[Game] Kings v Clippers - Tuesday, Dec. 31

[sactowndog]

I‘m definitely not watching because I’m a pessimist, even though I haven‘t posted in that thread.

That being said, this game is starting to make me regret creating this thread. Especially if Fox doesn’t start playing aggressively.

the Clips are just much better. That being said Fox’s defense is encouraging.

 

[Amiga]

This team is nearly unwatchable at this point. Zero ball movement.

 

[Joshoua]

Great job by Ariza for bitching about not getting the ball leading to that corner 3

 

[King Baller]

So why no one posting who posted in the optimist thread? Maybe that’s the key to being optimistic, just don’t watch the game.

Just watching

 

[SLAB]

Lol, Koz has completely checked out. Not that I blame him

 

[MixM]

Just watching

Happy New 2020 from Serbia to all king lovers.

 

[jcwkings]

Clippers are a terrible matchup for Kings. No one to guard George or Khawai, including Barnes who you just paid $88 million to do. Yikes.

 

[SacTownKid]

It's crazy how the Kings can go through spells of struggling to put up 90 in a game and then in other games they'll go for broke. What that tells you is that they don't have a identity and that they can't impose their will upon other teams. I counted like barely 2 plays where they went with a 5 out and cleared paint. That's where this team has to be. I'm sorry, but it's a nice thought to have a "team" system but not all things are created equal in NBA basketball. Walton is going to have to designate his role guys and his go to's. You have Fox, Buddy, Barnes, Bagley and then the rest. That's where this has to get back on track. Everything those other players do has to be based on getting the best opportunities for those 4 they can, and then prepare themselves to feed off of their scraps. For like the millionth time there is way too much body movement from players looking to create their own shots off the ball. They need to stay out of the freakin' way so they can create the best looks for the players that should be getting them in the first place.

 

[gunks]

*remembers there's a game*

*checks score*

Well, happy New Years all! I'm out!

 

[joemama]

Good
Fox and Holmes have been great. I didn't realize Fox had 13 assists against Denver. Without his dribble penetration where would they be. Holmes had a great first half. Defense is improved. Giles has shown a lot, good looking midrange, unselfish passing, good positioning on defense.

Bad
SG is atrocious. I think buddy missed his last five shots. Offense is next to horrible. No cutting, no movement (with purpose), only passing when there is nowhere else to go. Only screens 28 ft from the basket; other locations are rare. Just unbelievably predictable.

 

[SacTownKid]

Good
Fox and Holmes have been great. I didn't realize Fox had 13 assists against Denver. Without his dribble penetration where would they be. Holmes had a great first half. Defense is improved. Giles has shown a lot, good looking midrange, unselfish passing, good positioning on defense.

Bad
SG is atrocious. I think buddy missed his last five shots. Offense is next to horrible. No cutting, no movement (with purpose), only passing when there is nowhere else to go. Only screens 28 ft from the basket; other locations are rare. Just unbelievably predictable.

Yeah, the offense is still an attack oriented offense that is mostly moving side to side. Sometimes no movement is the best movement. Plant your shooters away, clear the paint, and let Fox go to work.

 

[joemama]

Buddy six straight misses

 

[joemama]

Why can't we grab an offensive rebound once in a while?

 

[SacTownKid]

This is how the Kings need to start off games. They are keeping the middle clear. This is the only way I think they can get this thing back on track. Just accept what this roster is (attack oriented) and see where it takes you.

 

[SacTownKid]

I want to see Ariza in there instead of Bjelica. Walton has gone away from playing small with Bjelica at center during this decline and this would be a good team to try and match up a bit I think. I can't see many benefits with Bjelica out there if they aren't looking for him spotting up.

 

[SacTownKid]

For ****'s sake Walton. He finally puts them in, they get something going and bam he's going to sub in Bogdan? WTF dude. Seriously? Some people just can't be helped.

 

[joemama]

Holmes a fan favorite.
Pure hustle and heart.

 

[Kings_of_California]

L

 

[SacTownKid]

Holmes a fan favorite.
Pure hustle and heart.

I think we haven't even seen what he can do with a clear paint himself. That last play they had 4 out with him inside. Dude's hook shot might be as good as his push shot.

 

[Section 101]

For ****'s sake Walton. He finally puts them in, they get something going and bam he's going to sub in Bogdan? WTF dude. Seriously? Some people just can't be helped.

Foul trouble. Buddy and belli with 4

 

[ppine]

New Year's gotta go.

 

[jcwkings]

Never gonna win if you can't grab a defensive rebound.

 

[Sactown ExPat]

Why do we pass out of a nice backdoor layup for a Joseph three? I hate analytics basketball. If you take enough horrible shots, some of them will go in. The worst.

 

[SLAB]

Not playing Giles for so long was downright stupid. You cannot give me an argument he couldn’t have helped the team in one way or another.

 

[SLAB]

“You cannot put the ball on the deck...”

I mean, when it’s Buddy Hield you could have ended the sentence right there.

 

[SLAB]

I see Montrezl is bringing back the Allen Iverson finger bands. Good look.

 

[joemama]

“You cannot put the ball on the deck...”

I mean, when it’s Buddy Hield you could have ended the sentence right there.

Buddy butter fingers

 

[joemama]

U suck buddy

 

[SLAB]

HGIII, baby!!!!

 

[joemama]

Go harry!