Game 16 Thread - Kings (9-6) vs Grizzlies (10-7)

Post #1 » by **codydaze** » Tue Nov 22, 2022 5:27 pm

The road trip starts tonight with the Kings looking to extend the win streak that is currently the longest in the NBA!

Things I'm looking for tonight:
1. Don't play down. This Memphis team looks like it will be shorthanded tonight, Desmond Bane is out and Ja is listed as questionable as of this morning. We cannot take this team lightly though as they have a very deep roster and are still dangerous without their starting backcourt. We need to come out with a purpose tonight and prove to everyone that this team is for real and we can win the games that we are supposed to.

2. No second chances. Memphis is currently leading the league in offensive rebounds per game and are second in OREB%. Though we are leading the league in DREB%, we are going to have to work to keep Steven Adams and JJJ off the offensive glass and limit second chance opportunities. What's interesting is while we lead the league in DREB%, we are 21st in defensive rebounds per game which goes to show that we are solid on the glass, we're just not forcing a lot of misses. The first step to limiting second chances will be to stop them the first time, which leads me to...

3. Defend something. As I think we all know, we're at about the bottom of the league in most defensive categories. This offense is not going to be sustainable over the long term to rely solely on for wins, at some point we need to defend at a higher level. We knew it wasn't going to happen overnight but Mike Brown seems like he's been doing a great job of holding guys accountable and pushing them in the right direction so hopefully we see that start to show with some defensive improvement over the course of the season.

LightTheBeam · Post #2 » by **LightTheBeam** » Tue Nov 22, 2022 5:52 pm

I don't understand why every coach we've had messes with TD's minutes.

Gets 26 minutes vs Brooklyn and puts on a clinic. Starts vs SA and didn't have a great game, but played only 14 minutes. Then last game gets 3 minutes.

He's a good defender, shoots the 3 ball really well, and actually hustles for rebounds. I think they can find 10-15mpg for him easily.

LightTheBeam · Post #3 » by **LightTheBeam** » Tue Nov 22, 2022 6:10 pm

And good keys Cody. Memphis is a team that is bigger than any individual piece. They embrace that next man up mentality. Memphis is a legit 10+ deep, can't expect a win.

blind prophet · Post #4 » by **blind prophet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:10 am

Hopefully they can keep Adams off the boards & Sabonis stay out of foul trouble.

blind prophet · Post #5 » by **blind prophet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:19 am

Going small early...

blind prophet · Post #6 » by **blind prophet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:01 am

Man Barnes has had made some grown man shots tonight.

Post #7 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:06 am

Sabonis needs to keep his arms up.

BoogieTime · Post #8 » by **BoogieTime** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:24 am

Keegan Murray is still playing like garbage, and we are approaching alarming territory

Post #9 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:31 am

Grizz come out in the 2nd half letting JJJ leave his man to help on Sabonis. Kings need to make them pay

Post #10 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:32 am

Grizz also changing their starting unit. JJJ having himself a game.

Post #11 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:34 am

JJJ is a problem right now.

BoogieTime · Post #12 » by **BoogieTime** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:36 am

BoogieTime wrote:Keegan Murray is still playing like garbage, and we are approaching alarming territory

on both sides of the ball

blind prophet · Post #13 » by **blind prophet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:36 am

City of Trees wrote:Grizz also changing their starting unit. JJJ having himself a game.

He was the one who made Bjelica look like he was 50 right?

Having some trauma flashbacks.

blind prophet · Post #14 » by **blind prophet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:40 am

Bro Fox has been amazing so far this year.

Post #15 » by **codydaze** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:53 am

Fox has taken the leap we've all been waiting for. It will officially be a snub if he's not an all star.

LightTheBeam · Post #16 » by **LightTheBeam** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:55 am

Fox is absolutely on fire from deep tonight!!!

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LightTheBeam · Post #17 » by **LightTheBeam** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:55 am

BoogieTime wrote:
BoogieTime wrote:Keegan Murray is still playing like garbage, and we are approaching alarming territory

on both sides of the ball

Hes too soft and lacks quickness. Needs to really work on his body this next 12 months

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Post #18 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:56 am

Fox is a problem for Memphis.

blind prophet · Post #19 » by **blind prophet** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:57 am

Thought the refs were going to screw someone else for a change.

Post #20 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:59 am

Murray's confidence is shaken