coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com - 1/15/2008
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I was on a defensive mission today, determined to find good defense and I decided to do up an analysis of the Sacramento Kings and what coach Reggie Theus has been able to accomplish in a rocky first half to the season. Though you wouldn't think it from their record (15-21) and their 101.8 ppg they allow, but the Kings are developing into a very aggressive defensive team under Theus. They ...
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YouTube of the day: Kings improving on defense
Ball Don't Lie —
Last night's Sacramento Kings/Dallas Mavericks matchup was
an unmitigated classic, one of several close games on the docket, and we'll get
into all of them as the morning drags on.
Until then, let's take a look at some improved Kings
defense, courtesy of The X's
and O's of Basketball.
From
the (great) site: "Though you wouldn't
think it from their record (15-21) and their 101.8 ppg they allow, but the
Kings are developing into a very aggressive defensive ...
Kings Game Wrap Up
Mavs Moneyball —
... in the game thread. Dallas shot 57% to the Kings 50%, they shot 64.7% (11-17) from three to the Kings 50% (8-16), they outrebounded the Kings by 1, they had eight more assists, they had a 40 point 4th quarter, and they lost. The reason, nineteen turnovers and a free throw attempt deficit of 21. AND, Diop had what is hopefully the worst stat line by a Mav all season. Five minutes, 5 fouls, 0 rebounds, 0 blocks, 0 points. -------------------- The Kings impressed some people with their aggressive D last night. (HT: KD). ...
Defensive Agression
Sactown Royalty —
... to this Kings-centric entry over at The Xs and Os of Basketball site, a place I always glance at but never read. I am wrong for neglecting it so. ...
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Hardwood Paroxysm —
... (and autosave on his blogging interface), the Dinos lost this one because of horrific, horrific defense. John Salmons. Their backcourt looked positively lost against the Pistons ball-movement. I think they're still stunned from the Cavs loss and think they're playing the Cavs all the time, whose only ball movement is the pass to LBJ at mid-court. John Salmons. The Kings are playing dangerously well, as evidenced by this piece over at Xs and Os. The Raptors might want to toughen up a bit, lest they be the latest team to get shocked by the resurgent ...
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YouTube of the day: Kings improving on defense
sports.yahoo.com 1/15/2008 — Last night's Sacramento Kings / Dallas Mavericks matchup was
an unmitigated classic, one of several close games on the docket, and we'll get
into all of them as the morning drags on.
Until then, let's take a look at some improved Kings
defense, ...
Kings Game Wrap Up
mavsmoneyball.com 1/15/2008 — Yeah, that sucked, but I also have to admit that it was a fantastic game. Box Score | Game Flow | AP Story + Highlights I'm hoping we saw the beginning of a Devin Harris and Kevin Martin rivalry because that was fun to watch. If you weren't able to ...
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sactownroyalty.com 1/16/2008 — KD hyped me to this Kings-centric entry over at The Xs and Os of Basketball site , a place I always glance at but never read. I am wrong for neglecting it so. This is video package from the Dallas game Xs and Os put together to show off Reggie ...
Salmons, Martin Lead Kings past Mavs, 122-120 —
NBA.com: News 1/15/2008
Kevin Martin scored 39 points in his second game back from a groin injury and John Salmons hit a game-winning drive with 2.6 seconds remaining to help the Sacramento Kings snap the Dallas Mavericks' seven-game winning streak with a 122-120 victory Monday
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NYT > Pro Basketball 1/15/2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Martin scored 39 points in his second game back from a groin injury and John Salmons hit a game-winning drive with 2.6 seconds remaining to help the Sacramento Kings snap the Dallas Mavericks' seven-game winning streak ...
