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Kings notes: Martin, García are hit in eye
By Sam Amick - Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:00 am PDT Monday, March 26, 2007
At least the virtual poke in the eye happened to the Phoenix Suns.
It was the least the Kings could do considering the literal eye gouges Sunday at Arco Arena, where Kevin Martin was the first to get cold-cocked in the cornea and Francisco García the last. And despite winning 107-100, the Kings might have been left with an aftereffect beyond the rare feeling of triumph.
Martin was hit in the right eye by James Jones late in the first quarter. The injury was severe enough that Martin walked to the bench and appeared to want another player to shoot his free throws. He eventually shot both and made just one and said afterward that he had quadruple vision at the line.
Martin, who left for good after shooting the free throws, had a preliminary X-ray that showed no fracture and will have another today. He had to wear a patch over his eye.
García was hit by Leandro Barbosa midway through the fourth quarter. He stayed in but looked the part of a boxer afterward with a bandage on his left eyebrow.
More Artest -- The news of Ron Artest's possible retirement left his teammates dumbfounded, with John Salmons' reaction saying it all.
The swingman was asked what he thought when he learned -- via a cell-phone text message -- that Artest was seemingly headed toward retirement. Salmons simply shook his head for some 10 seconds, smiling while mulling over his answer.
"I don't know what to say," he said. "That's personal. You'll have to ask him."
Forward Corliss Williamson said he wouldn't be surprised if Artest changes his mind and stays in the NBA.
"Things could change between now and the beginning of next season," he said. "I know his main focus is to try to get things right at home."
Bob and weave -- Kings coach Eric Musselman opted for the old-school weave play in the first quarter, with his team running the continuous-motion play well as it took a 27-23 lead.
"I don't think I've ever done that before," point guard Mike Bibby said. "It was kind of effective last game, too (Thursday at Phoenix), but we did it a lot more than last game."
Thomas stays idle -- Despite being ready to play for the first time since suffering a chip fracture in his left big toe against Charlotte on March 14, forward Kenny Thomas did not play.
About the writer: The Bee's Sam Amick can be reached at samick@sacbee.com.
Kings notes: Martin, García are hit in eye
By Sam Amick - Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:00 am PDT Monday, March 26, 2007
At least the virtual poke in the eye happened to the Phoenix Suns.
It was the least the Kings could do considering the literal eye gouges Sunday at Arco Arena, where Kevin Martin was the first to get cold-cocked in the cornea and Francisco García the last. And despite winning 107-100, the Kings might have been left with an aftereffect beyond the rare feeling of triumph.
Martin was hit in the right eye by James Jones late in the first quarter. The injury was severe enough that Martin walked to the bench and appeared to want another player to shoot his free throws. He eventually shot both and made just one and said afterward that he had quadruple vision at the line.
Martin, who left for good after shooting the free throws, had a preliminary X-ray that showed no fracture and will have another today. He had to wear a patch over his eye.
García was hit by Leandro Barbosa midway through the fourth quarter. He stayed in but looked the part of a boxer afterward with a bandage on his left eyebrow.
More Artest -- The news of Ron Artest's possible retirement left his teammates dumbfounded, with John Salmons' reaction saying it all.
The swingman was asked what he thought when he learned -- via a cell-phone text message -- that Artest was seemingly headed toward retirement. Salmons simply shook his head for some 10 seconds, smiling while mulling over his answer.
"I don't know what to say," he said. "That's personal. You'll have to ask him."
Forward Corliss Williamson said he wouldn't be surprised if Artest changes his mind and stays in the NBA.
"Things could change between now and the beginning of next season," he said. "I know his main focus is to try to get things right at home."
Bob and weave -- Kings coach Eric Musselman opted for the old-school weave play in the first quarter, with his team running the continuous-motion play well as it took a 27-23 lead.
"I don't think I've ever done that before," point guard Mike Bibby said. "It was kind of effective last game, too (Thursday at Phoenix), but we did it a lot more than last game."
Thomas stays idle -- Despite being ready to play for the first time since suffering a chip fracture in his left big toe against Charlotte on March 14, forward Kenny Thomas did not play.
About the writer: The Bee's Sam Amick can be reached at samick@sacbee.com.
I'm trying to remember who the last 'shorter' player was that wore goggles...oh wait, there was Elliott Perry, that's right. It's been awhile, though. Didn't Dumars where goggles for a bit?
