[Game] Kings vs "Trail Blazers" 3/29/2023 7pm Pacific 10pm Eastern
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If I had to guess, they're working through Len for certain match-ups with some of the beefy boys we'll potentially face. Zubac with Clips. Gobert with Minny, Jval with the Pelicans, maybe AD with LAL. And then if we keep moving on, PHX C's are all big, MEM has beef with Adams, Nuggets with Jokic, etc. I think Lyles ends up taking a good chunk of the back-up 5 minutes and we go to a 9-man rotation with Kessler's wing defense more valuable than a true back-up C. But the match-ups we need Len, he takes those minutes and Kessler gets cut.
That kid is the best.
coolhandluke
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Haha... I was livid at halftime with the urgency shown by the Kings especially Fox. Thankfully they responded well in the second half no doubt due to a "motivating specch" by Mike Brown.
Livinthedream
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Kenny Thomas a bit emotional. Good to see. He's legitimately happy for the organization and angry with the national media for the lack of respect.
I may have shed a man-tear a bit ago. Man, this has been such a long time coming. I don't know if we'll go far this year, but at least we are finally back in it with a bright future. It's so freaking nice to be able to watch a genuinely fun team and be back to playing games that matter at the end of a season.
Thanks for sticking around all these years, folks. It paid off.
Thanks for sticking around all these years, folks. It paid off.
Bosnian Diehard
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All these years of suffering finally paid off. Watching 82 games a year for 16 years that ultimately led to nothing. The patience paid off, and it’s made the rise to the too taste better. And we have a great team! Whatever happens in the Playoffs this year I’m cool with. This season was awesome regardless.
captain bill
All-Star
A pleasure witnessing history with you my brother. LTMFB!!!!!
Thank you brother.
Pics/video soon. Tried to talk to the News 10 crew at the game and say a thank you to Christine but we were thrown out so I got this selfie with our favorite Radio Man after begging the arena guy to let me.
Believe it or not it was loud in the building. Blazers fans were surprisingly vocal for how awful the team they were. They were also hella cool to us. Not that I would expect less.
Anyways, we had this guy behind us who was basically a full on jinx to the team. "GREAT DEFENSE!!!" and then we'd dunk on them. Or he'd cry for an offensive and then we'd make a lay up. Then suddenly we were up 100000..
I did not want tonight to end. Capt Bill and I walked around the concourse 3x after the game hugging everyone we could find.
Vinny Basketballerino
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Amazing. Thanks brother.Thank you brother.
Pics/video soon. Tried to talk to the News 10 crew at the game and say a thank you to Christine but we were thrown out so I got this selfie with our favorite Radio Man after begging the arena guy to let me.
gunks
Hall of Famer
If this guy can keep having an impact backing up Domas, things can get inneresting in the playoffs.... inneresting indeed!
Somehow I don't think a finals MVP speech would be all that different LOL.
TaxMan
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You too! I can’t believe I’ve been a member of kingsfans since 2007! Almost the entire streak….I think my first post was after the 2007 draft and trying to reason out Spencer Hawes as actually a really solid pick. Oh how times have changed. Great to enjoy this moment with all of you!
My dude. I don't think any of us have memories long enough to attach you to that statement. Delete now before everyone else sees it!
My video of light the beam breaking out isn't so great.
Here's a final shot after time expired.
@captain bill and I got a shot of ourselves at court level afterwards if he's inclined to post it's ok by me.
Apparently Shaeden Sharpe had a nice game. I didn't notice.
One of the crazier things was the arena scoreboard stats, the Blazers only played I think 7 players tonight, so they couldn't even fill up the entire board.
The Blazer fan behind us at one point was like "this is our third team" like we were supposed to care or it diminished our night? There was another Kings fan couple seated beside us who were good to talk to, they are also going to go Friday and bring their kids. Hoping that since tonight's loss officially eliminated the Blazers I can get special tickets without breaking the bank for TJ to see a winning Kings franchise for the first time in his 14 years on earth.
Honestly what a high.
Here's a final shot after time expired.
@captain bill and I got a shot of ourselves at court level afterwards if he's inclined to post it's ok by me.
Apparently Shaeden Sharpe had a nice game. I didn't notice.
One of the crazier things was the arena scoreboard stats, the Blazers only played I think 7 players tonight, so they couldn't even fill up the entire board.
The Blazer fan behind us at one point was like "this is our third team" like we were supposed to care or it diminished our night? There was another Kings fan couple seated beside us who were good to talk to, they are also going to go Friday and bring their kids. Hoping that since tonight's loss officially eliminated the Blazers I can get special tickets without breaking the bank for TJ to see a winning Kings franchise for the first time in his 14 years on earth.
Honestly what a high.
HndsmCelt
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I teach a class Wednesday nights 6-9:15 , so I am watching the recording. Usually I black out media to avoid spoilers but tonight I just could not wait. So at the end of class when I checked the score I actually shouted "woot." Then I had to explain to my students that the Kings had just made the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. They were all in preschool at the time. Lol l. Tried using my laser pointer as a mini beam but it was kind of sad.
T'wolves, Jazz twice, Suns and Clippers. Hey, at least they get to play Houston?
man I just loved seeing len play well. We need someone that can block up the middle and be a force. Was worried and still have some misgivings with our back up centers.
But giving him some meaningful minutes the rest of the year could play some big dividends. Only giving up 80 points must have some other teams scratching their heads trying to figure out what just happened.
Yeah maybe it was against a team that truly has shut down the season but that in our past has not always has been a gimme. loved that there was no free scoring and lay up drill in the second hal.
Way to go coach
But giving him some meaningful minutes the rest of the year could play some big dividends. Only giving up 80 points must have some other teams scratching their heads trying to figure out what just happened.
Yeah maybe it was against a team that truly has shut down the season but that in our past has not always has been a gimme. loved that there was no free scoring and lay up drill in the second hal.
Way to go coach
Jones2006
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Good to see Len get some fun. He hasn’t gotten a real shot at the backup spot this season. I mean just look at minutes played FOR THE SEASON. (Incl. his 16 tonight)
Metu - 655
Lyles - 1146
Holmes - 320
Len - 80
Len has played essentially 4 games worth of 20 min backup play all year … he seemed a bit more springy last night. Assuming earlier in year he may have been shaking off rust. He provides rim protection kings could benefit from down low. Pick and roll presence better than Metu/Lyles too. See how he does next few games.
Metu - 655
Lyles - 1146
Holmes - 320
Len - 80
Len has played essentially 4 games worth of 20 min backup play all year … he seemed a bit more springy last night. Assuming earlier in year he may have been shaking off rust. He provides rim protection kings could benefit from down low. Pick and roll presence better than Metu/Lyles too. See how he does next few games.
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