[Game] Kings vs. Warriors, 4/7/2023 7:00p Pacific/10:00p Eastern

[White_Chocolate]

Donte has been their second best player.

 

[KainLear]

Yuck, Metu and Lyles still as about as heaven or hell as a combo as all year. No more.

They both need to practice their free throws more.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Just like we drew it up

 

[SacTownKid]

They both need to practice their free throws more.

And not play as a frontcourt at the same time. The 5 man unit numbers with those two in at the same time don't lie, lol.

 

[KainLear]

Jordan Poole went from zero to hero then back down to zero after Draymond punched him in the off-season.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Yeah this 2nd unit is destroying the GSW regulars lol. With absolutely 0 court time together.

For the Coaches, clearly the student has surpassed the teacher.

 

[Woot!]

On a night when 4 usual-rotation guys aren't playing, Kings have gone 10-deep.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Also doesn't help with TD and Davion throwing a brickathon on offense. Fox and Domas USG basically funneling to them tonight lol. Not ideal.

You're right, but I'm also concerned by a couple possessions I've seen this quarter where Murray was being face-guarded off the ball, and made no attempt to get loose whatsoever. Like, he deadass just stood still until the shot went up, and then ran back on defense.

 

[KainLear]

You're right, but I'm also concerned by a couple possessions I've seen this quarter where Murray was being face-guarded off the ball, and made no attempt to get loose whatsoever. Like, he deadass just stood still until the shot went up, and then ran back on defense.

He lost the will to cut without Domas rewarding him... it seems haha

 

[Woot!]

Trying to figure out why Davion struggles initiating and running the offense

It was ever thus.

Honestly, running the O is not his strength. Not awesome for a point guard.

 

[kingdivac]

Metu 4 missed FTs in a row......

 

[NewArena]

This is such weird night. The first time i haven't cared about a result since last season! Bring on the playoffs baby!!!

 

[KainLear]

It was ever thus.

Honestly, running the O is not his strength. Not awesome for a point guard.

His size dictated his position. If he was 6'4", 6'5" his skill set would've just made him a 3nD wing.

 

[NewArena]

We have zero chance full strength. Warriors too good, too experienced. The far and away last team I want in the first round.

Kings players have enough experience and Fox ain't no punk. Of course they might be favorited but we can beat them

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Jordan Poole went from zero to hero then back down to zero after Draymond punched him in the off-season.

Draymond Green is in the running for my least favorite player in the NBA. There's no one else in the race. In fact I created the category just for him.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Murray stepping up

 

[NewArena]

And Keegan is far more comfortable when he can turn his back to his defender. If they eventually work post game in for Keegan, the other half of his offense can come from there.

These are perfect minutes for him to make true rookie mistakes and figure it out. This is a GREAT thing IMO.

 

[KainLear]

Murray stepping up

Dray went easy on the rookie not raising his leg thru Keegan's groin area.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Why do I think Barnes is mumbling to himself "dam kids"

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

These are perfect minutes for him to make true rookie mistakes and figure it out. This is a GREAT thing IMO.

Agree. Really there is no losing in this game for us. All upside.

 

[SacTownKid]

Holmes comes in, the 2 PF frontcourt goes bye bye and you can just tell how much better it is by how it looks.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Im surprised we aren’t seeing Ellis and Queta. Maybe on Sunday

 

[KainLear]

Holmes comes in, the 2 PF frontcourt goes bye bye and you can just tell how much better it is by how it looks.

Yeah, you're right... 100% Lyles and Metu should be used on their own with a strong low post presence ala Len or Holmes.

He worked well with the more traditional Domas in the regular lineup too.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Im surprised we aren’t seeing Ellis and Queta. Maybe on Sunday

I legit think Brown is trying to round his roster out for the playoffs.

 

[SacTownKid]

A legit think Brown is trying to round his roster out for the playoffs.

I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the last game given to the kids. This might be the last hoorah for the rotation guys.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Steph must have the strongest jaw in the world with all that chewing

 

[SacTownKid]

Dozier is on fumes, haha. He did well though.

 

[KainLear]

TD can build a cathedral all by himself with all the bricks he laid.

 

[NiNetNiNe]

I like Dozier more than Davis. If we have to keep one, I hope it’s Dozier.

 

[HndsmCelt]

It's really nice to see clay and the boys celebrate going up 20 on the Kings deep bench...