[Game] Kings vs. Lakers, 10/29/2023 6pm Pacific 9pm Eastern

[Capt. Factorial]

Shout out to Monk, Huerter and Keegan. Obviously we don’t win this without Fox but holy moly those guys came through when he went down. What did the telecast say about De’Aaron?

I assume you're talking about the ankle? Nothing yet, but the obvious assumption is that him sitting the end of OT suggests he's not great.

 

[The_Jamal]

That’s a galvanizing type of win. They picked each other up in this one.

Absolute redemption from Red Velvet. Everyone (wrongfully) calling for his head and he goes out and wins this damn game with Monk in OT.

Shouts to Keegs for his 2nd half too. Started the game 0-6 in the first half, finished it 6-8 for 17 points. With some absolute clutch buckets in crunch time.

 

[Hoovtrain]

Lets not forget Velvet's huge boards after Domas went to the bench either

the rebounds were key

 

[NewArena]

WB Kavon! Plus 7 rebs.

Huerter had a lot of MAN rebounds tonight. I was super impressed and proud

 

[iowamcnabb]

17 8 5 2 1 on a below average game for Keegan.

 

[hrdboild]

I'm glad our guys pulled off the win but I don't feel good about it. We won because the Lakers bricked three wide open jumpers in a row in OT. Lebron basically got to pick his favorite mis-match (mostly Monk, Mitchell, and Sabonis) and iso on them for the whole fourth quarter. We're not going to reliably win when we allow other teams to get whatever shots they want against us.

 

[PorchSurfin]

Light that crap!!!

 

[iowamcnabb]

If Fox is out, I’m starting Monk and playing Colby in Monks reserve role

 

[Kingster]

I'd totally give the game ball to Coach Brown for this one. He had this team ready to play. They were AGGRESSIVE and PHYSICAL and when they weren't he let them know, like cussing out Keegan when he wasn't aggressively shooting the ball. I'll always remember this game for sequence where Keegan didn't take the shot, Brown immediately got Sasha up from the bench to replace him, THEN Keegan comes down the floor, buries the 3 pointer and Brown then calls back Sasha. Sasha was smiling all the way back to the bench. Brown is demanding aggressiveness from this team and I freaking love it.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Flashback?

I had flashbacks before anyone even picked it up. Oddly the result probably favored us instead of a contested drive with an and-1 or them settling for a 3 and it going in, they did what we always complain about teams not doing and took the 2 points and it probably shut the door.

 

[iowamcnabb]

I'm glad our guys pulled off the win but I don't feel good about it. We won because the Lakers bricked three wide open jumpers in a row in OT. Lebron basically got to pick his favorite mis-match (mostly Monk, Mitchell, and Sabonis) and iso on them for the whole fourth quarter. We're not going to reliably win when we allow other teams to get whatever shots they want against us.

I generally agree, but the Lakers also hit a bunch of clutch shots (mostly 3s) where had they missed the game would have been over. I’d say those bricks evened things out a bit

 

[The_Jamal]

If Fox is out, I’m starting Monk and playing Colby in Monks reserve role

I think you have to at this point. Davion remains unplayable on offense and just stalls when he's the primary ball-handler. Even if Monk is inefficient scoring, he's still putting pressure on the defense with his ability to attack the rim. And of course if he is rolling, he's capable of 30 on any night. Davion just doesn't have that in his bag.

I'm also biased, because I want to see what Monk looks like in 30+ minutes. My whole "hidden offensive star" thesis in action would be fun to see

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I listened to most of the second half on radio until I made it back inside with it tied and the Kings with the final regulation possession.

Were the fouls on our guys all legit? It was crazy how quickly Fox and Sabonis got put into foul trouble and it swung the game right back to the Lakers.

 

[SLAB]

Wow, the mechanics in the belly of G1C really powered up the beam generator. See that easily from the freeway and still very clear out by Natomas.

 

[whitechocolate]

I'd totally give the game ball to Coach Brown for this one. He had this team ready to play. They were AGGRESSIVE and PHYSICAL and when they weren't he let them know, like cussing out Keegan when he wasn't aggressively shooting the ball. I'll always remember this game for sequence where Keegan didn't take the shot, Brown immediately got Sasha up from the bench to replace him, THEN Keegan comes down the floor, buries the 3 pointer and Brown then calls back Sasha. Sasha was smiling all the way back to the bench. Brown is demanding aggressiveness from this team and I freaking love it.

Brown knows how good Keegan can be, and is going to make sure he reaches his potential.

 

[kingdivac]

Monk to the rescue......Lakers bricked quite a few open shots to aid the win.

 

[The_Jamal]

I listened to most of the second half on radio until I made it back inside with it tied and the Kings with the final regulation possession.

Were the fouls on our guys all legit? It was crazy how quickly Fox and Sabonis got put into foul trouble and it swung the game right back to the Lakers.

No. All ticky-tack BS and DAR apparently went to the CP3 school of selling calls. Dude is a flop master

 

[PacMan]

Looks like white Mamba Austin Reaves didn’t show up

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Looks like white Mamba Austin Reaves didn’t show up

Don't think he even played in OT. But he's one of the big three!

 

[captain bill]

I'm loving Vezy's post game interview right now. Sounds like a vet (obviously) who has a seamless understanding of the game. He showed he can shoot, pass, defend, rebound, move without the ball, and cut. And with size! Can't wait to see how he looks in the playoffs if we make it back

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Wow, the mechanics in the belly of G1C really powered up the beam generator. See that easily from the freeway and still very clear out by Natomas.

I had folks in Davis say they saw it after game 1.

 

[The_Jamal]

I'm loving Vezy's post game interview right now. Sounds like a vet (obviously) who has a seamless understanding of the game. He showed he can shoot, pass, defend, rebound, move without the ball, and cut. And with size! Can't wait to see how he looks in the playoffs if we make it back

Took Vezenkov 3 games to fully win me over. Has a brilliant understanding of off-ball movement offensively and he's got that fire that every 3pt sniper really needs to be successful in this league. Where it doesn't matter if he's 1-6, dude is going to pull every open look he gets and then some. We absolutely needed that last year in the playoffs. No doubt he's going to have some 5+ 3PM games this year where he pops for a monster game.

And he competes hard, especially on the glass.

 

[SacTownKid]

I think you have to at this point. Davion remains unplayable on offense and just stalls when he's the primary ball-handler. Even if Monk is inefficient scoring, he's still putting pressure on the defense with his ability to attack the rim. And of course if he is rolling, he's capable of 30 on any night. Davion just doesn't have that in his bag.

I'm also biased, because I want to see what Monk looks like in 30+ minutes. My whole "hidden offensive star" thesis in action would be fun to see

This could be a great thing for Davion to get going but yeah, the leash is probably a short one if he doesn't work out.

 

[PorchSurfin]

I'd totally give the game ball to Coach Brown for this one. He had this team ready to play. They were AGGRESSIVE and PHYSICAL and when they weren't he let them know, like cussing out Keegan when he wasn't aggressively shooting the ball. I'll always remember this game for sequence where Keegan didn't take the shot, Brown immediately got Sasha up from the bench to replace him, THEN Keegan comes down the floor, buries the 3 pointer and Brown then calls back Sasha. Sasha was smiling all the way back to the bench. Brown is demanding aggressiveness from this team and I freaking love it.

Brown is trying to instill a championship mentality. Klay might middle everything in the 1st half but has a short memory. Brown wants that out of Keegan.

I think Keegans thumb injury is in his head and Brown wants him to work through it. Good on Coach Brown.

 

[HndsmCelt]

If Fox is out, I’m starting Monk and playing Colby in Monks reserve role

From your mouth to Brown's ear

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I'm loving Vezy's post game interview right now. Sounds like a vet (obviously) who has a seamless understanding of the game. He showed he can shoot, pass, defend, rebound, move without the ball, and cut. And with size! Can't wait to see how he looks in the playoffs if we make it back

so humble

 

[LPKingsFan]

I'm loving Vezy's post game interview right now. Sounds like a vet (obviously) who has a seamless understanding of the game. He showed he can shoot, pass, defend, rebound, move without the ball, and cut. And with size! Can't wait to see how he looks in the playoffs if we make it back

With you until those last 5 words hah!

 

[SacTownKid]

Brown knows how good Keegan can be, and is going to make sure he reaches his potential.

And if Fox is out, he's going to be asked to be that now. Someone has to be, no choice otherwise.

 

[midtowner]

Fox is going to be out a bit. Time for everyone else to step up.

And any Lakers win is a good win

 

[kingdivac]

so humble

I like his play - want to see him get more minutes.