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

[hrdboild]

Brad Stevens is really talking up Fox and Haliburton in his post-game presser. Said the Kings are a very good team with a lot of weapons.

 

[Tetsujin]

Also who saw Luke outcoaching Brad Stevens happening?

 

[SacTownKid]

Also who saw Luke out coaching Brad Stevens happening?

Did it? haha. I saw Fox drag everyone to the finish line again pretty much. That stint crunch time Cojo almost sealed the deal before sanity was restored.

 

[SwipaTical]

Hmmmm.... maybe Vlade knew what he was doing not wanting to take the ball out of this Fox kids hands? haha.

Luka is a glorified stat sheet stuffer. Screw it I'm going out on limbs.

 

[SacTownKid]

Luka is a glorified stat sheet stuffer. Screw it I'm going out on limbs.

I somehow felt that dig Mark Jones laid out about elite players having to be 2-way was directed thataway. haha.

 

[kingdivac]

Tyrese Haliburton is good at basketball

"I'm just a caveman, frightened by your flying machine!" ------> "Hey stuartess, get me another a drink!" ---UNFROZEN CAVEMAN LAWYER

 

[Telemachus]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357199668648677380

 

[macadocious]

I just finished the game, any discussion of the Kings almost all wearing n95 masks all of the sudden?

 

[PurpleHaze]

I just finished the game, any discussion of the Kings almost all wearing n95 masks all of the sudden?

New NBA mandate just issued.

 

[EIM86]

this team is clearly getting better. 2nd quarter was some of the best defense I’ve seen them play. Fox is becoming a star (hope his hip is ok) and congratz on Ty’s first 20+ point game. Nice win. #Almost.500

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357201336530518016

 

[John Galt]

I think it is really helping that Buddy Hield is not fussing about not being the offensive centerpiece. He's playing well and not making trouble I'm so happy to see it.

 

[macadocious]

New NBA mandate just issued.

Ok, for home teams only? Celtics didn’t have them on.

 

[Larry89]

Haliburton jumpshot kinda reminds me of Ball's, or a kid learning basketball - he keeps it pretty low, but it works!

He shoots like the 13 year old that is playing guard that is going to grow 3-4 inches to play center or forward in 1-2 years, maybe we can play him at 3 in 2 or 3 years

 

[PurpleHaze]

Ok, for home teams only? Celtics didn’t have them on.

Looks like going in to affect on Friday. So looks like Kings just got the memo early.https://www.espn.com/nba/story?id=3...ayers-part-tightening-health-safety-protocols

 

[DynaPamm]

I just finished the game, any discussion of the Kings almost all wearing n95 masks all of the sudden?

I heard on radio something about enforcing new masks BTW can someone tell Walton that its suppose To cover his snout???! Looks dumber than a door nail wearing it pulled half way down and defeating the purpose of spreading his....germs...

 

[mac]

Buddy I'm pretty sure. Should of blocked out the shooter.

I'm not sure how he could have possibly run into block out the shooter in time given how fast he just threw it up. I preferred that he stuck with Jaylen Brown since they needed a 3 to tie. Tell me how you box this out (this it the ball first hitting the rim):

 

[DynaPamm]

Gotta get CoJo more crunch time minutes!

Are you kidding me right now?

 

[DynaPamm]

Wonder if Walton will look to Cojo to save us?

LMAO

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Haliburton jumpshot kinda reminds me of Ball's, or a kid learning basketball - he keeps it pretty low, but it works!

Kinda looks like the greatest three point shooter the league has ever seen tbh.

 

[parker]

Kings 4Q crunch time execution much, much better of late. But last few seconds execution still uneven. Why have Rese inbound the ball very single time? That last few seconds play would have been better to have Holmes passing it to clutch shooter Rese instead of the big mans brick hitting top of the backboard. But in the end didn't matter this time - KINGS WIN!!!

I'm assuming they like Hali's decision making there. You've seen Holmes trying to pass from the top of the key...no thank you for an out of bounds pass.

 

[parker]

I think it's a trust issue on the crucial pass-in, and among the 3-pt showers Ty is least able to get his ooff in that circumstance. They figured Richaun wouldn't be challenged and figured he'd do better than that effort. We've heard rumors of RH working on a 3-ball before.

I'm pretty sure the play call wasn't to pass it to Holmes for a 3. Buddy fell down and Holmes was the only one open and he had to launch it because of the clock.

 

[PurpleHaze]

I'm assuming they like Hali's decision making there. You've seen Holmes trying to pass from the top of the key...no thank you for an out of bounds pass.

Then don't even have Holmes in the game and let Barnes inbound. I agree Hali's decision making excellent but isn't only one capable making critical inbound pass. Walton tried to lose the game in closing seconds but Kings behind closer's Fox, Haliburton, Barnes refused to allow it.

 

[Telemachus]

I'm pretty sure the play call wasn't to pass it to Holmes for a 3. Buddy fell down and Holmes was the only one open and he had to launch it because of the clock.

Saying Buddy fell down is being kind to the Boston player who ran him over.

 

[Iced Espresso]

I'm not sure how he could have possibly run into block out the shooter in time given how fast he just threw it up. I preferred that he stuck with Jaylen Brown since they needed a 3 to tie. Tell me how you box this out (this it the ball first hitting the rim):

May of been Barnes for not blocking out the shooter probably, I thought Buddy was in that position.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357212707502497795

 

[KingsFanSince85]

Haliburton is so smart. He's like having another coach on the floor.

There was a play tonight where the Celts missed a corner three and the rebound bounced back toward the shooter and the baseline.

Tyrese was defending near the paint and the charge circle on the other side of the half court. But he quickly anticipated the type of pass the rebounder was going to have to make in order to save the ball from going out of bounds and broke on it like Xavien Howard jumping an out route in the NFL.

When people use the term “high basketball IQ” that play is a great example of what it actually looks like.

 

[funkykingston]

I think it is really helping that Buddy Hield is not fussing about not being the offensive centerpiece. He's playing well and not making trouble I'm so happy to see it.

Buddy doesn't really have any room to complain. He's starting and playing the most mpg of his career. And while his 3P% has come around, he's only shooting 36% on 2pt shots which is why his scoring average is down vs the last two seasons.

The Kings need his ability to stretch the floor but Buddy has seemingly gone from a growing all around scorer to solely a 3pt shooter.

 

[SLAB]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1357212707502497795

MVP MVP MVP!

 

[ESP47]

I'm not sure how he could have possibly run into block out the shooter in time given how fast he just threw it up. I preferred that he stuck with Jaylen Brown since they needed a 3 to tie. Tell me how you box this out (this it the ball first hitting the rim):

I don't care about all that. Just make it happen.

- My boss