[Game] Kings v. Magic - Monday, Jan. 13 - 7PT/10ET

[Kingster]

Reynolds: Get some help for Nemenjjjjjjj-jjjjja.

Belisssshhhia... splash one down.

 

[VF21]

REMINDER: Some topics are suitable for the game thread. Others aren't. It's not that tough a concept to grasp.

 

[burekijogurt]

They fell behind when they pulled De'Aaron and slowed things down to a pace the Magic were comfortable playing

when they pulled Fox it was a 3 point game. 2 minutes later they pulled Bjelica and it was still a 2 point game. 2 minutes later it was an 11 point game.

 

[Kingster]

I thought I saw 8 minutes as the restriction but it might be 8 minutes per half.

That would really suck. I was hoping Walton was saving the majority of his minutes for the 2nd half.

 

[SacTownKid]

Didn't the Kings fall behind in this one when they went small though?

They basically stayed even once he took out Joseph and gave Fox space. It was in spurts. Also, there were a few subs but again, the noticeable difference is when Barnes and Ariza are out there. That's the glue of that unit.

 

[steelevt]

Word from G1C: The kid is now officially hooked.

Looks like he will get to see a kings comeback for his first game

 

[MizzouKing]

So our offense is bad, our defense stinks, the announcers are terrible, Bjelli is about to get shut down, and our coach is terrible... it's good to have a place to come get some perspective! ;-)

 

[VF21]

That would really suck. I was hoping Walton was saving the majority of his minutes for the 2nd half.

The impression I got was it was a one-night thing just to see how his foot reacts. I could easily be wrong.

 

[SacTownKid]

when they pulled Fox it was a 3 point game. 2 minutes later they pulled Bjelica and it was still a 2 point game. 2 minutes later it was an 11 point game.

They started to attack the Kings inside. That's why playing small is going to have some process behind it. Not having Holmes makes it much less effective but again, it appears to be the most consistent effective lineup. Runs are going to happen.

 

[Kingster]

At least Giles put someone on his butt.... more of that please.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

And now they start falling!

 

[SacTownKid]

Fox just flat out taking over haha. His shot has looked really good in this game

 

[Tetsujin]

De'Aaron starting to take over offensively which naturally means that our next play will probably be a pointless Barnes post-up or something

 

[burekijogurt]

And now they start falling!

Kings are shooting much better percentages than Magic, but 12-14 vs 3-3 on the free throw line is the differnece

 

[Tetsujin]

when they pulled Fox it was a 3 point game. 2 minutes later they pulled Bjelica and it was still a 2 point game. 2 minutes later it was an 11 point game.

I mean, those were the only two guys who bothered showing up for the first half so it makes sense.

 

[SacTownKid]

This is the same basic adjustment we saw in the last game too. Bjelica now is just staying out. Keep the middle clear and force the Magic to go small again. Which is what teams have been doing lately. The Magic aren't nearly as comfortable doing it though.

 

[KingKong]

Fox really needs to take over games more often.

 

[MizzouKing]

I've maintained in the Identity thread that we are a 2 quarter team... tonight it's going to be quarters 3 and 4! Those games are some of my favorites.

 

[Kingster]

Maybe the silver lining in the shooting deficiency is that Fox has to shoot more from the outside. No way to get better without taking those shots. Ask Ben Simmons.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

How did Vucevic get that foul call? Point at his cupping marks and claim it was from being hit?

 

[SacTownKid]

That's not fair. If the Magic are going to play big then the refs need to give the Kings the benefit of the doubt. Bjelica has been robbed on a few calls tonight where he defended well.

 

[Sluggah]

Fox looking for a call. At least HE still has hope for the refs

 

[Tetsujin]

Nice of Buddy to show up

 

[SLAB]

Is it a coincidence that despite the occasional brain farts, the Kings are usually better with Giles on the floor? I think not.

 

[steelevt]

Just gotta get over the hump

 

[VF21]

Giles looking better but he hasn't quite perfected that inside spin against another big move... yet.

 

[Tetsujin]

I love Harry but iso-ing him against Vuc and clearing out for him is probably not ideal

 

[Kingster]

The pass from Hield to Giles and then back to Buddy is a very nice play. More please.

 

[SacTownKid]

They finally have the right idea about playing way off of Birch. They can't let anyone else get a clean spot shot though. Make Birch beat you from the outside.

 

[VF21]

How did Vucevic get that foul call? Point at his cupping marks and claim it was from being hit?

It looks like he was attacked by an octopus.