This loss is on Adelman
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The question to me is why Miller, who only had a couple fouls, didn't foul Duncan and make him shoot free throws? Duncan isn't exactly known for that, it is no secret. You leave Shareef in there and he is just going to foul out, if he doesn't foul out he has to back off the guy that is killing you so as to not pick up a foul.
And if the end result was still a loss, which was most likely, what the he** difference does it make? SAR and KT were essentially manhandled by Duncan, too, just not as bad.
And it is NOT Adelman's fault. He had one player against the NBA champs for 3 quarters. I'm surprised he had this team still in it at the end.
And it is NOT Adelman's fault. He had one player against the NBA champs for 3 quarters. I'm surprised he had this team still in it at the end.
D-Mass said:
Stupid me for thinking that I would come to this board tonight and find a love-fest for the Kings for their competitive spirit and for even being IN this series.
Mike had a bad game tonight. That's true. I'm sure the arm had a lot to do with the shooting woes, but it doesn't change the outcome.
However, I'm real reluctant to blame this loss on Mike Bibby alone when his foul troubles meant that we were given a glimpse of just how ugly this team is without him.
However, I'm real reluctant to blame this loss on Mike Bibby alone when his foul troubles meant that we were given a glimpse of just how ugly this team is without him.
I also believe that Rick should be re-signed. I've loved the guy since he has been in Sacramento. He has turned around this franchise and led this team to the playoffs. I may not agree with some of the moves he has made over the years but that's what being a fan is all about. Rick in my opinion is a top 3 coach. Phil, Larry Brown and then Rick. If we let this guy get away I'll be upset. I don't want a Mike Montgomery leading this team.
Let me put it this way.
Last I checked it was a team game. Whether or not Rick put brad in is irrelevent. He put him in there b/c of foul trouble. While we are at it, lets blame ron for not covering ginobli effectively. Lets blame Bonzi for not making all of his free throws. Lets blame Bibby for not making his shots when we expect him to. This is a team game, so lets not blame just one person.
Last I checked it was a team game. Whether or not Rick put brad in is irrelevent. He put him in there b/c of foul trouble. While we are at it, lets blame ron for not covering ginobli effectively. Lets blame Bonzi for not making all of his free throws. Lets blame Bibby for not making his shots when we expect him to. This is a team game, so lets not blame just one person.
Rain Man is 100% right and......
Does anyone mind if I get banned tonight,cause I cannot take it anymore... Some of you so called "FANS" are complete IDIOTS.
For some reason some of you NON-KNOWLEDGEABLE basketball fans have too place blame on something/someone when in fact the blame only comes down to one thing. The Spurs were the better team tonight. The Kings played their hearts out and the better team won tonight. GIVE ME A BREAK OMG Need to leave now I knew this was going to happen.
I apologize in advance this is ridiculous. I had no idea that we were supposed to go undefeated all season and now sweep the Spurs in the playoffs.
Does anyone mind if I get banned tonight,cause I cannot take it anymore... Some of you so called "FANS" are complete IDIOTS.
For some reason some of you NON-KNOWLEDGEABLE basketball fans have too place blame on something/someone when in fact the blame only comes down to one thing. The Spurs were the better team tonight. The Kings played their hearts out and the better team won tonight. GIVE ME A BREAK OMG Need to leave now I knew this was going to happen.
I apologize in advance this is ridiculous. I had no idea that we were supposed to go undefeated all season and now sweep the Spurs in the playoffs.
OK, maybe I can accept argument that this loss is on everyone but Bonzi, but I cannot possibly accept argument that it is on RA.
- Brad Miller continuing to dissapear is not on Rick. Apart from Brad and SAR Rick's got noone to go against TD. When SAR got called for 5th, it was not "only" 2 minutes left - there was whole another game to play! 2 minutes is a long time, let alone OT and having SAR out there while he is about to foul out is not a risk coach should take.
- What about others? RA just said that he that Bibby's 3 pt attempt out of time out was NOT the play he wanted. Ditto Ron's on the next posetion. No too mention Bibby leaving Bowen open for that 3 when score was still close and then turning it over on the other side. That was the game. Which one of those plays do you think Rick drew up and called?
I am fed up with some displays by our players out there just as much as the next person. But after Bonzi and kids, the RA deserves the least blame. And the most importantly:
At all time during this game I felt that the team was prepared by RA, motivated to play and they played hard until we lost the control. I am cool with that. I can accept mistakes from the team that tried.
- Brad Miller continuing to dissapear is not on Rick. Apart from Brad and SAR Rick's got noone to go against TD. When SAR got called for 5th, it was not "only" 2 minutes left - there was whole another game to play! 2 minutes is a long time, let alone OT and having SAR out there while he is about to foul out is not a risk coach should take.
- What about others? RA just said that he that Bibby's 3 pt attempt out of time out was NOT the play he wanted. Ditto Ron's on the next posetion. No too mention Bibby leaving Bowen open for that 3 when score was still close and then turning it over on the other side. That was the game. Which one of those plays do you think Rick drew up and called?
I am fed up with some displays by our players out there just as much as the next person. But after Bonzi and kids, the RA deserves the least blame. And the most importantly:
At all time during this game I felt that the team was prepared by RA, motivated to play and they played hard until we lost the control. I am cool with that. I can accept mistakes from the team that tried.
Wow, Great Post, I couldn't agree with you more. I mean he is the 2nd highest paid player on the team, and he averages like 8pts, and 3 rbs during the series, that is absolutely pathetic. He is a doormat for Ginobili, Parker, and every other person who challenges him in the lane. He doesn't cover the paint, block shots, cut off the man driving to the hoop, if he isn't passing or making his 16-18ft jump shot he is pretty much worthless. He is our 7'0+ ft player, and he plays like an absolute chump. Keep Bonzi, and move Brad it is that easy. We are a back up pg, and a shot blocking rebounding enforcer away from being legitimate NBA TITLE CONTENTDER.!!!
I blame:
Brad Miller for playing sub-par all series.
Bonzi Wells for not being a god in the 4th quarter.
Ron Artest for only being a god in the 4th quarter.
Mike Bibby for not being 'clutch' and scoring 8 points in less than a minute. (While single handedly holding the Spurs to 0.)
Rick Adelman for not running out onto the court and personally guarding their 3pt shooters during their 4th quarter run.
The Maloofs for not paying the Spurs to lose the game.
Geoff Petrie for not creating a team composed of Ben Wallace, Kevin Garnett, Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Steve Nash.
Oscar Robertson for not coming out of retirement to play one more for his old franchise.
The Royal Court Dancers for not sufficiantly "distracting" Ginobli in the 4th quarter.
Every Kings Fan everywhere, (including myself,) for not flying to San Antonio and filling up their arena.
President Bush for not making Spurs victories illegal.
The Spurs for being better than us down the stretch.
Finley...just cause.
Brad Miller for playing sub-par all series.
Bonzi Wells for not being a god in the 4th quarter.
Ron Artest for only being a god in the 4th quarter.
Mike Bibby for not being 'clutch' and scoring 8 points in less than a minute. (While single handedly holding the Spurs to 0.)
Rick Adelman for not running out onto the court and personally guarding their 3pt shooters during their 4th quarter run.
The Maloofs for not paying the Spurs to lose the game.
Geoff Petrie for not creating a team composed of Ben Wallace, Kevin Garnett, Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Steve Nash.
Oscar Robertson for not coming out of retirement to play one more for his old franchise.
The Royal Court Dancers for not sufficiantly "distracting" Ginobli in the 4th quarter.
Every Kings Fan everywhere, (including myself,) for not flying to San Antonio and filling up their arena.
President Bush for not making Spurs victories illegal.
The Spurs for being better than us down the stretch.
Finley...just cause.
I think RA should be re-signed and I'm not attacking him. I think he made a desperation gamble that Miller would show up for the last 3 minutes, and it didn't pay.
I liked what I saw up until the very end, and it isn't RA's fault that SAR got his 5th foul.
This is constructive criticism, not dumping.
I liked what I saw up until the very end, and it isn't RA's fault that SAR got his 5th foul.
This is constructive criticism, not dumping.