That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
[Game] Pistons @ Kings- 11/11/15 - 7 PT, 10 ET
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That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Kings_on_the_RiSE
G-League
Yeah, some may think that way, but this team is obviously not buying into Karl's system, judging from these 8 games.
KingsFanGER
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I have read several posts saying in essence Cousins can't duel with Drummond. Granted, Drummond has certainly improved and is off to a superb start this season. And I admit I am a little biased and also do not have all the stats to support this, but I do not recall any time since both came into the league when Drummond dominated the Bogie Monster. And I have the utmost confidence it is not going to happen tomorrow night. Go Kings!!!
PS (I can't imagine anyone looking forward to facing Cousins a day after he personally called for a team meeting)!
Drummond gets hyped at the moment. He has improved quite a bit - solid jumphooks, a faceup drive and sometimes he can show you the spin move, but he easily gets out of control doing it. Defensively he doesn't convince me at all. He seems to be out of position time after time and doesn't challenge shots well for a player this athletic.
We need to keep him of the glass and with Cuz and Kosta we have the players able to do just that.
I'm way more concerned about Reggie Jackson, KCP and Morris. Those guys can tear our perimeter defense to pieces in a heartbeat.
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KingMilz
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KCP has also now shown he could defend at a high level which makes drafting Ben hurt that much more. I agree with you about Drummond and his D but I cant believe how much better his touch is around the rim now days.
Kings_on_the_RiSE
G-League
We can dissect this all we want but the Bottom line is that Perimeter defense needs to improve dramatically. I mean damn. Just put a hand up.
KingsFanGER
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Everytime I watch the Pistons I catch myself thinking: "If only Cuz would have so much space making his moves"
I wonder if this is all because of the additional shooting, or if teams are daring Drummond to beat them right now and will change their defensive approach later in the season.
KCP developed his game quicker than Ben. But I'm unsure, if this is because Ben was the wrong pick or if the 3 different coaches, the unstability of the franchise and the changes in the general playstyle he was expected to adjust on the fly while starting have something to do with it.
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham 4m4 minutes ago
George Karl said Darren Collison has made progress but he and Seth Curry are Out tonight vs Detroit. Will try to find rest for Rondo
George Karl said Darren Collison has made progress but he and Seth Curry are Out tonight vs Detroit. Will try to find rest for Rondo
He better find rest for him. Rondo was a disaster in the 4th against the spurs.
Chupacabra
Starter
Rest for Rondo? Uh oh. Belinelli getting pg minutes?
HndsmCelt
Hall of Famer
or bringing back Stockton
Dime Dropper
All-Star
I expect this to be a very deflating loss. Pistons are good this year, Drummond can easily get Cuz in foul trouble, and we're just not very good at all generally speaking.
We really need this one though. Hope we come out with energy and stick with it for the full 48.
We really need this one though. Hope we come out with energy and stick with it for the full 48.
I'm generally adverse to predicting the rest of a season based on one game, but I do think how the team comes out tonight is going to be a reflection of the meeting they had. If they play hard and show hustle, heart, energy and effort, then I think we still have a chance to make some noise. If they come out without those 4 keys, I'm going to have difficulty believing we can get to a good place.
As an aside, the place will be rocking. Veterans' Day games bring out the best in the fans, so the team should be able to feed off the energy.
King Baller
All-Star
WCS is the perfect sidekick to team up with Cousins to put a stop to Van Gundy's One Big Player nonsense. WCS should be able to defend any of the imposter PF's Van Gundy sends out. I wish Karl would quit worrying about trying to "match up" and pound it inside and let the wing spot up for threes.
fansinceday1
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That means a 124 to 116 loss to the pistons.
Iced Espresso
Starter
I'm looking forward to going to this one. Heart won't be enough though, we need to take this game.
Starting to get pissed off about the guard situation, we should of kept Miller.
Starting to get pissed off about the guard situation, we should of kept Miller.
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KingMilz
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It's weird he went to another place where he wouldn't play instead of staying with us.......
Iced Espresso
Starter
We sort of ran out of loot and roster space.
We had a prior Karl guy, a guy who knows how to run an offense, a guy who wanted to stay here on the cheap. And we filled the latter part of our roster with a whole lot less if you ask me.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Of course it would nto have mattered if he's been hurt too the way Curry is.
then again Dre Miller never gets hurt.
Suicide King
Starter
That is discouraging about Collison and Seth. I hope at least one of them returns soon.
I would really like to see WCS start and get significant minutes tonight.
I would really like to see WCS start and get significant minutes tonight.
Iced Espresso
Starter
Well Curry is a nice "project".
But this is a sort of now or never season in many ways. We did right by Ray moving him, but I'd much rather of had Miller than Acy for example.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
As long as he doesn't bail Drummond out by jacking up threes....if you're going to get blocked by Drummond then do so by being in the paint.
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
It takes heavy medication as well
Livinthedream
All-Star
I think it's time to just go big and play WCS at PG when Rondo comes out.
Love the name and avatar, btw.
Peter_Gibbons
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It wasn't long ago when we all saw that this year's team playing well and were well on their way to being a good team. Remember how we played relatively well in game 1? Then we demolished the lakers like a good team would. Then we had another close game even without Cousins in the 2nd half against the Clippers. I don't know about others, but I had the feeling that we were a new and improved team. Then Cousins is out with injury.
My point is, the team wasn't helpless like they look now before Cousins went out with the injury. Yes, we played like trash and some players weren't all there mentally during those 4 games. We hung around about even through 3 quarters with the Spurs as soon as Cousins came back.
All the Kings really need to do is figure out a better way to use Cousins and how to get everyone on the same page. No more max pace for no reason. Push when there is a long rebound but slow it down and throw it in to the big man when there is no reason to push. We can't play like Karl's Nuggets because we aren't. Karl needs to know that we'll be fine.
My point is, the team wasn't helpless like they look now before Cousins went out with the injury. Yes, we played like trash and some players weren't all there mentally during those 4 games. We hung around about even through 3 quarters with the Spurs as soon as Cousins came back.
All the Kings really need to do is figure out a better way to use Cousins and how to get everyone on the same page. No more max pace for no reason. Push when there is a long rebound but slow it down and throw it in to the big man when there is no reason to push. We can't play like Karl's Nuggets because we aren't. Karl needs to know that we'll be fine.
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