[Game] Kings @ Pelicans 2/5/2023 4pm Pacific 7pm Eastern

[Gtronic]

Subpar half from Sabonis… fully expect to see some trade package on here that include him for Plumpee and/or Thybulle.

 

[SacTownKid]

Eh, noise can come later. All that matters is ending up above the play-in line.

And not ruining your chances to possibly add that 3rd piece before Sabonis and Fox are taking up like 70% of your cap, haha. The names attached to the Kings this deadline are no lose contract wise so I think Monte knows that.

 

[joemama]

along with 0 points, also 0 rebounds and 0 assists for both.. they literally did nothing

That's not true Huerter did A LOT of whining.

 

[LoungeLizard]

70 points to this squad at the half is inexcusable. SMH

 

[iowamcnabb]

I'm not saying bury the rook on the bench. But maybe just give him bit of a wake up call. Winning rookie of the month is great but the competition is other rookies. Trey Lyles of late has been playing a lot better than Murray. We'll see, it's all up to Coach Brown to see it and adjust accordingly.

he’s been playing better than him for maybe 3 games. He was fantastic prior to that. We shall see what happens

 

[Kingz19]

I’m just as frustrated as the next guy but the board implosion after a loss or poor effort is next level haha

Well, it’s a live reaction thread. Terrible play leads to terrible live reactions. Maybe I should turn the game off but I’m starting to get concerned

 

[TaxMan]

he just won rookie of the month for January. These games suck but not sure we need to totally melt down after a couple losses. I wanted 4-3 on this road trip, if we lose tonight that is still on the table

This is exactly where I am. This game sucks balls but I counted it as a loss on the trip (although before I knew half the pelicans were out). Still should be happy with a 4-3 road trip. However sweeping the rockets at home is far from guaranteed.

 

[SacTownKid]

I think it is more that his feet aren't set, he's moving more, and he doesn't square up like he used to.

Yeah, teams are finding him and pressuring him. And Huerter. On the DHO a few games back teams started to duck the screen and meet both on the other side. Now, there are ways to make teams pay on that but in terms of shooting it's a tougher look. Last game we saw the way to attack the defense, Huerter was met and he immediately went left and drove into the paint and was wide open. Keegan tried that tonight and it resulted in a turnover. He's got decent handles for a PF but he's not a modern wing, or someone with G skills to be doing that more than a few times a game from the looks of it. He has a sick drop step though. Could easily get PPG on that but he has to get the ball and the space.

 

[Tizzy Flip]

We’ve had a decent amount of losses since the start of the year against teams on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. Shouldn’t be happening. Don’t have the exact numbers, but our 3pt shooting has been horrid, even in the wins against the Wolves and Spurs. Tells me teams are adjusting against us as they play us their 2nd/3rd times in the season, and we’ve got some tired legs. All star break can’t come soon enough

 

[Tizzy Flip]

This is exactly where I am. This game sucks balls but I counted it as a loss on the trip (although before I knew half the pelicans were out). Still should be happy with a 4-3 road trip. However sweeping the rockets at home is far from guaranteed.

Wouldn’t be surprised if we loss 1 against the Rockets. We’re simply playing bad basketball right now. Nothing seems like it’s coming easy

 

[SLAB]

Lol

 

[KF8]

very close to tuning out on this one.. kings showing no signs of life

 

[fansinceday1]

Naw, nothing to be concerned about……..

 

[HndsmCelt]

For the record this is not good basketball.

 

[chief bromden]

This lineup is horrible against this team. I was really hoping Monk would start the 2nd half in place of Davion.

 

[iowamcnabb]

This is exactly where I am. This game sucks balls but I counted it as a loss on the trip (although before I knew half the pelicans were out). Still should be happy with a 4-3 road trip. However sweeping the rockets at home is far from guaranteed.

yeh and I do think the rockets games will be tough to win both as they are also on the road. Was really hoping we took either the pacers or this game to take the pressure off. I just want to see us play well even in a loss. We look terrible tonight so far

 

[joemama]

They forgot how to trust each other.
Sabonis was pissed. Prob because he has to do it by himself.

 

[Tizzy Flip]

Davion Mitchell… hopefully this is a sophomore slump but dang, what a major letdown

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I'd say the perimeter defense was like a sieve, but a sieve holds more water.

Still no minutes for Okpala? Okay, just checking.

 

[SLAB]

lol just realized Keegan and Kevin both have a nifty
0/0/0/0/0 stat line on the night.

 

[SLAB]

Davion Mitchell… hopefully this is a sophomore slump but dang, what a major letdown

Dude is what he is. And that’s not very good but can play defense sometimes. He isn’t growing much more from what he is.

 

[KF8]

ok can't watch this anymore. On to the next.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I'd say the perimeter defense was like a sieve, but a sieve holds more water.

Still no minutes for Okpala? Okay, just checking.

It's time to just empty the bench.

 

[nunob8]

I'd say the perimeter defense was like a sieve, but a sieve holds more water.

Still no minutes for Okpala? Okay, just checking.

Okpala is not an NBA player, in fact he was horrible in Stockton last game too...

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

lol just realized Keegan and Kevin both have a nifty
0/0/0/0/0 stat line on the night.

The rare Double Snell™.

 

[SLAB]

I hope we lose by 50. If you’re going to lose, go all in!

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Okpala is not an NBA player, in fact he was horrible in Stockton last game too...

If we're judging by this game, the Kings have a bunch of other guys who are also not NBA players.

 

[Sluggah]

I’d be interested in clearing the bench, but with Keegan out there as the focus on offense. See what we got.

 

[macadocious]

First game all year I’m turning off.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I'm turning this off. Not doom and glooming, but we really need Fox. Not sure I am interested in investing the time into the games he is out. I don't want Monte to make a rash move but it's pretty clear we probably should ship out anyone who isn't contributing right now who is expiring for anyone who might. We have a coach who knows what he needs and coach and GM are on the same timeline now, let's go do this.

Also hope Fox doesn't want more kids or times them to have summer birthdays. Leos would suit the King.