OBSEVATIONS
SactoGreg

From last night's "slug-fest":

- Where was the Kings defense, particularly when it mattered most? Disappointing.
- Although he scored a quiet 19, Peja just wasn't integrated into the Kings offense enough. He needs to be more aggressive, something I think that falters a bit when Webber is on the floor.
- I am very proud of the Kings for keeping their cool after several very questionable calls. Are they maturing before our very eyes? And for those "other" fans that said the Kings whined too much last night, take another look without your purple-and-gold lenses on.
- The Jazz are 2-0 this season when Sloan gets tossed. Look for more verbal jabs from Jerry directed towards the refs on Monday night.
- Bibby played outstanding basketball. The offense moves the ball so much better when he's on the court. His shots were falling, he was passing well and he seemed to control the back court quite well. My only problem with his game last night was his two missed free throws during one trip to line.
- Bobby had a pretty decent game. BUT WOULD YOU PLEASE PASS THE BALL!
- I loved Webber's post game interview! I was laughing for him!
- Ostertag with 22 points? Never again.

- The Jazz backs were against the wall and they played like it. The Kings just didn't have the same attitude or level of intensity they did. I'd be very surprised if we see this type of behavior from the Kings tomorrow night. In fact, I'd go as far as to suggest this wake up call will light a fire under them.

- The Kings just don't seem to play very well when they have extra time off between games. It seems as though that the more time they have to prepare, the less prepared they come into a game following a long layoff. This surprises me since Adelman was quoted as saying his team had some great practice sessions this week. Let's hope that there aren't anymore long stints between playoff games!