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bozzwell said:He said "doable". That's a slip, right there.![]()
many things are doable - most of them don't happen
bozzwell said:He said "doable". That's a slip, right there.![]()
Bibby's Tattoo's said:I wouldn't be mad if we don't make the playoffs, that way we would add a lottery pick to our new core and have a whole training camp with everybody together plus whatever they will add. I just want them to play some exciting basketball for the rest of the season.
mcsluggo said:unless you WIN the lottery, an upper level lottery pick is just a couple of places awayfrom a lower level playoff team pick, and your chances of winning the lottery from that position are mighty slim.
I just don't see the Kngs being absolute bottom of the barrel, so a mediocre just barely inthe playoffs kicks the heiney of mediocre just out of the playoffs- but pick two positions earlier.
Folsom Al said:I'm working on my optimism ....
My gut tells me "Yes, there is hope" ... BUT:
We thought we had the talent before the season began .. REALITY CHECK
Peja is gone - Artest is the New Kid on the block .. REALITY CHECK
Bonzi could possibly put on a uniform next week - starter or bench .. REALITY CHECK
Rahim is not playing the same prior to his injury ... REALITY CHECK
Bibby's play is more consistent ... what's up with Brad .. REALITY CHECK
Team Chemisty then - Team Chemisty now ... REALITY CHECK
So .. playoffs ???
Yes - doable .... but, reality always steps in.
I've definitely got some NEW EXCITEMENT & ENERGY
My optimism lies in wait - hoping the King's get better "with each game"
sar is still injurd.Folsom Al said:I'm working on my optimism ....
My gut tells me "Yes, there is hope" ... BUT:
We thought we had the talent before the season began .. REALITY CHECK
Peja is gone - Artest is the New Kid on the block .. REALITY CHECK
Bonzi could possibly put on a uniform next week - starter or bench .. REALITY CHECK
Rahim is not playing the same prior to his injury ... REALITY CHECK
Bibby's play is more consistent ... what's up with Brad .. REALITY CHECK
Team Chemisty then - Team Chemisty now ... REALITY CHECK
So .. playoffs ???
Yes - doable .... but, reality always steps in.
I've definitely got some NEW EXCITEMENT & ENERGY
My optimism lies in wait - hoping the King's get better "with each game"
Hoopsforlife said:You guys are going to make the playoffs now. Ron will get you there. You should be talking about what seed you will be and not if you make it.
PS: Just signed up because I like the Kings and love Ron Artests game. You guys have won the NBA lottery in my opinion. Look past his talk and watch his game. He brings an intensity you have never seen there. Brad knows and the rest of the players will learn. If they buy into what Ron can do the Kings are going to be contenders again.
I will miss Ron here in Pacer land. Warts and all.![]()
If the Kings beat them both times, I think they would only be a half game behind. Trouble is the Kings are bringing up the back of the pact. They would still have to catch the Warriors, Timberwolves and the strengthened Hornets. The last few years the Kings were in front of the pact and it was just a matter of placement. This year the Kings are in competition with six or seven (if you give Portland a chance) for two spots. It's going to be a tough road, but sure should be entertaining. For all practical purposes, they are in the playoff run now if they are going to get in.bibbinator said:Spurs vs. Warriors tonight.
Go Spurs!
Since the Spurs, Mavs and Suns are going to the playoffs no matter what
it is always a good thing when those teams beat Western Conf. teams (other than us).
Eastern teams beating Western teams is also good (excepting us).
These two Utah games are critical. If we win both we're only one game behind them.
bibbinator said:No other team in the playoff race just got an addition like we did.
BawLa said:I think Artest brings an 8 pt. average swing due to defense and offense. We have had 8 losses by 8 pts. or less.
Bricklayer said:That's well and good, but it doesn;t change the basic equation. Basically unless we make another move to give him some help, Ron alone has to tranform a .400 team into a .600 team for us to make a run at it (and actually even .500 could well have us lose out by a game or 2). That's a lot to ask when we still have all the other problems we've had all season. Rebounding, interior defense, backup PG etc. etc.
There's at least room to have hope now. And that is a lot better than the outlook such a very short time ago. However, the Kings will not only need to win but get some help along the way.Getting to the playoffs is going to take at least a little bit of luck, but it is a real possibility now.
Bricklayer said:That's well and good, but it doesn;t change the basic equation. Basically unless we make another move to give him some help, Ron alone has to tranform a .400 team into a .600 team for us to make a run at it (and actually even .500 could well have us lose out by a game or 2). That's a lot to ask when we still have all the other problems we've had all season. Rebounding, interior defense, backup PG etc. etc.