Spurs vs Kings Preview

by Tim C. on Dec 9, 2009 6:45 PM CST in Game Previews

I'm not going to beat around the bush. We really need a win. We also need a game in which we play for 48 minutes. A solid 48 minutes of good, well-executed, hustling basketball. We need to make the Kings uncomfortable and we need to pummel them. Seriously pummel them into the court.

So tune in and grab your sword. We are storming the castle. It's Bastille Day.

You knew it was coming.

Sacramento Kings @ San Antonio Spurs
Where: AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX
When: December 9, 2009, 7:30 PM Spurs time
Watch: NBA TV

How They Stack Up


8-4	Home	8-3
1-5	Road	1-8
100.0	Offense	104.3
97.1	Defense	105.0
46.6	FG%	47.1
36.1	3-pt%	38.9
74.5	FT%	73.8
42.4	Rebounds	42.9
14.2	TOs	16.1
5-5	Last 10	4-6
Lost 3	Streak	Lost 3
3rd, Southwest	Position	4th, Pacific


Country/Time Zone	Game Time
Argentina	11:30 PM
West Coast	5:30 PM
Philippines	9:30 AM
Central Europe	2:30 AM
Palestine/Egypt	3:30 AM
East Coast	8:30 PM
CapHill's Chaisse	6:30 PM
Perth, AUS	9:30 AM
Tokyo, JP	10:30 AM
Sydney, AUS	12:30 pM

Spurs (9-9)	Matchups	Kings (9-11)
Tony Parker Wee Frenchman	Point Guard Tony in a landslide. No, not really. Tyreke is getting better and better and he is big and physical. He could end up abusing us the way Russell Westbrook did. Scary thought there. Advantage: Spurs	Tyreke Evans Big Bad Boy

Manu Ginobili The Sickness	Shooting Guard Donte got the start last night against the Hornets. We'll see a lot of Beno as well here. Either way, I'm going with the Gino. Advantage: Spurs	Donte Greene Not George Hill

Richard Jefferson Shoots Too Little	Small Forward Close. But, I have to go with RJ even if he isn't playing well. Advantage: Spurs	Andres Nocioni Shoots Too Much

Tim Duncan Skilled Vet	Power Forward Tim is still named named Tim. In case you didn't know. Advantage: Spurs	Jason Thompson Semi-skilled Soph

Antonio McDyess Roll Tide	Center Maybe, just maybe, SAM will break out of whatever has him locked up. Advantage: Spurs	Spencer Hawes U of W

Georege Hill Long	Bench & Role Players Kenny Thomas and Ime Udoka are getting a lot of minutes off their bench. Advantage: Spurs	Beno Udrih Gone

Gregg Popovich Mad Pissed	Coach Pop better be mad. I expect an all business from him for 48 minutes. Advantage: Spurs	Paul Westphal Mad Crazy
	images via yahoo.com

	Other Factors
	Intangibles The Kings are scrappy and have been playing pretty well since Kevin Martin went down. The Spurs have not been scrappy. Intangibles favore scrappy. Advantage: Kings
	Mojo We appear to be mojo-less. Advantage: Kings
	Winner We better be one hell of a motivated team. If we don't come out and play the best game of the season, I'll be disappointed. Advantage: Spurs

Keys To The Game

Intensity - We better be right, and by right I mean sharp, from the opening tip.
Jump the Gun Early - Leftover from last game against the Kings, but we need to crush them early. They lost a tough game in New Orleans last night. Step. On. Their. Throat.
Bench - Our bench is way, way better than theirs. We need them to show it and give Tim some rest.

Last Time They Met

Was the third game of the season and we whipped them 113-94. We need to do the same again.
Oh yeah, it was also the night Manu swatted the bat.

Some Other Reading

Kings

Sactown Royalty - The Kings SBN blog. They also have members who actively comment during games. Go visit them and drop a friendly line or two, olf-style

Cowbell Kingdom - This is the TrueHoop network blog for the Sacramento. I hate the sound of cowbells, but these guys do a great job covering the ~~Maloofs~~ Kings.

Spurs

48 Minutes of Hell: Speaking of THN blogs, we're extremely lucky that the best one is dedicated to the Spurs. Tim and Graydon are really good.
Project Spurs: Good Bloguin blog with lots of good content. Spurs fans are lucky to have so many good blogs out there.

Where to Tune In

(Note: The League Pass free preview is available until Nov. 3 for both broadband and television.)

TV

This game is not on national TV, so for those of you staying at home, you might want to read on below...

Online

As always, NBA league pass is recommended for those who are willing to pony up the cash. Almost every Spurs game will be broadcast there, which is especially helpful for those of us who aren't in the San Antonio area. This one should also be on ESPN 360, if your ISP provides access to it.

Please don't post links to illegal game feeds in the game thread. Links to illegal feeds are not permitted on SBNation, but you can probably find them out there on the internets if you're resourceful and desperate. In fact, nobody can stop you from googling "atdhe". You can also shoot an email to dmenendez@gmail.com for more assistance.

Spurs League Pass audio is still free this year, so check it out.

Radio

If you're in the San Antonio area and aren't near a TV, tune in to WOAI (1200 AM).

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Uhh… something’s wrong with the preview.

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Dec 8, 2009 11:08 PM CST reply actions

And if we don’t win this game by twenty, I would consider it a failure.

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Dec 8, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions

I just need a W at this point.

by BlaseE on Dec 9, 2009 8:35 AM CST up reply actions

Refresh. I had a cut-and-paste error and doubled up everything.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 8, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions

Good now. The last thing we need is two games in one day.

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Dec 8, 2009 11:28 PM CST up reply actions

I was unaware that Cubits Ninja Bot had the ability to morph into different players.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Dec 8, 2009 11:32 PM CST reply actions

This is the last time I let Wayne use one of my drafts.

The Spurs - now playing like sh*t again!

by Tim C. on Dec 9, 2009 12:01 AM CST up reply actions

I know everyone is feeling down. I know I’m prone to hyperbole and have at various times declared things to be the greatest things I had ever seen. But this is truly the greatest thing ever created and will make you feel happy once more. Why should you trust me? I have three words and one decade for you: Dogs playing humans, 1930’s. Lolcats is dead, the internet has been won. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eKsmSPnqoE&feature=player_embedded

Don’t forget to watch part two which includes some great crowd reactions.

"Under the tutelage....of Randy Tutelage"

by Hipuks on Dec 9, 2009 12:17 AM CST reply actions

thats one of the stupidest things i’ve ever seen.

free george hill!

by sleep research facility on Dec 9, 2009 12:35 AM CST up reply actions

(well, this week at least)

free george hill!

by sleep research facility on Dec 9, 2009 12:35 AM CST up reply actions

Dead to me.

"Under the tutelage....of Randy Tutelage"

by Hipuks on Dec 9, 2009 1:39 AM CST up reply actions

pretty cool. my great youtube find of the day is a prodigy

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Dec 9, 2009 3:27 AM CST up reply actions

cool.

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Dec 9, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions

cute.

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Dec 9, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions

cool and cute

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Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on Dec 9, 2009 7:32 PM CST up reply actions

don’t listen to them it is a great find. Like finding the diamond in the ruff. this will be the future of internet, just wait for it.

"What excites me the most is when a coach calls a timeout and chews out his forward because I just dunked on his head."
--Karl Malone

by spurscitizen on Dec 9, 2009 8:49 AM CST up reply actions

Lolcats is dead

Just because you say it, doesn’t make it so.

Lolcats, now and forever.

I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.

by Lauri on Dec 9, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

It’s not there any more. What was it?

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by LatinD on Dec 9, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions

Noooooooooooooooooooo!
It was a short film from the 30’s parodying another film. All the characters are dogs dressed in human clothes.

"Under the tutelage....of Randy Tutelage"

by Hipuks on Dec 9, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions

Bastille Day resonates a pummel. Nice pic. I, instead, would have gone with the Boston Massacre for a pummelling -maybe even the Tea Party but the name just doesn’t show me the fist.

by cojones2thewall on Dec 9, 2009 1:33 AM CST reply actions

if we lose in this game, the spurs are so hopeless!!!

by rank on Dec 9, 2009 1:47 AM CST reply actions

The Kings will kneel to let the Spurs rise!

If you liked it then you should have put a 5th ring on it. Oh oh oh.

by TDzilla! on Dec 9, 2009 5:17 AM CST reply actions

I would like to see some points in the PAINT
Less than 20 three pointers taken
and RJ with twenty points

We should defeat them by the bench but their starters outscore ours by almost 7 points but our bench outscores them by a ton…….

Spurs by 7

"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Dec 9, 2009 11:31 AM CST reply actions

Ha, I keep forgetting they have Udoka. Watch him have a big game against us…. ::facepalm::

The Spurs - now playing like sh*t again!

by Tim C. on Dec 9, 2009 11:43 AM CST reply actions

that’s a joke

"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Dec 9, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions

Sigh.

George_Hill3
Dang I MISS my friend NO ONE TO TALK TOO ANYMORE. I think more HATERS MORE PROBLEMS! FORGET MORE MONEY MORE PROBLEMS! I’M REAL…. YES SIR..

Wayne, could you please set Cubits straight on this at your first opportunity?

I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.

by Lauri on Dec 9, 2009 12:41 PM CST reply actions

I was thinking. You should use the PTR Twitter account. You’re the only one who seems to be active in Twitterland.

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by LatinD on Dec 9, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions

I’m not “active,” really—I lurk. And occasionally pounce.

I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.

by Lauri on Dec 9, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions

And besides that, Wayne uses the PTR twitter account to argue the importance of giving Manu alfajores with Kelly Dwyer.

The Spurs - now playing like sh*t again!

by Tim C. on Dec 9, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions

Oh, we were all so young then. . . . anything seemed possible. . . .

I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.

by Lauri on Dec 9, 2009 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

You’re way more active than us.

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Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on Dec 9, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions

Since we’re not, you know, active.

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by LatinD on Dec 9, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions

I agree with David. Lauri, you should be the official PtR twitter spokeswoman :)

The Roleplayer's Realm

by silverandblack_davis on Dec 9, 2009 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

I third that nomination.

Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen

by CapHill on Dec 9, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions

11:30 PM? Go to hell, schedule. To hell.

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by LatinD on Dec 9, 2009 12:59 PM CST reply actions

I’m pretty sure that’s wrong. Because if it’s right, I get to watch a game in its entirety for once.

The Spurs - now playing like sh*t again!

by Tim C. on Dec 9, 2009 1:11 PM CST up reply actions

I think it is 11:30 for LD for the next 3-4 months. We went back an hour and they went forward. Just wait until that West Coast swing starts on Sunday.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Dec 9, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions

This game is on ESPN in Argentina and their website says it’s on at 10:30 PM

by Edg5 on Dec 9, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions

Right you were.

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by LatinD on Dec 9, 2009 7:38 PM CST up reply actions

The Spurs have all the important advantages

Hrumph. I knew the Kings would lose tonight.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

Oh, hes in the laegue two and Jayson Thomson and that Boggins dude on Milwokee, and Occur for the Jizz. Its a talented laegue.--Kfan in Korea

by pookeyguru on Dec 9, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions