[Game] Kings v. Grizzlies - Friday, Dec. 21 - 7PT/10ET

[Kingsfan23]

I'm in serious disbelief WCS hit both FT to put them up 3 with seconds left. The man is cold.

I was about to post that WCS should’ve handed that off... that was great on his behalf

Great play by Fox at the end, after I got on him a bit

 

[LoungeLizard]

If Fox is not 1st team all defense this year they need to just stop the “all defense” team cuz that dude is making things happen. That block on Jackson was unreal and some CLUTCH steals not to mention shutting down Conley in the last few possessions!!!!

I’m so jacked right now!!!!!!

 

[Sactown ExPat]

Wow...Wow!!! This game is such a huge mile marker for this team and specifically Fox and Buddy. Our All-Star tandem willed us to victory against a tough veteran squad. This is so big.

 

[VF21]

WCS with the COLD FTs

Pay the man!!!

 

[KingKong]

What a gutsy win!

 

[jcwkings]

Kings won a game the Grizzlies had their imprint on, we beat them at their own game.

 

[Kingz19]

Bjeli really had a bounce back second half. Even buried JJJ for total redemption.

 

[Fear the Putin]

I believe that was the basketball equivalent of a military blitzkrieg.

Grizzlies got shellacked in the last 6

 

[Kings_of_California]

Buddy came up big. You'd think he's older than he is the way he played.

...

 

[gunks]

Pay the man!!!

I mean. .. if it's not an overpay!

WCS definitely had himself a good second half!

 

[Mrkipro]

Ok we have time to rest, in Serbia we have direct on tv vs Pelicans...Cmon Kingsssss

 

[NewArena]

Any other kings team would have broken our heart, but THIS squad lead by Fox? No way.

Unbelievable. Now let’s get Bagley back and kick some BUTT

 

[NewArena]

BJelly deserves some major love as well guys. We don’t win without him

 

[NewArena]

By the way, thank the Lord our coach didn’t try and get cute tonight, sitting Fox for too long or “resting” guys. We will always have a chance with this squad

 

[Larry89]

Buddy never gives up on a play, has shown it all year, never stops hustling.

 

[The_Jamal]

If there were any non-believers left in Fox not becoming a superstar...they all just became converted on those last 3 defensive possessions where he SMOTHERED Conley.

That was seriously impressive. Just pure grit and hustle, last 2 minutes of the game and he took it upon himself to go shut down their best player when it mattered most. That defines a franchise player when he can go win a game for you without putting the ball in the hoop.

Buddy is quickly learning that he needs to chuck, chuck and chuck some more. In his last 10 games he only has one game under 8 3pt attempts and is averaging 10 3ptA/game (holy) including tonight during that span.. He's truly developed into one of the games premiere shooters on the level of a Klay Thompson and we might soon see him be an elite scorer if his FTr can rise up. Awesome to see 8 FTA last game and another 5 FTA tonight.

 

[VF21]

BJelly deserves some major love as well guys. We don’t win without him

It was clearly a TEAM effort and a TEAM win. Not sure what Joerger said during half time, but it worked.

 

[jcwkings]

Only need one more win to end the month to guarantee .500 record going into 2019. We play New Orleans, Clippers and Lakers x2.

 

[Kingz19]

Also, he didn’t score but Yogi Ferrell deserves some credit for finally getting the Kings some penetration in this game and I think his run in the second half finally gave the Kings some offensive rhythm instead of aimless passing around the perimeter. He had 4 assists

 

[steelevt]

Is it too late?

MVPs!
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buddy and fox both get the award

 

[New Era]

What are your thoughts on fouling when we were up 3 and they had no timeouts? I think it would have been a good time to employ that strategy. I feel like we’ve never used that as a tool in all the years in Sacramento!

 

[NewArena]

Only need one more win to end the month to guarantee .500 record going into 2019. We play New Orleans, Clippers and Lakers x2.

3 and 1 baby!! Let’s shock the world

 

[steelevt]

What are your thoughts on fouling when we were up 3 and they had no timeouts? I think it would have been a good time to employ that strategy. I feel like we’ve never used that as a tool in all the years in Sacramento!

i think 13 secs is too much time to play that game. with less that 5 secs and going full court maybe

 

[parker]

What are your thoughts on fouling when we were up 3 and they had no timeouts? I think it would have been a good time to employ that strategy. I feel like we’ve never used that as a tool in all the years in Sacramento!

Depends on the team. Grizzlies are not a strong 3 point team. The Kings also don't rebound well, so you don't want them missing the last free throw and grabbing the rebound. Just play strong defense and don't let them shoot the 3.

 

[NewArena]

What are your thoughts on fouling when we were up 3 and they had no timeouts? I think it would have been a good time to employ that strategy. I feel like we’ve never used that as a tool in all the years in Sacramento!

Idk .. Memphis is so good in the halfcourt when they have time to think about it. All the open shots they’ve been getting, I’m not sure I’m all for it.

Memphis had to “rush” a bit in those final seconds and they were clearly uncomfortable doing so

 

[OffTheWallJamal]

What are your thoughts on fouling when we were up 3 and they had no timeouts? I think it would have been a good time to employ that strategy. I feel like we’ve never used that as a tool in all the years in Sacramento!

too much time was left and it is tricky to do, if there was less than 13 seconds then coach might favor that mov, but no point to do it imo, if they hit a three they hit, what can we do.

 

[sergmatt]

What are your thoughts on fouling when we were up 3 and they had no timeouts? I think it would have been a good time to employ that strategy. I feel like we’ve never used that as a tool in all the years in Sacramento!

13 seconds is just way too much time to do that. They could make two, foul Kings make 1 and next thing you know they've got the ball with 5 or 6 seconds only down 2.

With less than 5 seconds yes I'd do it.

 

[gunks]

3 and 1 baby!! Let’s shock the world

I guess the Pels can win.

 

[Kingster]

If there were any non-believers left in Fox not becoming a superstar...they all just became converted on those last 3 defensive possessions where he SMOTHERED Conley.

That was seriously impressive. Just pure grit and hustle, last 2 minutes of the game and he took it upon himself to go shut down their best player when it mattered most. That defines a franchise player when he can go win a game for you without putting the ball in the hoop.

Buddy is quickly learning that he needs to chuck, chuck and chuck some more. In his last 10 games he only has one game under 8 3pt attempts and is averaging 10 3ptA/game (holy) including tonight during that span.. He's truly developed into one of the games premiere shooters on the level of a Klay Thompson and we might soon see him be an elite scorer if his FTr can rise up. Awesome to see 8 FTA last game and another 5 FTA tonight.

And Fox should have gotten a foul call when Gasol put a hip into him when he went around the screen guarding Conley.

 

[Kingster]

Buddy just never gives up. His shooting is big. His heart is bigger.