King Me: A Sacramento Kings Association

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Kings Fall From Throne

Jimmer celebrating an amazing play

Washington Wizards at Sacramento Kings
Nov 16, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Washington (2-5)	45	39	25	19	128
Sacramento (7-2)	26	36	29	36	127

Washington Wizards
TEAM TOTALS		49-95	5-20	25-32	63	32	15	4	25	128

Sacramento Kings
TEAM TOTALS		50-119	15-55	12-16	57	33	21	3	16	127

Why did the Kings lose? Two words: Missed Shots. Especially the missed layup with 7 seconds to go. But there is a silver lining to this one. Three players put up double doubles: John Salmons (19 pts, 13 rebs), Tyreke Evans (18 pts, 12 rebs), and J.J. Hickson (10 pts, 12 rebs). Lets hope that they can bounce back against the defending champs, the Dallas Mavericks.

Matchup Preview | November 18, 2011
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Sacramento Kings (7-2, Away)		Dallas Mavericks (3-5, Home)
Projected Starters Tyreke Evans Point Guard Jason Kidd Marcus Thornton Shooting Guard Vince Carter John Salmons Small Forward Shawn Marion J.J. Hickson Power Forward Lamar Odom DeMarcus Cousins Center Dirk Nowitzki Injury Report Tyson Chandler Broken Ankle 6-8 Weeks Jason Terry Broken Back 4-6 Weeks Ian Mahinmi Strained Achilles 1-2 Weeks

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Kings Lose 2nd Straight Game

Tyler Honeycutt dunks on Jason Kidd

Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks
Nov 18, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Sacramento (7-3)	28	32	32	29	121
Dallas (4-5)	24	27	33	40	124

Sacramento Kings
TEAM TOTALS		49-115	17-52	6-8	48	30	17	9	8	121

Dallas Mavericks
TEAM TOTALS		48-95	15-24	13-17	61	33	6	4	22	124

This is interesting. Sacramento had the lead the entire game until the fourth quarter. But then they collapsed. Tyler Honeycutt kept them in the game off of the bench, but his efforts weren't enough. Marcus Thornton missed a three that would've sent this game into overtime. But lets not dwell on that. The Kings are one game behind the Spurs, who are not only first in the West, but are also the Kings' next opponent. The winner of this one will be first in the West.

Matchup Preview | November 19, 2011
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Sacramento Kings (7-3, Away)		San Antonio Spurs (7-1, Home)
Projected Starters Tyreke Evans Point Guard Tony Parker Marcus Thornton Shooting Guard Manu Ginobili John Salmons Small Forward Richard Jefferson J.J. Hickson Power Forward DeJuan Blair DeMarcus Cousins Center Tim Duncan Injury Report Wilson Chandler Broken Ankle 6-8 Weeks

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Kings Win Shootout against Spurs in Packed AT&T Center




Box Score

Sacramento Kings at San Antonio Spurs
Nov 19, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Sacramento (8-3)	27	33	25	43	128
San Antonio (7-2)	31	23	43	20	117

Sacramento Kings
TEAM TOTALS		51-114	15-38	11-13	54	27	13	18	12	128

San Antonio Spurs
TEAM TOTALS		41-99	7-25	28-36	66	23	12	5	19	117

The Kings knocked off the first place Spurs last night, in a game that came down to the wire. This puts the Kings in first place out west. But there is some bad news. Tyreke Evans is out for two weeks with a strained back. Jimmer Freddette will be starting against the Kings' next opponent, the New York Knicks. With the Knicks getting off to a slow start, the Kings hope to grab an easy win in this one.

Matchup Preview | November 21, 2011
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New York Knicks (6-4, Away)		Sacramento Kings (8-3, Home)
Projected Starters Baron Davis Point Guard Jimmer Freddette Landry Fields Shooting Guard Marcus Thornton Carmelo Anthony Small Forward John Salmons Amar'e Stoudemire Power Forward J.J. Hickson Josh Harrellson Center DeMarcus Cousins Injury Report Tyson Chandler Torn Hand Ligament 6-8 Weeks Wilson Chandler Broken Ankle 6-8 Weeks Tyreke Evans Strained Back 1-2 Weeks

Spoiler

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Kings get Triple-Jumped, Knicks say King Me

The White Mamba watches as his team misses three-after-three

New York Knicks at Sacramento Kings
Nov 20, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
New York (7-4)	30	34	36	41	141
Sacramento (8-4)	24	21	35	37	117

New York Knicks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		55-109	13-30	18-22	63	35	13	6	10	141

Sacramento Kings
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		42-109	24-62	9-12	58	26	8	8	15	117

Bad things come in threes. Missed ones, that is. And the Kings had a whole bunch of them in this one. Tyreke said after this one that it was hard to watch. He also said that the team doctors have cleared him to play in the next game against the Utah Jazz.

Matchup Preview | November 23, 2011
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Utah Jazz (, Away)		Sacramento Kings (, Home)
Projected Starters Devin Harris Point Guard Tyreke Evans Alec Burks Shooting Guard Marcus Thornton Josh Howard Small Forward John Salmons Paul Millsap Power Forward J.J. Hickson Al Jefferson Center DeMarcus Cousins Injury Report None Wilson Chandler Broken Ankle 4-6 Weeks

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Kings Drop The Ball Versus the Jazz

Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings
Nov 23, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Utah ()	32	38	32	30	132
Sacramento ()	22	22	39	42	125

Utah Jazz
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		50-101	4-9	28-32	72	31	11	5	23	132

Sacramento Kings
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		49-128	24-61	3-7	57	29	13	13	13	125

Just a quick glance at the table shows the reason the Kings lost: Too many fouls. The Jazz capitalized on that, with 88% shooting from the line. Next up for the Kings, the Lakers, who Jimmer dropped 91 points on them the last time these two teams faced off. Jimmer will be starting at SG, with Marcus Thornton moved to SF and John Salmons to the bench.

Matchup Preview | November 25, 2011
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Sacramento Kings (, Away)		Los Angeles Lakers (, Home)
Projected Starters Tyreke Evans Point Guard Derek Fisher Jimmer Freddette Shooting Guard Kobe Bryant Marcus Thornton Small Forward Metta World Peace J.J. Hickson Power Forward Pau Gasol DeMarcus Cousins Center Andrew Bynum Injury Report Wilson Chandler Broken Ankle 4-6 Weeks Derek Fisher Shin Splints Day-to-Day

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Kings Outrun Lakers, retake Division

A tired Kobe watches from the bench.

Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 25, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Sacramento	34	27	40	34	135
Los Angeles	31	21	29	30	111

Sacramento Kings
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		55-113	13-45	12-13	53	37	17	8	13	135

Los Angeles Lakers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		38-84	3-15	32-39	50	18	10	2	22	111

The Kings the Lakers again, improving to 9-5. They have one both matchups against the Lakers this season. Despite Kobe dropping 52 points, his team couldn't keep up with the fast play of the Kings. Three Kings players had double-doubles. Tyreke Evans (19 pts, 14 asts), J.J. Hickson (12 pts,13 rebs), and Jimmer Freddette (37 pts, 11 asts). Next up for the Kings,the Charlotte Bobcats.

Matchup Preview | November 27, 2011
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Charlotte Bobcats (Away)		Sacramento Kings (Home)
Projected Starters Kemba Walker Point Guard Tyreke Evans Gerald Henderson Shooting Guard Marcus Thornton Corey Maggette Small Forward John Salmons Tyrus Thomas Power Forward J.J. Hickson Boris Diaw Center DeMarcus Cousins Injury Report None Wilson Chandler Broken Ankle 4-6 Weeks

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Kings End November on High Note, Start With Loss for December

VS Bobcats

Charlotte Bobcats at Sacramento Kings
Nov 27, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	OT	SCORE
Charlotte ()	27	24	31	28	9	119
Sacramento ()	33	14	26	37	15	125

Charlotte Bobcats
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		48-103	2-15	21-26	63	29	17	6	26	119

Sacramento Kings
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		47-111	14-40	17-28	60	32	16	13	20	125

The Kings had a late surge in the fourth to tie it up. Tyreke Evans owned the floor tonight and Mike Miller was 6-8 from three off of the bench. My three stars for this one are as follows:

3. Tyrus Thomas: 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks

2. Tyreke Evans: 22 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds.

1. DeMarcus Cousins: 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 steals.


VS Timberwolves



The Kings wore their Rochester Royals vintage jerseys in this game

Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings
Nov 30, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	OT	SCORE
Minnesota ()	33	29	39	26	13	140
Sacramento ()	32	27	31	37	14	141

Minnesota Timberwolves
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		56-101	3-13	25-28	56	30	12	6	22	140

Sacramento Kings
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		57-120	16-40	11-17	48	34	12	6	13	141

Just before this game, a trade was made with the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers got Jason Thompson in exchange for Dahntay Jones and a 2nd round pick. After Ricky Rubio fouled out late in the third, everything went downhill for the T-Wolves. Jimmer shot very well (75% from the field) in this game. He led the comeback. He also ended the game with a last-second buzzer-beater in OT. Mehmet Okur passed it to Freddete with 4 seconds left. Jimmer faced off with J.J. Barea. He crossed over, stepped back, and hit a mid-range fadeaway to send Minnesota home.

Three Stars

3. Derrick Williams: 30 pts, 10 rebs, 12-20 FG

2. DeMarcus Cousins: 15 pts, 12 rebs

1. J.J. Hickson: 22 pts, 13 rebs, 8 asts, 5 stls

VS Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
Nov 27, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Dallas (10-8)	32	34	25	29	120
Sacramento (11-6)	18	21	32	38	109

Dallas Mavericks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		50-106	8-31	12-14	52	31	19	5	17	120

Sacramento Kings
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
TEAM TOTALS		41-95	11-36	16-24	52	30	10	12	23	109

The Kings got manhandled in this one. Vince Carter was on fire. Dirk and Jason Kidd ran the pick and pop all game. There were two bright sides for the Kings though. As always, J.J. Hickson had a double-double. The other silver lining is that new acquisition Dahntay Jones led the team in points, with 18 in just 12 minutes on the floor.

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November League Leaders

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Dec 3, 2011
Points per Game		PPG	Rebounds per Game		RPG
	1. Kobe Bryant	38.3		1. Tim Duncan	11.6
	2. Kevin Durant	34.3		2. Kenneth Faried	11.6
	3. LeBron James	29.9		3. Andray Blatche	11.3
	4. Kevin Martin	27.9		4. Pau Gasol	11.0
	5. Monta Ellis	27.1		5. Dwight Howard	10.9
Assists per Game		APG	Steals per Game		SPG
	1. Jason Kidd	11.3		1. Tyreke Evans	3.3
	2. Tyreke Evans	9.3		2. John Wall	3.1
	3. Rajon Rondo	9.0		3. Metta World Peace	2.5
	4. Michael Conley	8.9		4. Rajon Rondo	2.4
	5. Chris Paul	8.0		5. Stephen Jackson	2.4
Blocks per Game		BPG	Field Goal %		FG %
	1. DeMarcus Cousins	2.0		1. David West	.602
	2. Tyrus Thomas	1.9		2. Nene	.584
	3. Tyreke Evans	1.6		3. Paul Millsap	.571
	4. Amar'e Stoudemire	1.6		4. Dirk Nowitzki	.565
	5. Al Jefferson	1.6		5. DeMarcus Cousins	.556
3-Pointers Made		3PM	Average Game Score		AGS
	1. Jimmer Freddette	115		1. Kobe Bryant	26.7
	2. Marcus Thornton	59		2. LeBron James	25.9
	3. Manu Ginobili	47		3. Kevin Durant	24.4
	4. Seth Curry	41		4. Dirk Nowitzki	10.6
	5. Danny Granger	41		5. Manu Ginobili	20.2