[Game] Kings v. Celtics - 2/8/17 - 7:30PT/10:30ET

[kingdivac]

Collison with 26 pts 5 Reb 4 Steals - very good statistics.

 

[dude12]

Celtics were on a 7 game winning streak, rested as they were in Sac for a few days waiting......Kangz

 

[Suicide King]

Honestly, the Kings could have folded in the first. But Boston didn't bring their A game. Or even their C game. And they got burnt for it.

I think they brought it we just stepped on it.

 

[kingsboi]

the bipolar Kings strike once again. this time without their two best scorers and their best playmaker off the bench in Ty for the second half. The defense was incredible to watch. That Trill dunk had me all hype. Maybe one day he will start and play along side Boogie and they can get the best out of each other. Until then, the growth is clearly showing for Trill. Collison decided to show up in this one and be ultra aggressive, which is what he should be doing with Boogie too but that's not always the case. Ah well, I'll take wins versus good teams and losses versus bad teams or average teams so long as they don't hurt their draft order too much.

 

[Gliesian]

on NBA.com Willie's dunk is suggested as "Dunk of the Year". Feels good, fellow Kingsfans. Feels reeeeal good.

 

[chief bromden]

on NBA.com Willie's dunk is suggested as "Dunk of the Year". Feels good, fellow Kingsfans. Feels reeeeal good.

Willie's reaction as he's backing down the court makes me giggle.

 

[VF21]

James Ham Verified account ‏@James_Ham

Kosta Koufos' right hand.

 

[LoungeLizard]

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Kosta Koufos' right hand.

 

[kingsboi]

^ add another player to the injured list

 

[Larry89]

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Kosta Koufos' right hand.

holy crap, looks like he broke it

 

[kingdivac]

Willie's reaction as he's backing down the court makes me giggle.

I don't think any other Kings player could've pulled off that ridiculous dunk. In fact not too many in the league could've extended like that.

 

[upinsmoke]

holy poopoo, looks like he broke it

Looks to me like a compound fracture because I've had my share playing hoop. They hurt REAL bad and you can't play on it.

 

[Larry89]

Welp another injury

 

[VF21]

Looks to me like a compound fracture because I've had my share playing hoop. They hurt REAL bad and you can't play on it.

Nah, he'll just tape it to the finger next to it and soldier on.

 

[upinsmoke]

Nah, he'll just tape it to the finger next to it and soldier on.

Lol well KK won't be doing many finger rolls I guess lol.

 

[VF21]

Jason Jones ‏@mr_jasonjones 46s47 seconds ago

Ty Lawson said he doesn't think his hamstring injury is serious. He'll undergo a precautionary MRI Thursday morning.

Jason Jones ‏@mr_jasonjones 2m2 minutes ago

Lawson: "It's not bad. I've seen Garrett go down. I can still walk and I ran back down the court after the 1st one so I feel like i'm cool."

 

[KingsFanSince85]

But Boston didn't bring their A game. Or even their C game.

Perhaps they brought it but the Kings just took it away from them? That's what happens sometimes when you play consistently good defense.

 

[Bricklayer]

Looks to me like a compound fracture because I've had my share playing hoop. They hurt REAL bad and you can't play on it.

compound fracture is when the bone sticks through the skin, so you must be thinking of...not sure?

 

[ParniValjak]

James Ham Verified account ‏@James_Ham

Kosta Koufos' right hand.

Another one bites the dust!

 

[VF21]

Another one bites the dust!

 

[VF21]

compound fracture is when the bone sticks through the skin, so you must be thinking of...not sure?

I think it's a jammed finger. http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Jammed-Finger

 

[Tetsujin]

DC shutting down dumb people.

 

[Tetsujin]

When the guy everyone's been ripping you for drafting makes the dunk of the year:

 

[John Galt]

I can sit and watch that dunk replay over and over. The faces on the bench and spectators are awesome.

 

[Suicide King]

I can sit and watch that dunk replay over and over. The faces on the bench and spectators are awesome.

I have been wanting Willie to dunk ( for once) and with some kind of authority and a little showmanship afterwards but that dunk exceeded anything I had in mind by far. With his improved play of late and this exclamation point, I believe he is growing more into what many had envisioned.

 

[Tetsujin]

I have been wanting Willie to dunk ( for once) and with some kind of authority and a little showmanship afterwards but that dunk exceeded anything I had in mind by far. With his improved play of late and this exclamation point, I believe he is growing more into what many had envisioned.

He's showing far more offensive progress than I honestly expected. He's looked really smooth around the basket and has developed with his back to the basket (even has a nice little spin half hook move that has proven really successful thus far in the season). He also had a really good game (for him) as a passer last night. 4 assists, including a nice vintage elbow offense mid-post pass to the open cutter AKA the Brad Miller Special.

Willie's still having trouble on the boards but he's at least trying now and since Matt Barnes has seen fit to suddenly become a double-digit rebounder that's become a bit less of a concern.

 

[upinsmoke]

compound fracture is when the bone sticks through the skin, so you must be thinking of...not sure?

Oops my bad. I was way to cool for medical school so we'll just say he hurt his finger lol.

 

[Folsomkingsfan]

He's showing far more offensive progress than I honestly expected. He's looked really smooth around the basket and has developed with his back to the basket (even has a nice little spin half hook move that has proven really successful thus far in the season). He also had a really good game (for him) as a passer last night. 4 assists, including a nice vintage elbow offense mid-post pass to the open cutter AKA the Brad Miller Special.

Willie's still having trouble on the boards but he's at least trying now and since Matt Barnes has seen fit to suddenly become a double-digit rebounder that's become a bit less of a concern.

I knew WCS had offensive talent based on what I saw when he practices, but I never thought it would transfer to an actual game. Some of the moves he has shown the last couple of games make me wonder if he could be an actual two-way threat in this league? A guy with WCS athletic ability, size, and a respectable offensive game is a huge commodity in this league.

 

[Section 101]

James Ham Verified account ‏@James_Ham

Kosta Koufos' right hand.

Hello stranger.

 

[Suicide King]

He's showing far more offensive progress than I honestly expected. He's looked really smooth around the basket and has developed with his back to the basket (even has a nice little spin half hook move that has proven really successful thus far in the season). He also had a really good game (for him) as a passer last night. 4 assists, including a nice vintage elbow offense mid-post pass to the open cutter AKA the Brad Miller Special.

Willie's still having trouble on the boards but he's at least trying now and since Matt Barnes has seen fit to suddenly become a double-digit rebounder that's become a bit less of a concern.

I have been a super fan of his since before we drafted him. I am really pulling for him to have a great career. He just has special talents and attributes.

If the rebounding comes up and stays steady that would be great. I wont say I expected him to have an elite or very good offensive game. I don't like to make predictions of that nature. I never doubt a players ability to improve or surprise either. As time goes on I think it is only going to get better having him as a King.

It also helps he wears my favorite numbers for a ball player. Shout out to The Chief.