The reigning league MVP was at Golden 1 Center Thurday night for the Sacramento Kings first game after the All-Star break and the fanbase was reminded of what having a big-man showdown looks like. Domantas Sabonis, in his fifth game wearing royal purple, matched up well with the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, and supplied the evidence needed for anyone looking to argue that Sacramento’s new star was the best player on the floor. Can the Kings avoid their fourth quarter woes and keep up for all 48 minutes? Do the previous sentences feel vaguely familiar to anyone reading today?
Let’s talk Kings basketball!
When: Thursday, February 26th, 6:00 PM PT
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: NBCSCA – Kyle Draper (play-by-play)
Radio: KHTK Sports 1140 AM
For Your Consideration
Brenden Wrote a Preview And I’m Taking Advantage: Yeah, so… Brenden wrote a sneaky preview for this game this morning and didn’t even think to tell me. The man even titled it, “What the Kings need to improve going into their second consecutive game against Denver” and then just flat out didn’t consider it previewing today’s game. So I’m taking advantage of that youthful exuberance and telling you all to go read that instead.
No seriously, go read it. Technically, you’ve already started – I amico’d that opening paragraph directly from him. It’s got quotes and analysis and far better writing than I’d give you, so, go. Go now. NO I’M NOT KIDDING HERE’S THE LINK.
Operation M.C.N.A.I.R. Update
Okay, I will give you a small update here: as of this being written, we are a McDonald’s Happy Meal away from having donated $6,500 to charity this season. Not that I’m starting to set expectations for this completely crazy act of kindness from everyone but there’s a decent chance that we cross TEN THOUSAND dollars by the end of the season, regardless of any run the Kings might try to go on. Knocking on every single piece of wood I have in my house so I don’t jinx it, but… that’s pretty insane all things considered. You all are the best.
Prediction
I don’t know. Why don’t I ask Brenden his predictions and see how that fits!
Brenden (11:59 am): I’ll say a 117-109 Sacramento loss and hmmmm…
Fox & Sabonis combine for 60+.
OKAY SO SEE NOW WE KNOW WHY HE DOESN’T REGULARLY WRITE PREVIEWS!!!
Kings: 124, Nuggets: 119
Off to Denver—the second of two—
Where the outcomes we so often rue.
With no margin to spare,
And us gasping for air,
Likely add to our losing streak queue!
I’m don’t wanna spread any wild rumors (yes I do). I think James Ham has blackmailed or otherwise coerced Brenden to do his podcast and he is out of sorts. I’m praying for you Brenden! (clearly I am being tongue in cheek here)
The bench unit last game was like headless chicken. What will Gentry do tonight?
same thing but maybe Metu for Lyles
Starting a petition to include the MCNAIR donation links in the game previews so we can all rage-donate mid game
100% agree. I’d prefer to have it pregame, too. I like being able to donate right after the L is official.
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