Official Game Thread: Kings at Hawks

[NBASupes]

Outside of the 1st half, this wasn't a good game. We gotta figure this shit out 

[nathan2331]

23 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

It's crazy how many GMs either flat out missed, or didn't want to take a chance on AJ.  He showed flashes of this at Duke.  Did they not think this would translate on the NBA level?

GMs probably focused on his diminished athleticism and looked past the skillset he brings to the table. Granted there were a lot of talented wings in this past draft, but there's a reason a lot of bad teams stay bad for a while.

[Atlantaholic]

Just now, TheNorthCydeRises said:

Or . . . the Hawks play pretty good defense when they're locked in.

Yes, the Kings have missed some wide open jumpers.  But they've had a lot of shots contested as well.

Hawks defense is always solid very good thi syear, but there's no doubt this Kings team is gassed. It's not Trae's elite defense that has Fox shooting 2-20 tonight. Hawks offense asleep for the majority of the half but finally waking up to pull away. We need from Murray Collins and Hunter (though he has finally stepped up this Q)

[NBASupes]

Just now, nathan2331 said:

GMs probably focused on his diminished athleticism and looked past the skillset he brings to the table. Granted there were a lot of talented wings in this past draft, but there's a reason a lot of bad teams stay bad for a while.

He's a lot better on D in the NBA than in college. His ability to use his physicality really impacts the game.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

I kind of feel sorry for Collins now.  He's obviously pressing and can't do anything right on offense.

[Atlantaholic]

Collins, just because you are open doesn't mean you have to shoot it. Why not take two dribbles and try a mid ranger? His 3 pt shot is not even close to going in. 

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Wow . . what a nightmare game for John.

[NBASupes]

JC been a major disappointment 

[MaceCase]

Oh naw, John. They gonna keep passing ti you till you make one.

[NBASupes]

Murray is another disappointment 

[benhillboy]

So glad they opened up a huge lead early to allow a big margin for error.  We haven’t seen that consistently since the 60 win squad.

Edited November 24, 2022 by benhillboy

[NBASupes]

Capela got hacked 

[GameTime]

THIS IS THE TRAE WE NEED FOLKS

[Atlantaholic]

1 minute ago, NBASupes said:

Capela got hacked 

TBF they have been swallowing the whistle on both ends for most of the night. 

[RandomFan]

Thank you Trae

[GameTime]

3 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

I kind of feel sorry for Collins now.  He's obviously pressing and can't do anything right on offense.

He is trying to be something he isn't. He isn't a spot up 4. He is a PnR 4 that can shoot at times.

[NBASupes]

Wtf was that Dre

[Atlantaholic]

Hunter struggles with basic passing.

[MaceCase]

Dre point shaving

[NBASupes]

Just now, MaceCase said:

Dre point shaving

They refuse to win by double digits