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**23AJ** · 11-08-2005, 12:19 AM

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Kings Starters

PG Mike Bibby
SG Bonzi Wells
SF Peja Stojakovic
PF Shareef Abdur-Rahim
C Brad Miller

Bench
Brian Skinner
Kenny Thomas
Corliss Williamson
Francisco Garcia
Kevin Martin

Coach:
Rick Adelman

Nuggets Starters
PG Andre Miller
SG Voshon Lenard
SF Carmelo Anthony
PF Kenyon Martin
C Marcus Camby

Bench
Earl Boykins
DerMarr Johnson
Linas Kleiza
Eduardo Najera
Francisco Elson

Coach:
George Karl

Injuries
Nene
Bryon Russell

The Nuggets have been struggling so far this season, and I'm getting nervous about it. We will have a good test against the Sacramento Kings. They won a nail bitter game against the Suns, and will be facing the Pistons before us.

I hope George Will have our team ready to give 100% on both ends of the court. I predict a win for the Nuggets if they can play better defense all around. The Kings like to run the ball and so do we. So it could turn out to be a barn burner. However we need to key in on defense IMO.

I'm still waving my Denver Nuggets Flag

Keep the spirit everyone it's not looking that hot, but it's early in the season.

I predict the Nuggets with a win.

Nuggets 109
Kings 102

RoddneyThaRippa · 11-08-2005, 09:25 AM

I don't see us winning many games with a combined score of over 200 points against a halfcourt team like Sacramento. I expect them to force us into the halfcourt like San Antonio always does, and work from there. Unfortunately, I'm not too optimistic about winning this one. Bonzi Wells is gonna be a headache to contain and Sacramento just has so many options. With Bibby, Wells, and Peja on the perimeter, we'll need much better defense from our guards.

**cpawfan** · 11-08-2005, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RoddneyThaRippa

I don't see us winning many games with a combined score of over 200 points against a halfcourt team like Sacramento. I expect them to force us into the halfcourt like San Antonio always does, and work from there. Unfortunately, I'm not too optimistic about winning this one. Bonzi Wells is gonna be a headache to contain and Sacramento just has so many options. With Bibby, Wells, and Peja on the perimeter, we'll need much better defense from our guards.

5 chairs could score 100 points on the Kings. They have no defensive ability to force the game into the half court unless the committ to not going after offensive rebounds and dropping everyone back into the paint.

RoddneyThaRippa · 11-08-2005, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cpawfan

5 chairs could score 100 points on the Kings. They have no defensive ability to force the game into the half court unless the committ to not going after offensive rebounds and dropping everyone back into the paint.

Be that as it may, they still operate out of the halfcourt. When we play teams like that, we tend to get lazy on offense and not push the tempo.

**Timmons** · 11-08-2005, 10:28 AM

Denver should be able to run SacTown outta the gym, but we'll see how the offense goes.

And please win the game on the glass against the King hacks. They have no rebounders and that will prove to be the difference in this one.

No predicition from me.

**23AJ** · 11-09-2005, 01:11 AM

Sacramento lost tonight against the Pistons. So I'm sure they are going to be hungry for a win. Denver is going to need to come with the energy. As I stated earlier this should be a good test to see what Karl can do to get our team on the right track. He did it once before! He can do it again.

**23AJ** · 11-09-2005, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RoddneyThaRippa

Be that as it may, they still operate out of the halfcourt. When we play teams like that, we tend to get lazy on offense and not push the tempo.

Well the Kings use the Princeton offense mainly. So it's constant motion, but the Kings like to run the ball as much as they like to use the shot clock, and run the Princeton offense. Also I don't think their half court game is as good as it use to be. And your half court game needs to be sharp to really run the Princeton offense effectively. Also the Kings remind me of the Suns when it comes to defense in that they play none. If the Nuggets half a decent shooting night, run the ball, and play some defense we should be just fine.

Kuskid · 11-09-2005, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 23AirJordan

Well the Kings use the Princeton offense mainly. So it's constant motion, but the Kings like to run the ball as much as they like to use the shot clock, and run the Princeton offense. Also I don't think their half court game is as good as it use to be. And your half court game needs to be sharp to really run the Princeton offense effectively. Also the Kings remind me of the Suns when it comes to defense in that they play none. If the Nuggets half a decent shooting night, run the ball, and play some defense we should be just fine.

About the Princeton offense, Pete Carril is still on the staff in Sacto right? Anyways, I've been having some internet problems lately, but it's all good now, and I've still been watching the games. Two of the points I was gonna make have been covered: rebounding and running. The Pistons outrebounded the Kings 44 to 32 last game, and even outran them, outscoring them 21 to 8 on the break. Melo and Peja should be fun to watch (he better be posting up all game), and I love watching Corliss Williamson play against anyone. Don't really know why, he's just one of my favorite non-Nuggets. No prediction by the way.

**23AJ** · 11-09-2005, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuskid

About the Princeton offense, Pete Carril is still on the staff in Sacto right? Anyways, I've been having some internet problems lately, but it's all good now, and I've still been watching the games. Two of the points I was gonna make have been covered: rebounding and running. The Pistons outrebounded the Kings 44 to 32 last game, and even outran them, outscoring them 21 to 8 on the break. Melo and Peja should be fun to watch (he better be posting up all game), and I love watching Corliss Williamson play against anyone. Don't really know why, he's just one of my favorite non-Nuggets. No prediction by the way.

Good question, but I'm not sure if Pete Carril is still with Sacto. I guess we will find out tonight. We should do well in the rebounding department as long as Martin and Camby have a good game. Also Carmelo can pound inside and grab some boards as well. The fact the Kings lost against the Pistons will make this match up even tougher IMO because they will be hungry for a win. However I don't think there are to many other teams in the NBA that need a win more than the Denver Nuggets right now. I really don't want to see us go to 1-4.

seremet · 11-10-2005, 12:27 AM

Denver won!
And it is all because of teamwork. They really play as a team!! I hope to see them in nba finals...

**23AJ** · 11-10-2005, 01:18 AM

Nuggets win!

107 - 91

Good game by the Kings and Nuggets through the first 3 quarters. The 4th quarter it seemed both teams got pretty tight. However the Nuggets were able to pull away and get the W.

Marcus Camby played great down the stretch for the Nuggets. He came up with quite a few key rebounds/blocks plus he hit 2 or 3 shots in a row for us to keep the preassure on the Kings. Boykins had a good game and Najera played well for us off the bench.

Good game recap by NBA.com http://www.nba.com/games/20051109/SACDEN/recap.html

Box Score

**23AJ** · 11-10-2005, 01:27 AM

Game Pictures

**cpawfan** · 11-10-2005, 01:29 AM

Watched the game and watching the replay on ESPN now. Here are some random thoughts"

Kenyon used a ton of energy in the first and the fourth quarters. However he didn't have as much lift in the fourth. In the first quarter, he would have been able to make those drive and hang shots.

Floor spacing was much better.

Tempo was better most of the game.

Perfect type of team for Najera to shine against. Not much size or physicality on the Kings.

I was disapointed in the perimeter defense

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