Minnesota (12-48) at Sacramento (27-34)

[a-rod]

@ Arco Arena:



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PG-Sebastian Telfair #3

SG-Randy Foye #4

SF- Kirk Snyder #30

PF- Ryan Gomes #8

C-Al Jefferson #25



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PG-Beno Udrih #19

SG-John Salmons #15

SF-Francisco Garcia #32

PF-Mikki Moore #33

C-Brad Miller #52






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Key Match Ups:

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Bobby Jackson 6th Man Match Up:

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Lets Joke Around:

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The Homer Matchup:

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NBA On Youtube:
Inside the NBA - Charles explains the Spurs' karma

Funny thread on Realgm:
Kenny Thomas Extension


Funny quote on Realgm:

Kenny Thomas will start for the Kings and proceed to go 35/18/5/2...

Immediately after the game, new threads will be put everywhere, cursing Mitch Kupchak for not trading Odom for KT.

Amazed by his career game, Isiah Thomas alerts the NY media that they will trade for Kenny Thomas in the offseason and extend his deal to a 5 year/30 million dollar contract.

Inside The NBA Quotes Corner:

Charles On the Celtics trade w/Minnesota(mark blount trade) : "I bet that will change the balance of power... I think UConn can beat them... what do you think of that Rudy Gay?"

Kings draft position:





My Fave Five (Former Timberwolves):

5.Joe Smith



4.Anthony Peeler



3.Latrell Sprewell


2.Terrell Brandon



1.The Big Ticket




Pre Game Stats:

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The Ernie Johnson Stat:
The Timberwolves are 2-26 on the road, and the kings are 18-11 @ home.


Pre Game Analysis:

Al Jefferson Feature:
20/10 guy nuff said.

My Take on The Timberwolves: They suck now, but they will have a bright future.



Preview:

Head to head: The Timberwolves are among the many subpar teams to whom the Kings have played down this season. Minnesota's 108-103 victory Nov. 14 at Target Center was painful for the Kings on many fronts, not the least of which was that it ruined Ron Artest's return from his seven-game suspension and marked the first of many times swingman John Salmons became frustrated with his reserve role. In their first meeting, the Kings beat Minnesota 100-93 on Nov. 10 at Arco Arena. This is their third and final meeting this season.

[Ballings7]

I'm happy for Kirk Snyder he seems to be getting a significant oppurtunity. Various things have halted him getting a decent chance for most of his career. I really like his talent, toughness, and potential. Played well vs. the Bobcats last game.

Kings win

[Alyosha12]

Beno goes off on the wolfs for letting him go.

[KingInExile]

Gomes will have a monster night against us.

[Ballings7]

I can see that ^ - he's a solid hybrid 3/4 foward, has a pretty versatile game, too

[Cruel_Ruin]

Hawes can learn a lot from Al Jefferson. This will be a good learning opportunity for him.

[andaaaay]

gooooo kings

[KF10]

Kevin Martin- 22pts
Rest of the Kings players- 22pts

By halftime...

[SacTown Kings]

This team without Artest = doo doo

it's not even the type of doo doo that is fun to watch

Miller and Beno need to get going, less Moore more Williams.

Wolves are scoring at will, especially inside.

I hate all the talk about us needing a point guard, I think we are alright there, we need an interior presence more than anything. That is what Petrie needs to focus on this summer.

[Cruel_Ruin]

Embarassing. Just a total goose egg of an effort besides Martin.

On offense, we have ZERO spacing. It seems like the guys don't even know how to play with eachother. People are cutting off the ball while the guy with the ball is driving, people are pump faking their open looks to take horrible fadeaways instead, people are even trying to post up Mikki Moore!

Defensively, once guards get into the lane, they really have no resistance in between them and the rim. Just an absolute layup drill. Also, WTF was up with the triple team on Jefferson who just kicked it out for the open three?

[KF10]

As much people hate Artest, we need him to fully utilize the offense...He actually stabilizes the offense....He is that important... Eh, that's my observation....

[KF10]

Once again, Moore fumbles the ball...

[SacTown Kings]

Moore with his 3rd or 4th bobble. How many times do the other Kings have to witness this before they stop passing it to him.

[Cruel_Ruin]

As much people hate Artest, we need him to fully utilize the offense...He actually stabilizes the offense....He is that important... Eh, that's my observation....

I disagree. The offense just had no spacing in the first half, you should see it improve in the second. It's a problem with Artest on the floor, as well as when he's off of it.

[Rugged Ron Ron]

Wow, whos that cute blonde chick?

[Cruel_Ruin]

Hey, I saw her first!

[KF10]

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I disagree. The offense just had no spacing in the first half, you should see it improve in the second. It's a problem with Artest on the floor, as well as when he's off of it.

Eh, let's see then...

[Cruel_Ruin]

You would think this team never played together before.

[pillwenney]

One thing's for sure--there is a pretty clear difference in the team's defense and over all intensity without Ron.

[KF10]

Did Martin just took out his bandage on his hand?