[Game] Kings @ Wizards, 2/12/2022, 4pm Pacific 7pm Eastern

[Fantazija]

Kyle Draper made a good point, that Barnes thrives in a system of real fundamental basketball, in terms of ball movement and cutting. It stokes his game and brings out his best. Watching Iso ball doesn't motivate him

HB played for Warriors.After playing with Draymond u should know how to play with Domas.And he does

 

[Das_Boot]

Our remaining schedule is brutal. Most opponents are playoff teams. 2 games against Pels would be decisive.

According to tankathon, we're ranked 8th in remaining strength of schedule. But it could be worse. The Clippers are ranked 6th, New Orleans is ranked 4th, and the Lakers are ranked 1st. On the other hand, San Antonio is ranked 17th and Portland is ranked 26th.

 

[NME]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1492686508452577286

The Greatest Show on Court 2.0?

 

[Fantazija]

I was right and I liked the trade, still nobody called.

Lol

 

[Tetsujin]

According to tankathon, we're ranked 8th in remaining strength of schedule. But it could be worse. The Clippers are ranked 6th, New Orleans is ranked 4th, and the Lakers are ranked 1st. On the other hand, San Antonio is ranked 17th and Portland is ranked 26th.

I'm thinking the Blazers and Spurs are eventually going to initiate a tank soon though. The Blazers looked awful for most of their game but were playing the Knicks, who are very bad right now.

 

[Kingster]

Three is my favorite number. It's time to win three in a row.

 

[NME]

Three is my favorite number. It's time to win three in a row.

My favorite number is 26, so let's win out the season.

 

[SLAB]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1492713779083182081

I imagine just a week ago he’d have just slouched by and not said a single word.

 

[NewArena]

Good lord, De’Aaron just posted up Ish like it was a mismatch.

Fox taking on Sabonis' passing style/personality from that elbow-extended area damn near brought tears to my eyes. It's like Sabonis brought an entire offensive system with him and everyone immediately adapted, with Fox having the most fun he's had since college and maybe his rookie year. Our defense needs more work but there were so many BEAUTIFUL moments out there tonight.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Wow 16 pages for a 4 o’clock Saturday game. Look forward to see what all the fuzz is about on League pass

 

[NewArena]

I don't wanna get carried away, but this was the first time in years where it felt a bit like the good ole days, knowing you were simply too talented to lose a game like this. It's been years since i've felt sure about a victory like tonight, especially once we recovered before halftime.

 

[Padrino]

Fox taking on Sabonis' passing style/personality from that elbow-extended area damn near brought tears to my eyes. It's like Sabonis brought an entire offensive system with him and everyone immediately adapted, with Fox having the most fun he's had since college and maybe his rookie year. Our defense needs more work but there were so many BEAUTIFUL moments out there tonight.

It's a little wild that after only two post-deadline games, there's so much obvious promise. I've been a pretty big booster of the Haliburton-Sabonis trade, but even I have had serious reservations about the Fox/Sabonis pairing. It's encouraging to see so early how it might work out.

 

[NewArena]

ESPN: How the Kings winning the championship still doesn’t redeem trading Tyrese Haliburton

i literally laughed out loud at this

 

[NewArena]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1492686508452577286

And that's exactly what our passing is beginning to feel like. Just when i was sick and tired of us trying to recreate the golden age, we end up with a very similar early stage of a potential copy in some areas and a big man that can actually move the ball like a Quarterback.

 

[Woot!]

The Kings have now won 2 of 2 games played by 13 pts since the Sabonis trade.

Before that, they had won 4 of 56 games played by 13+.

 

[Fantazija]

I don't wanna get carried away, but this was the first time in years where it felt a bit like the good ole days, knowing you were simply too talented to lose a game like this. It's been years since i've felt sure about a victory like tonight, especially once we recovered before halftime.

Yep.After Kuzma hit back to back ridiculous shots to put them up by 13 i kind of felt confident that as soon as this crap stops they will take over

 

[MizzouKing]

I don't mind Holiday starting, he has good chemistry with Sabonis. I think he was the most assisted played, by Sabonis, on the Pacers. Once Holiday finds his shot again, he will be perfect to start.

It looks like Holiday also keeps Fox and Sabonis loose out there, quick with a smile but without the frustrating deficits that keep it from being returned.

 

[EIM86]

It looks like Holiday also keeps Fox and Sabonis loose out there, quick with a smile but without the frustrating deficits that keep it from being returned.

he definitely has a calming presence just based off his post game interview last game. Same for Lamb, they both not to high not to low types

 

[NewArena]

Fixed it for you

Period.

 

[serbiangoat]

The first time for 15 season that for 2 games in a row the team had an actual offense rather than trying to rely on iso and one on one crap. I don't get why people say Sabonis is a bad defender the only times he has trouble is when more athletic guys simply jump over him on jumpers other than that he uses his strength to keep players away and moves his feet well and hustles and competes on every possession to me he's a better defender than Holmes who can't keep stronger players away from the basket.

 

[captain bill]

Over the last 2 games Barnes scored 51 points on 15/20 shooting

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1492719658402607106

the thing is Domas isn’t having spectacular games or anything. His numbers are pretty much exactly what his season average is on the year.

 

[EIM86]

Over the last 2 games Barnes scored 51 points on 15/20 shooting

not trying to jump the gun but do we got at the very least a Big 2.5/3 with Barnes?

Barnes seems to have a natural chemistry with Sabonis and if this efficiency keeps up, this team ain’t a “get right” game for opposing teams anymore

 

[Fantazija]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1492719658402607106

the thing is Domas isn’t having spectacular games or anything. His numbers are pretty much exactly what his season average is on the year.

DS almost never looks for his shot.He will probably will never average more that 21-22 points because he only tries to score when all other options on a possession are not available.Or when he has a much smaller body on him in the post.There was a play today when he had a layup but gave it to Mo for an even easier layup.

 

[EIM86]

DS almost never looks for his shot.He will probably will never average more that 21-22 points because he only tries to score when all other options on a possession are not available.Or when he has a much smaller body on him in the post.There was a play today when he had a layup but gave it to Mo for an even easier layup.

Works for me. sharing the ball keeps you engaged and focused. Everybody was ready to get the ball in the 2nd half once they settled down

 

[Fantazija]

not trying to jump the gun but do we got at the very least a Big 2.5/3 with Barnes?

Barnes seems to have a natural chemistry with Sabonis and if this efficiency keeps up, this team ain’t a “get right” game for opposing teams anymore

Since neither DS or Dearon are superstars i think HB can easily be considered a part of big 3 for Kings.He is a very very good player that was kind of wasted for a while until now.

 

[midtowner]

The first time for 15 season that for 2 games in a row the team had an actual offense rather than trying to rely on iso and one on one crap. I don't get why people say Sabonis is a bad defender the only times he has trouble is when more athletic guys simply jump over him on jumpers other than that he uses his strength to keep players away and moves his feet well and hustles and competes on every possession to me he's a better defender than Holmes who can't keep stronger players away from the basket.

Holmes is a very good defender in situations that require a mobile center to front on the perimeter and recover to the paint. He’s undersized and can get bullied on the block. But what sets Sabonis apart for me is the rebounding. Defensive rebounding is a part of defense that the Kings have been horrible at. Now they have Sabonis and now they are good.

And - Sabonis is so good at offense that our defense benefits because the other team has to inbound the ball.

 

[serbiangoat]

Sabonis might lead the league in the most easily audible slaps he gets hit with around the rim.

 

[Fantazija]

Holmes is a very good defender in situations that require a mobile center to front on the perimeter and recover to the paint. He’s undersized and can get bullied on the block. But what sets Sabonis apart for me is the rebounding. Defensive rebounding is a part of defense that the Kings have been horrible at. Now they have Sabonis and now they are good.

And - Sabonis is so good at offense that our defense benefits because the other team has to inbound the ball.

Excellent point.If a team is taking good shots and shooting high percentages(2 for 2 in the last to games when it comes to that)there are way less easy points to be had on a fast break.The reason they had over 60 points in the first half was 8 or 9 dumb turnovers and some crazy last second heaves by Kuzma.Btw in both games after the trade defense was very good in the second half.I think Wolves had only 19 points in a 4th quarter and Wizards managed 45 in a second half.That is a very positive sign.

 

[jcassio]

Huh? it has nothing to do with McNair. It would just be better to have a higher draft pick then a lower one that’s all

Rubbish.
Of course it matters who is making the draft choice.
And of course a higher pick gives you better odds (unless you’re a BFI).