Kings-Spurs PBP for Nov. 16

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Greetings, fellow Kings fans.

I didn't know if I was going to be home, so waited on starting the thread. I'm here, though, so I'll be doing the PBP...

Beautiful day up here in the forest today. My thoughts and prayers are with the people in danger because of the wildfires in Southern California. We've had rain, so our fire danger has been greatly reduced, meaning some of our firefighters can head down south to try and help.

The Spurs have really been struggling, so tonight's game won't be a walk in the park for them by any stretch of the imagination. All I want to see is heart and hustle from our Kings. It would be really nice to see #23 out there, but I'm sure they won't let him rush back. Watching the Kings warm up behind Grant and Jerry, it doesn't look as though he's on the court.

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Sunday evening games are usually a lot of fun at Arco, and I'm hoping this one won't be an exception. Heart and hustle, energy and enthusiasm ... and Arco Thunder. That's what it's all about.

Let's get ready for some Kings basketball!

 

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Word from Grant and Jerry on Martin and Garcia:

1. Kevin most likely won't be available until after the New Orleans game on Wednesday, meaning he could come back into the lineup in Arco against Portland on Friday, Nov. 21.

2. Garcia will also be out AT LEAST that long and, depending on the medical staff, possibly even longer.

GET WELL SOON, GUYS!!!

 

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For those who aren't seeing the game, John Salmons had six stitches over his left eye folliwing the game against the Suns. They say it happened when he went in for that last bucket, which could easily explain why he spinned away from the contact at the last minute... He's got a ginormous bandage over the eye, to the point where it almost reaches down to his eyelid.

 

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Hill, Mason, Udoka, Duncan and Oberto for the Spurs.

Udrih, Salmons, Thompson, Moore and Miller for the Kings.

And oh goodie. Another early feature by Angela Tsai. I refuse to even acknowledge any more of her babbles. I will most likely recognize the occurrences, so don't expect the rants to stop, however.

Tip off...

 

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Kings ball.

OOps. Finley in to start for the Spurs instead of Udoka.

Udrih miss; Duncan board.

Duncan jumper from the side doesn't go; Moore rebound.

11;21 left

Salmons from the elbow for two.

2-0 KINGS

 

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Duncan turnaround jumper doesn't go; Thompson rebound.

Miller drives the paint, kicks out to Moore and over to Thompson, who misses from the top of the key. Spurs rebound.

Another Spurs miss; Thompson rebound.

Spurs called for non-shooting foul - kicking the ball - Kings will inbound.

10;17 left

MIller drives inside, drops off to Moore, whose shot is partially deflected. Spurs and Kings battle for the rebound. Spurs get it. Out to Finley and two points.

2-2

Salmons pass inside to Thompson for two.

4-2 KINGS

 

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Mason three doesn't go; Miller with the box out on Oberto. Ball oob...Kings ball.

9;07 left

Salmons jumper doesn't go but he heads to the line after being fouled by George Hill. (?)

Salmons makes first; misses second and Spurs snag the rebound.

The Spurs without Tony Parker just do not look like the Spurs. Hill tries to drive inside, puts up forced shot at the 24 and it misses. Kings ball.

5-2 KINGS

Salmons from the baseline for two more.

7-2 KINGS

 

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Oberto dish to Duncan, who gets the bucket and yells "AND ONE!!!" at the official. The official replies by giving him a "delay of game" warning. Heheheheheh.

Kings ball. Thompson inside, shot blocked by Duncan. Spurs ball.

7;39 left

Moore really smothering Duncan, and little Timmy does NOT like it at all. Moore called for non-shooting foul; Timmy pouts. Spurs to inbound.

Duncan to Finley, off-balance shot has no chance. Kings rebound. Udrih pushes the ball upcourt, finds Mikki for feed inside to cutting Miller for two.

9-6 KINGS

I must have entered a time warp or something because I don't have a clue about how the Spurs ended up with 6 points.

Spurs turnover; Kings ball.

 

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Jason to the line. Misses first; makes second.

10-6 KINGS

Spurs ball; turnover. Beno pushes the ball upcourt, NICE dish inside and Kings have two more.

12-6 KINGS

Time out ... and commercial break.

 

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Spurs ball.

5;44 left

Finley for three from the corner.

12-9 KINGS

Miller pass inside to Moore goes oob. Spurs ball.

Duncan to Mason, wide open under the basket.

12-11 KINGS

4;48 left

Thompson off the dribble, goes inside, misses the layup but battles for the rebound, hustles and dishes out to Salmons for two.

14-11 KINGS

 

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Duncan fingerroll off the glass misses; Miller rebound.

Beno shot from the corner goes halfway into the net and finds a way to pop back out. Kings with the offensive rebound. Salmons dish to Moore at the elbow for two.

16-11 KINGS

Spurs ball. Duncan to the line on foul by Moore. (Looks like the little prima donna made his point with the official, who has now called two on Moore for daring to breathe on the great Tim Duncan).

Moore out, Hawes in.

Duncan makes both.

16-13 KINGS

Kings ball.

 

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BEAUTIFUL bullet lead pass to Miller for the two points.

18-13 KINGS

Matt Bonner in for the Spurs.

18-15 KINGS

Kings miss; Bowen rebound. Finley from outside misses; Hawes rebound.

2;27 left

Udrih to Miller, who drives the lane and kicks out to the wide open John Salmons.

SALMONS FOR THREE!!

21-15 KINGS

 

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Duncan off the glass doesn't go; Kings rebound.

Beno inside, another sweet looking shot that finds a way back out of the basket. Ball oob.

Time out and commercial break.

1;47 left

Spurs ball when they come back.

 

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Another totally lame interview by the courtside reporter. If this is being broadcast outside of Sacramento, I think the entire organization should be embarrassed. I know I am... Good grief.

Kings ball after the break. Salmons called for offensive foul and Spurs take control.

1;33 left

bonner miss; Brad MIller wrestles him for the rebound and wins.

Kings ball. Salmons inside, kick out to Bobby J. whose pass is slapped away and Spurs come up with it.

Bowen miss; Miller rebound. Bobby, Salmons, Brown, Miller and Hawes for the Kings.

Nice dish inside by Brown to Hawes, and his half-hook looks good again tonight.

23-15 KINGS

 

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Spurs ball, Miller with the steal. Turns and throws it upcourt but unfortunately neither guard had stayed back for the outlet... WE NEED KEVIN!!!

Spurs ball, and they lose it oob.

4.9 seconds left.

Tiny Tim discussing the situation with the official as he apparently didn't agree.

Hawes turnover and Spurs try for the buzzer beater. No good.

End of the first quarter.

23-15 KINGS

 

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Spurs inbound.

Spurs miss - twice - and Hawes comes up with it. Brown, Jackson, Williams, Thompson and Hawes for the Kings. Jackson miss, but Kings grab the rebound. Thompson from the side doesn't go; Spurs rebound.

10;57 left

Finley miss; Hawes rebound.

Duncan on the bench at the moment... Vaughn, Bowen, Bonner, Oberto and ??? for the Spurs.

Kings ball. Turnover by Shelden, Spurs ball.

Bonner miss; Williams rebound.

10;19 left

 

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Shelden inside off the glass doesn't go; Spurs rebound.

Spurs for two.

23-17 KINGS

This lineup has major ugly written all over it...

Hawes tries to split the defense, miss. Spurs rebound.

Spurs miss; Kings rebound. Jackson for two.

25-17 KINGS

Spurs jumper for two.

25-19 KINGS

Brown shot slapped away and Spurs recover it. Bowen from the corner for two.

25-21 KINGS

Theus calls time out... whew.

8;30 left

 

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Kings ball. Lineup remains the same. Brown baseline jumper is good.

27-21 KINGS

Spurs ball.

Long miss and Hawes has the rebound. Hand off to Brown. Back to Hawes, his three attempt was short but Jackson chases down the rebound. He spins inside and runs into Bowen, who flops like a dead fish. Jackson called for the foul and it's back to the Spurs.

7;29 left

Bowen shot goes in, rattles and pops out. Kings ball. Hawes steps inside the arc and tries again but jumper doesn't fall. Spurs rebound.

27-21 KINGS

Vaughn inside, shot blocked by Hawes. Pass to Jackson, ball knocked out of his hands and Jackson chases it down. Over to Brown for two more.

29-21 KINGS

 

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Matt Bonner for three...

29-24 KINGS

Bobby Brown driving inside, draws foul from Vaughn. Non-shooting. Kings inbound.

Salmons back in and he gets a quick jumper for two.

31-24 KINGS

5;54 left

Time out ... and commercial break.

 

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And yet another courtside report...

Udrih, Salmons, Hawes, Thompson and Jackson for the Kings

Finley miss; Hawes rebound.

5;32 left

Salmons inside, high pass cross court to Beno nearly goes oob but he's able to save it and kick it inside to Jason who misses over Duncan. Spurs ball.

Vaughn inside, draws foul from Udrih and Vaughn heads to the line for the +1.

Douby and Miller in for Jackson and Thompson.

31-27 KINGS

Beno for two.

33-27 KINGS

 

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Duncan working on Hawes, spins and gets two.

33-29 KINGS

Kings ball. Hawes drives inside, Bonner reacts as though he was hit in the eye with Hawes elbow and Spurs have it back...

Oh look. Finley for three.

33-32 KINGS

...sigh...

And yes, it's all Finley's fault.

Miller miss; Spurs rebound.

Turnvoer, Udrih inside, steps out and fires. Miss, Bonner rebound.

3;08 left

 

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Finley running floater for two more.

34-33 Spurs

Kings ball. Salmons inside, draws the foul.

2;50 left

Time out ... and commercial break. Salmons will be at the line.

 

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Salmons makes first; and second.

35-34 KINGS

2;43 left

Spurs ball. Turnover; Kings ball.

Udrih, Douby, Salmonsk, Moore and Miller for the Kings

Beno starts to drive inside, either loses footing or is tripped, and turns the ball over.

Spurs ball and two points.

36-35 Spurs

DOUBY FOR THREE!!!

38-36 KINGS

 

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Hill for long two.

38-38

1;32 left

Salmons with the ball, starts to get by Duncan, who sticks his hip out and gets caught. 2PF on Duncan. Non-shooting. Kings to inbound.

Salmons drives inside, and he's fouled by Finley.

Salmons to the line again.

Makes first; and second.

40-38 KINGS

1;15 left

 

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Spurs ball. Mason for three.

41-40 Spurs

Kings ball. Udrh runs a spiral - twice - and is finally fouled. Beno to the line.

Udrih makes first off the glass; makes second.

42-41 KINGS

49.4 seconds left

Spurs ball. Oberto miss but Spurs get the rebound, Finley shot doesn't go but Tolliver tips it in.

43-42 Spurs

Kings holding for final shot of the half... Udrih kicks out to Douby. Three doesn't go and buzzer sounds.

End of the first half.

 

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Our old nemesis, Michael F. Finley, is the leading scorer for the Spurs with 10 points. Isn't he about 105 years old by now?

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Spurs will have the ball to start the 4th quarter.

Kick out to finley in the corner. He misses but Duncan gets the putback.

45-42 Spurs

Thompson miss; he's taking shots way too early IMHO. Spurs ball. Hill miss - Miller called for the loose ball foul, which gives the ball right back to the Spurs.

11;05 left

Finley bounce pass to Duncan, Miller and Jason take it away. Over to Beno, who splits the defense and gets the bucket.

45-44 Spurs

 

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Hill jumper off, Moore rebound.

Kings turnover, Spurs get it back. Kings warned for delay of game.

10;07 left

GOOD defense by the Kings forces Duncan to turn over the ball. Salmons grabs it, runs the court, gets the bucket and heads to the stripe for the +1.

Bonus good.

47-45 KINGS

9;45 left

GO KINGS!!!

 

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Finley miss; Moore rebound.

Salmons to Miller, who tries to get past Oberto. Dishes inside to Thompson, who gets the bucket to fall. Whistle and Thompson is called for the loose ball foul??? Spurs ball.

49-45 KINGS

Spurs from the corner for three.

49-48 KINGS

Salmons quick shot from the baseline doesn't go; Spurs rebound.

8;39 left

Duncan to the line on foul by Udrih. Hrm. Duncan drove the paint, hit Udrih under the chin with his lowered shoulder and he gets the call? Oh wait, I forgot. It's Tiny Timmy Duncan we're talking about.

Duncan makes first, misses second.

49-49

8;38 left

 

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Kings inbound...

Udrh to Miller, Salmons cuts inside but Miller doesn't see him. Salmons drops back out and...

SALMONS FOR THREE!!!

52-49 KINGS

Spurs ball. Finley works inside and gets the dunk.

52-51 KINGS

Udrih to Salmons, ball knocked out of his hands and oob. Kings will inbound. Douby in for Mikki Moore.

Udrih, Douby, Salmons, Thompson and Miller for the Kings

SALMONS FOR THREE!!!

55-51 KINGS

 

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Duncan has the ball stripped by Thompson, who tries the lead pass to Salmons but puts it way too far in front of him and John, not being Jerry Rice, can't get to it.

Ball oob.

Time out ... and commercial break. Spurs will inbound.