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NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) dribbles the ball up the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
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Don’t let up guys, just keep winning!
If the Kings win today, they’ll be up on the Clippers and Suns by at least 4 games in the loss column (or 5 if the Clipps lose to the Nuggets tonight).
Go, kings, and it might already be a victory because we don’t have to listen to Mark “ I say, love to say effusive, loquacious, irritating , verbose and overly stupid sayings” Jones
go Kings
At least Mark Jones isn’t Eric Collins. That guy is absolutely horrific. He screams all game. I can’t watch Charlotte games because of him.
Be careful what you wish for, is my point.
you left out stole his cornbread
Really hoping for a big game from both Domas and Keegan tonight. I think if the Kings are going to win this, they are going to have carry these guys to the W. I don’t think Fox, Monk and Barnes will be quite themselves tonight.
Of course, I could be completely wrong, too.
Jaylin Arkansas hits a 3. Hoo buddy if he starts hitting those for OKC…..
I’ve been informed Jaylin is called J-Will. Jalen from Santa Clara is JDub….good call. That makes more sense.
Somebody help me out please. What station does Gary Gerould call the games on? Son in Portland is asking
KHTK 1140 AM
Thanks
He needs audio pass to listen, BJ.
BJ, this link might also work (they might allow people to listen to the game).
https://tuner.bonneville.com/?KHTK-AM
thanks Nate
No problem my man! Glad your boy gets to hear G-Man! It’s always a pleasure!
My son texted me back. It’s working
Great start by the Kings. The question is can they keep it up.
the other question of mine was answered already. what would happen after my head exploded after the Clippers game.
it’s like Terminator 2. all the pieces sort of magnetized back together.
Ahahahahaha. That’s an awesome reference. I was, honestly, worried if they could mentally get themselves ready for tonight. They look fine, all things considered.
This is like a souped up version of that Kings team with Dave Joeger
What a shot by Lyles
So if we can’t sign Barnes I wonder if that will give us enough flexibility to bring Sasha Vezenkov over.. get Noel.. as Sasha is a good team defender and a great 3 pt shooter..
they might be able to sign Vezenkov without losing anyone.
And we have ourselves a winner. Ressler acquiesced and gave Snyder personnel decision making. Not surprised, honestly.
I wonder if he can get Trae to buy in. Young reminds me of a hard to train dog.
Rob mentioned Steve Francis and Stephon Marbury the other day. I think there’s a lot of paralells to both.
Really doesn’t sound like fun
If I were Snyder, I’d go after the job. The money and the ability to voice his opinion effectively is right, I get why he’d take it.
Better than hiring an assistant for their first job IMO. I’m happy for Jordi he doesnt have to figure that conundrum out….but there will be another one out there for certain.
Kings are 7-20 from 3. 20 to 18 paint points Sac.
Keegan is missing shots but I love his aggression tonight.
Horrible game from Huerter on both ends
Huerter is f trash right now, so is Keegan
Disagree about Keegan. He’s just missing shots.
Yeah Keegan’s been fine. Just wasn’t hitting his first few jumpers, with a couple of them getting bad bounces out. Wish he went in for the dunk on his steal instead of trying the reverse layup though. You’re 6’8!
Yeah with you on that dunk vs layup attempt. He’s a rookie, I keep trying to tell myself that because this guy just processes the game at such a high level. Truly amazing to watch him develop so quickly.
Unlike Huerter, Keegan does plays solid d, I’ll give him that
did you mean to say flash, as in Flash Gordon? because he can save every one of us …
17 point 5 boards, 3 steals 0 TO and 2 assists on 6-14 and 3-8 on 3 is not trash
I was hoping the Kings wouldn’t need Star Fox tonight..but they might to finish this half out.
Also, the Kings need to get Domas involved in scoring opp’s tonight. Take advantage of him!
We need to go into the paint more, draw more fouls. When the threes aren’t falling, we have to play differently.
Huerter needs to sit
Yah, gonna need to see more of Monk in the 2nd half over Huerter
I guess Star Fox is okay after all…. goodness De’Aaron.
He impresses me every game. Prior to this season I haven’t been a fan, thought they traded the wrong point guard, thought he lacked grit, toughness etc. This season my opinion has turned my opinion of Foxy 180 degrees.
We’re in a good spot for the 2nd half.
so is my beer
anyone found any potential 2nd round draft targets?
No. 🙂
Davion Mitchell would’ve been a nice 2nd round pick
post all-star break Fox is a superstar
Pissed off new dad De’Aaron Fox is a superstar. I think he’s ticked off.
Only thing that’s been an issue again is his FT shooting lately
Yep.
He’s been a superstar this whole season
He’s taken it to another level. Went from 23-24 PPG to 30 PPG over the last several games or so
Fox picks Giddys cornbread
KEEGAN!!!!! I love this kid.
Sensational dunk by Fox!
OKC just not going away
No reason to expect they will, either. Especially at home.
The biggest problem tonight is the Kings are shooting too many 3’s. They aren’t focused on playing inside out. This is when they struggle, and playing a team better than OKC they’d be losing right now.
38 to 36 paint points OKC
11-30 from 3 for Sac 10-26 for OKC
There’s your game.
Domas And!!! ABOUT GODDAMN TIME YOU THROW IT IN TO YOUR ALL STAR BIG MAN.
Typical 3rd quarter for the Kings. Let the opponent back in the game.
interesting they put Lyles on Jalen Williams for the last possession
Ok, don’t allow another 40 point quarter please
De’Aaron’s Defense has been something else this year… at least the handful of games I’ve gotten to see. He might not be racking up blocks and steals but taking on the final possessions of quarters and games and forcing bad shots – playing like this is his team. Don’t know what happened that last quarter though… only got the stream back on to watch the last few mins.
Mostly they hit a lot of 3’s all qtr. That’s why they scored at such a high rate.
Makes sense, thanks KG21!
I could get used to this Fox and Monk. I wonder how much Monk’s next contract goes for
Wait till these guys get Chet Holgrem back.
And got a boatload of 1st round picks. THunder gonna be scary real soon
Fuck OKC!!!
Hope we can keep Trey Lyles around for a long time
Check your wallet and then imagine a small moving van filled with boxes containing nothing but $100 bills. That’s how the Kings keep him
So glad that Monk’s 3PT shot seems to be back after he really struggled from deep in Dec/Jan, especially since Huerter’s 3PT shot has fallen off lately
The other player who has changed my opinion of him is Mezzie. I used to groan…….audibly whenever he was inserted. Now that he’s no longer shooting 3’s and playing so much more under control and understanding his role I can accept him as a rotation player.
#metu
Yeah I wasn’t liking him as the backup 5 early in the year but he’s steadily been improving, especially on the defensive end
46 to 40 paint points Sac now. 14 3’s made for Sac to 13 made 3’s for OKC.
What is up with the broadcast and not having the damn score up
I never imagined Lyles being such a pivotal role player for this team when they acquired him
I thought he showed out a bit last season. Especially compared to the vets we had on the roster prior to the trade.
That was a really sloppy minute and a half by both teams
But hey, we got a three at the end of it!
What a defensive sequence by Davion to get Giddey to travel!!!!!!!
pulled the chair
It was beautiful.
I see what you all mean… Sabonis might be too unselfish
Trey was really a big understated steal of the trade
Trey Lyles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep
you’re about 3 minutes delayed
No that was after the 2nd 3 he hit. LOL
maybe it’s me who has to recalibrate
I’m a little behind, but not dramatically so.
well, you’re still in the game
These refs love the late ass whistle
#FireDraperandKayte
why?
I’m not a psychiatrist or don’t really know how to spell it but when the Kings are playing well or well enough I’m more focused on the play then I am on the announcers. BTW NATE……my son is tripping listening to the G-man. He’s loving it. Thanks again.
Hey I listened to G Man call the end of the game after watching the game on the Clippers feed most of that game.
No thanks needed. G Man is a treasure.
Because they’re bad for the game
I’ve realized that I don’t mind them so much when the Kings win…….you know. LTB!!!!!
Ay ay ay. Another late whistle (as delta said) and another Isaiah Joe 3. Ay ay ay.
Damn, just remembered this is without SGA
Who gets 10 Assists first? Fox or Sabonis?
The refs are terrible this whole year for all the teams. The NBA needs to do something about it.
This.
That looked painful
big rebound by Keegan
Keegan was in the area close to contesting for that rebound after Barnes had to hoist up that long 3 as shot clock winded down. LOVE to see him hunting those boards!
Interesting challenge by Mark Dagineault.
did you guys see Austin Powers at the side table during the official review?
Not sure why it needed to take this long for that challenge. Pretty clearly a foul
It seems unclear from the OKC feed. FWIW.
This is a massive lineup lol. Fox with Barnes, Lyles, Keegan, and Domas
Don’t let this one slip away guys!
Mike Brown is challenging this…..but I wish he had taken TO to get his guys out of the game.
Davion doing his thing
10 games above .500 LTB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So glad I bought League Pass today!!!
Kings win, Suns and Mavs lose. Just need Denver to beat the Clips tonight and that’s a clean sweep for the Kings on a perfect Sunday
Minny is also 9 points up on the Dubs going into the 4th qtr.
Too soon mate. Dubs won. But for me, I’d rather have the Dubs win than the Wolves. Let them squabble down there, it’s good for the Kings.
Yeah but Wolves are scuffling a bit. They face them Sat after facing the Clippers Fri. I guess the good news for the Kings the Wolves will be on a b2b after playing the Lakers Fri. Plus the Wolves play the Clippers Tue.
Could be a very interesting stretch all the way around.
I’m concerned about Huerter. Maybe Monk should be starting. Lyles was clutch in the 4th.
They gave the G-Man the DPOTG tonight, class act.
He has previously commented on how heavy it is, and how excited he was to hold it. I’m sure he’s thrilled to wear it!
You’re a class for finishing off this thread off with this. Good job
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