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The misspelling was on purpose, as the Kngs are still missing one of their starting 5. Well, Artest is finally back after the 7 game suspension. This finallymeans we get that TRUE leader on the court, and maybe some rebounds as well. No assists again. Brewer's big game against us may not be as productive withArtest back.
To steal a little from the Kingsfans forum:
TDM award is going to go to Telfair.
LW-VC is going to Walker if he plays...
JHA is either Thomas or Moore.
King's new starting 5 (hopefully):
PG - Cisco
SG - Martin
SF - Salmons
PF - Artest
C - Miller
But I wouldn't be surprised if Theus brought Artest off the bench so we can get some strong bench play. Hawes has been impressive thus far, but we wantbigger minutes. Douby needs to learn from his name. Puff, puff, pass. Cisco, please remember, 4 other players. These guys, in the same jersey as you, they areyour teammates. Learn to use them once in awhile. Martin, keep doing big things, be more aggressive. Got to learn there's more things to do then touch theball and shoot. You tend to fall asleep when Cisco is hogging the ball. Salmons, OMG, consistent. I may finally bless you with that J you so want, Mr. Ohn. Ifwe get the Miller of old from the last time we played these guys, there could be hope. Woss or Lin, (hopefully Woss), we want this to be a good game.
T-Wolves:
(If someone from Minny can fill this info part in, or would like to comment, please do so so I can edit my post. We need a good balance in these team threads)
Biased NBA preview, mostly going to be about Artest and then about how much the Wolves have been struggling to come up when posted:
Kings-Timberwolves Preview
By DAN PIERINGER, STATS Writer
Posted Nov 13 2007 9:30PM
Ron Artest has been the center of a lot of controversy over the last several years, and he started this season on the bench because of it.
Artest, though, has completed his seven-game suspension and will make his season debut Wednesday when the Sacramento Kings visit the winless MinnesotaTimberwolves.
The NBA suspended Artest for seven games after he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge stemming from a March 5 dispute with hiswife. It was the latest in a string of incidents for Artest, who was also suspended for 73 games and the playoffs - the league's harshest punishment everfor a fight - for his role in the infamous brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills early in the 2004-05 season, while playing for Indiana.
Despite Artest's behavior, he's one of the most valuable players for the Kings (2-5), who have struggled early this season with several of their topoffensive options sidelined. In addition to Artest, point guard Mike Bibby hasn't played this season because of a torn ligament in his left thumb. Heunderwent surgery in late October, and is expected to return sometime after mid-December.
On Monday, the Kings were also without Brad Miller because of a bruised right quadriceps. With three of its five projected starters sidelined, Sacramentofell 117-93 at Utah.
"I've said this before - we're not just playing for tonight," Sacramento coach Reggie Theus said. "We're playing for two weeksfrom now, a couple months from now when we get all of our horses back."
The Kings' only two wins this season have come against two of the league's three winless teams. They beat Seattle on Nov. 6 and Minnesota (0-5) onSaturday.
The Timberwolves are still searching for their first victory since beginning their rebuilding process by trading 10-time All-Star Kevin Garnett to Boston inthe offseason. They have opened this season with their worst start since they lost their first six games in 1994-95 - the season before they draftedGarnett.
Minnesota had a one-point lead with four minutes left Saturday, but was outscored 12-4 the rest of the way to lose 100-93 at Sacramento.
"The ball simply bounced their way tonight. It seems like it has happened a lot to us lately," said Wolves coach Randy Wittman. "Through allof these games it has been about the little things that are not getting done."
Despite the early struggles, Wittman has been encouraged by the hustle from his young team. Al Jefferson, acquired in the Garnett deal, is averaging 19.6points and 12.4 rebounds - both career highs.
"We fight. We play hard and we share the ball. I see positives despite everything," Wittman said after Saturday's defeat. "We didn'tshoot very well, but we keep battling. We just have to find a way to score points to win the game."
The Timberwolves will look to rebound at home, where they've lost 10 in a row since beating Portland on March 25 of last season. It's their longesthome skid since dropping 14 straight between the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons.
Artest averaged 18.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.8 steals in four games against Minnesota last season as the Kings and Wolves split the season series.
Yup, I called it.
To steal a little from the Kingsfans forum:
TDM award is going to go to Telfair.
LW-VC is going to Walker if he plays...
JHA is either Thomas or Moore.
King's new starting 5 (hopefully):
PG - Cisco
SG - Martin
SF - Salmons
PF - Artest
C - Miller
But I wouldn't be surprised if Theus brought Artest off the bench so we can get some strong bench play. Hawes has been impressive thus far, but we wantbigger minutes. Douby needs to learn from his name. Puff, puff, pass. Cisco, please remember, 4 other players. These guys, in the same jersey as you, they areyour teammates. Learn to use them once in awhile. Martin, keep doing big things, be more aggressive. Got to learn there's more things to do then touch theball and shoot. You tend to fall asleep when Cisco is hogging the ball. Salmons, OMG, consistent. I may finally bless you with that J you so want, Mr. Ohn. Ifwe get the Miller of old from the last time we played these guys, there could be hope. Woss or Lin, (hopefully Woss), we want this to be a good game.
T-Wolves:
(If someone from Minny can fill this info part in, or would like to comment, please do so so I can edit my post. We need a good balance in these team threads)
Biased NBA preview, mostly going to be about Artest and then about how much the Wolves have been struggling to come up when posted:
Kings-Timberwolves Preview
By DAN PIERINGER, STATS Writer
Posted Nov 13 2007 9:30PM
Ron Artest has been the center of a lot of controversy over the last several years, and he started this season on the bench because of it.
Artest, though, has completed his seven-game suspension and will make his season debut Wednesday when the Sacramento Kings visit the winless MinnesotaTimberwolves.
The NBA suspended Artest for seven games after he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge stemming from a March 5 dispute with hiswife. It was the latest in a string of incidents for Artest, who was also suspended for 73 games and the playoffs - the league's harshest punishment everfor a fight - for his role in the infamous brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills early in the 2004-05 season, while playing for Indiana.
Despite Artest's behavior, he's one of the most valuable players for the Kings (2-5), who have struggled early this season with several of their topoffensive options sidelined. In addition to Artest, point guard Mike Bibby hasn't played this season because of a torn ligament in his left thumb. Heunderwent surgery in late October, and is expected to return sometime after mid-December.
On Monday, the Kings were also without Brad Miller because of a bruised right quadriceps. With three of its five projected starters sidelined, Sacramentofell 117-93 at Utah.
"I've said this before - we're not just playing for tonight," Sacramento coach Reggie Theus said. "We're playing for two weeksfrom now, a couple months from now when we get all of our horses back."
The Kings' only two wins this season have come against two of the league's three winless teams. They beat Seattle on Nov. 6 and Minnesota (0-5) onSaturday.
The Timberwolves are still searching for their first victory since beginning their rebuilding process by trading 10-time All-Star Kevin Garnett to Boston inthe offseason. They have opened this season with their worst start since they lost their first six games in 1994-95 - the season before they draftedGarnett.
Minnesota had a one-point lead with four minutes left Saturday, but was outscored 12-4 the rest of the way to lose 100-93 at Sacramento.
"The ball simply bounced their way tonight. It seems like it has happened a lot to us lately," said Wolves coach Randy Wittman. "Through allof these games it has been about the little things that are not getting done."
Despite the early struggles, Wittman has been encouraged by the hustle from his young team. Al Jefferson, acquired in the Garnett deal, is averaging 19.6points and 12.4 rebounds - both career highs.
"We fight. We play hard and we share the ball. I see positives despite everything," Wittman said after Saturday's defeat. "We didn'tshoot very well, but we keep battling. We just have to find a way to score points to win the game."
The Timberwolves will look to rebound at home, where they've lost 10 in a row since beating Portland on March 25 of last season. It's their longesthome skid since dropping 14 straight between the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons.
Artest averaged 18.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.8 steals in four games against Minnesota last season as the Kings and Wolves split the season series.
Yup, I called it.
