Play-in games discussion

[sactowndog]

If we lose to Golden State we want them to beat the Pels so we get pick 13 for sure and don’t also lose a coin flip to GS.

 

[NewArena]

I’d feel so much more comfortable in a do-or die with someone like Monk to help Fox

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

The Pelicans definitely threw this game by playing their starting center 3-4 minutes

The Lakers have matched up well against them the last two seasons

 

[hrdboild]

Draymond probably should still be suspended. I haven't heard him express anything close to remorse over his actions. But in terms of this specific matchup, he already thinks he's in our heads (maybe he's right) so beating the Warriors wouldn't mean as much with him off the floor as it would mean with him on it.

 

[megapoxy]

I think the times are added too now

https://twitter.com/x/status/1779635637785649235

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I guess there's a chance that Monk comes back if we make it to Game 2.

 

[KF8]

I really don’t even wanna think about that team eliminating us on our home floor in back to back seasons.

I’ve already accepted it!

Same here. No way the Kings win two in a row with how they've been playing and with injuries. Let's just look forward to the draft. If anything at least monte isn't that bad at drafting, so maybe there's something to salvage off this unsuccessful season.

 

[hrdboild]

I'm still rooting for this team until the season is over. One game at a time. And the next one at least is still at the Golden 1 Center. The draft is the draft -- there will be time to worry about that if if our season ultimately ends in the play-in portion of the post season.

 

[Elektrik]

Looking more likely it'll be the warriors. Not looking forward to curry's 50 and looney's dominance over sabonis and of course the kings being screwed by the refs.

I guarantee the league wants Steph Curry moving forward for ratings

 

[Siranthony]

At least the Kings get thier draft pick. Probably a blessing in disguise.

 

[The_Jamal]

I'll take GS over the Lakers Pels tbh for first play in. Want no part of Lakers playoff officiating

 

[KF8]

I guarantee the league wants Steph Curry moving forward for ratings

No doubt it's gonna be the Lakers and Warriors in the playoffs. Big market big names. Too much money is at stake here.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

I'll take GS over the Lakers Pels tbh for first play in. Want no part of Lakers playoff officiating

So you'd take playing New Orleans for the second game?

 

[iowamcnabb]

The Pels have to be kicking themselves right now (I’d be willing to help kick) Not only do they have to play-in but if they win their first game they have to play the Nuggets who have the perfect guy to slow Zion.

 

[NewArena]

So you'd take playing New Orleans for the second game?

Lakers aren’t beating the Pelicans when it matters. New Orleans basically rested their starting center so we’ll see

 

[NewArena]

I’m now choosing to cope by looking on the bright side

https://twitter.com/x/status/1779630908016058714

 

[iowamcnabb]

The Suns Wolves match up is interesting. If the Wolves get beat in the first round, what happens with that team? If the Suns lose, what happens to them? They would both probably get one more year to do something

 

[KF8]

What an odd stat for the warriors.

21-20 Home
25-16 Away

 

[The_Jamal]

So you'd take playing New Orleans for the second game?

Yes, over the Lakers.

At least I know the Pelicans kick our ass on the floor. I know the Lakers will get a huge officiating advantage if we play them

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Lakers aren’t beating the Pelicans when it matters. New Orleans basically rested their starting center so we’ll see

The Lakers went 3-1 against them this season and also 3-1 last season

 

[ockingsfan]

I think we all know how this is all gonna play out…
Lakers beat the Pelicans to take the 7 seed
Warriors beat us and the Pels back to back to claim the 8 and the NBA breathes a sigh of relief as Durant, LeBron and Curry are all in playoff series. I’ll be shocked if it plays out any other way.

I would say this is the most likely outcome, but if the Lakers beat the Pels and the Kings somehow beat the Warriors at home, I think there is a chance we beat the Pels to make the playoffs.

It's extremely hard for any team to sweep a season series from a comparable/equivalent good team (record wise). Since the Kings are 0-5 against the Pels, I think the Kings have a chance to steal one from the Pels and make it in the playoffs. Somethings got to give.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Yes, over the Lakers.

At least I know the Pelicans kick our ass on the floor. I know the Lakers will get a huge officiating advantage if we play them

Counterpoint: the Kings are 8-1 in their last nine versus the lakers, even with the refs in their pocket.

That being said, they are 1-1 in the games they played without Monk.

 

[Section 101]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1779633056464166993

 

[SacTownKid]

Time for revenge.

 

[RoyalDiva]

As I wrote in the game thread, Draymond Green is suspended "indefinitely following a bizarre incident Wednesday night in which he appeared to take a swing at Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić, striking him in the face. "

That will surely help the Kings.

https://ca.style.yahoo.com/golden-state-warriors-draymond-green-012950558.html

Thanks for being a loony, Draymond.

 

[bball_nomad]

We are facing 2 elimination games against 2 different teams. Home and road. What are our chances? I'll give 40+% for Kings to claim LAST play-off spot in the West. Why? Warriors had too many battles. Second game? Bleep the Lakers, only Adam Silver can save them. Pels? Pels have the best road record in the whole NBA, 28-14. Maybe that hurricane left some bad boo-boo in their arena, who knows? Second point against the Pels: I just had enough of them this season. Plus - Zion, Ingram are never 100% healthy. Ohhhhh, McCollum... He is a problem. For sure.

 

[Spike]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1779630772879581680

Good thing that didn't happen to any of our players.

 

[NewArena]

Just do whatever you have to do, in order to avoid curry doing those stupid annoying celebrations on your home floor. PLEASE

 

[chief bromden]

Anyone know when tickets will go on sale?

Edit, NVM, finally got my TM to refresh. Presale today, general public tomorrow morning

 

[ockingsfan]

Counterpoint: the Kings are 8-1 in their last nine versus the lakers, even with the refs in their pocket.

That being said, they are 1-1 in the games they played without Monk.

Even though we were 0-5 vs the Pels this year, I like our chances better against the Pels team than the Lakers, if the Kings were to get past the Warriors.

I don't like our chances in a do or die game against the Lakers (playing 5 vs 8) with a playoff berth on the line.