Utah Jazz - Sacramento Kings Game Thread.

[nuraman00]

Utah Jazz - Sacramento Kings Game Thread.

When: Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Where: Power Balance Pavilion


TV: CSN CA

Radio: KHTK 1140, with G-Man and wit Fat Lever

Free Streaming Audio :

http://www.nba.com/broadband/alp_schedule.html



Time:

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Keys:

1. Guard play.

[nuraman00]

I will be here.

[Eze]

Go Kings

[nuraman00]

LP Broadband keeps buffering every 15 seconds.

[PackfanMatt_12]

Go Cousins even if you can't make your first 5 shots

[nuraman00]

Weird, game is fine if I have two games playing, but not one.

[Eze]

Harris is such a little bitch - always has been.

[nuraman00]

I'm switching to audio pass.

[nuraman00]

Fredette with a runner.

[nuraman00]

How is Cousins defending Jefferson?

[nuraman00]

Hayes to Evans, if I heard that right.

[PackfanMatt_12]

Cousins can't shoot to save his life tonight

[nuraman00]

How did they give up 58 points?

[PackfanMatt_12]

the Jazz put the orange round sphere shaped ball into the orange cylinder :)

[nuraman00]

Thompson dunks.

[nuraman00]

the Jazz put the orange round sphere shaped ball into the orange cylinder :)

Don't they know they're not supposed to do that? Anything but that!

[nuraman00]

Jefferson with a dunk. He has 20.

[nuraman00]

Thompson technical.

[PackfanMatt_12]

Don't they know they're not supposed to do that? Anything but that!

Cousins is doing his best at that nuraman. Atleast give him credit for that

[nuraman00]

Utah up 8.

[nuraman00]

Cousins is doing his best at that nuraman. Atleast give him credit for that

I don't have video anymore, switched to audio b/c video was too choppy today. So I was more asking.

[nuraman00]

Cousins goal for the rest of the game should be to deny Jefferson. Have Thompson double-team if needed. Or Hayes.

[nuraman00]

Evans has only missed 1 shot tonight? Nice!

[PackfanMatt_12]

I don't have video anymore, switched to audio b/c video was too choppy today. So I was more asking.

i meant give him credit for not putting it in the hoop

[nuraman00]

i meant give him credit for not putting it in the hoop

LOL! I got the joke now.

[nuraman00]

"Tyreke with a falling down bank shot".

[nuraman00]

Tinsley with 8 assists. He had a big game a few days ago too.

[nuraman00]

G-Man says there's a lot of uncalled grabbing between Salmons and Burks.

[nuraman00]

Evans with another layup! 8-10 FG.

[nuraman00]

Garcia with a block.

[nuraman00]

G-Man says, Evans with a near-steal, Garcia with a block. "Kings are energized defensively".

[nuraman00]

Evans with another layup! Wish I was watching. :)

[nuraman00]

"Look at Tyreke going after Burks on the perimeter".

WOW.

[nuraman00]

Evans to Salmons for 3, no. Cousins rebound, Kings get fouled I think. 91-86.

"We got something cooking at the Power Balance Pavilion".

[nuraman00]

Ok, turned video on. It's not choppy if I have two side-by-side, for some reason. I didn't want to do that earlier though because it's too distracting.

[nuraman00]

Salmons got screened out by Favors badly. Jazz still missed the open 3-pointer though. Cousins on the fast break, scores.

[nuraman00]

Salmons airball pull-up.

[nuraman00]

Jazz are shooting too many 3's.

[nuraman00]

Garcia with an off the dribble jumper. Brick.

[nuraman00]

Chuck Hayes is back.

[nuraman00]

Tyreke with a Vince Carter-esque tough layup!

[Sir Harry]

maybe Tyrekes best game ever

[nuraman00]

Thompson was excited for it too.

[nuraman00]

maybe Tyrekes best game ever

Not if Tinsley has 8 assists.

[nuraman00]

Thornton for 3 on a catch and shoot inbounds play.

[nuraman00]

Burks with a layup. No fear.

[nuraman00]

Thornton barrels his way for a layup.

[nuraman00]

These last couple of offensive plays were pretty good.

[PackfanMatt_12]

F***

[nuraman00]

Kings don't keep Jefferson from getting an offensive rebound putback.

[Sir Harry]

bummer

[PackfanMatt_12]

Don't like that shot.

[nuraman00]

Thompson rolled his ankle.

[nuraman00]

Tough game, good final 18 minutes.

[nuraman00]

Don't like that shot.

Not much else to do with that little time.

[PackfanMatt_12]

I think it could have been set up a little better. Let Tyreke go for it

[kingraider412]

Jefferson is playing with a ferocious style over the past month. Definitely eating his Wheaties. Great game. Too many missed ft's. Of course, falling behind by 14 doesn't help either.
Can you imagine Jefferson playing alongside Cousins...That would be amazing! They Kept Thorton quiet most of the night. Which, does not surprise me. The word is out on Thornton and teams are going to be gunning to shut him down the rest of the season. That will leave it up to Reke and Cuz. Thomas, showed tonight why he's better off the bench. He can't hang with bigger guards.

[nuraman00]

I think it could have been set up a little better. Let Tyreke go for it

Evans just isn't good from midrange and further. Unless there's enough time for a shot within 8 feet, he'll miss.

[PackfanMatt_12]

I wanted a half court Tyreke shot haha

[nuraman00]

I wanted a half court Tyreke shot haha

:) Memphis was in Portland tonight, unfortunately.

I wanted a game-winning assist. Or game-typing. Like what Nate Robinson did with Klay Thompson.

I'd like to see Evans-to-Fredette (if Fredette hurries up and develops before Evans is no longer on the team).

[PackfanMatt_12]

I will be an upperclassmen in College by the time Jimmer develops (3 years)

[PackfanMatt_12]

Cousins took blame for the loss
Maybe a small thing, but he is maturing

[kingraider412]

Evans might be playing his last month in Sac. Either that, or he has one offseason to get some kind of midrange going, if not the Kings will trade him by the next deadline. He's not worth a max contract if he stays the type of player he is now. Thornton, while more of a defensive liabililty, is more versatile offensively and has no problem taking the big shot. Unless, Reke Penetrates for layups, he can't do much else offensively to scare anyone.

[Eze]

I thought Evans the past two games has been really good - active all over on both sides.

I'm not too worried about him getting a shot -that's the easiest thing to fix.

[nuraman00]

I thought Evans the past two games has been really good - active all over on both sides.

I'm not too worried about him getting a shot -that's the easiest thing to fix.

Who are players you think improved their shot the most, over the years? Can you name 3, that you're thinking of, in the past 15 years?

Use Hoop Data, as it breaks down their shooting percentages by distance.

http://www.hoopdata.com/player.aspx?name=Tyreke%20Evans

[nuraman00]

Evans needs two things:

1. 48 minute defensive awareness.
2. A midrange game.

If he does both, he'll have a great 10 year career.

At his current levels, I'm thinking only a 7-8 year career with a key role.

[nuraman00]

I will be an upperclassmen in College by the time Jimmer develops (3 years)

But you do want to see the following sequence, right?

"Evans, drives down the middle, kicks out to Fredette. Catch-and-shoot, it's good!"

[Eze]

Who are players you think improved their shot the most, over the years? Can you name 3, that you're thinking of, in the past 15 years?

Use Hoop Data, as it breaks down their shooting percentages by distance.

http://www.hoopdata.com/player.aspx?name=Tyreke%20Evans

I think it depends on how one is going to qualify "improved" shooting. For somebody like Evans, you're not looking for him to become gunner - you just need to be able to make an open shot - be it from 6 feet out or 23 at a decent clip. In addition to that, it's about understanding what's a good shot and what's not, which usually plays just as big a role in the improved FG%. Something like a 3% overall change would be pretty significant, IMO. I think, although he's better, Evans still will take questionable shots. Simply removing those would be a big help.

James Harden, Rudy Gay, Josh Smith are some guys off the top of my head who struggled early in their NBA careers who've become respectable shots.

I think the most unfortunate thing with Evans is his age. When he came into the league, he did something only MJ, Oscar and Lebron did and did that at 20 years old, essentially out of high school. Between that and the ROY award his expectations went beyond sky high into savior mode.

[Sir Harry]

I think it depends on how one is going to qualify "improved" shooting. For somebody like Evans, you're not looking for him to become gunner - you just need to be able to make an open shot - be it from 6 feet out or 23 at a decent clip. In addition to that, it's about understanding what's a good shot and what's not, which usually plays just as big a role in the improved FG%. Something like a 3% overall change would be pretty significant, IMO. I think, although he's better, Evans still will take questionable shots. Simply removing those would be a big help.

James Harden, Rudy Gay, Josh Smith are some guys off the top of my head who struggled early in their NBA careers who've become respectable shots.

I think the most unfortunate thing with Evans is his age. When he came into the league, he did something only MJ, Oscar and Lebron did and did that at 20 years old, essentially out of high school. Between that and the ROY award his expectations went beyond sky high into savior mode.

Micheal Jordan, Kobe

[kingraider412]

Nuraman, hit the nail on the head. Mid range and consistent defense. He's going to be under the microscope next year. A contract year. 2013-14 free agents are pretty sweet when you look at my earlier post. alot of nice players avail, and one year before the new arena opens. I would think he does not deserve a max deal, unless the 2 aforementioned areas improve and the Kings will look to trade before the deadline or cut him loose.

[Eze]

I think it might be interesting to see what other teams do when Evans does reach restricted free agency. They might try to low-ball a franchise player type contract, but still make it more than the Kings would like to pay - put the Kings in a tough position.

[nuraman00]

I think it depends on how one is going to qualify "improved" shooting. For somebody like Evans, you're not looking for him to become gunner - you just need to be able to make an open shot - be it from 6 feet out or 23 at a decent clip. In addition to that, it's about understanding what's a good shot and what's not, which usually plays just as big a role in the improved FG%. Something like a 3% overall change would be pretty significant, IMO. I think, although he's better, Evans still will take questionable shots. Simply removing those would be a big help.

James Harden, Rudy Gay, Josh Smith are some guys off the top of my head who struggled early in their NBA careers who've become respectable shots.

I think the most unfortunate thing with Evans is his age. When he came into the league, he did something only MJ, Oscar and Lebron did and did that at 20 years old, essentially out of high school. Between that and the ROY award his expectations went beyond sky high into savior mode.

I like the Gay and Smith analogies. Good post.

A few years ago, when I would watch them play, I would still think there would be a point in the game where they'd take a few questionable shots, miss, and allow the other team to get back or increase their lead.

Now, when I watch them, I don't have such reservations. I feel they're going to be efficient all game long.