Game 15 Preview: Kings vs. Blazers

by Dave on Nov 23, 2008 11:28 PM PST

We just destro...uhhh... demolis...uhhh... played against the Kings in such a manner that it left them talking to themselves all of two games ago, so there's no need for a whole new preview. You can find the scoop on Portland vs. Sacramento here if you didn't read it before.

Cliff's Notes version:

--Be aware that the Kings shooting a high percentage, while always gives them a chance. However if you can take even a little starch out of their offense they'll not win, as they need 100 desperately to succeed.

--The Sacramento centers will try to pull the Portland big men outside, as they shoot lights out from distance. Portland should turn the tables by assaulting the lane all evening.

--Key on John Salmons defensively. He's the guy keeping their heads, well, if not above water at least close to the surface.

Revenge is always a motivator and it wouldn't be smart to take this game lightly. Sacramento probably won't get blown out again. But I'd be more worried about Miami returning the favor on Wednesday than the Kings tonight. We'll see.

Check out the Sacramento point of view at SacTownRoyalty.

You can enter the Jersey Contest for this game here.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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over and over and over again. They are helpless against that.

Put these guys away early.

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by jscot on Nov 23, 2008 11:31 PM PST reply actions

Are Martin, Garcia and Moore still out?

I haven’t heard anything.

by parkinglotj on Nov 23, 2008 11:36 PM PST reply actions

Moore is available to play

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by Dheepan on Nov 23, 2008 11:48 PM PST up reply actions

Despite the fact

we dominated them at their house I’m still wary of them. They beat the Hornets and was competitive for a good portion of the game vs the L*kers so I don’t think they’re a pushover.

by neutroticblazerfan on Nov 24, 2008 12:42 AM PST reply actions

Sacramento played the Lakers real tough last night at Staples -- probably one of their 3 or 4 toughest games of the year.

………………….. anybody that thinks this is a bad team without K-mart is mistaken.

That said, the Blazers should win because they are a BETTER team and are at home to boot.

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by timbo on Nov 24, 2008 8:25 AM PST reply actions

Oh, didn't know this was a road back-to-back for them.

Hard to win in that scenario.

by Cablinasian on Nov 24, 2008 9:52 AM PST up reply actions

Garcia is supposed to play today

At least that’s what they said on the Radio

Also, I have to say it’s not like the Kings played bad against the Blazers last time. Blazers just shot lights out from the 3. They had a very good offensive game.

and yeah if there’s one thing the Kings have improved on is their inside D. I wouldn’t say they’re pushovers.

Perimeter D though… ><

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by Apoet on Nov 24, 2008 12:19 PM PST reply actions

looking for a confidence builder

and this is it. the kings without kmart/garcia will once again be outmatched unless someone has a career night, i cant see it happening. key for the blazers is getting LMA some touches early and establish the inside game, it will open the floor for our shooters.

once again fast break points or stopping fast break points will be important, blazers should take this by 10+

by Yawnie on Nov 24, 2008 1:59 PM PST reply actions