GT: Sacramento Kings (5-3) @ Memphis Grizzlies (7-1)

[Magic731]

Kings with another fast start, does the Memphis offense have enough firepower to pull back?

[JohnFreeman]

!!!

[Magic731]

Mclemore just drilled a near half court 3

[JohnMax]

http://www.hot.ee/strompl2/

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[bigkingsfan]

Memphis won't have enough firepower to come back from this.

[Fudge]

41-16 :biggums:

[Magic731]

Memphis won't have enough firepower to come back from this.
I agree, especially after the last game Sacramento should be able to hold on. They wouldn't want to blow another 25 point lead.

[ProfessorMurder]

Koufos is better than people give him credit for. Good hands.

[bigkingsfan]

Put Collison back in, this team likes to play 1 vs 1 when he's out.

[JohnFreeman]

Rudy fadeaway over the double team

[JohnFreeman]

Cousins to Mclemore slam :eek:

[JohnFreeman]

Rudy :eek:

[bigkingsfan]

LOL at Cousins pointing at Zack so the refs can call a T.

[JohnFreeman]

Cousins getting superstar calls :applause:

[JohnFreeman]

Mclemore has made some strides

[JohnFreeman]

Chill Boog

[JohnFreeman]

Timeout please

[JohnFreeman]

Threee!!!!

[JohnFreeman]

Bring Boogie back in!

[JohnFreeman]

Rudy is growing on me, there I said it.

[JohnFreeman]

Dreaded comeback, put Boog back in, fvck the technical

[JohnFreeman]

Carter hitting treys :(

[JohnFreeman]

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm Vince killing us

[Magic731]

Surely not again.

[bigkingsfan]

This team can't do the simplest things, like getting into position and playing with good spacing.

[TaLvsCuaL]

Best team at choking i've ever seen

[JohnFreeman]

Need to score this possession

[Magic731]

Best team at choking i've ever seen
Nice of you to show up now.

[JohnFreeman]

Thompson wtf

[JohnFreeman]

:facepalm

[Magic731]

Wow

[TaLvsCuaL]

Nice of you to show up now.
I was watching Chicago vs Raptors at the same time and this game thread was a bit boring, soz

[Magic731]

Has any team blown back to back 25 point leads?

[JohnFreeman]

Rudy taking dumb shots

[T_L_P]

Kings might be the biggest chokers in NBA history. :biggums:

[JohnFreeman]

Cousins, thank god :bowdown:

[Magic731]

Cousins with a HUGE defensive play then scores on the other end.

[TaLvsCuaL]

omg

[Magic731]

I was watching Chicago vs Raptors at the same time and this game thread was a bit boring, soz
Fair enough, I'm not bitter or anything I have no ties to either of these teams.

[JohnFreeman]

Of course

[kingsfan]

Professional chokers.

[JohnFreeman]

Cousins to the low post, gets fouled hits two freethrows.

[T_L_P]

He didn't even try hitting it. Damn.

[JohnFreeman]

Cousins to the low post, gets fouled hits two freethrows.
called it

[TaLvsCuaL]

called it
you should play the lottery tonight :lol

[JohnFreeman]

Yessssssssssssss

[kingsfan]

Memphis still has a timeout, might even be better off missing the 2nd FT

[JohnFreeman]

Ball to Carter, hits a three

[JohnFreeman]

No fvcking way

[kingsfan]

Tip ball. We win.

[dabigbaws]

holy shit

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

No fvcking way
:lol

[Al Thornton]

kings announcer hilarious

[JohnFreeman]

I think it was tipped

[KG215]

The Sacramento Chokers.

[T_L_P]

:roll:

[Bosnian Sajo]

Wowwwww, what a lucky play by the Grizz :oldlol: :applause:

[noob cake]

To quote the one and only Perkins, "These (expletive) are still the Sacramento Kings'

[hawksdogsbraves]

Same old Kings :facepalm

[dabigbaws]

i thought they could only tip it in with that much time left

he caught it then shot it in 0.3 seconds lol?

[MUGEN]

damn looks like I missed a fun game

[kingsfan]

Kings announcer are right in front, trying to yell into the ref ears. :oldlol:

[JohnFreeman]

Fvckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[b1imtf]

What happened?

[Fudge]

Queens for life. :roll: :roll:

Eat shit, Sacramento.

[ProfessorMurder]

Might be my stream but I don't think it was tipped.

Regardless of the call, this will help both teams going forward.

[SpecialQue]

clip?

[JohnFreeman]

Ryan Hollins laughing on the court, fvcking cvnt

[Magic731]

Correct me if I'm wrong, don't you have to tap the ball if there is 0.3 left?

[T_L_P]

Ryan Hollins laughing on the court, fvcking cvnt

Legit the worst guy in the league.

A lottery team signing him = poison.

[JohnFreeman]

Correct me if I'm wrong, don't you have to tap the ball if there is 0.3 left?
Yeah not sure how you could grab the ball and reverse layup in 0.4

[TaLvsCuaL]

I do not know what to say, but that was sad to watch. What a horrible defense.

But don't be angry Kings fans, this is a really good young team and they will learn to manage this kind of situations. I can see a brigh future.

[T_L_P]

Was Rudy getting pissed at Hollins?

[kingsfan]

Correct me if I'm wrong, don't you have to tap the ball if there is 0.3 left?
Can't be a catch and shoot, which is what he did. :confusedshrug:

[Magic731]

Yeah not sure how you could grab the ball and reverse layup in 0.4
Didn't this happen in college ball last season and they cancelled the basket?

[ProfessorMurder]

Ryan Hollins laughing on the court, fvcking cvnt
:rolleyes: Yeah because you know the context.

[turnaroundJ]

Regardless if it was deflected or not, no way Conley's shot should've counted as a tip-in. This was definitely a Kings win.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

You don't need to tap it at .3. People say you need .4 because a typical rushed shot takes .4 at the least, but if you can get it out of your hands in .3 or less then more power to you.

[Biggyd81]

Yeah now way can get a shot off in .3 of a second!!

[T_L_P]

:rolleyes: Yeah because you know the context.

He's laughing on b2b losses. He's not a professional basketball player. :no:

;)

[stalkerforlife]

Queens for life. :roll: :roll:

Eat shit, Sacramento.

:roll:

Agreed.

[JohnFreeman]

Well I have no complaints about Cousins tonight

[kingsfan]

You don't need to tap it at .3. People say you need .4 because a typical rushed shot takes .4 at the least, but if you can get it out of your hands in .3 or less then more power to you.
The problem is the clock operator will never have it correct, so the rule has to be apply somehow.

[KG215]

K, but seriously, how the f**k did the Kings blow that? Looking at the ESPN play-by-play, it says there were zero seconds left when Randolph missed a 7-footer and McLemore got the rebound.

[ProfessorMurder]

He's laughing on b2b losses. He's not a professional basketball player. :no:

;)

Almost got me :oldlol:

[Magic731]

You don't need to tap it at .3. People say you need .4 because a typical rushed shot takes .4 at the least, but if you can get it out of your hands in .3 or less then more power to you.
The point is that it is not possible for the timekeeper to stasryt the clock immediately after Lee catches the ball therefore he has more time than he should to get it off. It's my understanding that there is a rule that if the clock says 0.3 or less you have to tap it orbit won't count. Either I am mistaken about that rule or it just wasn't in play tonight.

[JohnFreeman]

MClemore should have hit the second free throw.

[SpecialQue]

More like WACKlemore, amirite?

[gts]

[I]NO LESS THAN :00.3 must expire on the game clock and shot clock when a ball is thrown inbounds and then hit instantly out-of-bounds. If less than :00.3 expires in such a situation, the timer will be instructed to deduct AT LEAST :00.3 from the game clock and shot clock. If, in the judgment of the official, the play took longer than :00.3, he will instruct the timer to deduct more time. If :00.3 or less remain on the game clock when this situation occurs, the period is over. If :00.3 or less remain on the shot clock when this situation occurs, a shot clock violation is called.

The game clock and shot clock must show :00.3 or more in order for a player to secure possession of the ball on a rebound or throw-in to attempt a field goal. Instant replay shall be utilized if the basket is successful on this type of play and the game clock runs to 0:00 or the shot clock expires on a made basket and the officials are not reasonably certain that the ball was released prior to the expiration of the shot clock. The only type of field goal which may be scored if the game clock and shot clock are at :00.2 or :00.1 is a

[Magic731]

[QUOTE=gts][I]NO LESS THAN :00.3 must expire on the game clock and shot clock when a ball is thrown inbounds and then hit instantly out-of-bounds. If less than :00.3 expires in such a situation, the timer will be instructed to deduct AT LEAST :00.3 from the game clock and shot clock. If, in the judgment of the official, the play took longer than :00.3, he will instruct the timer to deduct more time. If :00.3 or less remain on the game clock when this situation occurs, the period is over. If :00.3 or less remain on the shot clock when this situation occurs, a shot clock violation is called.

The game clock and shot clock must show :00.3 or more in order for a player to secure possession of the ball on a rebound or throw-in to attempt a field goal. Instant replay shall be utilized if the basket is successful on this type of play and the game clock runs to 0:00 or the shot clock expires on a made basket and the officials are not reasonably certain that the ball was released prior to the expiration of the shot clock. The only type of field goal which may be scored if the game clock and shot clock are at :00.2 or :00.1 is a

[JohnFreeman]

No excuses anyway, bad loss.

[bdreason]

I don't get it. There's only .3 seconds left meaning they can only win with a tip-in... and Sac didn't have single player near the rim. :confusedshrug:

[ronnymac]

The kings are impressive. Once they get used to wining and wining is a habit and that will come, they won't blow big leads like in Dallas or lose games like tonight.they have a solid foundation and the only way is up.

[andremiller07]

If Cousins was not a moron who fouls out it near every game the Kings would literally be 7-2, the moment he went to the bench cause of idiotic fouls in both games(Dallas/Mem) we went from raping quality teams by 20+ to losing. Both those losses are on him, him and JT just can't stop fouling at critical times it embarrassing.

Jason Thompson is a ****ing idiot who had to switch. Btw the Kings are appealing the outcome apparently there's a clear angle where it shows Hollins deflecting the ball and the clock thing as well.

But we didn't deserve to win anyway, the team can ball just stupid shit all the time killing us.

[Magic731]

If Cousins was not a moron who fouls out it near every game the Kings would literally be 7-2, the moment he went to the bench cause of idiotic fouls in both games(Dallas/Mem) we went from raping quality teams by 20+ to losing. Both those losses are on him, him and JT just can't stop fouling at critical times it embarrassing.

Jason Thompson is a ****ing idiot who had to switch. Btw the Kings are appealing the outcome apparently there's a clear angle where it shows Hollins deflecting the ball and the clock thing as well.

But we didn't deserve to win anyway, the team can ball just stupid shit all the time killing us.
Maybe it should be on the second unit then if they are unable to hold leads.

[WallIn]

Kings are who we thought they were.

[StephHamann]

Sacramento Chokers

[Magic731]

Kings are who we thought they were.
That's a bit rough, at the beginning of the season I think any Sacto fan would have taken a 5-4 record up to this point. Yes they have twice blown massive leads but lets be honest, this is a team who really isn't used to play with a lead. They don't know how to protect it. They have knocked off some real western conference heavyweights in Portland, LA and Phoenix.

They have some winnable games coming up against Minnesota and two against New Orleans. How they respond from this will tell us a lot about this team.

[ZenMaster]

I don't get it. There's only .3 seconds left meaning they can only win with a tip-in... and Sac didn't have single player near the rim. :confusedshrug:


Wasn't it Thompson who completely botched that backscreen?

[Magic731]

Wasn't it Thompson who completely botched that backscreen?
Yes. He needed to switch and he didn't.

[brooks_thompson]

Way I see it is if Derek Fisher can get his slow-ass shot off in .4, then that layin was good.

Also see it as long-time-coming justice for a Bibby buzzer beater that shouldnt have counted in another Grizz home game several years back.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Way I see it is if Derek Fisher can get his slow-ass shot off in .4, then that layin was good.

Also see it as long-time-coming justice for a Bibby buzzer beater that shouldnt have counted in another Grizz home game several years back.

Mike Bibby last played a game for the Kings in 2007, that's a hell of a grudge :applause:

[andremiller07]

Maybe it should be on the second unit then if they are unable to hold leads.
They are the bench for a reason if your best players can't stay out of foul trouble your not winning unless your the Spurs and the Kings are not the Spurs.

[PistonsFan#21]

If Cousins was not a moron who fouls out it near every game the Kings would literally be 7-2, the moment he went to the bench cause of idiotic fouls in both games(Dallas/Mem) we went from raping quality teams by 20+ to losing. Both those losses are on him, him and JT just can't stop fouling at critical times it embarrassing.

Jason Thompson is a ****ing idiot who had to switch. Btw the Kings are appealing the outcome apparently there's a clear angle where it shows Hollins deflecting the ball and the clock thing as well.

But we didn't deserve to win anyway, the team can ball just stupid shit all the time killing us.

:biggums: How can that loss be on him? Cousins is the one that sank 2 clutch free throws to go up 1 with about 10 seconds left and a clutch layup with i think 15 seconds left before Mike Conley's 3. He also played good defense on Zach Randolphs game winning shot attempt. If anyting the blame is on Mckelmore for bricking 2 free throws with 0.7seconds left and on whoever didnt switch on that last play

[Miles and Miles]

JT is still an idiot. But the refs stole that one after the Kings blew the huge lead. Kings have protested the call we shall see if the NBA does anything.

[andremiller07]

:biggums: How can that loss be on him? Cousins is the one that sank 2 clutch free throws to go up 1 with about 10 seconds left and a clutch layup with i think 15 seconds left before Mike Conley's 3. He also played good defense on Zach Randolphs game winning shot attempt. If anyting the blame is on Mckelmore for bricking 2 free throws with 0.7seconds left and on whoever didnt switch on that last play
Had he not been in foul trouble we beat both the Mavs and Grizz by 15 plus, his inability to stay out of foul trouble is raping us, if he stays on the floor we are a playoff level team, when he's not we are a lottery team so therefore it's on him. It should have never got to that situation if he not a fouling machine.

The dude has had 5 or more fouls in literally every single game this year that's atrocious and a major problem if the entire team is dependent on him.

[Miles and Miles]

Had he not been in foul trouble we beat both the Mavs and Grizz by 15 plus, his inability to stay out of foul trouble is raping us, if he stays on the floor we are a playoff level team, when he's not we are a lottery team so therefore it's on him. It should have never got to that situation if he not a fouling machine.

The dude has had 5 or more fouls in literally every single game this year that's atrocious and a major problem if the entire team is dependent on him.

He has a lot of stupid fouls. He doesn't understand that one reach in or trying to stop one guy from scoring 2 points is not more important than him staying on the floor. Sometimes he needs to know when not to go out and get a stupid foul.

[andremiller07]

He has a lot of stupid fouls. He doesn't understand that one reach in or trying to stop one guy from scoring 2 points is not more important than him staying on the floor. Sometimes he needs to know when not to go out and get a stupid foul.
Which is exactly why both those last two losses are on him, we should be 7-2 right now but we are 5-4 cause of stupidity.

[Miles and Miles]

Which is exactly why both those last two losses are on him, we should be 7-2 right now but we are 5-4 cause of stupidity.

I have a hard time saying it was ONE guy. Plenty of blame to go around. JT, BMac, Rudy, the bench as a whole, all had a role in loosing those. They also had a hand in winning them as well. I'm the first one to be critical of DMC and he has his issues but I think there is some blame to share.

[PistonsFan#21]

Had he not been in foul trouble we beat both the Mavs and Grizz by 15 plus, his inability to stay out of foul trouble is raping us, if he stays on the floor we are a playoff level team, when he's not we are a lottery team so therefore it's on him. It should have never got to that situation if he not a fouling machine.

The dude has had 5 or more fouls in literally every single game this year that's atrocious and a major problem if the entire team is dependent on him.

if thats the case then the loss is on the whole team itself. You can't be dependent on 1 single guy every night.
Cousins can do his part of the job but if the other guys cant score an important basket when needed or make atleast 1 out of 2 free throws or even switch on a simple screen then the blame isnt on him. On a team players are supposed to step up for each other

Actually this is the most appropriate video to your comment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuOdf8tQXKQ

Tmac said it best :applause:

[andremiller07]

I have a hard time saying it was ONE guy. Plenty of blame to go around. JT, BMac, Rudy, the bench as a whole, all had a role in loosing those. They also had a hand in winning them as well. I'm the first one to be critical of DMC and he has his issues but I think there is some blame to share.
If he doesn't foul in critical parts of the game the rest of those are non issues, the bench is not a factor if he plays 34-36mins per game instead of 27-30, you can't blame JT you already know he's an idiot who you can't rely on in the first place. I don't really see how you can blame Rudy who is playing the best bball of his life and Ben's last 4-5 games at both ends have been spectacular.

The best player on the team has to play for the team to be successful, not sit on the bench cause of the stupidest fouls. Aside from Sessions everyone else is playing to there best ability I would say.


Cousins can do his part of the job but if the other guys cant score an important basket when needed or make atleast 1 out of 2 free throws or even switch on a simple screen then the blame isnt on him. On a team players are supposed to step up for each other

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He's not doing his part of the job if he's not playing 34+ mins a game cause of fouls there's the issue.

[Miles and Miles]

If he doesn't foul in critical parts of the game the rest of those are non issues, the bench is not a factor if he plays 34-36mins per game instead of 27-30, you can't blame JT you already know he's an idiot who you can't rely on in the first place. I don't really see how you can blame Rudy who is playing the best bball of his life and Ben's last 4-5 games at both ends have been spectacular.

Well being an idiot isn't really an "out" in the NBA. As for Rudy I agree he is doing well but if he tells the "idiot" to run to the rim on the last play instead of following him around we aren't having this discussion.

[andremiller07]

Well being an idiot isn't really an "out" in the NBA. As for Rudy I agree he is doing well but if he tells the "idiot" to run to the rim on the last play instead of following him around we aren't having this discussion.
The point is it should have never even got to that point, that play I don't care about it's the carelessness that we play with that's going to cost us. That play was not the issue it was everything in the 3rd/4th when our best player and JT (who has been solid on D) where not in the game due to fouling.

[Miles and Miles]

The point is it should have never even got to that point, that play I don't care about it's the carelessness that we play with that's going to cost us. That play was not the issue it was everything in the 3rd/4th when our best player and JT (who has been solid on D) where not in the game due to fouling.

Agree that it shouldn't have got there. But if their "great D" includes all the fouls then it isn't "great D" because it takes them out of the game. I still think that BB IQ is very low on this team and that's a big problem. DC helps that but there are still too many low IQ players on the team.

[JohnFreeman]

I have been asking for a vet or defensive big for ages