Game 46 Thread - Kings (26-19) vs Grizzlies (31-15)

[codydaze]

Kings look to bounce back after a rough loss to a shorthanded Philly team in a tough matchup against the Grizz.

Things I'm looking for tonight:
1. Keep the kiwi off the glass. Steven Adams is listed as questionable tonight but if he's good to go, we're going to need to figure out some way to keep him off the offensive glass. In the last matchup, Adams logged THIRTEEN offensive boards. That simply cannot happen if you want a chance to win against anyone. Second chance points are a killer, especially for a team that struggles defensively like we do. If we can't grab defensive boards on the stop that we are able to get, we are going to be in for a rough, rough night.

2. Send help. Fox and Sabonis have been playing at all star levels, Keegan Murray has been terrific since a somewhat slow start, Huerter has been on fire and HB has been playing great as well. Statistically, our starting unit has been one of the best 5 man units in the league, but lately our bench has not been giving them any help. We'll have the occasional lights out game from a random guy off the bench and Davion still has been steady with his defensive effort but we need the bench as a whole to step up and provide some help on the offensive end. If we can get solid play from our bench on a consistent basis, we have the chance to win every night.

3. Stay out of foul trouble. In our last few losses we've had guys get into foul trouble that have interrupted our rotation patterns and disrupted the flow of the game in general. Memphis is a team that is particularly adept at drawing fouls and getting to the free throw line. Huerter and Sabonis have most frequently gotten into foul trouble so we need them to eliminate the ticky tack fouls so that they can get the extended minutes we need them to play. On the flip side, we also need to take advantage if we get into the bonus, ourselves. I believe we were in the bonus for the last 6-8 minutes of the fourth quarter the other night and didn't get to the line at all (once or twice at most that I'm just misremembering).

[blind prophet]

According to CBS, Morant & Adams area a game time decision. Same with Metu. This didn't help us with Philly the other day though.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/injuries/

[codydaze]

Ja and Adams both OUT tonight. We saw with Philly the other that doesn't matter much and Memphis is even a deeper team. We need to come out focused and sharp.

[LightTheBeam]

Got lucky with guys out again tonight. Barnes and Murray opening up with 6-6 from 3. Gotta play defense

[codydaze]

This games looks like it will have a regulation final score of 180-160.

[City of Trees]

Lyles single handedly killing the momentum

[City of Trees]

Lyles redemption 3

[codydaze]

Lyles single handedly killing the momentum

He has some incredibly low IQ plays very often.

[Silver Man]

Now that was a fun 1st quarter. Lets keep the momentum going into the 2nd quarter.

[City of Trees]

Sloppy play so far in the 2nd has allowed Memphis back into the game.

[City of Trees]

I've never enjoyed Bibby interviews. Idk why

[Silver Man]

I've never enjoyed Bibby interviews. Idk why

If it take time away from Kayte talking Im all for it.

[City of Trees]

I've never enjoyed Bibby interviews. Idk why

If it take time away from Kayte talking Im all for it.

Hahaha I can't argue there...

[BoogieTime]

second game Domas has been throwing the ball around the gym (with fox)

[City of Trees]

Yep losing the turnover battle
Sac:14
Mem:4

[codydaze]

Huerter misses a lot of those little flip shots in the lane and we get killed with them from whoever on the other end.

[City of Trees]

You can tell a light went off for Keegan

[BoogieTime]

You can tell a light went off for Keegan

very positive development in the season

[BoogieTime]

need a solid stint from the bench, not letting them completely in for a back and forth game

[codydaze]

This is the Monk and Lyles we need on a consistent basis and it's even a tame night for Monk.