[Game] Kings @ Pacers - Friday, Dec. 20 - 4PT/7ET

[VF21]

Somehow I'm just not looking forward to this game, possibly because I'm still suffering PTSD from the India games (insert rant about making teams travel inordinately long distances right before the start of the season here...)

I hope I've got the game time right. For some strange reason, DishNet doesn't show coverage of this game on any of the NBCSports channels. Anybody with Dish know what channel is carrying it?

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As far as the game itself goes, I'm looking to see a rebound from the Hornets game. I'd like to see how Holmes/Bagley work at the same time just to satisfy the curiosity of a bunch of posters here, but I'm still not convinced it would work.

I demand heart, hustle, energy, effort and enthusiasm. I'd appreciate defense and FOCUS. I just want to see the Kings come out strong.

GO KINGS!!

 

[Iced Espresso]

I'll probably just check out the box score.

But there is no use in trying to predict what version of the Kings are going to show up.

Who knows?

 

[VF21]

I'll probably just check out the box score.

But there is no use in trying to predict what version of the Kings are going to show up.

Who knows?

Didn't you already do that once this year - in a game that ended up quite well for the Kings?

 

[Iced Espresso]

Didn't you already do that once this year - in a game that ended up quite well for the Kings?

No that was the Knicks game. So far when I don't watch, or barely watch it has been bad bad bad for the Kings.

 

[VF21]

No that was the Knicks game. So far when I don't watch, or barely watch it has been bad bad bad for the Kings.

Then WATCH!!!!

 

[joemama]

This team shows up
#1 For good teams
#2 After defeats from bad teams

So I expect the team to doubly show up.

 

[kingsboi]

Sabonis and Turner ought to be salivating from the mouth thinking about how many rebounds they are going to get on the Kings

 

[ockingsfan]

Well, considering that the Pacers are one of the top teams in the East, I expect the good Kings team to show up tomorrow.

 

[NewArena]

We're gonna win this one. Im confident in our ability to rebound with Bagley back

Please remember we're trying to incorporate two key pieces, guys. We're gonna be fine! GO KINGS!!

 

[jellyfish]

Sabonis and Turner ought to be salivating from the mouth thinking about how many rebounds they are going to get on the Kings

Turner is weak as when it comes to rebounding Sabonis is the only one we have to worry about if Holmes cannot contain him it will be a blood bath

 

[kingsboi]

Turner is weak as when it comes to rebounding Sabonis is the only one we have to worry about if Holmes cannot contain him it will be a blood bath

Malik Monk wasn't a strong rebounder either until he got 10 on the Kings so I won't take any player that has size and length for granted because Turner can just do what Biyombo did and volley ball slap the ball back out for second chance opportunities and even third

 

[jellyfish]

Malik Monk wasn't a strong rebounder either until he got 10 on the Kings so I won't take any player that has size and length for granted because Turner can just do what Biyombo did and volley ball slap the ball back out for second chance opportunities and even third

He can't he's too weak, I am more worried about Aaron Holiday than Turner at this point.

 

[kingsboi]

He can't he's too weak

we'll see about that tomorrow

 

[gunks]

Pacers are legit, and we're trying to work high usage guys with suspect defense back into the lineup.

Looks like an L on paper, but who knows with this team! I'm just pumped to see Fox again, he was pretty great last game.

Go Kings!

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I hope I've got the game time right.

Nope, fixed it.

 

[rosa u podne]

We're gonna win this one. Im confident in our ability to rebound with Bagley back

Please remember we're trying to incorporate two key pieces, guys. We're gonna be fine! GO KINGS!!

The problem with Bagley is not that he does not rebound, the problem is boxing out.

 

[Tetsujin]

The problem with Bagley is not that he does not rebound, the problem is boxing out.

Yeah, Bagley has the desire to grab all the boards, he's just so raw that he boxes out maybe once every ten possessions.

 

[Kangztillidie]

The problem with Bagley is not that he does not rebound, the problem is boxing out.

He lacks a lot of basic fundamentals

 

[63royals]

He lacks a lot of basic fundamentals

That's why the team has coaches.

 

[Cojc]

Bagley has scary upside and made really good growth in his game but like others say he needs to make progress on the defense side of the ball and pass out to one of our very good 3 point shooters when given the chance.

 

[NewArena]

Bagley will fix all of these things we're noticing. All easily fixable, as he seems to be the opposite of lazy

 

[ppine]

Bagley has scary upside and made really good growth in his game but like others say he needs to make progress on the defense side of the ball and pass out to one of our very good 3 point shooters when given the chance.

I have no fear at all of greatness. Neither should you.
Bagley needs to stop leaving his feet all the time. Learn to box people out. Maintain floor balance. Move his feet instead of swiping at the ball, and if he is going to foul someone, make sure they can't make the shot. Those fundamentals would be a good start.

 

[VF21]

Nope, fixed it.

Thank you. For some reason, the game STILL isn't showing on my program guide. Grrrrr.

 

[VF21]

FYI:

https://twitter.com/statuses/1208175515158188033

Clearly a discussion for another thread, which I will start momentarily.

 

[dude12]

Turner blows by Bjelica

 

[dude12]

Offense looks good so far, defense is not good

 

[dude12]

Sabonis now blows past Bjelica

 

[Sluggah]

Zero resistance is concerning

 

[burekijogurt]

who blew by Bjelica for the other 16 points Indiana scored?
Bjelica with 11 of his own.

 

[VF21]

Airballs on each end of the court? Did somebody open the doors?