Kings-Spurs PBP thread - game 6

[VF21]

SAR three doesn't go, Bonzi with the putback.

75-59 Spurs

Parker jumper doesn't go; Bonzi board.

MARTIN FOR THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy crap.

2.8 seconds left after Martin's shot. Parker gets the ball, crosses the line, lets go over a Kings out-stretched hand and gets the three.

78-62 Spurs

End of the third quarter.

 

[VF21]

Regardless of what happens from this point on, I am proud of this team for defying the odds and even getting into the playoffs in the first place. I am anxious to see what Petrie does in TDOS and I am looking forward to seeing a full year of Ron Artest on our team.

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

 

[VF21]

Spurs ball. Through Duncan's hands and onto the floor; Artest called for loose ball foul. Still Spurs.

Miss; Bonzi board.

Bibby pull-up jumper doesn't go; Martin board. Over to Artest, who moves around and steps behind the line. Miss; Spurs board.

Bowen off the glass for two.

80-62 Spurs

 

[VF21]

SAR to the line on foul by Duncan. 1st team foul on Spurs.

SAR makes first; misses second. Horry called for loose ball foul. Still Kings ball.

80-63 Spurs

Kings outrebounding the Spurs, Kings have more points in the paint. They're just losing it on turnovers.

Bibby miss; Spurs board.

Horry for three.

83-63 Spurs

 

[VF21]

Kings call time out.

 

[VF21]

9:54 left

Grant and Jerry reminding people that to beat the Spurs at all in the playoffs is an accomplishment. To beat them twice and nearly three times is something to build on.

NVE called for non-shooting foul on Martin. 3rd team foul. Still Kings ball.

Martin drives inside, and draws the foul. 4th team foul on the Spurs.

Kevin to the line.

9:24 left

Makes first; and second.

83-65 Spurs

 

[VF21]

Finley miss from the corner; Bonzi board.

Bibby inside, passes to Bonzi, ball goes oob off Bonzi's fingers. Officials say it's off Manu. Still Kings ball. Offensive foul called on Ron Artest. Grant calls it a make-up call. I have to agree.

Spurs ball.

Finley for two.

85-65 spurs

 

[VF21]

Bonzi drives inside for two more.

85-67 Spurs

Finley with the one-handed jam right in Martin's face.

87-67 Spurs

Artest drives inside, draws foul.

7:53 left

Ron at the line.

Rasho in for Duncan.

87-69 Spurs

Spurs miss; Artest board.

SAR for two.

87-71 Spurs

 

[VF21]

Good defense by Kings results in 24-second violation. First Spurs turnover in the second half.

6:56 left

Only one Spurs starter on the court.

Martin miss; Van Exel board.

Spurs turnover. Bibby forward pass to breaking Martin. Kevin for two.

87-73 Spurs

Time out.

Commercial.

6:17 left

 

[VF21]

Although the game looks very close to being out of reach, the crowd doesn't appear to be going anywhere. It looks like they don't want it to end...

Pop putting the Spurs starters back onto the court. That shows respect for our Kings.

Spurs ball.

Manu inside for two and the +1.

Bonus doesn't go, Horry fouled by SAR going for the rebound.

Spurs ball.

Manu three doesn't go; Bibby board.

 

[VF21]

Bibby three doesn't go, long rebound over to ARtest, kick over to Bibby. Mike drives inside and gets the two.

Spurs for two at the other end.

91-75 Spurs

Kings miss; Spurs board.

Duncan over SAR for two.

93-75 Spurs

 

[VF21]

Artest to the line on foul by Horry. 5PF. Finley in for Horry.

Artest makes first; and second.

93-77 spurs

Crowd starting to trickle out.

4:20 left

Finley for two.

95-77 Spurs

 

[VF21]

Artest at the line again.

Makes first; and second.

95-79 Spurs

3:53 left

 

[VF21]

Kings with two more.

95-81 spurs

Finley miss, Bonzi board.

3:13 left

bibby three off the rim; Spurs board.

3:00 left

 

[VF21]

Parker with two more.

97-81 Spurs

SAR hook won't fall; Duncan board.

2:22 left

Bowen for two.

99-81 spurs

 

[VF21]

Adelman calls time out.

 

[VF21]

I want to take a moment to thank all of you for the kind words about my PBP efforts. I have enjoyed being able to bring the flavor of Kings basketball to you and I hope you'll all come back next time...

It was a good ride and we got a lot further than any of us could have thought possible.

Once, now and always - I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!

Adelman empties the bench, so does Pop.

 

[VF21]

1:22 left

101-81 Spurs

Brent Barry sinks a three and the crowd boos.

104-81 Spurs

Potatohead jumper for two!!!!!

104-83 Spurs

45 seconds left.

 

[VF21]

Spurs guy (#2) at the line.

Misses first; makes second.

105-83 Spurs

Corliss miss; Spurs board.

16 seconds left.

That's it. Spurs run out the clock.

Arco faithful - those who are left - stand up and cheer, as well they should.

Rick Adelman and Gregg Popovich meet on the sidelines and shake hands.

Spurs and Kings players meet center court and shake hands.

Parker comes over and gives Adelman a hug.

Artest limps painfully off the court.

P.J. Carlesimo now talking to Adelman.

 

[VF21]

Commercial and the end of the VF21 PBP for the 2005-2006 season.

See you all back here next year!!!!

 

[Prophetess]

THANK YOU MY FRIEND for another fantastic year of pbp threads. For helping to get through this year without televised games.
They brought a feeling of the game and the excitement every time.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

 

[dukeswh]

Thanks VF! Your PBPs were awesome. Looking forward to next season's and i can't wait to see this team in action in 2006-2007 season. I'm sure they will be a force in the West once again. Go Kings!!!

 

[chelle]

THANK YOU VF!!! These games are hard. I could not do it. Those of us not fortunate enough to get to watch, still get to "see" the game thanks to you!! I'm already looking forward to reading them next season! YOU'RE THE BEST!

 

[ImaKingsFan]

Thanks so much VF for all ofyour play by plays for this season!! You are the Kings lifeline for all of us out of town fans and your efforts are very much appreciated!!!!

GOOOO KINGS 2006/2007!!!

 

[PixelPusher]

Thanks again VF21, for yet another season of stellar PBP. One of these seasons, you're last game is going to be a win.

 

[GoGoGadget]

Thanks again VF21, for yet another season of stellar PBP. One of these seasons, you're last game is going to be a win.

Clearly I've been a Kings fan for too long. When I first read this, I thought "Wait, that's unpossible!"

Took more time than it should have to realize what that would mean.

 

[SacTownKid]

Great job as always VF, look forward to seeing the PBP next season!!!

 

[l-horn]

From a Spurs fan, congratulations on your turn around. As all sports fans know, when you're a fan of any team, you're going to experience disappointment more than 'thrill of victory'. Unless you go all they way, every team and their fans, eventually experience what you're experiencing now.

It's been a great turn around and I hope you can carry it into next year.

With that said, think of it this way, dream for a moment that you won the west....and then going into Auburn Hills without HCA and watching big Ben and Rasheed doing really mean things to ya'...

*gulp*

You don't want that.