[Game] Kings vs. Jazz, 10/22/21, 7pm Pacific, 10pm Eastern
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SacTownKid
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They've been trying to invent a true 3 PG offense, lol. They spread out in a 4 out, but are just doing so in order to play a rotating 2 man game. Like WTF. Way too many of the 3's in both of these games are of the bail out variety. We saw enough of that last year. It won't work, we know that. Drive and dish with intent, not just in formation.
parker
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The Kings had several football style passes that were unsuccessful. Those didn't bother me as much as a couple of Davis's lazy passes on the perimeter.
iowamcnabb
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It is odd, but I can't say i recall him even being in position to take any this game. He still needs to be aggressive though. He passed up a wide open free throw line shot for a dish that didn't work out as well.
parker
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Especially since there were a couple of training camp videos showing him making 20 out of 22 and 20 in a row.
I didn't see the 1st half of the Portland game, but was not impressed with defense the 2nd half of the Portland game. Good defense for 2 quarters is a start.
Kingz19
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The difference was the three ball. 16 vs. 8
Honestly hard to evaluate the team. The defense seems better but can’t say they turned a corner yet since I’m still uncomfortable with the over helping and wide open threes. Plus the offense seems pretty disorganized and random. I don’t think the Kings are getting themselves a lot of good shots, especially on the perimeter.
Fox had a very labored game. Kings shouldn’t beat the Jazz when Fox shoots 5-19 and and makes some questionable decisions in crunch time….but they could’ve.
Hopefully Fox isn’t Bibbying his speed by getting all swole. Muscles are for when the speed fades and you’ve developed a three ball. For now we’ll need Fox to continue to leave defenders in the dust.
Holmes got hosed by the refs all game…but played great in his minutes.
Tyrese had a bounce back game. Hopefully we start seeing that three ball again soon though
Barnes was strong again. Love the rebounding numbers.
Strong game from Buddy. His offense is much more explosive off the bench but some untimely Buddy moments in the open court with his passing.
Davion Mitchell was excellent. Major minutes on both Donovan and Clarkson. He played them both at a high level. Donovan won some and lost some and had an average game…but Clarkson for the most part really struggled to do much when Davion was on him and I think for Clarksons standards he had an “off night”. Either way, a rookie was told to handle heavy minutes on Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson in his first two NBA games and came out of it with a few viral defensive highlights and everybody talking about how high level his defense is. Can’t wait for that offense to come around.
Honestly hard to evaluate the team. The defense seems better but can’t say they turned a corner yet since I’m still uncomfortable with the over helping and wide open threes. Plus the offense seems pretty disorganized and random. I don’t think the Kings are getting themselves a lot of good shots, especially on the perimeter.
Fox had a very labored game. Kings shouldn’t beat the Jazz when Fox shoots 5-19 and and makes some questionable decisions in crunch time….but they could’ve.
Hopefully Fox isn’t Bibbying his speed by getting all swole. Muscles are for when the speed fades and you’ve developed a three ball. For now we’ll need Fox to continue to leave defenders in the dust.
Holmes got hosed by the refs all game…but played great in his minutes.
Tyrese had a bounce back game. Hopefully we start seeing that three ball again soon though
Barnes was strong again. Love the rebounding numbers.
Strong game from Buddy. His offense is much more explosive off the bench but some untimely Buddy moments in the open court with his passing.
Davion Mitchell was excellent. Major minutes on both Donovan and Clarkson. He played them both at a high level. Donovan won some and lost some and had an average game…but Clarkson for the most part really struggled to do much when Davion was on him and I think for Clarksons standards he had an “off night”. Either way, a rookie was told to handle heavy minutes on Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson in his first two NBA games and came out of it with a few viral defensive highlights and everybody talking about how high level his defense is. Can’t wait for that offense to come around.
SacTownKid
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We need to see Davion the spot shooter. Trying to pound teams and drive when you are a guard team won't only be tough, but not physically advantageous long term. Dudes will start breaking down because most teams put out legit size on the wing. Guard teams have to be more finesse, speed, quickness. Not Hulk smash, haha.
iowamcnabb
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Off night need to be more decisive on offense too. Take a mid range shot, develop a float etc
SacTownKid
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Lets put it this way. You take up more space, you need more space, haha. There was a lot of off ball watching that we saw the year before last going on as well.
iowamcnabb
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Lets not forget the Jazz with Gobert and Whiteside shot 20-23 from the line.
parker
Bench
Agree. He went deep into the shot clock on several occasions.
SacTownKid
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https://www.nba.com/game/uta-vs-sac-0022100026/game-charts?period=2ndHalf
The 2nd half shot charts tell the story to a large degree. The Jazz is a modern game special based on spacing. The Kings, is, well... something that shows you how this motion crap and mid range stuff creeps it's head in again and again.
The 2nd half shot charts tell the story to a large degree. The Jazz is a modern game special based on spacing. The Kings, is, well... something that shows you how this motion crap and mid range stuff creeps it's head in again and again.
parker
Bench
Not sure he would have helped the 22% 3 point percentage or less than 40% field goal percentage, which is what lost them the game.
parker
Bench
Turning points both when Holmes got his 5th and fouled out with his 6th.
Granted, Utah got shafted with the Ingles ejection.
kb02
All-Star
Running 6’8 Barnes out there against Gobert was a killer. No second chance points on those shots in the final 5 mins. Having a 6’10 Simmons with Barnes, Fox, Hali, and Davion and the Kings win the game. Two all nba level defenders and a 5, who is another connector on the floor. The key to beating Utah isn’t taking one and done shots. It’s moving that defense side to side. Kings really need a 5 that can be a league level facilitator.
tastyburger
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Head coach Doug christie will make us relevant...
NewArena
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Disgusting officiating
NewArena
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Im honestly happier with tonights loss than i am after the Portland win. Well, to an extent. Is that Weird?
Yeah it's been a little strange. He showed no hesitancy during summer league or preseason, even when his shot wasn't falling. It really doesn't matter right now since his defense is so game-changing that you can't keep him off the floor, but he's got to find that aggressiveness again. He's been short on a lot of his jumpers too, so maybe the adrenaline/timing is a little off in his first couple games.
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coolhandluke
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Yeah, but it's not often that one wins against a team with Davion Mitchell.
No, not at all.
EIM86
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a little lol. I prefer the win to Portland. Yesterday showed this team can win when the shots aren’t falling though
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