Game 28 Wolves at Kings 12-23-23 Record 21-6

KGdaBom · Post #41 » by **KGdaBom** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:56 am

life_saver wrote:Rudy's defense has been great so far...OTOH he shouldn't be taking a single shot outside from paint, just a waste of a possession

Probably, but he's 6-8. I'll take it.

winforlose · Post #42 » by **winforlose** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:56 am

He bites you with poke away, then he bites you with the lay in. Ant might be on to something with Bite, Bite.

winforlose · Post #43 » by **winforlose** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:57 am

KGdaBom wrote:I'm really encouraged by how we are playing tonight. On the road, no KAT and leading by 9 late in the first half.

We might be missing our Big KAT, but our Go Bear and Ant Man both showed up.

Post #44 » by **Calinks** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:57 am

Edwards has gotten a lot better around the rim. His rookie year he was missing those shots a lot of the time.

winforlose · Post #45 » by **winforlose** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:00 am

Calinks wrote:Edwards has gotten a lot better around the rim. His rookie year he was missing those shots a lot of the time.

Finch did an interview before the LA game. To paraphrase Finch “When Finch got here Ant had 1 good game out of 3. Then after a while he got it up to 2 out of every 3. Now he is basically 3 out of 3.” We really need one tonight and so far he is delivering.

life_saver · Post #46 » by **life_saver** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:00 am

KGdaBom wrote:I'm really encouraged by how we are playing tonight. On the road, no KAT and leading by 9 late in the first half.

Have to note that Kings are on a B2B (0-3 so far this season on B2Bs) and are without Monk

Nick K · Post #47 » by **Nick K** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:00 am

What a 2nd qtr. Really puttung it on them. Ant on fire and Gobert has been sensational.

KGdaBom · Post #48 » by **KGdaBom** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:00 am

Oh man. We are amazing. We let them come back from 13 down and then built the lead to 16. Rudy's 3rd foul could bring our run to an end though.

Murphs56 · Post #49 » by **Murphs56** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:05 am

Outside of that Fox spurt, that was a heck of a defensive half.

winforlose · Post #50 » by **winforlose** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:05 am

How did I know the very first thing JMAC would do with the ball is assist a Naz dunk.

KGdaBom · Post #51 » by **KGdaBom** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:06 am

12 Point lead at half time. Taking care of business.
Take care of Business in the 2nd half and put this one in the win column.

KGdaBom · Post #52 » by **KGdaBom** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:07 am

I think if Rudy can keep from getting in foul trouble we got this game. That's easier said than done though. Sabonis and Fox are going to be going at him.

Post #53 » by **Calinks** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:08 am

This is why you have two Anthony's one goes down, you got a spare.

FrenchMinnyFan · Post #54 » by **FrenchMinnyFan** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:10 am

Except the 3, we play well. Rudy has been huge.

life_saver · Post #55 » by **life_saver** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:16 am

Nice to Ant attempting that end of the half 3 without worrying about his shooting percentages

winforlose · Post #56 » by **winforlose** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:23 am

Holy ****. I just realized we have 4 made 3s and 3 free throws for 15 points. The other 44 are paint points. We have no points at all in the midrange through the first half.

life_saver · Post #57 » by **life_saver** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:25 am

Great start to 2nd half

life_saver · Post #58 » by **life_saver** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:25 am

winforlose wrote:Holy ****. I just realized we have 4 made 3s and 3 free throws for 15 points. The other 44 are paint points. We have no points at all in the midrange through the first half.

Kings have one of the worst paint defenses in the league..glad to see us exploiting it

Murphs56 · Post #59 » by **Murphs56** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:27 am

Ant and Jaden are very active on the defensive end. Making a big difference to start this half.

life_saver · Post #60 » by **life_saver** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:36 am

Pretty darn good so far