[Game] Kings vs. Pelicans - 4/11/2024 - 7:00PM PDT/10:00PM EDT (TNT)

[Tetsujin]

From breaking Metu’s wrist when he was a Grizzly to destroying the Kings as a Pel, Jonas has always had this franchise’s number lol

 

[captain bill]

If the Pelicans are still up big by the start of the 4th quarter I hope brown rest his starters for tomorrow's huge game vs the suns.

If we leave them in til the 4th we'll be down by 80

 

[SacTownKid]

Not that the Kings normally stand a chance against a team like this but the severity is clearly in part to getting boned by the schedule this late in the year. Coming off a bad road trip this late in the year makes teams look like they're in a daze.

 

[Krunker]

At least Brown is trying to adapt with Len on JV

 

[LT-Sac-Town]

Unfortunately, this team is dead without Malik

 

[SacTownKid]

I'm only saying this as Kings fan beaten down from losing before last season and hope it's not real ..but man I hope our window hasn't already closed

It was never open and Monte knows it, he's been trying to improve this team for a reason. Results guide you and now Monte has a much clearer picture. The issue is how does he make that next step? Draft probably ain't it. Cap space is a no go without taking steps back now. One significant move on talent and it could bust the window open for real though.

 

[KF8]

Why does this game have to be on TNT.

 

[Tetsujin]

De’Aaron doing absolutely everything he can to bring us back into this one right now.

 

[Sluggah]

Well, someone woke up.

 

[gunks]

Fox stepping it up at least!

 

[DynaPamm]

Last minute decision to come, so hubby (JKBiker) I hope we get this win for you gotta say we’re down by a ton and I know in the hospital you’re not able to watch. I don’t even know if you’ll get scores there. But come on we’re on National TV tonight let’s show them who we are and let’s keep ringing those bells and get ready to light the beam!

 

[chief bromden]

ending this period down only 11 is a miracle

 

[macadocious]

Shocking the Kings go away from small ball and start being able to play defense

 

[captain bill]

5/5 FTs gotta savor the moment

 

[OptimusRhyme]

I'm only saying this as Kings fan beaten down from losing before last season and hope it's not real ..but man I hope our window hasn't already closed

was it ever open? this core has serious flaws. they probably need too add a player better then sabonis and fox to be close to legit.

 

[SacTownKid]

Fox stepping it up at least!

Fox going for 30 a night if they are actually trying to compete is still pretty much a given.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Fox Force 5

 

[Caccia]

It could be worse. We could be up by twenty.

 

[Elektrik]

Unfortunately, this team is dead without Malik

Clearly we miss him. The energy is definitley missing.

 

[KF8]

well the Pels play the warriors and and lakers and I believe The kings own the tie breaker on those teams right? We will put a L on them both for y’all

Wouldn't the Pelicans rest their starters vs the lakers and/or warriors if they win this one against the kings?

 

[chief bromden]

was it ever open? this core has serious flaws. they probably need a player better then sabonis and fox to be close to legit.

I'm just talking window of being in the mix... as a Kings fan I never expect title contention (would love to be pleasantly surprised but just being realistic).

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

No team is this much better than any team in the NBA. Especially a team only a game beneath them in the standing.

That's the super frustrating part, isn't it? A 47-win team shouldn't be this dominant over a 45-win team. It's got to be all in their heads, right? Like, how is it possible that this Pelicans team struggles against teams that the Kings absolutely wash, like the Jazz and lakers, and the go out and smash teams that dominate the Kings, like the Clippers?

 

[Tetsujin]

People getting on Fox for taking too many threes but with Monk and Huerter out and Keegan being an inconsistent young player, he’s our only guy capable of hitting any.

 

[SacTownKid]

You can see the lack of familiarity with this crew. Sasha made a great cut to the rim and while Domas would have hit him with the pass, Len was looking to the corner.

 

[TaxMan]

Got home late. Just peeked at the score….i think I’m gonna pass on this one unless the chip the lead significantly down by half. I just can’t stomach another ass beating by the pelicans this year.

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

Season is not on the line.....no surprise here.. This is the team absolutely making the Kings their dogs this year.

Well, a top 8 seed definitely is. No chance we make Playoffs if we’re 9th/10th so…

 

[kingdivac]

You can see the lack of familiarity with this crew. Sasha made a great cut to the rim and while Domas would have hit him with the pass, Len was looking to the corner.

It was a decent pass from Len.....Lyles had an open 3 and didn't bother following his shot - as usual with this team.

 

[chief bromden]

Signs of life

 

[SacTownKid]

The Kings are starting to get their legs a little. Bad losses usually effect the team for a quarter and a half or so the game after.

 

[iowamcnabb]

I'm just talking window of being in the mix... as a Kings fan I never expect title contention (would love to be pleasantly surprised but just being realistic).

I don’t agree with his assessment, I think Fox can be the focal point of a contender but he can’t be the only crunch time bucket getter. We need the defense we have played since the break to be real next year (all year), better shooting from our “shooters” (at least 3 high volume guys shooting 38 percent or higher) and one more player that can score in iso situations. We do that and we can be “in the mix” as you say. IMO