[Grades] Kings @ Trailblazers, 10/20/21

[EIM86]

Yeah and we still scored 124 with all of them basically sucking. Think that shows the potential offensive upside where we aren't so depth deprived like we were last year off the bench. Add on Fox really struggling in the 2nd half, you could say 4 of our top 7 scorers were off their game.

agreed, no need to think glass is half empty. The guys that usually score got their buckets. Also, it looks like team free throw percentage is gonna be better this year with Fox improving amd Bagley being out will give it a bump.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

And no wonderView attachment 10704 Oscar's Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star shoe never flew off grabbing rebound or heading up court in college or pros.

This is what's known as "clearing space"

 

[EIM86]

I give the entire team an A

Team effort that did what they had to do to get a dub. They played one half of good defense to a team that averaged 126 PPG against us last season. Only gave up 121, a 5 pt improvement from Last years average. Yes, it’s only one game but a dub is a dub. If we get these average PPG given up to teams last year down we are definitely winning more games then last year. Lastly, loved it was on the road and we kept the arena quiet most of the night.

 

[iowamcnabb]

This is what's known as "clearing space"

Bentornato!

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1451337450249359378

 

[NYKingsfan57]

Good response New Era. Very insightful. Sometimes I am guilty of letting my fandom get in the way of an objective assessment.

 

[Woot!]

Good response New Era. Very insightful. Sometimes I am guilty of letting my fandom get in the way of an objective assessment.

I agree - though the NBA did acknowledge that Nurkic indeed fouled Mitchell.

 

[New Era]

I agree - though the NBA did acknowledge that Nurkic indeed fouled Mitchell.

Yep! I'm honestly shocked about that. It's just not a call you see get made a lot in the NBA. One thing I've noticed in the 2 min report is it's a lot more "pure" meaning they are just looking at it in black/white terms....but I don't think that is how the referees necessarily call things in live action. I've seen some of those reports where they say a player traveled and it wasn't called, but when you look at the replay there isn't a chance in hell it would ever get called.

 

[Tetsujin]

Fiery Luke was apparently mic'd the **** up on opening night but the Kings didn't bleep it so I'm not gonna post it here lol

 

[macadocious]

just post it with a NSFW tag, people can make their own choice if they want to click on it

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1451674219436134404

(Watch at your own risk and shield your children's ears.

 

[macadocious]

OK, Luke.

If thats what hes doing, and they are buying in and the team is competing. Lets ****ing go!!

 

[macadocious]

Honestly, that is the first time I have felt good about him being our coach. (moderately good at best)

 

[Capt. Factorial]

just post it with a NSFW tag, people can make their own choice if they want to click on it

That's not actually board policy. I'm going to let it stand because it is language of emphasis (as opposed to...what, vulgarity?) But don't be surprised if another mod breaks the link.