bruindre

Thursday, December 7, 7:30 pm PST

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Kings: loss @ Phoenix Suns 102-127 (12/5)
Heat: loss @ Los Angeles Clippers 97-101 (12/5)

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vBookie says: Heat by 6

Notes:
- the Kings will be without Maurice Taylor for the next 5 games. Taylor was suspended for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program as of Wednesday. This isn’t Taylor’s first suspension for violation of the Anti-Drug Program—twice before Taylor has been suspended for testing positive for marijuana.

Kapitalistsvin

This is a team that Sacto really needs to beat. Let Doug Christie stick to Wade like a devil in love... oh, that was the old days. Well, Artest just back from injury... will he be able to keep up with Wade? Maybe by backing off a little and let him shoot.

If only the team can defend the boards, then they should be allright. Wright, Mourning, Haslem, Wade... they can all hit the offensive boards hard.

bruindre

It looks as though Artest will miss this game as well--his back is still bugging him.

Kapitalistsvin

How did he play? His stats aren't impressive... I really believe this team needs him to rebound.

bruindre

I didn't watch the game tonight. I was surprised he played, though. Apparently off the bench.

Kapitalistsvin

He did play a lot of minutes though, which should be a good sign. But one thing the Kings doesn't need is a timid Artest (is that possible) who doesn't crash the boards and preserves a fragile body for his touches on offense.

I sure hope he's a 100% and will return to his mean oppening streak.

Cinco de Mayo

Stop smoking weed, Maurice.

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