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The Kings are feeling confident heading into their final contest of a four-game home stand — a matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday at ARCO Arena.
Led by Sergio Rodriguez’s spectacular 13 fourth-quarter points, the Kings closed out the Hornets by outshooting (61.1-50 percent), outrebounding (12-1) and outscoring (30-22) New Orleans in the fourth quarter. Along with becoming the sixth straight game the Kings tallied at least 100 points, it’s the latest example of the team displaying improvement in an area it wasn’t previously proficient.
“I think the players are playing to their strengths and finding ways to use the strengths of their teammates,” Coach Paul Westphal said after the team’s practice on Tuesday. “I think that’s the main thing I’d say I’m pleased about so far. Whether it’s Sergio setting the table for everybody and penetrating or (Jon) Brockman rebounding or Kenny (Thomas) coming in and guarding the best player in the low post or the spot-up shooters finding ways to spot up and feed off each other, that’s what I like best about this team so far.”
Westphal’s comments show his confidence in each player’s awareness and further evidence the Kings are united in their efforts.
Though it has been two days since Rodriguez’s impressive all-around performance, featuring his career-high 24 points, five assists and zero turnovers, Westphal and his teammates continue to be impressed by the Spanish point guard’s play.
“He has just continued to play so well in practice and in the games that it’s hard not to notice him and hard not to get more time for him,” Westphal said. “He’s been consistently really good.”
Watch – Kings Practice: Coach Westphal.
“Sergio, in practice, he’s fun to play against,” Tyreke Evans said. “And he’s fun to watch. The little guy can go. Once he gets it going, there’s no stopping him, so I was pretty happy with him the other night. He played a good game and he was a big part of the win.”
As exciting as Rodriguez’s Sunday showing was, the entire Kings bench has produced well. During the past two games, the home team’s bench has outscored the Nets and Hornets benches, respectively, by a combined 108-31.
http://fullcourtpress.kingsconnect.com/archives/4538
The Kings are feeling confident heading into their final contest of a four-game home stand — a matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday at ARCO Arena.
Led by Sergio Rodriguez’s spectacular 13 fourth-quarter points, the Kings closed out the Hornets by outshooting (61.1-50 percent), outrebounding (12-1) and outscoring (30-22) New Orleans in the fourth quarter. Along with becoming the sixth straight game the Kings tallied at least 100 points, it’s the latest example of the team displaying improvement in an area it wasn’t previously proficient.
“I think the players are playing to their strengths and finding ways to use the strengths of their teammates,” Coach Paul Westphal said after the team’s practice on Tuesday. “I think that’s the main thing I’d say I’m pleased about so far. Whether it’s Sergio setting the table for everybody and penetrating or (Jon) Brockman rebounding or Kenny (Thomas) coming in and guarding the best player in the low post or the spot-up shooters finding ways to spot up and feed off each other, that’s what I like best about this team so far.”
Westphal’s comments show his confidence in each player’s awareness and further evidence the Kings are united in their efforts.
Though it has been two days since Rodriguez’s impressive all-around performance, featuring his career-high 24 points, five assists and zero turnovers, Westphal and his teammates continue to be impressed by the Spanish point guard’s play.
“He has just continued to play so well in practice and in the games that it’s hard not to notice him and hard not to get more time for him,” Westphal said. “He’s been consistently really good.”
Watch – Kings Practice: Coach Westphal.
“Sergio, in practice, he’s fun to play against,” Tyreke Evans said. “And he’s fun to watch. The little guy can go. Once he gets it going, there’s no stopping him, so I was pretty happy with him the other night. He played a good game and he was a big part of the win.”
As exciting as Rodriguez’s Sunday showing was, the entire Kings bench has produced well. During the past two games, the home team’s bench has outscored the Nets and Hornets benches, respectively, by a combined 108-31.
