Kings Lose Badly to Pistons

Even though the final score wasn't horrendous, Tayshaun Prince put the smack down on the Kings in the 3rd quarter and completely annihiliated the Kings. The Kings had a few flashes of brilliance, especially in the first 5 or so minutes, but down the stretch they played like a team who wasn't comfortable playing together.

They're in Denver tonight, and I expect them to lose again. Yet I am still optimistic about this team. The thing is, they REALLY need more practice time, and given that they opened the season with a big road trip, that hasn't really happened. After the game at Denver tonight, the Kings have a HUGE home stand, where they will be able to get in a lot more practice time (instead of using that time to travel). I agree with Grant Napier when he says he thinks the Kings will be excellent, but it's going to take about 15 games for them to get good. I'm predicting more like 10-12, but so far tonight is only 5 so there's still plenty of time.