[Game] Kings @ Timberwolves 1/30/2023 5pm Pacific 8pm Eastern

[The_Jamal]

Also. Lyles at C is very likely what you'd go to if we made the playoffs and a 8-man rotation. Depending on what happens here at the deadline, I'd be stunned if any of the back-up C options played a minute

 

[SacTownKid]

I'll tell you what, the best thing that happened in this one was Domas going out. Have to say it because otherwise mean Fox might have faded into the background again. 17 shots per game Fox ain't gonna cut it come playoff time. You want your stars munching because it always comes down to it.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Wasn't pretty but I'll take it.

 

[Kingz19]

Props to Monk. Good game. I flipped out on him in the third when I think maybe 5-6 passes in a row failed to reach their target…but most of them actually didn’t become turnovers or weren’t capitalized on

 

[Tetsujin]

HUGE turnaround. this team continues to surprise me. just when I think we are going to fall into a season defining losing streak, they pull things out.

At this point it might be safe to conclude that the Kings might actually be a good team and not just riding a 50 game hot streak.

 

[sactowndog]

That was a heck of a defensive win. They were at the shooters on the catch. Fox played well defensively as did the rest of the team. It was good to watch.

 

[9x1x6]

Replaying that Lyles dunk to put it up 116-111, the crowd reaction is awesome

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Lyles scored eight of his eleven points in overtime.

 

[funkykingston]

Glad to see the Kings handle business in OT without Domas. This one was ugly, but nice to see them split these two with the Timberwolves. I think the trade for Gobert was an overpay and doesn't make much sense in this era of smallball and outside shooting, but it DOES make Minny a tough matchup for the Kings since their best two players like to operate in the paint.

On to the next one.

 

[iowamcnabb]

They punched them in the mouth! That is how you close out a game. More!

 

[NewArena]

Trey freaking Lyles!! Give our GM an extra year just for that move alone. Omg LIGHT. THE. BEAM.

 

[sactowndog]

Shout out to Trey Lyles too.. might be a key player with certain match-ups.

 

[NewArena]

Tough loss

For the Wolves lolz

 

[The_Jamal]

Shout out to Trey Lyles too.. might be a key player with certain match-ups.

Shown he can play next to Domas and honestly, I think he can physically handle a good chunk of centers, especially back-ups if he were to absorb those 9-12 back-up C minutes as well. He's a much bigger offensive threat than Metu or Holmes, giving Fox or Monk a pick n pop option in the PnR.

Hopefully Brown gives it a go for a few games before the deadline. If he shows that he can handle that slot, lets us use our assets on a back-up wing instead of a back-up C

 

[SacTownKid]

Shout out to Trey Lyles too.. might be a key player with certain match-ups.

For those 10 mpg behind Domas he's the best system guy for sure.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Does monk get the chain?

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Replaying that Lyles dunk to put it up 116-111, the crowd reaction is awesome

 

[NewArena]

Keep riding the Monk or Fox pnr. They are getting anything they want. Could have had that all game.

I trust our coaching staff to see what worked in that stretch and hopefully give the next opponent a healthy dose of it. Let’s get another winning streak going baby!!

 

[Kingz19]

Gman has called at least 3 steals for Keegan but he is listed as having one and Barnes has 4. Does that sound right?

Barnes was catching all of the deflections. Keegan caused more than he was credited for.

 

[SacTownKid]

Also, just to note we saw some rare pick and roll/pop play from Fox and Keegan late out of necessity. The Wolves were confused as to what to do. Wouldn't mind seeing more of that set.

 

[9x1x6]

"Kings were able to do what the Lakers couldn't do and play through that no call and finish it out" savage Kyle Draper

 

[hrdboild]

The Kings played a great OT period and stole the momentum from Minnesota. One thing I'd like to see both Sabonis and Fox grow out of is this begging for techs reaction when they don't get calls. Yes it was a tough offensive foul on Sabonis followed up by a tough no call at the other end but neither one was obviously wrong and Sabonis just completely lost his composure there. You can't do that when the game is on the line and you're already on a 2 game losing streak. All's well that ends well though. Monk and Lyles were big time for us down the stretch.

 

[iowamcnabb]

I regret not driving up for this one although I would have been pulling out my hair most of the game. It’s also 3 degrees outside

 

[NewArena]

Nowadays everybody want to talk like they got something to say, but nothing comes out when they move they lips, just a buncha gibberish, and mother****as act like they forgot about Trey.

I would like to frame this tweet when we clinch the 3rd or 2nd seed at the end of the season.

 

[SacTownKid]

I trust our coaching staff to see what worked in that stretch and hopefully give the next opponent a healthy dose of it. Let’s get another winning streak going baby!!

Brown is a bit system heavy but unlike every other coach the Kings have had since forever, he will go the well when forced too. It's a welcome sight. Brown's already said he's let Fox call him off at times. The issue come to find out is that Fox is simply too unselfish. Has been his whole career TBH.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1620265164884017155

 

[The_Jamal]

Also, just to note we saw some rare pick and roll/pop play from Fox and Keegan late out of necessity. The Wolves were confused as to what to do. Wouldn't mind seeing more of that set.

Loved it. I think Trey gives you that option to explore Keegan as the screener because Lyles doesn't have to be in the dunker spot like Metu and Holmes do. Could be an absolutely lethal way to get him open looks on the pop.

Or maybe even some post/paint touches because you don't have another big in the game clogging the lane.

 

[Kingz19]

Not today refs

Was kinda looking forward to the refs union announcing how broken up they are about the no call tomorrow if the Kings went on to lose. Oh well, next time..I guarantee there will be a next time.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1620265569940553734

 

[NewArena]

Still want more shot attempts from Sabonis but I’ll take this. Looks like he had a pretty good game