Game Thread G6: Kings(3-2) at Rockets (1-2) @2pm

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 5:43 pm

blind prophet · Post #2 » by **blind prophet** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 8:11 pm

Besides that Bjelica shot, the Rockets have seemed to own us for years.

Post #3 » by **codydaze** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 10:30 pm

It's such an elementary skill for a big man but Bagley consistently brings the ball below his waist when he's in the paint and gets stripped. You're taught in middle school/freshman ball as a big man to chin the ball and keep it high, it's something he really needs to work on.

Post #4 » by **City of Trees** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 10:41 pm

Fox being aggressive getting to the rim is so fun to watch. His ability finish through contact has improved so much since his rookie year.

Post #5 » by **City of Trees** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 10:46 pm

Bjelica <<<<< Arco gas

Edit: no real meaning here other than I hate Arco gas.

SmellingColors · Post #6 » by **SmellingColors** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 11:19 pm

Missed the first half, but from the stats, looks like TO's are what's hurting us so far. Otherwise we're leading in FG%, 3PT%, and rebounds.

blind prophet · Post #7 » by **blind prophet** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 11:21 pm

SmellingColors wrote:Missed the first half, but from the stats, looks like TO's are what's hurting us so far. Otherwise we're leading in FG%, 3PT%, and rebounds.

I had it on the radio some, Gman was complaining about Tucker in the key, seemed annoyed with the free throws too.

SmellingColors · Post #8 » by **SmellingColors** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 11:32 pm

blind prophet wrote:
SmellingColors wrote:Missed the first half, but from the stats, looks like TO's are what's hurting us so far. Otherwise we're leading in FG%, 3PT%, and rebounds.

I had it on the radio some, Gman was complaining about Tucker in the key, seemed annoyed with the free throws too.

Just this half it looks like we've missed like 4 FT's. Buddy hitting a couple deep 3's seems like he's keeping us in the game right now.

SmellingColors · Post #9 » by **SmellingColors** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 11:47 pm

Wall took over this quarter. Hoping we can finish strong here to give us a chance going into the 4th, but Rockets seem more determined today.

SmellingColors · Post #10 » by **SmellingColors** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 11:54 pm

Fox ended that quarter well all by himself. Would have been nice to get one more shot off to end the 3rd, but I'll take a 1 possession game going into the 4th.

SmellingColors · Post #11 » by **SmellingColors** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 12:02 am

...annnnd just like that it's a double digits deficit. Crazy how much Haliburton impacts this team already. When Fox is off the floor, we're completely lost offensively. The Rockets ball pressure is giving us fits.

Post #12 » by **codydaze** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 12:06 am

SmellingColors wrote:...annnnd just like that it's a double digits deficit. Crazy how much Haliburton impacts this team already. When Fox is off the floor, we're completely lost offensively. The Rockets ball pressure is giving us fits.

I just said the same thing on the GB game thread lol. Offense has zero flow when neither of them are on the floor.

Post #13 » by **City of Trees** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 12:11 am

Luke Walton is going down with this line up. He's not even looking to mix it up when clearly this game is over if he doesn't insert a change.

SmellingColors · Post #14 » by **SmellingColors** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 12:16 am

codydaze wrote:
SmellingColors wrote:...annnnd just like that it's a double digits deficit. Crazy how much Haliburton impacts this team already. When Fox is off the floor, we're completely lost offensively. The Rockets ball pressure is giving us fits.

I just said the same thing on the GB game thread lol. Offense has zero flow when neither of them are on the floor.

Haha yep. It's very obvious. Also, Fox's inability to hit 3's makes it tough for him to truly take over games. He's had a really good night getting to the line and hitting FG's, but without the ability to be a deep threat, it clogs the lane late and doesn't have the "dagger" potential.

This game's done. Going to 3-3 and back to reality. :banghead:

BoogieTime · Post #15 » by **BoogieTime** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 12:16 am

Heartless effort. Might be best to hold my tongue

BoogieTime · Post #16 » by **BoogieTime** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 12:18 am

The team that’s on the floor now, I’d rebuild with our youth once again..

blind prophet · Post #17 » by **blind prophet** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 12:32 am

We could get rid of Walton but I think we need one more facilitator on the roster. Not sure who, but maybe we can get something in a trade.

Post #18 » by **City of Trees** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 12:38 am

Biggest letdown tonight is the Kings got only 12 points from their bench. Ballgame.

MarxyLebronist · Post #19 » by **MarxyLebronist** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 1:05 am

Can boot Walton now. Blow up the roster.

Post #20 » by **codydaze** » Sun Jan 3, 2021 1:26 am

The game wasn't even a blowout and we clearly missed Haliburton on both ends of the floor, talk of blowing up the roster and firing Luke are overreactions.

The fourth quarter tonight and the second half of the Phoenix loss has been the only bad basketball we've played this season. With that said, I can get behind the idea of moving Bagley if we can get a solid 3&D wing and/or some solid future assets, I think wing depth is the biggest thing we're missing right now.