Game 22: Sacramento Kings (8-13) @ Dallas Mavericks (16-6) - 7:00 PM ET

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Sun Dec 8, 2019 5:44 pm

kalenclayton · Post #2 » by **kalenclayton** » Sun Dec 8, 2019 11:00 pm

The hope here is that the team comes out with some fire after the abysmal finish to the Spurs game. Another motivator is that Bagley should be back soon, so the team will only need to overcompensate for a few more games. I expect Holmes to put out yet another great game. Bjelica will probably be motivated and he will be one of our key players.

The main keys to this game are:
1. Control the pace. Dallas is going to want to run. Limit fast breaks and just get back on defense.
2. Limit 2nd Chance points. Defensive rebounding will be so important in this game. I expect Holmes to lead this effort and we could see Dedmon make an impact if he can actually stay on the floor.
3. Get to the basket. I can’t emphasize this enough and this could be the most important key. You want to bait Doncic to foul on the drive. Don’t be afraid to get blocked by Porzingis, Kleber, and Powell. Just get into their chests and make the refs decide. Foul trouble for the Mavs could be the biggest opening to an upset in Dallas.

BoogieTime · Post #3 » by **BoogieTime** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 12:25 am

Great start. As annoying as the season has been, team has been competing nightly. It’s a shame we spent so much on bench players I have no faith in (looking at you Deadman and Ariza). Really hope Marvin plays

Post #4 » by **City of Trees** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 12:58 am

Kings are playing well again without Fox anf Bagley.

I cant wait for them to come back. Kings are a problem!

Post #5 » by **City of Trees** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 1:00 am

Porzingis unicorn days look long gone.

BoogieTime · Post #6 » by **BoogieTime** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 1:59 am

Such an added component not playing deadman, can’t stand him

Hopefully Bagley is back by next game.

It really tells you what the team thinks of Giles, that he can’t get minutes over Dewayne

I swear Deadman gives up the momentum every time he plays, just ain’t fair having that for the team and fans

Post #7 » by **City of Trees** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 2:18 am

Kings win! Luka 27 points but took 24 shots. Kings will be a force when we get out closers back from injury

Post #8 » by **City of Trees** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 2:32 am

blind prophet · Post #9 » by **blind prophet** » Mon Dec 9, 2019 2:54 am

Not the game I would of guessed we'd win on the 1-2 road trip so far. But good stuff.