[Game] Kings @ "Trail Blazers" 3/31/2023 7pm Pacific 10pm Eastern

[Jc121]

Lets win tonight and then that should lock up the 3rd seed. But hey with a win and Memphis has a tough game tonight it’s still possible to catch them.

play to win and take advantage of the week opponents when when you can.

 

[Caccia]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1641910928424804352

What are the team's options going forward? Dellavedova was the team's third point guard. It seems silly to sign someone just to take his place, but injuries can strike at any time.

 

[ESP47]

To be fair, SLAB, are you anyone's biggest fan?

Jimmy G

 

[LoungeLizard]

Jimmy G

Oh no you didn’t.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Guys I'm still pumped for this game! Turns out winning makes watching your team FUN, no matter what's at stake. That said...

We can clinch the division tonight with a PHX loss. Also, the Griz are playing, we can move up a game (though looks like they have their game wrapped up). #2 is absolutely within our reach. Still lots to play for. Nobody's resting!

GO KINGS!

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

So, still time to sign DeMarcus Cousins...

Uhh, no. I think we can put that idea to bed permanently

 

[SLAB]

To be fair, SLAB, are you anyone's biggest fan?

DeMarcus and HGIII !!!

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

KESSLER EDWARDS GET THAT OUTTA HERE!

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

It's not lost on me that Edwards is in the first set of subs. Very very interesting. This feels like more than just testing him out at this point.

 

[Tetsujin]

Keegan going for 40 tonight lol

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Kings showing improvement on the defensive end. Honestly think it's good for development to play an easier opponent where you can settle in to doing the right things fundamentall on defense. Not always on your heels. I'm seeing a lot of good little things.

 

[Sluggah]

Curious reffing to close that quarter

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Curious reffing to close that quarter

Have no idea how that wasn't a shooting foul at the end there.

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

Len is a viable option for backup C minutes in the Playoffs, especially if we play a team with a lot of size.

 

[dude12]

Would be awesome if refs would protect Fox but I guess that’s asking too much

 

[The_Jamal]

Len is a viable option for backup C minutes in the Playoffs, especially if we play a team with a lot of size.

My guess is he's not in the everyday playoff rotation, but if we face a bruiser, he gets the call. Otherwise, I think Lyles takes a majority of the back-up 4/5 minutes.

Even these last few possessions, it's showing he limited he is stepping out on the perimeter.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Enjoy your free jamba juice @pdxKingsFan lol

 

[Kingz19]

Somebody shoot the damn ball lol

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

What’s with Lyles hesitating on threes now? Trying to preserve his 3pt % for the season? Lmao

 

[Sluggah]

Mmm. Whistles. I love it.

 

[Kingz19]

Fouling every possession

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I like how three Kings just stood there and watched the rebound go to Eubanks.

 

[Caccia]

They pushed out the lead to end the half. Five guys in double figures. Only five turnovers. Good work.

 

[sactowndog]

Giving up 59 points to this collection of scrubs does not create confidence in the play-offs

 

[sactowndog]

Kings showing improvement on the defensive end. Honestly think it's good for development to play an easier opponent where you can settle in to doing the right things fundamentall on defense. Not always on your heels. I'm seeing a lot of good little things.

they gave up 59 points to Portlands bench!

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

they gave up 59 points to Portlands bench!

Our defensive point total is always going to be higher than average because of the pace we play. We are on track to outscore them by 24, scoring 141. They're shooting 46%.

They've receive undue assistance from the refs as well.

Didn't say it was perfect, said I saw good things. Granted, also, I typed that when they had about 19 points with 2 minutes to go in the first. Len and Kessler are bright spots.

 

[Tetsujin]

Keegan got a flagrant for that same play and yet that ended up a foul on Malik.

 

[Kingz19]

Domas and Kessler have developed a pretty nice connection.

Kessler is a pretty good cutter and a threat from deep.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Monk is going to be sitting on a bag of frozen peas all the way back home