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50 wins within reach. Not even in my wildest dreams.
We will have a whole week off before the playoffs start for us because of the play in games. Rest will not be an issue for the team. Just have to avoid an injury.Given how closely packed the teams are it’s hard to make the case it’s a weaker team.
the only reason to consider it would be to get a home court advantage in the 2nd Round. But the team is a bit worn down and some could use a rest. Both Fox and Sabonis come to mind. We don’t need to be playing 5 games in 8 days right before the play-off. Maybe if Memphis lost tonight and we were 1 behind in the loss column. But they finish with pretty easy teams other than the Bucks. Not only that let the Warriors play against our bench while we game plan for them.
Wiggins coming back would change my mind on this but im with you for nowI'm thinking it's more and more likely we're facing Golden State.
Which I've changed my mind and I think that's preferable to the Clippers now. The Clippers are thought would falter without Paul George and they just haven't. They're finally clicking and they'll be a tough out.
So now it just comes down to GS vs NO vs MIN.
They're a battle tested team team with championship experience, but on the other hand, I think this is a better matchup than either MIN or NO or LAC considering they're lacking lengthy wings and guard defenders.
Memphis is bad on the road and 4 of 5 for them are on the road. I have Memphis finishing up 2-3 and the Kings 4-1 and we will grab the 2nd seed from Memphis. I don't think we will catch Denver. I see them finishing 3-2 or 2-3. Either way we finish 1 or 2 games back.
TWolves really blew it tonight. I was watching the 3rd quarter and they looked terrible. Let the Lakers go on a 22-2 run. Just bricking 3 after 3.
Memphis is bad on the road and 4 of 5 for them are on the road. I have Memphis finishing up 2-3 and the Kings 4-1 and we will grab the 2nd seed from Memphis. I don't think we will catch Denver. I see them finishing 3-2 or 2-3. Either way we finish 1 or 2 games back.
Kings Playoff Tracker
The Suns are on absolute life support in terms of chasing the #3 slot after our win tonight, so it's probably just as well that they defeated the Nuggets and gave us just a little bit more light at chasing the #1 seed. Not gonna happen, we'll be the #3 seed barring some extremely unlikely and extended luck, but it's nice to hold on to the dream a bit longer.
Fairly light slate tomorrow, with the Clippers facing off against the Pelicans and the Mavericks looking to make their way into the play-in discussion, just like Kyrie envisioned.
Today's games:
Pacers def. OKC
Celtics def. UTA
MEM def. LAC
LAL def. MIN
GSW def. Spurs
SAC def. Blazers
PHX def. DEN
Playoff Seeding (Bold games are next day):
-----Kings' Range-----
1) DEN (51-26) 9, GSW, @HOU, @PHX, @UTA, SAC -- TB=Kings
2) MEM (49-28) 7, @Chi, POR, @NOP, @MIL, @OKC -- TB=Kings
3) SAC (47-30) --, SAS, @NOP, @DAL, GSW, @DEN
4) PHX (42-35) 1, @OKC, SAS, DEN, @LAL, LAC TB=Suns
-----Kings' Range-----
-----Other Teams-----
5) LAC (41-37), @NOP, LAL, POR, @PHX
6) GSW (41-37), @DEN, OKC, @SAC, @POR --> Current Kings' opponent if standings hold
7) LAL (39-38), @HOU, @UTA, @LAC, PHX, UTA
8) NOP (39-38), LAC, SAC, MEM, NYK, @MIN
9) MIN (39-39), POR, @BRK, @SAS, NOP
10) OKC (38-40), PHX, @GSW, @UTA, MEM
11) DAL (37-40), @MIA, @ATL, SAC, CHI, SAS
12) UTA (36-41), @BRK, LAL, OKC, DEN, @LAL
Here's hoping! Moving up from the 3 seed to the 2 seed might mean we face the Lakers in the first round instead of the Clippers or Warriors but it would also mean that we would have home-court advantage if we do advance to the second round -- where Memphis' losing record on the road could bite them again. I'm not really fixated on matchups per se but it does some pretty clear that the Lakers want to face us and there's a chance they'd have both Lebron and AD healthy for at least one playoff series. They're always going to be dangerous until one of those guys inevitably gets injured again.
We will have a whole week off before the playoffs start for us because of the play in games. Rest will not be an issue for the team. Just have to avoid an injury.
hey Capt not sure how to interpret Denver and Memphis. Can you post the number of games for them to eliminate Us? Might be easier to follow.
They play their last game on the 9th, their first playoff game will be the 15th or 16th depending on how the NBA schedules us. 5 or 6 days rest is plenty of time for these guys. We’re talking about Professional athletes in their mid to late 20’s. If anything I’d be more worried about rust from not having real game time action for two weeks. I agree with you that we’re pretty much locked at the three and I’m not advocating running the starters for 35+ minutes a night for the last 5 games. I’m saying we take care of business vs San Antonio, clinch the Pacific and the 3, then you treat the last 4 games kind of like preseason where you’re running out 14 guys, limiting the starters. Maybe you sit Fox a game here and Domas a game there, but you don’t just shut them down completely.not a full week and the team will be using that time to prep. The time to get some rest is at the end of the season. I don’t take Fox or Sabonis on that road trip. Might leave a few other dudes at home too.
not a full week and the team will be using that time to prep. The time to get some rest is at the end of the season. I don’t take Fox or Sabonis on that road trip. Might leave a few other dudes at home too.
May God FORBIDWe will have a whole week off before the playoffs start for us because of the play in games. Rest will not be an issue for the team. Just have to avoid an injury.
Yeah, I hesitated even putting that out into the universe.May God FORBID
50 wins within reach. Not even in my wildest dreams.
They play their last game on the 9th, their first playoff game will be the 15th or 16th depending on how the NBA schedules us. 5 or 6 days rest is plenty of time for these guys. We’re talking about Professional athletes in their mid to late 20’s. If anything I’d be more worried about rust from not having real game time action for two weeks. I agree with you that we’re pretty much locked at the three and I’m not advocating running the starters for 35+ minutes a night for the last 5 games. I’m saying we take care of business vs San Antonio, clinch the Pacific and the 3, then you treat the last 4 games kind of like preseason where you’re running out 14 guys, limiting the starters. Maybe you sit Fox a game here and Domas a game there, but you don’t just shut them down completely.
No clue except the Kings are likely to clinch the 3rd seed vs Spurs. The Mavs will be playing for their play-in lives likely when they play the Kings, and Pelicans close to same...so I would be surprised if the Kings go 4-1. How the Kings do against Mavs and Pels will dictate lineups vs Warriors and Nuggets. If they lose 1 or both vs Pels/Warriors, I think you'll see them rest their players the last 2.
50 Wins would be a game changer..... going into the off season with 50 wins and the Kings all of the sudden becomes a destination for free agents wanting to be on a title contender for next season.
Only a handful of teams are going to get to 50.... 50 would be huge for the franchise!
Malik Monk also said 50 Wins was the team's goal..... so let's go get it guys!
Yeah, I seriously doubt if we move out of the #3 spot, but damn is that a tight race for the #6 seed.I think the Kings will settle at #3 spot giving how Memphis keep winning and the rest of their schedule seems easy enough. I thought the Clippers at least might have a shot at beating them, but blew it after leading by double digits. The Suns will settle at #4. I think the Clippers WILL drop down to Play-in and GS move up to #5 spot which they definitely DO NOT want, since they're going to be facing the Suns. And I think the Lakers move up to #6 spot...but, it's either GS or Lakers filling either #5 or #6 spot...that's my prediction by looking at their schedules.
The only team I don't want to play are Lakers. 10+ free throw difference a game is very hard to overcome no matter how good a team shoots from three.And Domas would probably play around 25 min a game due to all the weak fouls that would be called on him because of Lebron running into him and then whining about itPotential Minnesota match up news:
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has suffered a broken wrist and will miss a significant period of time, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski. Tough loss as Reid is in the midst of his best season, averaging 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 31, 2023
We will have a whole week off before the playoffs start for us because of the play in games. Rest will not be an issue for the team. Just have to avoid an injury.
I'm all for it as long as we don't burn ourselves out to reach the goal!50 Wins would be a game changer..... going into the off season with 50 wins and the Kings all of the sudden becomes a destination for free agents wanting to be on a title contender for next season.
Only a handful of teams are going to get to 50.... 50 would be huge for the franchise!
Malik Monk also said 50 Wins was the team's goal..... so let's go get it guys!
True. The difference in how the game would be called would be absolutely disgusting, im pissed just thinking about it.The only team I don't want to play are Lakers. 10+ free throw difference a game is very hard to overcome no matter how good a team shoots from three.And Domas would probably play around 25 min a game due to all the weak fouls that would be called on him because of Lebron running into him and then whining about it
Yep, and both LA teams play each other next. That could be interesting if everyone is hoping for the 6th seed.That 6th seed is as wide open as ever. Lakers, Clips and Pels all tied with 38 losses.