[Game] Kings vs. Celtics, 2/3/21, 7pm PST, 10pm EST

[Spike]

Barnes earning his keep this year so far. Good for him.

 

[Spike]

The ghost of Tristan Thompson keeps haunting.

 

[Tetsujin]

De’Aaron just unreal. He’s made the leap.

 

[SLAB]

Barnes earning his keep this year so far. Good for him.

For sure. I’d never go so far to say he was bad or looked like a lost cause, but he turned invisible far more often than you’d like last year.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

If the Falcon says "Cawwwwwwww!" what does the Fox say?

 

[OffTheWallJamal]

We have our first Jelly call

 

[iowamcnabb]

Clock running down, give the ball to Ty.

maybe he should ONLY take those shots. If he takes one at the end of each quarter he would make all of them and averaging 12 points a game.

 

[Tetsujin]

I’m sure Harrison has always had some sort of eurostep but man that move is just deadly this year.

 

[SacTownKid]

Everyone now, pick and roll, draw and kick. haha. There is your system. Finally got to see the small ballers with Bagley at C. For like 30 seconds but whatever, lol.

 

[SacTownKid]

I’m sure Harrison has always had some sort of eurostep but man that move is just deadly this year.

He even pulled out a floater. Showing all the moves tonight.

 

[Spike]

Oh baby! If you don't like that, you don't like Kings basketball!

 

[Woot!]

Only 4 turnovers. Sweet change from what we've seen lately. Not a pretty half, but weirdly encouraging.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1357177613844967426

 

[Spike]

Honestly, I don't think the Kings have put their foot on the gas yet either.

 

[SacTownKid]

Only 4 turnovers. Sweet change from what we've seen lately. Not a pretty half, but weirdly encouraging.

Fox grew a bit more in that 1st half. Some really puzzling calls from the coach and he made it work well enough to not sink them. Fox ran the offense in every way you expect a star player to.

 

[dude12]

Without Cojo’s sweet 2 first half points, the Kings don’t lead

 

[Spike]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1357177613844967426

I think this kid might end up being a good NBA player.

 

[hrdboild]

It's crazy how much Fox has improved at finishing under the basket this year. It's like something clicked in his head and he realized they're not calling fouls for him like the superstars in the league so he's proving he belongs in that group by contorting his body and spinning the ball in at odd angles like vintage D Wade instead. He's going to be recognized as a top 5 PG in the league very soon.

 

[PurpleHaze]

I’m sure Harrison has always had some sort of eurostep but man that move is just deadly this year.

HB definitely had it in his bag at GSW but very rarely got to show it. Always handing it off to big three and hoping to get a few crumbs here and there.

 

[chief bromden]

Looks like Fox has hit the next level. His shot looks really nice, and he's been kicking out on drives very nicely this game.

 

[Woot!]

Absolutely LOVE what Fox did that half. Came in the 2nd, settled the team down, got guys involved - 7 assts, 0 TO - while making sure the C's didn't forget what he can do offensively. Definitely a team growing in confidence. Love it.

 

[KainLear]

I can't believe I'm saying this after 20 some games but I don't mind keeping Barnes over Buddy if I have to pick. Barnes can be useful in many different areas on both ends of the floor.

 

[iowamcnabb]

We have our first Jelly call

he likes butter, jelly, side pocket three, in his bag, hotter than fish grease and of course glazed sliced at the end of the game following by Doug readying his plate.

 

[SacTownKid]

It's crazy how much Fox has improved at finishing under the basket this year. It's like something clicked in his head and he realized they're not calling fouls for him like the superstars in the league so he's proving he belongs in that group by contorting his body and spinning the ball in at odd angles like vintage D Wade instead. He's going to be recognized as a top 5 PG in the league very soon.

The added size and strength is huge. Now he needs to impart some wisdom on that subject onto his friends Tyrese and Marvin.

 

[Spike]

Would I love a top 5 pick from this draft? Absolutely. But if you have some high school all stars finally playing to their potential, well, this team will make some noise.

Considering Halliburton dropped to 12, I think the Kings will be ok where they end up picking. As long as they keep showing fight with this squad, I'm ok with the potential wins.

 

[Woot!]

Barnes earning his keep this year so far. Good for him.

And more. Sure feels like he's fully integrated into the team. I see a LOT more talk between him and the rest than I used to see. Communication has gone up a lot generally, but especially notable w/him. These guys are liking/trusting each other more and more.

 

[hrdboild]

I can't believe I'm saying this after 20 some games but I don't mind keeping Barnes over Buddy if I have to pick. Barnes can be useful in many different areas on both ends of the floor.

If he can play like this for the remainder of his contract, I would have to agree. He's grown as a facilitator, been more aggressive in looking to take advantage of mismatches, and is shooting with confidence when he's open.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1357178911856095232

nice.

 

[Iced Espresso]

Buddy 3-10 from the floor, if he can get hot in the third could be huge for us.

 

[SacTownKid]

Would I love a top 5 pick from this draft? Absolutely. But if you have some high school all stars finally playing to their potential, well, this team will make some noise.

Considering Halliburton dropped to 12, I think the Kings will be ok where they end up picking. As long as they keep showing fight with this squad, I'm ok with the potential wins.

The Kings put a number 2, 5, 6, 7, and a 12 steal out there already. Not too shabby a collection there. Haha.