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Kings vs Nuggets Game Thread

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Dec 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson (5) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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jwalker1395
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January 23, 2025 6:13 pm

This one feels like a schedule loss. Losing this one is totally acceptable and winning it would be awesome.

MillersCornrows
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January 23, 2025 6:17 pm

Kings showing no court vision on the defensive end.

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January 23, 2025 6:24 pm

It’s going to be a long night if the refs keep handing Denver golden nugget foul calls.

Ruben
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January 23, 2025 6:26 pm

Michael Malone looks like he hasn´t slept this year

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Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 6:29 pm

Russ drawing lots of fouls

Ruben
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January 23, 2025 6:33 pm

Turns out the Nuggets´ announcers are no better than our own. Hard to believe, I know

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 7:16 pm
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To be fair I have not heard many opposing announcers. However, the absolute worst, in my opinion, is the play-by-play guy for New Orleans. His voice is so grating.

Ruben
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January 23, 2025 7:26 pm
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There are quite a few bad crews, but also some excellent ones. The Kings crew is in the bottom 20% I would say.

MillersCornrows
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January 23, 2025 6:47 pm

So are we going to have to see that Denver Nuggets drone all night?

Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 6:54 pm

Watson has shoved with his off arm to create space multiples times and no call.

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January 23, 2025 6:55 pm

Yeah, when you let the opponent shoot 42% from 3 and you shoot only 18%, you’re usually gonna be far behind.

Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 6:55 pm

Might need to start that trapping defense early tonight. Nuggets look too comfortable on the perimeter getting in to the offense.

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January 23, 2025 6:56 pm

And thank you NBA for scheduling the second night of a BTB in Denver. That shouldn’t even be a thing.

Ruben
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January 23, 2025 6:58 pm

It seems like the Nuggets are allowed to defend their paint, whatever the Kings do is deemed a foul

Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 7:00 pm
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It’s a foul almost anytime the Nuggets get in the paint

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January 23, 2025 7:01 pm

Game over. Kings can’t matchup with Westbrook, Murray, or Porter Jr. They’re a step slow and Denver is huge compared to the Kings. Even Brown looks like he’s as tall as Domas.

Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 7:01 pm

Much like last game, poor ball movement, players are stagnant, leaving shooters ipen for 3…stop me if you’ve heard this before.

kingsfan9782
January 23, 2025 7:04 pm

Anyone here still open to the idea of trading fox for future assets? Because he aint it.

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January 23, 2025 7:09 pm
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Definitely up for that. Fox should only chuck threes when he’s wide open and there’s less than 5 seconds on shot clock.

Ruben
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January 23, 2025 7:06 pm

Nuggets 11 OffReb are killings the Kings

Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 7:07 pm
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Kings lack of size is rearing its ugly head again tonight

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 7:19 pm
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They have got some stops, but letting the opponent get another crack at it is never good. Box out, maybe?

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January 23, 2025 7:08 pm

It’s frustrating that the team’s that are already really good, benefit the most from bad calls and also complain to the refs the most.

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January 23, 2025 7:09 pm

Was hoping for a better showing than this. Even if it’s a B2B in Denver this is a very disappointing showing.

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 7:14 pm

Another game, another Huerter O-fer at the half.
Copy and pasted for next game…

Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 7:19 pm
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It’s like deja vu all over again.

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January 23, 2025 7:22 pm

Last game Kings were down 17 at the half and made it all back up in the 3rd quarter.
Down 22 this time… So, the bigger the mountain to climb the greater the expedition?..
I’m expecting a repeat of last night. Let’s ratchet up that defensive attention and intensity!

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January 23, 2025 7:28 pm
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Nuggets are much better than the Warriors, so it’s going to be even more challenging.

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January 23, 2025 7:30 pm
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Decent start to the half so far. More Keegan 3’s please

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January 23, 2025 7:36 pm

Kings are fighting but Denver has continued to have a response

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January 23, 2025 7:40 pm
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Tired legs usually eats more jump shots. Hopefully they have a little more to offer in this half

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January 23, 2025 7:36 pm

Jesus, just tuned in, we look lethargic

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January 23, 2025 7:42 pm

It’s not great but the West Coast->Denver B2B is brutal. Not even sure why the NBA schedules these and even acknowledging the playoff implications this probably should have been a load-management kind of game for Fox/Monk/Sabonis

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January 23, 2025 7:45 pm

No offensive player in the paint and demar had 1 foot in the key which allowed a wide open 3 for Braun. Make it make sense.

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 7:45 pm

Sigh.. trading twos for opponent 3’s never seems to work.
They are not hitting shots even when they get second chance opportunities.

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January 23, 2025 7:46 pm

A couple of made threes and stops can cut this to 10

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January 23, 2025 7:47 pm
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Zero urgency by the Kings. This one is a loss

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January 23, 2025 7:48 pm
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Giving up offensive rebounds is not helping..

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January 23, 2025 7:50 pm
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Just wave the white flag and pry the bench for the 4th quarter.

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January 23, 2025 7:52 pm
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That mountain just got bigger!

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January 23, 2025 7:57 pm
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Haha!!!

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January 23, 2025 7:49 pm

Derozan sagging off 3pt shooter, again

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 7:50 pm

OK Joker..

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January 23, 2025 7:50 pm

That will do it

Klam
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January 23, 2025 7:50 pm

Might as well just give the starters and main role players the rest of the game off. This one was always a scheduled loss. Like I said in the preview, I would’ve been shocked if we won today.

Move on to the next one.

jwalker1395
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January 23, 2025 7:52 pm
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Kings busted their ass last night to win so they could afford to eat this one

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 7:54 pm
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Is McDermott the white flag?

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 7:56 pm
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Or the secret weapon?!

Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 7:57 pm
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We will find out shortly!

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 7:59 pm
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I’d much rather see him launching them over Huerter laying bricks. Good job coach Doug.

Ruben
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January 23, 2025 7:50 pm

Joker, what the?

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January 23, 2025 7:51 pm

Well, 4th Q is all garbage time. Was thinking this was a scheduled loss, turned out to be a scheduled blowout. Jokic is just something else.

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January 23, 2025 7:52 pm
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Let’s see what Carter and the bench can do. Go get it young fella

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January 23, 2025 7:51 pm

Sabonis could have contested that three quarter court shot by Jokic just a little.

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TerzoM
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January 23, 2025 7:58 pm

the wife calls him Doug Mattdamon

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January 23, 2025 8:16 pm
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That is hilarious!

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January 23, 2025 8:02 pm

Lyles mvp

jwalker1395
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January 23, 2025 8:03 pm

I turned the game off, saw they started to close the lead, turned the game back on, and they started falling behind again. Sorry about that, everyone.

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January 23, 2025 8:05 pm

Jokic too big too good

TheBaker
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January 23, 2025 8:07 pm

Now or never. Need to launch 3’s and keep them OFF the 3 point line

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January 23, 2025 8:09 pm

Drive to the basket Fox! Come on!

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January 23, 2025 8:10 pm

Sure would be nice to have Keegan in there for his defense and size.

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January 23, 2025 8:10 pm

Wow Kayte is not great.

jwalker1395
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January 23, 2025 8:13 pm

Fun game! Really proud of the Kings grit and toughness and resilience here.

Hobby916
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January 23, 2025 8:13 pm

This frickin team, lol

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January 23, 2025 8:13 pm

Mickey D’s McDouble 3’s!

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January 23, 2025 8:14 pm

Jokic, man. Best option might just be double and pray for a brick on the inevitable impossibly accurate kickout

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January 23, 2025 8:15 pm

I advocate just fouling and making teams earn it at the stripe. Best they can get is 2 while you launch 3 pointers.

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January 23, 2025 8:18 pm

Maybe Doug can closeout some future quarters with McBuckets.

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January 23, 2025 8:21 pm

Just take over Huerter’s role altogether

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January 23, 2025 8:20 pm

Fox’s 7-21 performance from the field killed them tonight.

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January 23, 2025 8:21 pm

7-23. Wow, his side three attempt hit the side of the backboard.

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January 23, 2025 8:24 pm

They all need those smelling salts that Christie takes before the game.

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January 23, 2025 8:21 pm

The entire 1st half killed them tonight.

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January 23, 2025 8:23 pm
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So did the 16 shots missed by Fox.

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January 23, 2025 8:24 pm

Yeah, it’s been a pretty bad stretch for him.

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January 23, 2025 8:21 pm

This is going to be a fun playoff matchup

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January 23, 2025 8:22 pm
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Nuggs would be a great opponent. They matchup well. Each team has similar strengths and playstyles. It would be shootouts for 7 straight games.

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January 23, 2025 8:23 pm

Are we going to be seeing Dougie over Huerter at this point going forward?

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January 23, 2025 8:25 pm
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Yes please.

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January 23, 2025 8:28 pm
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Dougie can, you know, hit a shot.

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January 23, 2025 8:23 pm

Honestly, I understand but disagree with calling a timeout to setup a shot. Can you remember many instances of this team getting and making a great open look because of stellar play calling?
I think they play best fast and loose; and letting it fly without thinking about it.

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January 23, 2025 8:23 pm

They showed good fight in them. Could have easily given up. On to the next. GO KINGS!

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January 23, 2025 8:28 pm

Sabonis 23/17/8. Great stat line!

Then you see Joker’s 35/22/17
He’s from another planet

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