[Game] Kings v. Mavericks - 4/4/17 - 7:30PT/10:30ET

[VF21]

Mavericks mascot(s) -



Mavs Man and Champ ...

First of all, a maverick is not a horse. It was originally used to describe longhorns who broke away from the herd, but later came to mean those cowpokes who chased after and retrieved said strays. Second, I have no idea what Mavs Man is...except that he's kind of creepy. Not much else to say... except that perhaps Mavs Man is the alter ego of Mark Cuban?

Now, about the game.

No idea what's gonna happen. We might lose and lose badly as Dirk always seems to do well in the Kings home arena. We might win because ... well ... #KANGZ. All I know for sure is that the outcome of the game does not depend on those of us sitting at home so I'm going to watch the game and root for the guys on the court wearing Kings jerseys. (I know, same old argument...but I hope people can just use the game thread to enjoy the game and overanalyze it and the possible repercussions afterward. )

Que sera sera.

#GoKings

#SacramentoProud

 

[ockingsfan]

Thank goodness the Mavs won today!

Gives us a little breathing room!

 

[VF21]

NOTE: I just created/split a thread from the Timberwolves game thread. The art and agony of the tank. I figured it was easier that way since there's no way this discussion ends in the foreseeable future.

 

[The_Jamal]

Seth as a starter:

14.7 PPG
2.8 APG
2.7 RPG
60% TS
43% 3pt
31.7 MPG


Still so much tilt over letting Seth go for no freaking reason

 

[Tetsujin]

Seth as a starter:

14.7 PPG
2.8 APG
2.7 RPG
60% TS
43% 3pt
31.7 MPG


Still so much tilt over letting Seth go for no freaking reason

I thought we let go of Seth because Demarcus was such a bad teammate or something (according to Grant)

 

[kingsboi]

Seth as a starter:

14.7 PPG
2.8 APG
2.7 RPG
60% TS
43% 3pt
31.7 MPG


Still so much tilt over letting Seth go for no freaking reason

Would he really play that many minutes here though?

 

[Kingsfan23]

I don't want to see any more vets who won't be here next year. Just play the kids

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I don't want to see any more vets who won't be here next year. Just play the kids

There aren't enough kids to "just" play the kids.

 

[The_Jamal]

Would he really play that many minutes here though?

Yeah he would have. He was awesome last year at spacing the floor for Boogie and would have shown that again and forced the playing time, especially with how sorry our 2-guards (Ben/Afflalo) played most of the year. And now, he'd be getting his shot at running PG for us alongside Buddy

 

[King Baller]

Yeah he would have. He was awesome last year at spacing the floor for Boogie and would have shown that again and forced the playing time, especially with how sorry our 2-guards (Ben/Afflalo) played most of the year. And now, he'd be getting his shot at running PG for us alongside Buddy

It has been reported that Seth asked to be released to seek employment with another team. Now Vlade could have stubbornly held on but do you think Seth's heart would have been into playing for the Kings?

 

[Telemachus]

It has been reported that Seth asked to be released to seek employment with another team. Now Vlade could have stubbornly held on but do you think Seth's heart would have been into playing for the Kings?

When you are fighting for a spot in the NBA, you put your heart into it no matter where you play.

 

[LPKingsFan]

It has been reported that Seth asked to be released to seek employment with another team. Now Vlade could have stubbornly held on but do you think Seth's heart would have been into playing for the Kings?

Curry asked the Kings to rescind the offer after the Kings had already agreed to sign Afflalo and Temple. I think it's fair to say they had other priorities.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...es-join-sacramento-kings-two-years-25-million
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--seth-curry-leaving-kings-225004766.html

 

[pshn80]

Would he really play that many minutes here though?

No way. First, not as good as ours, and, second, he didn't make the team. But there is plenty of room to discuss whether now he would be first, second, third o fourth string. And the same about Tyreke.

 

[Kingster]

There aren't enough kids to "just" play the kids.

WCS
Papa
Skal
Hield
Langston - ok, he's a 25 year old "adolescent".

 

[kingsboi]

Yeah he would have. He was awesome last year at spacing the floor for Boogie and would have shown that again and forced the playing time, especially with how sorry our 2-guards (Ben/Afflalo) played most of the year. And now, he'd be getting his shot at running PG for us alongside Buddy

He doesn't really do much but shoot, the Kings are top 10 in three point shooting percentage this season so what else would he really be bringing here?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

WCS
Papa
Skal
Hield
Langston - ok, he's a 25 year old "adolescent".

Are you of the opinion that Joerger should play those five forty-eight minutes, the rest of the way?

 

[DesertFox]

He doesn't really do much but shoot, the Kings are top 10 in three point shooting percentage this season so what else would he really be bringing here?

Now that the team is in tank mode, not much. But in general, it's nice to have talent. He's better and younger than Afflalo/Barnes, who were forced to play some "PG" this year. His name makes him more interesting than Galloway, but before this year the latter was more highly viewed.

 

[Ron]

Visiting ex of the night: Seth Curry.

Think you know how it will end?

A fan has got to do
what a fan has got to do...

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[pshn80]

We'll murder them tonight. How do I know? Ha ha! Secret powers of prognostication. At some later date I may reveal my secret. (Don't go wagering a lot of money though).

 

[jcassio]

I don't want to see any more vets who won't be here next year. Just play the kids

That's the ticket! Big minutes for the youngsters, including Galloway at the point, and including the youngsters at the beginning and end of the game. If that, then I don't care if they win by 10 or lose by 20. It'll turn out the way it supposed to.

 

[allrightythen]

Their vets would beat ours but theirs aren't playing. Our young guys are better than theirs. A win is likely tonight.

 

[Blob]

Mavs resting Curry, Dirk and Barnes. Kings counter by spotting the Mavs 50 points and playing in their socks

 

[King Baller]

I hear the Kings will only shoot hook shots tonight and only left handed. Unless they are left handed, then only right handed

 

[Kingsfan23]

Why are both Kings PGs playing? Are we trying to win? Can we see what Galloway and Ben have?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

At point guard?

 

[Capt. Factorial]

At point guard?

This tank ain't gonna drive itself!

 

[Kingster]

Are you of the opinion that Joerger should play those five forty-eight minutes, the rest of the way?

Yes. And if they can bring D League guys in, please do to supplement. I wouldn't want to wear out the young 20 somethings out.

 

[Kingster]

At point guard?

Yeah, at point guard! In particular, Buddy needs some ball handling duties against starting point guards. There's nothing like a challenge to improve your skills!

 

[Kingsfan23]

Yeah, at point guard! In particular, Buddy needs some ball handling duties against starting point guards. There's nothing like a challenge to improve your skills!

Some think Buddy has the ball handling to actually play alongside another combo like a Monk, let's see how much of it is true

 

[Kingster]

Some think Buddy has the ball handling to actually play alongside another combo like a Monk, let's see how much of it is true

Why not? Buddy is improving steadily in almost every aspect of the game. I see no problem in putting his ball handling to the test for the remaining games of this season. The guy is very confident. It's not like you're going to ruin him or anything if he messes up.