[Game] Kings vs. Bucks 3/13/2023 7p PST/10p EST
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True and why did the Bucks win? They rode two of their stars to the top and made plays. That's it. Domas kind of disappeared and Huerter stepped in to fill the void. But, if that's what happens then you really have to get stops somewhere along the line. Riding different role guys night to night is only usually possible if you have like those Lakers dynasty teams where former MVP level players come to ring chase. This team ain't there yet.
Well, refs gotta start actually calling those fouls.
I totally agree btw, but you have to wonder if the constant no-calls lead to him jacking more 3s than he should.
I'm talking the entire season in general, the reffing was irritating tonight, but the better team tightened up in the final minutes of the 4th.
Can't wait until we get more respect from the refs though haha
I totally agree btw, but you have to wonder if the constant no-calls lead to him jacking more 3s than he should.
I'm talking the entire season in general, the reffing was irritating tonight, but the better team tightened up in the final minutes of the 4th.
Can't wait until we get more respect from the refs though haha
Kings played all sorts of different defensive schemes, definitely including some zone.
If the Kings are switching from "make the playoffs" mode into championship contending mode, then we need to be able to manage the Greek Freak. The coaches tried everything, this may be a GM McNair strategic problem rather than a Coach Brown tactical problem
If the Kings are switching from "make the playoffs" mode into championship contending mode, then we need to be able to manage the Greek Freak. The coaches tried everything, this may be a GM McNair strategic problem rather than a Coach Brown tactical problem
He played both sides of the ball tonight. A couple of games ago was a different story where he showed up for one quarter. People have got to stop with the "baby Fox" stuff. He's a grown man that doesn't need to be babied at this stage of his career. When the playoffs start he's got to play both sides of the ball from the opening tip like everyone else.
Giannis is a damn monster and it's not even fair at times. But, that's life and you have to throw the kitchen sink at him. Don't injure him, but bust him up. Make him think twice if he drives the lane, even if he's going to do it again. Get in his face, double him, make him uncomfortable.
As for Lopez, the man has evolved his game and major props to him. Also a beast. But, he needs to realize that being animated, loud, and popping your eyeballs out doesn't intimate everyone. Good for Trey for showing the Bucks and the rest of the league that you can't just walk over us. Hopefully the NBA doesn't suspend him for this scuffle. Brook escalated by getting in his face, so you do what you have to do.
As for Lopez, the man has evolved his game and major props to him. Also a beast. But, he needs to realize that being animated, loud, and popping your eyeballs out doesn't intimate everyone. Good for Trey for showing the Bucks and the rest of the league that you can't just walk over us. Hopefully the NBA doesn't suspend him for this scuffle. Brook escalated by getting in his face, so you do what you have to do.
Fox need to work on his free throw man...he doesn't seem consistent to me. Even Sabonis is better than him i think...Sabonis doesn't seem to miss when he's at the line. But FOX? Nah. When it comes to technical foul...Fox shouldn't be shooting it...I rather see Sabonis. Tonight, Fox wasn't that clutch...turning the ball over twice in crucial time. And I think he doesn't go to the basket that much...keep shooting 3s. He should attack and focus on his bread and butter play. Yes, he did attack...but I just feel it's not enough. Look at Giannis...he attacks every opportunity he get...that's what Fox should be doing...
Edwards is a good defender, but he gives up 4 or 5" to Antetokoinmpo and additional wing-span. The Kings played pretty good defense in the 2nd Quarter, but not up to the Suns game level of defense (10 steals!!) in the 2nd half. In what seems to be a ritual against decent or better competition, they have a poor or very poor 3rd quarter. Hard fought loss, move on - no reason to be too upset. Final score not indicative how close the game was. Time to focus on the Bulls.
I don't mean taking Murray out of the lineup....getting a better defensive player doesn't mean he will start over Murray. He may play at special occasion like Mitchell coming in for defense. If Murray is struggle and can't guard nobody...that's when you have to do something. Barnes can't guard Giannis and nobody can...but that's why I say next year, Kings should draft guys or look for guys that are lengthy or at least can be a disruptive force. Giannis advantage is his length...never mind about his other skills. But we don't even have the length....
I want more. Just like Brown. Why? Because I see where he can do more. You look at his stats and it's what you want from your All Star. But I'll tell you one more thing that I wanted from him tonight as a point guard - I wanted him to set a faster pace in that 4th quarter. He's got to force the issue at times. He was just too cautious or too passive at times. Maybe it's because he's too cerebral. I want him to tap into the "F-it, I'm taking this mutha to the basket, period," type of mentality. The Bucks needed to feel his speed in the 4th and I don't think they ever did. They played at their pace and the Kings played at the Bucks' pace, which made it too comfortable for the polished Bucks' team against the relatively unpolished Kings' team.
Not saying that Fox should be content with his free throw shooting, but he is shooting a career high from the line this season, a .031 improvement over his previous career high (.781 versus .750), so it seems like he has been working on it. And no, the numbers do not support the claim that Sabonis is better at the line than Fox (Fox .781, Sabonis .768).
You've got to be kidding me with this crap.
Ok, so you're complaining about Fox and FT's when he shoots 78% for the year? Why, because he missed 2 FT's tonight? So did Malik Monk. And he's an 89% shooter. Where's the complaining about him? SMH.
Not only that, you completely wreck your rant session by lobbying for Domas as a foul shooter when he shoots a lower percentage than Swipa, at 76%. In what universe does that make any sense whatsoever?
Furthermore, you're dogging Swipa for not being "clutch" tonight when he scores 35 points 13/23 shooting and 5/12 from 3? And 13 points scored in Q4 on 5 for 7 shooting? You point out the couple of turnovers, but nary a mention of the turnover he forced off Kris Middleton?
Again, in what universe does any of this make sense??
The KINGS lost tonight because they allowed Giannis too many easy, virtually uncontested shots in and around the paint -- which allowed MIL to stay in the game the 1st half -- then had to withstand a Bucks team that just couldn't miss a perimeter shot the 2nd half.
They didn't lose because Fox missed two freaking FT's or made a couple turnovers. I mean, he had 3 turnovers for the game and 2 steals. There's no way to spin this as a bad game. I mean, WTF were you actually watching tonight?
Even if you had the remotest of points, you still feel it's appropriate to trash Fox over one game when he's the clear runaway favorite for clutch player of the year??
I.DON'T.GET.IT.
Ok, so you're complaining about Fox and FT's when he shoots 78% for the year? Why, because he missed 2 FT's tonight? So did Malik Monk. And he's an 89% shooter. Where's the complaining about him? SMH.
Not only that, you completely wreck your rant session by lobbying for Domas as a foul shooter when he shoots a lower percentage than Swipa, at 76%. In what universe does that make any sense whatsoever?
Furthermore, you're dogging Swipa for not being "clutch" tonight when he scores 35 points 13/23 shooting and 5/12 from 3? And 13 points scored in Q4 on 5 for 7 shooting? You point out the couple of turnovers, but nary a mention of the turnover he forced off Kris Middleton?
Again, in what universe does any of this make sense??
The KINGS lost tonight because they allowed Giannis too many easy, virtually uncontested shots in and around the paint -- which allowed MIL to stay in the game the 1st half -- then had to withstand a Bucks team that just couldn't miss a perimeter shot the 2nd half.
They didn't lose because Fox missed two freaking FT's or made a couple turnovers. I mean, he had 3 turnovers for the game and 2 steals. There's no way to spin this as a bad game. I mean, WTF were you actually watching tonight?
Even if you had the remotest of points, you still feel it's appropriate to trash Fox over one game when he's the clear runaway favorite for clutch player of the year??
I.DON'T.GET.IT.
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