind of stuff he showed in college where he ends up being switchable 1-5.
-Keon BACK. Not just the 6-9 from 3 performance, but how he got those shots too. A lot of dribble creation into those looks. Looked like the Keon we know and love on defense too, being very active in passing lanes.
-Carter got caught on that last shot by Knecht, but I thought played a solid game. Right now, he breaks the defense down and gets paint touches better than anyone on the team... seriously. While the decision making isn't always there, that's a skill that needs to be valued by this org and not thrown away. Continues to be one of the better defenders on the team.
-IJ is significantly better than Saric and I don't think it's close. If we actually value defense like Christie says, Saric should not be playing over IJ.
-Dennis finally had a breakout game in a Kings uni. Looked comfortable for the first time running the offense in the 2H and got the shot going. That's the guy who needs to show up consistently if this team wants any shot at winning.
-LaVine really strong 1Q, cooled off in the 2nd. He's been the Kings best player fairly easily and has shown quite a bit of effort on D.
-Cardwell had 2 really strong stints tonight in his 12 minutes. He just looks good on defense and had a few possessions where he got switched on Reaves, didn't get beat and forced a miss. That's the kind of stuff he showed in college where he ends up being switchable 1-5.
MizzouKing
Starter
Our defense and energy were key to the win, but lots of other things to be excited about. The togetherness of the young guys, the composure, and the ball movement to name just a few.
That's just straight up right out of the Hali playbook.
Elektrik
Starter
Sacrificial lamb
Elektrik
Starter
Never say die when it comes to The LakersDoug really don't wanna lose to the Lakers huh?
sactowndog
Hall of Famer
Nique should well be our back up point especially when paired with Keon who gives us the ability to defend quicker point guards.
Had we signed Keon and started Nigue and Keon I might have renewed my season tickets or at least bought a 10 game package.
NewArena
All-Star
Personally, i think this is really cool and great for morale. I can’t wait to see the young fellas and their highlights, Keon Ellis included. Confidence can be shaken at times no matter how long you’ve been at it, and what your star level status is, so, i do love seeing them do well tonight whether it “counts” or not.
NewArena
All-Star
Kid is gonna be something and already is. Shout out to Scott Perry for acquiring that pic and drafting him! Monte would have loved em lol
NewArena
All-Star
Absolutely! I think there’s potential that it can and will happen, too. I don’t look at those preseason rotations and think that’s what we’ll be or do at all. Get DeMar outta here to another team and things suddenly make a lot more sense IMO
NewArena
All-Star
With evidence that Fox and Sabonis were getting clobbered 25 times a quarter, btw. That’s what makes it all the more infuriating
ockingsfan
Starter
I think this team can be surprisly good if Christie has the cajones to start Keon at SG (bring DDR off the bench).
Pair that with playing Nique, IJ, DC, and Maxime big minutes this year and the Kings can be fun and exciting to watch.
Pair that with playing Nique, IJ, DC, and Maxime big minutes this year and the Kings can be fun and exciting to watch.
sactowndog
Hall of Famer
You would have Zach come off the bench. Which would not be horrible if he was pared with Sabonis and ran 5 straight dribble hand offs.
NewArena
All-Star
Yea people crap on our announcer team and there are things that could be better (Mark's availability for one) but the Laker announcers are so monotonous and repetitive every time I hear them. The same inflection every time the Lakers make some basic play happen lol
NewArena
All-Star
At all. Let's not get crazy as if Keegan is just useless or clueless out there lol Kings fans are hilarious
All Bronny appearances are token appearances
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
Sooooooooo...what you're essentially trying to say here is that, on December 28, 2025, when/if we add one to the column on the right, it'll be all your fault???? Gotcha!!!
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
Be careful what you ask for!