[Game] Kings vs. Thunder, 12/28/2021 7pm Pacific 10pm Eastern

[Groovygreg]

Is there a more difficult shot in basketball than a free throw?

 

[KainLear]

People who keep trying to point out how Haliburton is just Lonzo Ball, the major difference is his, not willingness, but eagerness to take the ball and make decisions (including him finding his own shots) in big moments. It's why I thought Fox would have to change the way he plays if we are to move forward more aggressively with Ty making final moment decisions.

(PS: I LOVE LOVE LOVE this current version of Lonzo Ball in the Bulls too but Ty is going to be more than that in the end, maybe not as a defensive steward like Lonzo is but he's much much more of a leader)

 

[Groovygreg]

in Philly

Lol

 

[Woot!]

Wow, he hit the side of the backboard. Lolzzz

But why to him on the perimeter late in the clock? Makes no sense.

 

[Woot!]

Haha. Buddy's not giving that up.

 

[kb02]

But why to him on the perimeter late in the clock? Makes no sense.

Yea, Fox got the ball late, but not that late.

 

[SacTownKid]

Interesting note, Doug looks to be back to not being in on the play calls.

 

[New Era]

Is there a more difficult shot in basketball than a free throw?

Well, being that the average FT% is like 75%, I'll go on a limb and say "Yes."

 

[KainLear]

Interesting note, Doug looks to be back to not being in on the play calls.

Take it with a grain of salt, don't read into every little detail too much... lol

 

[SacTownKid]

Take it with a grain of salt, don't read into every little detail too much... lol

It's just interesting. Head coach a few games ago, not in the huddle around the board, haha.

 

[Woot!]

Haha. Buddy's not giving that up.

Update: Buddy's not giving that up.

 

[KainLear]

It's just interesting. Head coach a few games ago, not in the huddle around the board, haha.

"For as long as I'm still getting a paycheck, I'm still the head coach, son!" - Gentry (ha!)

 

[Groovygreg]

A solid team win for the Kings. They actually protected the rim surprisingly well.

 

[Woot!]

Well, Kings lucky that OKC just couldn't shoot the last 18 min or so. Tyrese another very efficient 20/10 game, albeit w/the worst +/- on the team. Very nice game by DJone - and the bench, in general.

Manageable min tonight, winnable game against Dallas tomorrow night.

 

[Woot!]

A solid team win for the Kings. They actually protected the rim surprisingly well.

Jones provided a huge boost there.

 

[gilly420]

Interesting only guys positive +/- are Fox and the bench. Not the best game. Win is a win

 

[Groovygreg]

‘Rese with 24/10.

 

[sactowndog]

Yeah. Kings win and prove they also suck at being bad. 9th seed or bust.

 

[NewArena]

I will say, it’s nice to have a semi full roster again. I imagine that would help any team at this point

 

[NewArena]

Checking in. See the Kings are beating a team that is actively trying to lose. Kings will win this game, but remember it’s fools gold.

The Thunder aren’t actively trying to lose though. Not sure why this narrative keeps going when ya’ll clearly aren’t paying attention

 

[NewArena]

People who keep trying to point out how Haliburton is just Lonzo Ball, the major difference is his, not willingness, but eagerness to take the ball and make decisions (including him finding his own shots) in big moments. It's why I thought Fox would have to change the way he plays if we are to move forward more aggressively with Ty making final moment decisions.

(PS: I LOVE LOVE LOVE this current version of Lonzo Ball in the Bulls too but Ty is going to be more than that in the end, maybe not as a defensive steward like Lonzo is but he's much much more of a leader)

Yea, Lonzo still has his patented 1 for 7 disappearing act games. No thank you

 

[mac]

The Thunder aren’t actively trying to lose though. Not sure why this narrative keeps going when ya’ll clearly aren’t paying attention

Name 2 guys on the Thunder roster besides SGA and Dortz

 

[NewArena]

Haliburton is essentially turning into who Fox was supposed to be.

Who Fox was just a few months ago, last season? He’s struggling mightily but some of you are acting as if Fox is on his last leg or something. He’s nowhere near as bad as he’s been playing.

 

[Rob-The-Great]

Oh, stop. No, not *anyone* can get those stats. Fox himself isn't averaging those non-scoring stats for a full game, much less the 27 min he's played. He's engaged. Defensively and otherwise, though he's not playing his usual offensive game. That's a good thing.

Agree to disagree. And let me rephrase it. Anyone that's considered average can get those stats. I'm not a fox hater at all. But we played the dam pelicans with half there team missing. So excuse me for not being blow away by a 4 for 17 Stat line and 6 amazing rebounds. I cant recall any of those rebounds where he took it from someone else either he's a score first pg. He needs to score efficiency.

 

[steelevt]

Agree to disagree. And let me rephrase it. Anyone that's considered average can get those stats. I'm not a fox hater at all. But we played the dam pelicans with half there team missing. So excuse me for not being blow away by a 4 for 17 Stat line and 6 amazing rebounds. I cant recall any of those rebounds where he took it from someone else either he's a score first pg. He needs to score efficiency.

We did?

 

[The_Jamal]

Name 2 guys on the Thunder roster besides SGA and Dortz

And believe it or not, the Thunder were actually short-handed with some of their "better" players not available.

We made that late push, but nothing really all that inspiring about this win. They competed right at us for most of the game and didn't really get the sense we were the better team until that 4th quarter.

 

[mac]

And believe it or not, the Thunder were actually short-handed with some of their "better" players not available.

We made that late push, but nothing really all that inspiring about this win. They competed right at us for most of the game and didn't really get the sense we were the better team until that 4th quarter.

Remember a month or so ago when I suggested we trade for Simmons, have him sit out the year and effectively tank/play the young guys and you said we wouldn't be nearly as bad as the Pels/Thunder/Rockets?

I'll give you the Magic and Pistons though - they bad.

 

[coolhandluke]

We did?

Yeah, by weight.

 

[kingsfan101]

Remember a month or so ago when I suggested we trade for Simmons, have him sit out the year and effectively tank/play the young guys and you said we wouldn't be nearly as bad as the Pels/Thunder/Rockets?

I'll give you the Magic and Pistons though - they bad.

I thought so too

 

[SLAB]

Beating a bad team with half their roster out doesn’t do anything for me except make me worry that Vivek watched and said, “SEE THIS IS A PLAY-IN TEAM! BUY MONTE BUY!”