Kings v. Suns game thread

[Bricklayer]

This is kind of why I felt like the slack effort last night was a bit of a concern. Winning/losing doesn't matter in the preseason, but you would like to at least be playing solid cohesive ball by the last few games.

But now the preseason reality -- we were just in a lineup of 2 PGs (Bibby/Bobby), the smallest rookie SF in NBA history in Martin, an undrafted SF playing PF in Daniels, and an undersized reserve PF playing C in Songaila.

 

[Since93]

Sorry but I somehow hope we got blown by 65.

We need that slap in our face.

 

[RaY Z]

now you can see why im getting worried!!!!!!!!!! WHERE GETTING KILLED OUT THERE!!!!!

where prolly gonna let let in 70 in the first half!!!!

wtf is wrong with our team?

 

[sloter]

I'm not too concerned as the complete downfall in this game started as soon as Pedja was taken out of the offense (when Bobby Jackson entered the game).
However, here's one message for the Kings:
Suck it up and don't suck!

 

[piksi]

Suck it up and don't suck!

too late.

imagine how bad our D would be with Vlade still playing. We do not have a PG in our team. Absolutely braindead.

 

[Bricklayer]

I'm not too concerned as the complete downfall in this game started as soon as Pedja was taken out of the offense (when Bobby Jackson entered the game).
However, here's one message for the Kings:
Suck it up and don't suck!

The "downfall of the Kings" had very little to do with Peja, and certainly nothing to do with the offense. We could have been on pace to score 120pts in the game and would still be being blown out. Fact of the matter is we played hard for about 4 minutes to start the game, were up 11-9. Then Phoenix ran of something like 14 straight points and never looked back.

 

[sloter]

Yep, but Sacramento came back and were in the game exactly until the point when Jackson came in and Pedja didn't touch the ball for the last 2-3 minutes of the first quarter.

 

[LMM]

i didn't think i'd be concerned with how the kings are playing in a preseason game.. but wow.. we're getting killed out there.. i thought they'd want to win this game since it's the last game before the season starts.. oh well.. let's see what they got when they begin the season.. the defense tonight is absolutely TERRIBLE! oh god..

we allow them to score 74 at the half (43 in the 2nd)
they shoot 70% fgs and 73% 3fgs! (while we shoot 35%fgs, and 20% 3fgs)
they have 20 assists, we have 10
they have 26 rebs, we have 14

sigh.. let's hope they get it together in time for the mavs on tuesday..

 

[fakie]

1. think they'll try to fight and win this game?
2. where is out defense?
3. what was brad miller talking to the ref about?

 

[Since93]

Put the defensive problem aside, which I think is so obvious, I am concern about our rookie Kevin Martin. His body is just not ready for the NBA. A serval times he has to adjust his shoot to aviod body contact. He can't hit those shots like that. He just too weak out there.

 

[PejaFanatic]

This is one ugly game for a preseason. So I am going out and when I come back, hopefully there will be a miracle.

Plsss......

 

[fakie]

wide open, peja for 3 beautiful as always
good to have something to cheer about.....
but what's up with trailing for almost 30 points?

 

[fakie]

78-55, and the crowd goes wild
yay

 

[fakie]

peja another beautiful 3 way behind the arch,
gotta love that man

 

[sloter]

Yep, Pedja is on another level from everyone else on this Kings team.

 

[fakie]

peja 2 more 3s in a row
the crowd is loving it
i am loving it
good to see some energy back

 

[HndsmCelt]

"Miller to Evans"... think we will be hearing that a lot this year

 

[fakie]

104-80, suns' lead
end of 3rd
we are getting more energy though, that's good

 

[LMM]

kings were 15/21 fgs in the third but they're still trailing by 24.. wow..

the suns lowest scoring qtr so far is the 3rd.. they ONLY scored 30.. lol

 

[AriesMar27]

Martin doesnt match up very well against this team.... Hopefully Barnes will become a consistent scorer. At the same time, I'm scared to see bobby running the second unit... Bobby, Martin, Barnes, Songailia and 'Tag... Bobby should get most of his minutes with the starters and let DC run the team. Sub Bobby in for Chirstie until the defense begins to suffer, then slowly bring in the second unit. I dont know... this bench just worries me, tons of hustle players but no scoring threat. Peja may have to play some serious minutes this season, cause we know webber cant, we cant take that risk...

 

[AriesMar27]

with evans and barnes on the team will Martin get enough minutes? they are both doing pretty well...

 

[HndsmCelt]

Phoenix is on fire 61% shooting... not sure anyone could sop this freight train tonight...

 

[fakie]

Martin doesnt match up very well against this team.... Hopefully Barnes will become a consistent scorer. At the same time, I'm scared to see bobby running the second unit... Bobby, Martin, Barnes, Songailia and 'Tag... Bobby should get most of his minutes with the starters and let DC run the team. Sub Bobby in for Chirstie until the defense begins to suffer, then slowly bring in the second unit. I dont know... this bench just worries me, tons of hustle players but no scoring threat. Peja may have to play some serious minutes this season, cause we know webber cant, we cant take that risk...

good points.
bobby's been the baby sitter this game.
well, it is the last game of the preseason. we'll see comes next week when the games start to count

 

[Bricklayer]

Actually its because of the lack of proven bench scorers that we need Bobby to provide us with that lift off the bench (he's pressing right now though). But Barnes/Evans/whoever realy isn't the relative portion of the bench. Barring injuries those guys probably won't be playing many minutes. Its really Bobby/Tag/Songaila/Martin (and/or maybe Alexander).

Would love to have is a second proven scorer emerge back there. Martin or Alexander (if he makes it) seem like the best bets.

 

[AriesMar27]

but with the guys that we have, who gives peja a rest? more importantly for how long? I dont know how long the team could hold up with both bibby and peja not on the floor unless webber And miller were out there. Maybe I should just wait until I see how well Tag plays, if he and Darius can hold there own, then i'll be ok with the bench.

 

[Bballkingsrock]

why didnt webber play?

 

[KingKong]

I'm assuming they were trying to be cautious with his knee, as it was a back-to back.

 

[KingKong]

Im really not all that concerned though, the only thing that concerns me is if Webber is not healthy to play when the real games start. Good to know that Chrisitie was back even if it was for a short stint.

 

[ReinadelosReys]

::reviews the last 8 games::

No new injuries....I deem this preseason a success!

 

[Twix]

I'm glad the last preseason game is over. Can't wait till Tuesday!

It was nice to see Doug play a few minutes.