[Game] Kings @ Rockets - Saturday, 12/5/15 - 5 pm PST, 8 pm EST

[Entity]

Also if we have an average cousins tonight we win by 10. But he was just lethargic out there. Looked like he thought the game was two hours later and got caught off guard

 

[k_dubb90]

I seriously think some major changes are gonna come if we drop this one to the Knicks on national tv

 

[gunks]

I seriously think some major changes are gonna come if we drop this one to the Knicks on national tv

Wild fires are good for the forest

 

[Tetsujin]

George Karl is Bill Russell.

 

[ockingsfan]

Let's not forget the Kings just came back from playing in Mexico City.

From all accounts, that is hard trip to recover from.

May take a few days to get their sea legs back.

 

[Blob]

The only kind of winning Cousins has been exposed to was that in the Olympics last season. I figured that would help mature him a bit as a player and start bringing a different mindset to the game. That didn't happen and it's the same thing that continues to happen. He has to be the easiest all-star player to take out his game because smart teams know what's going to get him furious and what you then see is reckless abandon.

The loser mentality is all he knows...I can't blame the guy. He doesn't know what it takes to win in the NBA and all he can really go by is what his peers feed him and Rondo being his anger management counselor.

My hope before season was that Ben (who played well tonight) would take the next step. Marco would be a consistent threat and Willie could score 8-10 PPG off dunks and lobs and Boogie would not feel the burden to try to carry the offense.

But he seems to have it in him that dominating his man is the way to win. Too often he is turning a 5-on-5 game into a 1-on-1 game which turns into 1-on-2 and 1-on-3.

This works when he has a lane or a half step but not to the point of predictability we are witnessing. There is no savvy or patience just brute force and plowing the lane and begging for calls.

There was a time last year when Boogie was more patient. But in the urgency and frustration and turmoil of trying to turn the season around patience is out the window. His impatience exacerbates a bad situation. And tonight it cost us a win.

 

[Bricklayer]

I seriously think some major changes are gonna come if we drop this one to the Knicks on national tv

Thunder.

 

[VF21]

It's virtually impossible to "turn things around" in a positive way towards consistent success, when someone's attitude is negative 'most' of the time. Whenever an adverse challenge presents itself, it's always a 'downer' and draining to everyone on the team...including the coaching staff.

Until the outlook and attitude changes, the odds will always be stacked heavily against

In other words, "The beatings will continue until morale improves."

 

[VF21]

Also if we have an average cousins tonight we win by 10. But he was just lethargic out there. Looked like he thought the game was two hours later and got caught off guard

He actually wasn't that lethargic until he was hit in the nether regions and stumbled to the bench in pretty obvious agony...

 

[VF21]

Wild fires are good for the forest

Only if they don't get completely out of control and burn everything. A true wildfire doesn't scorch the earth.

Just something to keep in mind...

 

[Larry89]

Pathetic

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

In other words, "The beatings will continue until morale improves."

Yes....and in more words, success will continue to be elusive until the 'vibe' changes

 

[VF21]

Yes....and in more words, success will continue to be elusive until the 'vibe' changes

And, adding still more verbage to the circular discussion, "Catch-22 has always been one of my favorite novels."

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

And, adding still more verbage to the circular discussion, "Catch-22 has always been one of my favorite novels."

In what way is it circular?

 

[VF21]

In what way is it circular?

I was referencing my portion about the beatings and morale.

 

[jcwkings]

Didnt watch the game but looks like a typical game for us this year. Give up a crap ton of points, stay in it based on talent alone, inevitably lose. Tired of this crap, something has to change and soon.

 

[John Galt]

I regret my nba league pass purchase immensely.

Wonder how all the people who have committed "new arena" money for next year's season tickets are feeling. ugh...

This team is headed off a cliff.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

the league has passed up George Karl.

He's the Kobe of coaches right now. Just washed up, should be retired, cashing a check.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

In other words, "The beatings will continue until morale improves."

Right now our website banner says: "The Best Fans Are Kingsfans.com".

But I would not be opposed to an update reading: "Kingsfans.com: The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves"

 

[Chubbs]

George Karl is Bill Russell.

Or Dick Motta.

And while everyone bashes Boogie, my thought watching him is that he is nowhere near 100% right now. He's either injured or sick. Something is far from right.

Consider that a general comment on the kings, cousins, and the world in general.

Something is far from right.

 

[Kingster]

Houston's TEAM TS% was .619 this game.

Which come to think about probably isn't bad for us defensively this year.

And Harden is a huge component of that stat. He was a FT magnet.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Wonder how all the people who have committed "new arena" money for next year's season tickets are feeling. ugh...

This team is headed off a cliff.

At this point, we need to set aside the notion that the first year in the new arena, is any more important than the 2nd year. The reality of the situaion here, is not a fairytale for next season. If a decision is made that change is needed, make the move now