GT #29: Bullets @ Kings 10 PM (NBCSW/980 AM) [12/15/21]

Kanyewest · Post #1 » by **Kanyewest** » Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:48 am

The Wizards have lost 5 of their last 6 games with their only win coming against the Detroit Pistons. Over that span, the Wizards have typically fell behind and gotten blown out in the first half- games have been closer than they appeared due to some garbage time minutes. Games that were close at halftime like the one against Utah just became a plain blowout.

The Wizards go against a Sacramento Kings team that has lost it's past 3 games although the Sacramento has won 3 of their past 4 home games. A loss here would be especially demoralizing as teams like the Raptors and Cavs have blown out the Kings in the last 2 games.

The Wizards did split the season series last season. When the Wizards first lost to the Kings - they were 14-25 - which is 1 fewer win then they have today at 15-13. The Wizards did manage to close out the season 20-13- including a win they had on a road trip against Sacramento. The Kings are now coached by Alvin Gentry this time around as the Kings recently fired Luke Walton after a game where a fan puked. Davion Mitchell should see some time guarding Bradley Beal not to mention the Wizards will have to do a good job containing both Halliburton and Fox.

Here are the highlights the last time the Wizards played the Kings

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And here's Kwame Brown career high which came against the Kings

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FAH1223 · Post #2 » by **FAH1223** » Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:14 pm

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FAH1223 · Post #3 » by **FAH1223** » Wed Dec 15, 2021 4:39 pm

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Man COVID is running around here.

Post #4 » by **nate33** » Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:17 pm

This is pretty much a must-win.

The next 8 games are:
@ PHX
@ UTA
@ BRK
@ NYK
vs PHI
@ MIA
vs CLE
vs CHI

That could be an 8 game losing streak.

Post #5 » by **Ruzious** » Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:34 pm

nate33 wrote:This is pretty much a must-win.

The next 8 games are:
@ PHX
@ UTA
@ BRK
@ NYK
vs PHI
@ MIA
vs CLE
vs CHI

That could be an 8 game losing streak.

It all depends on who starts the game threads. 8-)

If we can win tonight and go .500 in those next 8 games, it'll do a lot for the team's outlook, but it looks doubtful - unless there are some key injuries/Covid situations to our opponents. Gotta win the home games.

queridiculo · Post #6 » by **queridiculo** » Wed Dec 15, 2021 7:40 pm

I really don't expect these guys to beat the Kings.

The vibe is off with the two biggest stars on this team and I don't expect this to change anytime soon.

Wizard killers a plenty on the Kings and with the Wizards decimated front court I expect Holmes and Barnes to have a field day.

The Wizards losing streak is going to reach double digits, I've seen this film one too many times.

ducler · Post #7 » by **ducler** » Wed Dec 15, 2021 10:18 pm

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Frichuela · Post #8 » by **Frichuela** » Wed Dec 15, 2021 10:53 pm

This is a must win. We need Beal and Dinwiddie to show some life...otherwise we are doomed.

JWizmentality · Post #9 » by **JWizmentality** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:43 am

This team is toast. I'm only looking forward to seeing how Bryant and Rui look...whenever the frick that is.

smoothSeph · Post #10 » by **smoothSeph** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:16 am

I'm really hoping Gafford isn't injury prone. There's always something.

Frichuela · Post #11 » by **Frichuela** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:31 am

The Kings are kind of trashy…pretty much the Wizards of the West :lol:

80sballboy · Post #12 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:33 am

Deni is just more comfortable off the bench.

WallToWall · Post #13 » by **WallToWall** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:42 am

regardless of the quality of the opponent, I am glad that the Wiz are up after 1 Q. Minus the 4 point play by Sac, the Wiz have been playing just fine.

80sballboy · Post #14 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:43 am

Wes Jr. is the head coach right? How do you let Holiday come in, go ISO and launch a step-back 3 with no passes. This is utter BS. Move the f-ing ball.

80sballboy · Post #15 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:45 am

I think we may have the worst offensive sets in the league right now. We're making s-h-tt-y defenses look good.

9 and 20 · Post #16 » by **9 and 20** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:46 am

Much respect for remembering that Kwame had his 30 and 19 game against the Kings. Those were some heady days, lol. His fued with Becky with the good hair Matt Barnes was his first good moment since that game.

Nice that we haven't fallen behind by 20 (yet). Only the 2nd quarter, tho.

80sballboy · Post #17 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:00 am

No wonder Neto doesn't pass. He can't. Just give it to Beal. Real Deal is back at least against Sac Town.

80sballboy · Post #18 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:04 am

Better ball movement. Started by Beal making the right passes and getting Neto out of the game.

Post #19 » by **nate33** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:07 am

It's actually kind of weird to watch Beal shoot well for a change.

80sballboy · Post #20 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:07 am

Fox just blew by Dinwiddie and Beal like they're standing still. With no Gafford in the game, there's no rim protection. Gotta give those guys helps. Dinwiddie literally looks like a statue out there against Fox.