Seasons Are Not Won in February

[Purple Reign]

I understand that the Kings have not been playing well losing six out of seven. But last time I looked, trophies and rings are not handed out in February.

2004 Detroit Pistons lost 7 of 9 between Dec 6-26
2003 San Antonio Spurs lost 5 of 8 between Nov 24 - Dec 8
2002 LA Lakers was 9-10 from Jan 11 - Feb 19
2001 LA Lakers lost 4 of 6 twice and 4 of 5 once
2000 LA Lakers lost 6 of 9 Jan 14 - Feb1 (then finished 33-2 )

My point is that there is still time to turn this things around. There is a thin line between winning and losing. I am not saying that the Kings can just turn the switch on and win a championship, but I do believe that there are 29 games left, and all teams hit a low point. To be honest with six out of the next seven on the road against quality teams, this thing could get worst before it gets better.

 

[VF21]

I understand that the Kings have not been playing well losing six out of seven. But last time I looked, trophies and rings are not handed out in February.

2004 Detroit Pistons lost 7 of 9 between Dec 6-26
2003 San Antonio Spurs lost 5 of 8 between Nov 24 - Dec 8
2002 LA Lakers was 9-10 from Jan 11 - Feb 19
2001 LA Lakers lost 4 of 6 twice and 4 of 5 once
2000 LA Lakers lost 6 of 9 Jan 14 - Feb1 (then finished 33-2 )

My point is that there is still time to turn this things around. There is a thin line between winning and losing. I am not saying that the Kings can just turn the switch on and win a championship, but I do believe that there are 29 games left, and all teams hit a low point. To be honest with six out of the next seven on the road against quality teams, this thing could get worst before it gets better.

Thank you!

Great post and great reminder that teams go through slumps.

 

[BigWaxer]

Yup, and considering this is the first REAL slump the Kings have went through in years. Shows you how good the system, coach and team is. They will bounce back they always do.

 

[SIR HENRY 8]

with rest and practice, i think after the break we will be fine.hopefully some of the other elite teams can do some slumping. GO KINGS!!!!!!!

 

[SaCKiNgS24]

i am not worried at all, i know the kings will come back and go 26-3!

 

[Bballkingsrock]

Wow, good statistics. Thank you for that!!

I think this is good information.

 

[Gregorius]

Wow, those are awesome stats

 

[piksi]

I understand that the Kings have not been playing well losing six out of seven. But last time I looked, trophies and rings are not handed out in February.

2004 Detroit Pistons lost 7 of 9 between Dec 6-26
2003 San Antonio Spurs lost 5 of 8 between Nov 24 - Dec 8
2002 LA Lakers was 9-10 from Jan 11 - Feb 19
2001 LA Lakers lost 4 of 6 twice and 4 of 5 once
2000 LA Lakers lost 6 of 9 Jan 14 - Feb1 (then finished 33-2 )

My point is that there is still time to turn this things around. There is a thin line between winning and losing. I am not saying that the Kings can just turn the switch on and win a championship, but I do believe that there are 29 games left, and all teams hit a low point. To be honest with six out of the next seven on the road against quality teams, this thing could get worst before it gets better.

any of these teams had injuries to their star players ?

 

[LPKingsFan]

Once again, see sig. Much better timing than our slump last year, we have a whole all star break and a couple months to get things figured out. That's why I don't think there will be another trade. We still haven't really seen the effects of the last one after the initial shakeup and recovery.

 

[swisshh]

Nice thought, but doesn't change the team's lack of athletic big men or defensive players. Don't forgetthat Detroit team mace the Rasheed trade, in which they gave up hardly anything and acquired the legit big man they needed. Also don't forget, that Rasheed was a verified headcase at the time.

 

[quick dog]

Thank you for the message.

It is also important to remember, and all of us do, that the Kings could easily have won four of the last seven games.

 

[VF21]

Nice thought, but doesn't change the team's lack of athletic big men or defensive players. Don't forgetthat Detroit team mace the Rasheed trade, in which they gave up hardly anything and acquired the legit big man they needed. Also don't forget, that Rasheed was a verified headcase at the time.

The team that doesn't have athletic big men or defensive players got a pretty good start, ran into some problems, brought in a couple of new players and has been in adjustment mode since. You make it sound as though we've had big trouble since the start of the year which is patently untrue.

And I must be lost. What does Rasheed's headcase status have to do with anything that pertains to the Kings???????

 

[Kingsgurl]

Nice thought, but doesn't change the team's lack of athletic big men or defensive players. Don't forgetthat Detroit team mace the Rasheed trade, in which they gave up hardly anything and acquired the legit big man they needed. Also don't forget, that Rasheed was a verified headcase at the time.

I hardly think his post was meant to try and change anything. Just some interesting STATS. If you can't take any solace in them, perhaps you could let the rest of us?

 

[VF21]

Thank you for the message.

It is also important to remember, and all of us do, that the Kings could easily have won four of the last seven games.

Word up.

 

[albeitrue]

I think swisshh must like the Artest for Peja idea. Maybe the 19 page "Peja's Gotta go" (or something like that) thread would be in order here...


P.S. Not that I disagree with him/her, necessarily...

 

[SaCKiNgS24]

The team that doesn't have athletic big men or defensive players got a pretty good start, ran into some problems, brought in a couple of new players and has been in adjustment mode since. You make it sound as though we've had big trouble since the start of the year which is patently untrue.

And I must be lost. What does Rasheed's headcase status have to do with anything that pertains to the Kings???????

i think hes trying to say Detroit took a gamble on a "headcase" like 'Sheed and won so we should get Artest.

 

[Kingsgurl]

i think hes trying to say Detroit took a gamble on a "headcase" like 'Sheed and won so we should get Artest.

Who CAN'T play this season. Just a SLIGHT difference

 

[albeitrue]

i think hes trying to say Detroit took a gamble on a "headcase" like 'Sheed and won so we should get Artest.

JINX.

 

[KiNgMyC]

Thanks for the good post. Maybe (probably not) this will shut some of unnecessary posts up.

 

[swisshh]

Well it's not the slump that brought on my thoughts about the type of players this team needs. I thought this at the start of last year, its just becoming more obvious now I think.

And I'm not absolutely Pro-Artest. I was an Artest fan before the suspensions and fights started, but I am just tired of hearing "we can't make that deal cuz he's a headcase!" This team was built on problematic players and sometimes those players just need the right situation. The Utah Jazz kept themselves from ever winning the whole shebang by being afraid of taking risks and I just don't want to see this team end up making the same mistakes.

 

[Kool Keith]

Purple Reign Knows This!!!!!

GO THE KINGS

YEHYEH

 

[Amory]

Great post

 

[profit]

I understand that the Kings have not been playing well losing six out of seven. But last time I looked, trophies and rings are not handed out in February.

2004 Detroit Pistons lost 7 of 9 between Dec 6-26
2003 San Antonio Spurs lost 5 of 8 between Nov 24 - Dec 8
2002 LA Lakers was 9-10 from Jan 11 - Feb 19
2001 LA Lakers lost 4 of 6 twice and 4 of 5 once
2000 LA Lakers lost 6 of 9 Jan 14 - Feb1 (then finished 33-2 )

My point is that there is still time to turn this things around. There is a thin line between winning and losing. I am not saying that the Kings can just turn the switch on and win a championship, but I do believe that there are 29 games left, and all teams hit a low point. To be honest with six out of the next seven on the road against quality teams, this thing could get worst before it gets better.

Excellent factoid. Great post.

 

[quick dog]

Rasheed Wallace was extremely immature in Portland. Young men usually can "grow up" with time. Ron Artest may be something else. He has a violent streak, and that is not a good sign.

 

[CruzDude]

weathering a strorm in February....

This being the first storm the Kings have had to weather in 5+ years and with nearly a week break between games we shall see what the rest of the season will look like in their next 7 games, 6 on the road. It needs to be 5-2 to show a turnaround.

If they need to go 22-7 for a chance at #4 seed (or better), then 5-2 now fits that formula. Every team they play in April are +500, in fact other than Golden State twice, most of the March teams are +500 as well.

 

[Gargamel]

I understand that the Kings have not been playing well losing six out of seven. But last time I looked, trophies and rings are not handed out in February.

2004 Detroit Pistons lost 7 of 9 between Dec 6-26
2003 San Antonio Spurs lost 5 of 8 between Nov 24 - Dec 8
2002 LA Lakers was 9-10 from Jan 11 - Feb 19
2001 LA Lakers lost 4 of 6 twice and 4 of 5 once
2000 LA Lakers lost 6 of 9 Jan 14 - Feb1 (then finished 33-2 )

I don't think regular season slumps really matter. The real issue is how well the Kings play in the playoffs. They could have a perfect February record, but how many defensive stops will they get against Dallas (your current first round matchup)?

The regular season isn't the issue for Sac. Playoff defense is.

 

[LPKingsFan]

I don't think regular season slumps really matter. The real issue is how well the Kings play in the playoffs. They could have a perfect February record, but how many defensive stops will they get against Dallas (your current first round matchup)?

The regular season isn't the issue for Sac. Playoff defense is.

And, ironically, the Kings' offense was arguably worse in the playoffs than their defense last year.

 

[Gargamel]

And, ironically, the Kings' offense was arguably worse in the playoffs than their defense last year.

That also speaks for the importance of getting into a favorable bracket. Winning more games than you lose doesn't necessarily put you in the best possible spot. Dallas, in my outside observer opinion, is a team Sac would want to avoid -- not that Sac can't beat them, but because nearly every game these two teams play is won by a slim margin of mistakes.

 

[fakie]

we had some serious bad luck. can't discount the effect of that on the team.
hopefully they'll be able to regroup after the all-star break.

 

[uolj]

That also speaks for the importance of getting into a favorable bracket. Winning more games than you lose doesn't necessarily put you in the best possible spot. Dallas, in my outside observer opinion, is a team Sac would want to avoid -- not that Sac can't beat them, but because nearly every game these two teams play is won by a slim margin of mistakes.

Actually, of the top 4 teams above the Kings, I think Dallas is the one they want the most. While the Mavericks are different than they've been the last few years, the Kings have basically whooped them with Webber in the lineup in the playoffs. That success will bring them confidence. Heck, last year, the Kings were flailing up until the last game of the regular season, but they won 4 out of 5 against Dallas.

I don't think anybody below the top 3 seeds really scares the Kings no matter how poorly they are playing once the playoffs start.