[Game] Kings @ Pacers, 1/14/14, 4PM PST

[KingsFanSince85]

One of DeMarcus' biggest improvements this season has been his patience around the rim, not rushing himself. In the past, when he'd matchup against a shotblocker, he'd rush himself into a bad shot around rim. I hope he doesn't fall back into that bad habit tonight.

If he exercises his newfound patience down low, I think he'll tear Hibbert a new one. Hibbert is taller, but DeMarcus has similar length, if not more, and is more stout and strong down low. Hibbert won't be able to move him.

Lastly, we all know DeMarcus is always motivated when facing a big name post player. He's going to want to embarrass Hibbert tonight. I just hope he shows patience in that regard as well, and not try too hard or force things. Let the game come to you, big fella.

 

[SacKings2002NBAChampions]

IT like Iverson out there Hollaaa

 

[spudfan]

?? I think he got yanked because of the two early fouls, which is pretty consistent with Malone's approach to players/fouls.

I think the two dumb plays were also dumb fouls

 

[The_Jamal]

I like. Nice response

 

[Glenn]

We are one point behind. Sit back and enjoy.

 

[SacKings2002NBAChampions]

I hate when players shoot after the whistle. It was may more common back in the day

 

[cuad]

Strong early comeback. Way to go, team!

 

[Tetsujin]

Well this is better

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

?? I think he got yanked because of the two early fouls, which is pretty consistent with Malone's approach to players/fouls.

I say two dumb decisions, you say two early fouls: it's just different words for "snow."

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Yay the Kings are so lucky! lol

Jason Ross ‏@JasonRoss1140 2m
Timing is everything. When the Kings play the Memphis Grizzlies later in this trip they will face Marc Gasol. He is back in lineup tonight.

 

[Mad D]

So, Thompson makes two dumb decisions, and out he goes. It's like they say, you can have a hundred "Atta boys," but all it takes is one "Aw ****!"

Meanwhile, Thompson gets replaced by Acy, and Indiana immediately challenges his defense. Optimism waning.

He almost made three the way he was swatting at the ball handler a couple times as we was at the half court mark before his second foul.

 

[Padrino]

i'm really digging rudy's assertiveness in the post. it's good to see him taking high percentage shots; he's really limiting the number of bad jumpers he takes since joining the kings...

 

[lwc]

Yay the Kings are so lucky! lol

Jason Ross ‏@JasonRoss1140 2m
Timing is everything. When the Kings play the Memphis Grizzlies later in this trip they will face Marc Gasol. He is back in lineup tonight.

Yuck!

 

[VF21]

Yay the Kings are so lucky! lol

Jason Ross ‏@JasonRoss1140 2m
Timing is everything. When the Kings play the Memphis Grizzlies later in this trip they will face Marc Gasol. He is back in lineup tonight.

He's not gonna be at 100%...

 

[Kingsfan23]

Always thought West resembled ET

 

[VF21]

Nice to see the officials wanting to get involved early...

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

You know, it's possible that West would still have been this aggressive if Thompson were out there, but it troubles me how Acy doesn't even give him pause.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Isaiah looks horrible

 

[sdballer]

We're seeing where Gay isn't an ideal defensive 2

 

[SacKings2002NBAChampions]

Stephenson looks like he is on crack out there....

 

[HereWeBoogie]

You know, it's possible that West would still have been this aggressive if Thompson were out there, but it troubles me how Acy doesn't even give him pause.

He would probably be more aggressive if JT were out there, trying to get a 3rd foul called on him

 

[lwc]

Great pass by Rudy!

 

[sdballer]

It's amazing how having a shot blocker impact the game on every drive

 

[The_Jamal]

Cmon Cuz!

 

[The_Jamal]

nice jimmer

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

He would probably be more aggressive if JT were out there, trying to get a 3rd foul called on him

Possibly. Personally, I don't think it's a coincidence that West hadn't attempted a shot until Thompson went out. Thompson getting two quick ones really bent our defense.

 

[Tetsujin]

****ty call.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

The Indiana bench vs our bench is a scary thought

 

[The_Jamal]

Hate that shot Jimmer

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Bad calls everywhere so far