Pistons look for perfection in Phoenix
by Matt W on Nov 16, 2008 7:00 PM CST
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The Pistons have a chance to go 4-0 on their western road trip, which is pretty amazing considering how rough around the edges they looked before leaving. Things haven't completely come together (Rip Hamilton won't shot 37% on the season ... right?) but there have still been long stretches lately that they've played as well as any time of the last several years.
Here's to hoping they finish strong and take care of business against all the familiar faces (Terry Porter, Grant Hill) in Phoenix. The ball tips in just a few minutes on FSN as well as NBA TV -- leave your thoughts in the comments.
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I like Kwame’s defence on Shaq so far. I hope he bodies him up hard the whole game.
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If someone told me a year ago that I’d be cheering for an AI to Kwame Brown alley-oop, I would have looked at them funny.
by Matt Watson on Nov 16, 2008 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Channelsurfing.net has a better stream than Justintv
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
THROW IT DOWN, KWAME BROWN! … Did I just type that?
by Matt Gibson on Nov 16, 2008 7:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well that hurt… .Amir is going to have his hands full..
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sneaking away from cleaning the house for a moment to watch some ball. Go Stones!
by Laughton on Nov 16, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Blah I wanted Amir to throw that down so bad.
by Greg on Nov 16, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boney, tell Amir to THROW IT DOWN, BIG MAN!
by Keegan on Nov 16, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
damn kwame always hits back rim in those circumstances.
by Rban on Nov 16, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fucking Amir
throw that shit down, jesus christ
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Amir and I were to switch bodies for just one night
I’d fucking show you how it’s done to be 6’9 220lbs in the NBA
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The last time these two teams played, Amir blocked Shaq twice and then Shaq threw Amir to the ground with a hard foul. Let’s hope the young fella gets under the big fella’s skin once again.
by Mike Payne on Nov 16, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like the Suns commentators… they’ve given Detroit several compliments. At first I didn’t even know they were Suns commentators. Just because you’re a homer doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give respect to the other team. Blaha has always excelled at that. It’s nice to see another crew with the same outlook.
by Brad on Nov 16, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of homers it’s almost unbearable to listen to the home crew commentators during a Cavs game. I’ve been forced to watch on mute a few times.
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good for Amare for actually developing a jumper.
by Garrett on Nov 16, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Hamilton is off to a good start.
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No Kwame = No defense in the paint. Strange to say that.
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 7:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know why most of you think Amir can just throw it down on anyone.
I like Amir but he needs to gets stronger, you just can’t dunk on anyone just because you have the athletic abiltiy, you need to have the strength in your upper and lower body also. Amir doesn’t have it…yet. Get him in the weight room doing squats, some plyometrics, and some hang-clean and he will be dunking on people at will.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@Sean, I wasn’t exactly sad to see Fred McLeod go away.
I’ve been on vacation for a week, somebody mind summing up the 400 post Lakers thread for me? I watched the game from a bar with friends and didn’t have the greatest view of the TV. I thought we were fantastic from what I did see. Thanks, I’ll hang up and listen.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Grant Hill. solitary tear rolls down my cheek
by Garrett on Nov 16, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was not what I was expecting.
by Laughton on Nov 16, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, Amir’s lack of weight is painfully apparent against Stoudemire. Pushes him around like a rag doll.
by Brad on Nov 16, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Memories of the ’97 Pistons start to come to mind. Someone please stop Grant Hill.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey check it! They have their own Herrmann…
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You guys know that quick bunny jumping ability by Amir you all loved… I think that’s the root of his fouls. We need to keep our feet on the ground on defense.
by Restructer_It on Nov 16, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amir can’t dunk on everyone, you’re right
but he can go straight up to the rack rather than double clutching because a hand contests his shot… draw the foul, go to the line
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mcdyess would be nice in these types of situations.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather see Amir get blocked trying to kill it than trying to double-clutch and lay it in. Especially since everyone says his athletic ability is off the charts.
by Garrett on Nov 16, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What is this, 1995? Grant Hill and Shaq on fire!
by Garrett on Nov 16, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We’ll see if Shaq’s still doing this in April.
by kevin s. on Nov 16, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow… I just saw a Clippers commercial. “If you want us to play loud, you have to be loud!” Reminds me of being a Lions fan.
by Brad on Nov 16, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to think they can’t shoot 82% forever, but if we keep letting them shoot from 5 feet away I can’t like our chances.
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Even though Shaq just got that baby hook against Kwame, I like it. Kwame is HUGE.
by Garrett on Nov 16, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boney: His body might not be able to take that type of beating, you never know, he’s probably already taking a beating just double-clutching and trying to finesse everything.
But power moves and dunks are not what I’m worried about with Amir, it’s the fact that he hasn’t showed any type of post moves to free up for easy lay-ups or turn-around jumpers.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kwame makes Shaq get the ball 2 feet farther out than everyone else. I like his physicality(?)
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we need to punish Edmondson… how dare he think he can check Sheed
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kwame is playing well on D, making Shaq work.
by Laughton on Nov 16, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stoudemire rivals only Carmelo Anthony in the stupidest accessories and hairstyle category
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shaq’s trying to throw his body into Kwame, I’m glad the officials are noticing that.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It seems that instead of driving and kicking out or driving and dishing, we’re just playing one on one and settling for jumpers. And a part of our game is getting out on the break, and we haven’t been able to do that with the suns shooting so well. Hopefully things will start going our way after the half.
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shaq should be suspended for 10 games for that.
What a ridiculous cheap shot. Fuck him.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What are the pheonix announcers saying? Kelser and Blaha said automatic ejection.
by Restructer_It on Nov 16, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Games like this really expose Detroit’s frontcourt
Damn Stuckey Shaq-Fu’ed#
Diesel is gone!
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Suns announcers are saying Shaq is ghost
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@Restructer_IT: The PHX officials are agreeing with the call. They said “I don’t know what he was thinking..”
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fucking clothsline Rodney Stuckey in the air? Fucking fat-ass. Eject him.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this game plan works for me (the sans shaq plan).
by piñon lopez on Nov 16, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Every once in a while Shaq reminds me how much of a thug he is. Flagrant foul… maybe. Sitting there arguing and throwing your coach’s arm away after you did THAT… classless.
by Brad on Nov 16, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
lol@ Porter having no control of Shaq
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
With great power comes great responsibility. Or a massive appetite.
Bye Shaq, pick on kids your own size. Leave your babies at the door, Max is hungry.
by Laughton on Nov 16, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We got a chance to come back fellas.
(Frankly I think Phoenix can still control the game off Nash and Amare)
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fucking Shaq
Shaq, tell me again what happens when Detroit wins tonight… you gave it to us right?
shut the fuck up you fat loser… how about you sit out another 30 games or so and make a playoff push like every other year
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
shaq is an asshole… coulda killed stuckey there, damn… i little excessive
by Mannie32 on Nov 16, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Suns get blown the fuck out now and Shaq gets a suspension.
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wha happen…? I left the room for 3 minutes and hell hell broke loose!
by Garrett on Nov 16, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe Stuck is still playing after bouncing off the ground like that. He’s a tough cookie…
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amare has never played a bad game I have watched. Is he a 2009 or 2010 guy?
by Restructer_It on Nov 16, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
god damn doesn’t this league already have one sidefreakshow bob?? is this a varipendejo poser?
by piñon lopez on Nov 16, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You know I generally think he doesnt know his own strenght at times. He put way too much thrust on that.
Gotta play smart Tay!
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stuckey knocked down both of his techs.
Shaq is such a bitch, he purposes threw Stuckey to the ground and he still tried to argue his point.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rodney has to calm down, hes playing too reckless.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There should absolutely be a suspension, and a lengthy one, for that foul. Shaq is lucky that he didn’t break Stuckey’s neck. It was an absolute, ridiculous cheap shot.
That said, I love the way Stuckey has responded. We’re watching him grow up a little bit more tonight.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wtf. The announcer just called stuckey “butler” twice in a row
by Matt Gibson on Nov 16, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
watching an NBA feed and god do they hate on the pistons constantly, questioning every call against peehonix
by piñon lopez on Nov 16, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Post up Sheed, we need you right now. Maxiell too. Get Kwame off my HD TV please. kthanxbai
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Was PHX annoucer calling Stuckey, Butler?
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stuckey doesn’t want his minutes to go to Bynum. He’s playing HARD. Not WELL, but HARD.
by Garrett on Nov 16, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
P_P, he has to calm down? He’s attacking the rim like it’s Shaq’s face.
RODNEY MF STUCKEY WITH THE AND ONE.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah before that he was running into brick walls. Sheed needs to get into the interior. He normally plays well against these Suns.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shaq knocked some intensity into Stuckey
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Look at Stuckey battling for rebounds with Amare.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap at Sheed fans in the Phoenix area. Am I the only one who heard Sheeeeeeeed on that shot?
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@p_p
They did it earlier in the game when Sheed posted up too. Before the game Kelser was talking about how there’s always a good number of detroit fans in pheonix.
by Restructer_It on Nov 16, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
For a squad thats supposedly never had a Superstar during there ECF run and considered “boring” Ive seen a lot of Detroit fans at away games over the past 4 seasons on League pass game.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Eric Snow, how is that even a debatable flagrant 2? He went up high on a guy that was 9 feet off the ground. Unbelievable. At least Aldridge pressed him on it.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
PP: if those ex-pat Pistons fans are anything like me, they’re fleeing Michigan’s economy.
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
P_P, I’ve been to games in NJ, Philly, and DC, and in all 3 places the Pistons were very well represented.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Always plenty of Pistons fans in Toronto, too.
by Garrett on Nov 16, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just saw that Shaq foul (I’m Tivoing) and goddamn, that looked like the foul Shaq laid on Amir last year. Nasty as hell. I tried to find a YouTube vid but couldn’t, but I bet y’all remember that foul.
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Phoenix is shooting 70% at the half and we are at 45%. And if unnecessary and excessive is the criteria for a flagrant 2, that was definitely a flagrant 2.
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stuckey must have been wearing Mithril armour to be able to withstand the assault of a cave-troll.
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
as if I needed anything more to hate Shaq for…
fucking loser
I hope some Suns fans come here and try to cry about that call. The same Suns fans that cried about Amare getting suspended for a playoff game for leaving the bench
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I get the sense the Suns are trying to act thuggist after years of being a finesse team. It ain’t genuine toughness; kinda pseudo-tough
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Come on fella someone move into fucking interior!
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i am boring and that is why i like the pistons so much. shaq is an asshole. give me stevephen jackson, artest, or manny ramirez, and definitely sheed over shaq personality anyhow but he is o.k. with the media. they never question hiom in the same way but imagine if sheed had done something like that?
by andyfrombrooklyn on Nov 16, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rob G, I hear ya. I was just home for the week and I’m definitely home sick, but there’s nothing jobs wise for me to go back to. Detroit is on its way to becoming like Pittsburgh. My Dad is from there and when the steel mills closed down, all those jobs and workers left the city and went all over the country. I’m a Steelers fan, and there are ALWAYS tens of thousands of Steelers fans at away games because so many people from the ‘burgh moved. I was at a Tigers game in Baltimore this summer and was absolutely floored by the number of Tiger fans in attendance. I’d say that we were a good 35% of a pretty large crowd for a mid-summer game.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Its like Im living in a Bizarro world, the Suns and Pistons have reveresed roles in playing styles.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah…cause that’s guy I want to appeal a tech for a teammate: Rip Hamilton. What? do you both wanna take a hike?
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sheed really has to post up for the rest of this game
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
With the exception of Kwame and Stuckey, we’re playing really soft tonight.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You know we’re playing soft when MF Steve Nash blocks a shot. WTF!
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well this game is out of reach, but I guess it does highlight the frontcourt issue thats been prevelant this year early. Really, not that I check the minutes but why does it feel like Kwame friggin Brown has been getting more PT than Amir and Maxiell this season? I mean its probably not true but it feels like it.
Rip Hamilton should never talk again after letting Nash stuff him like that.
Again…with the defense on the frontcourt
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no way we make it out of the first round of the playoffs
/prophecy_projectz’d
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh Im sorry Boney I didnt realise I missed the Pistons Championship Parade last year.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
your tv shouldn’t have played anymore games than after the 1st round last season
you must keep crow stocked in your fridge with as negative as you are towards the team you claim to like
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You not for nothing but J-Max and Fabio would be useful in a game like this at this point.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
just seems like one of those games… grrr
by Mannie32 on Nov 16, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
alright, I’m turning this crap off. I really don’t like Steve Nash… aside from Paul Pierce, Nash is #1B on my list of guys who I’d be satisfied to never see win a ring.
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You know what’s even worse than this awful game is the 10 minute on-going rationalization of Shaq’s attempted murder of Stuckey. I used to like these announcers, but that’s not a defendable action
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Halftime of the football game is over over.
by Restructer_It on Nov 16, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
^^ and he has nerve to hate on other Pistons fans for being negative?
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is really effin’ hard to watch right now…
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was an absolutely terrible decision by Amir.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That’s our Boney. I think he called me out for suggesting that Perkins had a good rebounding game. Meh. It’s what Boney does, and I wouldn’t ask him to change.
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think we need some Walter to combat Amundson…
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
prophecy,
Tell me again why the 76ers will beat the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs last year.
your explanation = fail.
Please turn your Jason Maxiell Eats Babies shirt over to Garrett before you sign off.
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rob G.
I doubt I went off about Perk having a good rebounding game.
Now if you told everyone how the 6ers would beat Detroit in the 1st round, well, then I’d call you out on it.
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@ Sean W
Too much Vidal Sasoon hairstyle swagger for one basketball court.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
14 point game… small chance for a comeback… im putting all my hope into this!
by Mannie32 on Nov 16, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boney, if I remember rightly, I think I basically said Perk WAS acting like a beast during the ECF, and you suggested I was playing “grab-ass” with Boston fans, or something. It was pretty funny.
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We just need Nash and Stoudemire to get thrown out and we got this one in the bag!!!
by Brad on Nov 16, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Detroit Pistons staple 4th quarter lock down defense…
by Restructer_It on Nov 16, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Our lineup is no bigger than a mid-major college team…
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if any of you have Wiki’ed Bynum but it has some interesting info on him.
by Diablo on Nov 16, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like this lineup. It’s not always smooth, but the energy and fearlessness is always there.
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rob G.,
Anytime I accuse anyone of playing grabass with perkisafatass.com people, it’s usually humorous.
If I offended you, my apologies.
to prophecy_projectz, get that crow ready
by Boney on Nov 16, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boney – dude. You’re boney. I know what the score is. Jackass.
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so that’s a little out of Bynum’s range.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boney, Jesus Christ your like a scorned schoolgirl Cheeleader LOL!.
So what I was wrong? Most people thought the same way during that series felt the same way given the teams history folding in winnable series. At the end of the day, its not like them proving us wrong was anything to marvel at because we still didnt win the title and we’re currently rebuilding.
So whoop-de-doo they proved me wrong and beat Philly. Brag to me when we get a title. I’ll be there with ya then. But until have a coke and a smile and let it go when we as fans criticise the team. The reactions are normal of any sportsfan. Hopping on other fans instead of the players aint.
Is your life that uneventful that you sit there and make a diary of when people are wrong ?Course you do, like I said your a schoolgirl. You even post like one like with that “your explination=fail” quip. LOL!
Why dont you take that energy an apply for a Ball Boy position at the Palace or something lol.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
these are really really obnoxious announcers.
by DJ Canoli on Nov 16, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to read diaries of Pistons fans.
“OMG! So today, I was at the game, and I was like five feet behind Herrmann! And I yelled his name LOL! But when he turned to look I hid my face! :) ”
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Suns are kicking our ass… of course the announcers are gonna gush.
The way they excused Shaq’s foul was criminal though. That’d be like me going to a 5th grade playground and knocking some kid to the ground because he was being aggressive… and somehow justifying it by saying I don’t know my own strength. It’s one thing to block a shot, its another thing to follow through when you’re A) huge and B) knowing you have your opponent in a compromised position.
by Brad on Nov 16, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I find the Suns announcers more tolerable than of course Bostons.
But in terms of straight humor, you guys gotta check out the LA Clippers local announce team. The lead commentator just doesnt care. lol. He ad-libs the most random shit ever. I remember watching them against San Antonio last season and he said something along the lines off
“And the Clippers are in a scoring drought with 3:45 gone by in this quarter. They’re just not having any luck……..although that guy in the 10th row seemed to have some with that young lady” without any cut to a camera shot of it or anything whatsoever and he just keeps going with that kinda stuff. He’s like a drunk pimp, Im pretty sure hes related to Phil Jackson
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Look, I haven’t come around on the trade at all to be honest, I’m still sure this team is out in the second round as constructed now (though that might change if we get Dyees back… not sure)…… but:
1) The Lakers game was pretty damn good by the end of it. Apparently we CAN win with Rip Sulking if Sheed wakes up and realizes how much easier AI makes his Job AND Kwame Brown focuses 100% on defense and tries to stay the F out of the way otherwise… that worked. Hate the deal or not, it worked, it looked great and if the Pistons keep doing that all year they will win a PILE of games.
2) Nobody wins every night
3) Four game West Coast road trips aren’t easy, they’re physically taxing and the team was due for a letdown after the LA game…
I take absolutely NOTHING from this loss and I honestly think anyone ACTUALLY watching this game can tell the Pistons are tired and half of them are already on board the plane home…
It happens… it just better not happen in May… knowhatumsayin?
by PistonsGirl4Life on Nov 16, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Note btw, I’m assuming we’ll lose, who the F knows maybe we can make the huge comeback :) Okay fine… j/k
by PistonsGirl4Life on Nov 16, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dude literally is a poor man’s D Wade :( He cant get no breaks
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching the game… I don’t think we look tired.
by Brad on Nov 16, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
P_P, it’s not that you were wrong. It’s not even really horribly, flamingly, ridiculously wrong. It’s that I don’t think I’ve ever seen you say anything positive ever. I mean, if you define success as titles, then I feel kind of sorry for you. It’s possible for a season or a game to be a success without a title or a victory. We’ll be really lucky if the Pistons win 1 more title in the next 20 years. It just doesn’t happen that often, there’s a reason they throw a parade when you win one, man.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no, seriously, these announcers are terrible tonight. They’re so smug right now.
by DJ Canoli on Nov 16, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@ P_P
I totally agree about Stuckey. At worst it’s a no call.
by Big Mike on Nov 16, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@PG4L: Agreed for the most part. Their jumpers are looking flat, and aside for Stuck it looks like most of the guys can’t wait to get back to the locker room. I’m really hoping a couple of days off gets these guys the rest they so obviously need.
by Sean W. on Nov 16, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@PG4L:
Like I said after the Celts game on Sunday: Get back to me in 10 games. I wasnt worried then, nor was I estatic after the Laker game. Better to have these difficult games early now and see what happens. But Curry needs to utilize the team more like how he did at the start of the season. I dont know but it just feels like Maxiell doesnt get used enough. Maybe Im not paying attention but I think he and even Hermann could benefit with a little bit more PT.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Also, hearing the Suns color guy saying that the league will change the Flagrant 2 on Shaq because of the way Stuckey has played since the foul (something along the lines of how much he loves contact and created the situation where he almost got killed) is the most alarmingly stupid thing I’ve ever heard. And this is an election year where a lot of really stupid things were said and are still fresh in my mind.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No, they’re tired. They’re not closing out on shots. Their screens suck. They aren’t rebounding. The best player on our team tonight? Kwame. Hands down. Great D. And if Kwame Browns your player of the game, you’ve done something wrong.
Consider me a Knight of Kwame.
by Rob G on Nov 16, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
According to the phoenix commentators the Suns just beat the best team in the NBA at their own game. This is a real important win for them.
by Tim on Nov 16, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Other Matt:
In deadpan Brad Garrett voice
They have nice uniforms and I would love to have Mason announce the birth of my first child in the Delivery room as it happens. There. You happy now?
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I dont get the hate for the Suns commentators btw. They’ve given us props all night long in the midst of a blowout. Or do some of you take it all as backhand compliments?
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think Hermann and this dude from the Suns should play one on one after this game on this court and the loser has to honorably get his ponytail sliced by the victor via an ancient Samurai.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A lot of the compliments have been backhanded in nature. This announcing team also has the distinction of saying the most stupid thing I’ve ever heard. So take that for what it’s worth.
by Other Matt on Nov 16, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who hired Eric Snow to do TV? The guy is worthless.
by Tim on Nov 16, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@Other Matt:
Like I said, you need to take in a Clipper Game on League Pass/Channelsurfing sometime and see some real commentary gems.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i liked the suns commentary too… dunno why the hate
by Mannie32 on Nov 16, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
but to clarify, one of them was an idiot when it came to the flagrant foul haha… suggesting the league will reverse it because stuckey likes to fall
lol was dumbest comment ever… but otherwise they were good
by Mannie32 on Nov 16, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oddly enough hearing Grant Hill saying he thinks the Pistons mailed it in on the last game of a road trip like commentators and the guys in the studio said, makes me feel a bit better about this loss. Cause I know they can do better.
Then again its also a little too familar at this point.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 16, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I’m back from once again shopping during a Pistons game. As usual I had no choice in the matter :(
I take it we lost? Oh well, at least I stuck around long enough to see Shaq get booted. Fire Flip!
by Laughton on Nov 16, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i’ll take a 3-1 west coast swing. now go home, get some rest, some practice and iverson’s first home win.
by JackDutch on Nov 16, 2008 10:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Rip found his shot. AI shot horribly. We won’t win if he shoots horribly and takes 17 shots. Nobody’s perfect. I glean no other news from this game, really.
If you live in LA and had to deal w/“Lakers will win 70 or maybe even 73” and “potential best start ever” up until Friday, you come to realize how eager one is to put the cart before the horse for their squad. 3-1 is a very good west coast swing, as JD noted. After Thursday, the Pistons’ schedule gets very manageable for the rest of 2008.
by LawyerBoy on Nov 17, 2008 12:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shaq ejected following flagrant foul on Stuckey<<
Shaq also committed a flagrant last year in Phoenix but it was on Amir.
I think he is still upset over the beating the Pistons gave him and the Lakers in the 2004 Finals.
by Mike on Nov 17, 2008 1:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Considering that the Pistons have for all intents and purposes been on the road now for about 3 straight weeks they were due for a bad game. No way the Suns shoot that well if the Pistons have fresh legs.
Over the last three weeks the Pistons haven’t played 2 consecutive games in Detroit so while techinically the couple of one game stands are considered home games in reality because of the travel and time in teh city it is just like a road game.
The only difference is that they players got to spend a night or before the games in the Palace sleeping at home rather than a hotel.
One more week to go of the is awful schdule, then on the 29th the Pistons will finally get to play 2 consecutive games at home for the first time in about 4 weeks.
The schedule makers really love the Pistons.
by Mike on Nov 17, 2008 1:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t get to watch the game, but great roadtrip. Also lol @ everyone hating on shaq for a hard foul. Didn’t we retire the biggest thug in league history’s jersey?
by Forty on Nov 17, 2008 1:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
He wasn’t a thug, Forty, he was a WARRIOR. RAAAWWWRR!!!
by Mike Payne on Nov 17, 2008 1:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Also, ran into some dbag celtics fans (I live in boston) while wearing my pistons shirt. In thick, retard bostonian accent: “nice trade, give up your best player for a cancer! Great job dumars.”
My response: “so this time last year u guys were what, 9-0? So I’m guessing you’ve been a celtics fan for…almost a year now? Happy anniversary!”
They looked puzzled.
by Forty on Nov 17, 2008 1:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
My prediction (Pistons win!) and information (Nash still out) were not good. Oh well. Fatigue is a real (but no excuse) and it’s hard to sweep a West Coast trip unless you are a 70 win team. If Detroit repeats 3-1 stretches until playoff time it leaves you something like 60-22 which is probably the #2 seed. That doesn’t suck.
by joejoejoe on Nov 17, 2008 4:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
robin lopez … welcome to the “boobie gibson/ big baby club”
by jay_uno on Nov 17, 2008 6:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
That wasn’t a pretty loss, but it was understandable. The opening schedule from hell ends on Thursday, where I hope we hand Boston its ass at home like we did with the Lakers.
by Paul M on Nov 17, 2008 7:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I called it a night at about 10 pm last night and didn’t even bother to watch the rest of the game. sigh
by Garrett on Nov 17, 2008 8:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was at the game last night. Seats were not that great, but in all honesty, there really isn’t a “bad” seat in the house.
The flagrant 2 on Shaq may very well be overturned, I am no expert, by after watching it over and over and over on my DVR, it appears that Shaq was trying to block a potential layup and Stuckey was quicker than Shaq realized, just my opinion.
Detroit seemed to have forgotten to pack up there defense when they left LA, 52 points in the paint, I don’t think any “defensive” team wins by allowing about 50% of an opponents points to come from the painted area.
There were a lot of Pistons fans in attendance as was mentioned. Most were “good” fans, several were extremely drunk and rather obnoxious. There was at least one other DBB fan there as he kept screaming “Free Amir”, the only Pistons fans I know that use that phrase have frequented this site, although most tell me they don’t like to post (why is beyond me).
Stuckey. This young man is a lot quicker in person than he appears on TV.
Bynum. Makes Stuckey look slow.
Rip. Looks like he finally found his shot, this is a good thing. A backcourt with Rip and AI running around is going to be difficult for any team to contend with
AI. The answer looked bored, perhaps all the moving, relocating and everything that goes along with a trade finally got to him, although 7 dimes isn’t a bad number.
Brown. Played excellent against Shaq, not so excellent against Lopez. Slow fat guys (read Perkins) should get owned by Kwame.
Wallace. I thought Rasheed would have been better off in the low post, when he did go down there, he looked like he could get whatever he wanted all night. However, with the game he had from outside against LA, I figured he would camp out and that hurt us. Several Piston fans around me made very similar comments. Everytime he had the ball, SHEEEED was screamed throughout the center.
Prince. If he plays the remainder of the year at 60% of this level, he will be an All-star and probably first team all defense, even the Suns faithful were giving Tay props, it was nice to hear.
As my wife and I were heading to the game, a Suns fan asked me if I thought Detroit could beat Phoenix, I naturally told him yes, but we were hear to get a look at our 2011 staring PF, this drew a small crowd, and shockingly, most felt that Amare would fit in well with Detroits offense, but that his defense would hurt us, after watching the game, I think Coach Porter has figured out how to unlock Amare’s defense, he wasn’t half bad.
All in all, had Detroit played defense this game could have been won. Hell, take away a quarter of the points in the paint, and this was a close game. AI didn’t seem like a liability defensively, even on the ball. Our man defense was ok, but our help defense was really lacking.
by DJ on Nov 17, 2008 10:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
“The Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of insider trading.”
by Mike Payne on Nov 17, 2008 10:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
MP is that a story or just a line? If it’s a story, where did you see it?
by Rob G on Nov 17, 2008 11:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rob G – The Cuban story is real.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122693827604333637.html
Innocent until proven guilty and all that. But goodbye Cubs! Baseball didn’t like Cuban before this popped up. Baseball is filled with boring codgers.
by joejoejoe on Nov 17, 2008 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mark Cuban started the website www.bailoutsleuth.com, which is a site that reports about the $700 Billion Bailout. I think the Wall Street big wigs, the Federal Reserve, and the SEC got annoyed that “one of their own” was trying to expose them.
I really hope Mark Cuban comes out of this innocent. He’s just being used as a scapegoat, just like Martha Stewart.
by Fadel on Nov 17, 2008 11:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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