[Game] Nets @ Kings - 11/13/15 - 7 PT, 10 ET

[NewArena]

I could cry. What a good familiar sight

 

[VF21]

This. You could start to see today that guys were running to spots and the ball would show up...if Kosta could just hang on to the ball once in a while we'll be cooking with gas.

It's important to note that a lot of the time the guys were running to spots on the floor because the floor general was making sure they knew about it.

 

[VF21]

Rondo exact same expression for 48 minutes all the time. Even when made inbound critical error or immediately afterwards air-balled free throw. Exact opposite composure as Cousins. Not a knock on Big Cuz but he might want to take que from such professional calm under pressure. Rondo is NAILS!!

They're the perfect duo. Enjoy it and don't worry about trying to change it.

 

[sono]

Rondo with 3 triple doubles in the last 4 games, jesus christ

and almost no subs straight 48 mins on last 3 games and his composure in crunch time is incredible.
I haven't seen that from anyone for a while.

 

[NewArena]

Don't forget gay and collision are starters for more teams. We missed them and still pulled out a gutsy victory

 

[sono]

I had to refresh this pic!

 

[LPKingsFan]

So I'm usually Mr. Positive but I have to ask...what is so wrong with us that one player has to score 40 and the other needs a triple-double, just to barely beat a really bad team??? This should've been a blood bath...in our favor!

The Kings were missing two of their best four players. The remaining two had to step up.

 

[Iced Espresso]

and almost no subs straight 48 mins on last 3 games and his composure in crunch time is incredible.
I haven't seen that from anyone for a while.

A little trivia, Rodney Mccray averaged about 40 a game back in the day.

 

[MizzouKing]

Poor free throw shooting and some amazing Nets shooting when the game looked to be over skewed the final score.

What truly matters is the way recovered and climbed back from a 15- point deficit to get a win. We played a great 2nd half.

Edit: Not to mention perhaps two of our four best players were out (Gay, Collison).

Great points, all. Brooklyn played out of their minds at times. I think they smelled blood in the water...and didn't realize it was just the remainder of boogie's lunch.

 

[KingsFanatic]

Am I the only one who wishes Doug Christie was in the broadcast booth every game? He's so much fun to listen to...I really enjoy his obvious passion and enthusiasm. Plus he's funny as hell sometimes...I can listen to him forever.

 

[MizzouKing]

...I'm sorry but I just don't understand the need to look for the dark lining in the silver cloud right now.

Then let me add what an incredible, great feeling it was to see Vlade standing there, watching over everything. ;-) We know we're in good hands!

 

[VF21]

Am I the only one who wishes Doug Christie was in the broadcast booth every game? He's so much fun to listen to...I really enjoy his obvious passion and enthusiasm. Plus he's funny as hell sometimes...I can listen to him forever.

Nope, you're definitely not alone. He makes Grant bearable.And I loved him giving Rondo a standing ovation for his triple double. We need our commentators to show some homer passion once in a while. And Doug has the kind of insight into the game that makes him very interesting to talk to. I loved his breakdowns on defensive sets... hrm. Maybe he should be coaching defense?

Either way, Doug Christie is definitely another jewel in the crown.

 

[VF21]

Then let me add what an incredible, great feeling it was to see Vlade standing there, watching over everything. ;-) We know we're in good hands!

Okay, you're forgiven.

 

[Larry89]

Doug sounded like he wanted to play tonight at times

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Nope, you're definitely not alone. He makes Grant bearable...

Let's not go crazy, now...

 

[celtics33]

cauley-stein - the smart version of javale mcgee

Ahahahahah! This goes straight to the top ten!

 

[celtics33]

Rondo has smartly forced the Kings to pound the ball into Cousins. Can we have a player-coach?

You already do, actually...

 

[celtics33]

Rondo sees the game on another level

no kidding..?

 

[celtics33]

He said he came here to play with Boogie which you can believe or not. They are both from Kentucky and Boogie is kinda good. I think we earned some brownie points by signing him after he was dumped by the Mavs. Seems a bit early to worry about such things but I'm right there with you.

Despite of all the crap unloaded on him by biased and ignorant reporters, the guy is definitely neither a quitter nor an ungrateful person. What happened last year in DAL was ridiculous and he was used to justify any negligence and failure in that organization... "cancer", "selfish", "quitter", "finished"... well.. I bet you have seen all that in his attitude since he joined the Kings, haven't you?
He responded as he's always done... on the court.
The guy has an awful high IQ, not only for basketball, and you are going to see him in Kings jersey for more seasons than just this one. His bound to Boogie is stronger than we can see from outside, so he seems to have a good relationship with Rudy and Willie... and definitely the whole roster seems to love and respect that "walking cancer in sneakers"...
Man, if I wish I could bring him back to Boston today!

 

[NYKingsfan]

Without a doubt Karl's best game of the year. Having Acy play Lopez was a key move in the game. Very happy for Ben. Not only did he make some shots, but he played smart. He moved the ball well.
Overall a nice win. Nets are not good, but they were coming off a win at Houston and they might have been tougher than we thought.

 

[jdbraver]

Am I the only one who wishes Doug Christie was in the broadcast booth every game? He's so much fun to listen to...I really enjoy his obvious passion and enthusiasm. Plus he's funny as hell sometimes...I can listen to him forever.

And my boy got to meet both DC13 and Bjax. Good to know they stand up guy around.

 

[jdbraver]

Without a doubt Karl's best game of the year. Having Acy play Lopez was a key move in the game. Very happy for Ben. Not only did he make some shots, but he played smart. He moved the ball well.
Overall a nice win. Nets are not good, but they were coming off a win at Houston and they might have been tougher than we thought.

And even tho cuz protested taking him out in the 3rd prob allowed him to stay in longer in the 4th and not foul out til the last few min

 

[sono]

Am I the only one who wishes Doug Christie was in the broadcast booth every game? He's so much fun to listen to...I really enjoy his obvious passion and enthusiasm. Plus he's funny as hell sometimes...I can listen to him forever.

It appears Vlade is quietly recruiting his old squad.

 

[Blastoff]

This pic is another reason that this organization feels like a college team (in a good way). Former players feel so tied to future success, they return like University alumni when their program needs a boost.

 

[celtics33]

They're the perfect duo. Enjoy it and don't worry about trying to change it.

That's the point, VF... The entire preseason was a long thread of doubters, haters and disillusioned comments about how insane Vlade had gone to sign RR and not shipping the immature (just to pick one of the kindest adjectives) Boogie to some other team and trade him for a more constant and reliable player. The bandwagon seemed to never be big enough to take everyone on board.
Now you might have just realized to have the best big and the best point guard in today's league, they are showing up signs of a solid chemistry that seems to be contagious and the other players are slightly buying in.
The head coach is working out his eventual personal issues with the big star and rowing along for the common good.
And many of you are still digging for dirt instead of cheering and enjoying the moment?
Let that job and attitude to any ziller-minded reporter out there.
40 point, 1 turnover! 3rd triple-double in one week! Rudy out, Darren out. Yet, these guys seem to never be able to make their fans happy enough.
Forgive me to be so limited, but my comprehension doesn't extend so far.

 

[KingsFanGER]

That's the point, VF... The entire preseason was a long thread of doubters, haters and disillusioned comments about how insane Vlade had gone to sign RR and not shipping the immature (just to pick one of the kindest adjectives) Boogie to some other team and trade him for a more constant and reliable player. The bandwagon seemed to never be big enough to take everyone on board.
Now you might have just realized to have the best big and the best point guard in today's league, they are showing up signs of a solid chemistry that seems to be contagious and the other players are slightly buying in.
The head coach is working out his eventual personal issues with the big star and rowing along for the common good.
And many of you are still digging for dirt instead of cheering and enjoying the moment?
Let that job and attitude to any ziller-minded reporter out there.
40 point, 1 turnover! 3rd triple-double in one week! Rudy out, Darren out. Yet, these guys seem to never be able to make their fans happy enough.
Forgive me to be so limited, but my comprehension doesn't extend so far.

While I'm a huge Rondo fan, there is no reason right now to get carried away.
Rondo's on the floor leadership is a huge benefit for the Kings. Finally we have a player, that will make more smart than bad decisions, when under pressure and is vocal enough to direct the whole team.
Rondo could very well be one of the two missing links for the Kings (an upper echolon wind defender is still missing).
But there are still some major concerns, that come with Rondo.
How well will he handle teams, that force him to shoot the ball? How well will he shoot FT's this season? How will he defend the elite PG's in this league, when he isn't assigned to the weaker guard (his D on Curry was decent, but he has to bring this every night)?
Sure the early season looks promising, but to be honest, it will take stellar play from Rondo, Rudy, Cuz and Ben or Anderson to get the Kings into the playoffs.
And anything but the Playoffs doesn't count as a successful season!
I will start cheering about the best playmaker in this league (best PG is too much of a reach. Sorry!), once we have reached the 8th spot come playoff time.

 

[celtics33]

While I'm a huge Rondo fan, there is no reason right now to get carried away.
Rondo's on the floor leadership is a huge benefit for the Kings. Finally we have a player, that will make more smart than bad decisions, when under pressure and is vocal enough to direct the whole team.
Rondo could very well be one of the two missing links for the Kings (an upper echolon wind defender is still missing).
But there are still some major concerns, that come with Rondo.
How well will he handle teams, that force him to shoot the ball? How well will he shoot FT's this season? How will he defend the elite PG's in this league, when he isn't assigned to the weaker guard (his D on Curry was decent, but he has to bring this every night)?
Sure the early season looks promising, but to be honest, it will take stellar play from Rondo, Rudy, Cuz and Ben or Anderson to get the Kings into the playoffs.
And anything but the Playoffs doesn't count as a successful season!
I will start cheering about the best playmaker in this league (best PG is too much of a reach. Sorry!), once we have reached the 8th spot come playoff time.

I will quote you on this in May, KFG...

 

[Capt. Factorial]

The entire preseason was a long thread of doubters, haters and disillusioned comments about how insane Vlade had gone to sign RR and not shipping the immature (just to pick one of the kindest adjectives) Boogie to some other team and trade him for a more constant and reliable player.

I don't particularly remember that being the dominant direction of the conversation around here.

 

[celtics33]

I don't particularly remember that being the dominant direction of the conversation around here.

My statement refers to a broader specter of sources, spanning from press to forum users.

 

[VF21]

That's the point, VF... The entire preseason was a long thread of doubters, haters and disillusioned comments about how insane Vlade had gone to sign RR and not shipping the immature (just to pick one of the kindest adjectives) Boogie to some other team and trade him for a more constant and reliable player. The bandwagon seemed to never be big enough to take everyone on board.

Yeah, you come to expect that after a while around here. Bottom line, though, is that Kings fans have gotten used to and actually brace for the anxiety, angst and angina. Even now, when there's reason for hope and optimism, it's hard to forget how many times our hearts have been ripped out of our chests, stomped on and handed to us. It's tough sometimes to convince ourselves that those days just might finally be behind us. And the majority of national media is totally and completely clueless - and I think a lot of us actually prefer that.