[Game] Kings v. Thunder - 11/23/16 - 7:30PT/10:30ET

The_Jamal said:
What a nice attempt of you trying to shape a narrative...

Do you really believe Luol Deng, Mozgov, Lou Williams and Nick Young are the most important players on that team? Of course they aren't. That team is actually powered by the improved play of Russell, Randle, Clarkson, Nance and supported well by the vets that actually do play.
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Don't you know that we only lose to elite teams that are supposed to beat us or overachieving teams that have no business winning but do anyway? Basically anything that suggests we're all set for the playoffs. Vet power! Sign Matt Barnes to a max contract already! Small ball is bad... except when it's not.
 
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Sluggah said:
The bad news is: I'm going to be in the Sacramento area visiting family for Thanksgiving.
The good news is: I'll be attending my first game at the Golden1 center.
The even better news is: The Kings have won 90% of their games when I'm in attendance.

6-9 here we come.
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So how dedicated is Kings' research and security? Provided the first group confirms the numbers, can the second one kidnap Sluggah? I mean, 90% record is worth a lot!
 
SLAB said:
Kings recalled their rooks. I'm sure they'll all play meaningful minutes tonight.
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Well, I mean, there's a chance that Russell Westbrook pulls a hammy in the first quarter and we're beating OKC by thirty at halftime and we see the rooks play the entire second half.

There's also a chance I win the lottery.
 
Bricklayer said:
As I mentioned back when they beat us, they AREN'T as young as people keep saying they are. What's powering them is a large contingent of hoary old vets. They've actually got no fewer than 7 guys who are 30+ years old on their 15 man roster. We've only got 5.
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And how many minutes are those guys getting? And ours? Seriously, is there anyone on the planet that believes Lakers youngins aren't >>> than ours?
 
Kingster said:
And how many minutes are those guys getting? And ours? Seriously, is there anyone on the planet that believes Lakers youngins aren't >>> than ours?
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Is there anyone who made that argument?

However, the point stands: the Lakers are NOT an especially young team. They are the 13th youngest team in the league, on other words, right in the middle. OKC is considerably younger (2nd youngest team behind Minny). The Lakers are a team with 3 young guys who they have hopes for. And that's nice and all, but this isn't a group of kids running around beating people on its own.
 
Bricklayer said:
Is there anyone who made that argument?

However, the point stands: the Lakers are NOT an especially young team. They are the 13th youngest team in the league, on other words, right in the middle. OKC is considerably younger (2nd youngest team behind Minny). The Lakers are a team with 3 young guys who they have hopes for. And that's nice and all, but this isn't a group of kids running around beating people on its own.
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I think sometimes fans get so caught up with "young talent" that they forget to look at the level of talent. You need a player who can be a star or superstar. On the Lakers, Russell might fit that bill, but I'm not sure if anyone else does.

I like Clarkson, but he is a complimentary player. Randle has been better this season, but has been a disappointment so far. And it is too early to make judgments about Ingram.
 
If I see low motor playing minutes I'm assuming either Vlade is pushing for it to absolve his embarrassment for the pick or the franchise is worried about his trade value decreasing. As a fan, I don't care, I just don't want to see a detriment in the unit
 
Westbrook is averaging 32 points a game and .2 rebounds shy of a triple double. Oladipo is averaging 17 points. Keep WB around 20-24pts and Oladipo to 10-14 and I think we can win this. Last year WB averaged 20 a game versus us.
 
Kingsfan23 said:
If I see low motor playing minutes I'm assuming either Vlade is pushing for it to absolve his embarrassment for the pick or the franchise is worried about his trade value decreasing. As a fan, I don't care, I just don't want to see a detriment in the unit
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Come on, quit over-thinking. I'm looking forward to their return and the possibility of their playing a minute or two now and then.
 
swisshh said:
Lawson/Afflolo backcourt starting

Don't understand it.
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Lawson has played like a competent NBA player over the last week. Coach possibly wanting Collison's punch off the bench plus it's never really a good idea to start two under-six-footers at the same time.
 
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Lawson has played like a competent NBA player over the last week. Coach possibly wanting Collison's punch off the bench plus it's never really a good idea to start two under-six-footers at the same time.
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Only worry is Oladipo v Lawson. Collison has had some good games vs Westbrook.
 
I feel like calling Serge Ibaka one of the best defenders in the league at this point in his career is being a little generous.
 
Steven Adams apparently didn't read the scouting report on Boogie. You can't leave him open outside anymore.
 
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