Kings (10-7) at Celtics (14-4) Game #19 11/25/22

[Neurotic Guy]

Can’t wait until Rob is back.

Can we really depend on him?

No.  Looking at the last 3 seasons, Rob has played in 58% of regular season games, 69% if you just look at the last 2.   This isn’t counting the 0% this year or the 40% his rookie year.   

I’m not sure what the max # of consecutive games he’s played is, but I’d be surprised if it’s more the 15.  If you are going to depend on something it would be that Rob will miss time due to injury if he returns for the final 50 (or so) games.  Just depends how bad and how long. 


Edit: I didn’t account for the pandemic shortened season. So % would be slightly higher.

[slamtheking]

watched on tape delay.  tonight's hot takes:
- great start and coughed it up in the second and early third with lazy play on offense and defense. 
- bench was awful until Pritchard and Kornet came in.  those 2 injected the needed energy to get the team back on the right track.
- terrific night from Tatum, particularly with the bench in the later part of the third quarter to take back the lead.
- Brogdon with another off game offensively -- hoping he gets back on track
- Smart was not a help out there tonight.  neither was Grant.
- refs were bad.  really bad.

Also watched on delay.  Was it the same crew that ejected Joe and Grant earlier in the season?  I need to look that up.

EDIT: Just Natalie Sago.

thought she looked familiar

[Roy H.]

watched on tape delay.  tonight's hot takes:
- great start and coughed it up in the second and early third with lazy play on offense and defense. 
- bench was awful until Pritchard and Kornet came in.  those 2 injected the needed energy to get the team back on the right track.
- terrific night from Tatum, particularly with the bench in the later part of the third quarter to take back the lead.
- Brogdon with another off game offensively -- hoping he gets back on track
- Smart was not a help out there tonight.  neither was Grant.
- refs were bad.  really bad.

Also watched on delay.  Was it the same crew that ejected Joe and Grant earlier in the season?  I need to look that up.

EDIT: Just Natalie Sago.

thought she looked familiar

Yeah, Sago + rookie ref = iffy credentials

[kraidstar]

How is Blake Griffin holding up in the middle of all these DNP's ?
Any complaining or discontent from him ?

Blake has been seen cheering with a big smile on good plays, like in their last game.

I think Blake genuinely appreciates playing (or not playing) for this team. Great talent level, good culture, great fans. Kudos to him for understanding and accepting where he is physically at this stage in his career.

It sets a great example for the younger guys.

[Chief]

watched on tape delay.  tonight's hot takes:
- great start and coughed it up in the second and early third with lazy play on offense and defense. 
- bench was awful until Pritchard and Kornet came in.  those 2 injected the needed energy to get the team back on the right track.
- terrific night from Tatum, particularly with the bench in the later part of the third quarter to take back the lead.
- Brogdon with another off game offensively -- hoping he gets back on track
- Smart was not a help out there tonight.  neither was Grant.
- refs were bad.  really bad.

Also watched on delay.  Was it the same crew that ejected Joe and Grant earlier in the season?  I need to look that up.

EDIT: Just Natalie Sago.

She is really bad