The Pistons are in Toronto
by Matt W on Nov 5, 2008 5:54 PM CST
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Maybe it's me, but the Raptors have flown under the radar this summer. While everyone was busy talking about Elton Brand, Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley and Josh Childress, the Raptors what might turn out to be the most significant move in the East by picking up Jermaine O'Neal from the Pacers, giving Chris Bosh a DPOY-caliber running-mate. Seriously, that front-line has the potential to be downright scary.
Bosh has responded so far by average 26 points and 10 boards in the first three games. My, my ... he'd look awfully good in a Pistons uniform someday, huh? Not surprisingly, in the wake of the Allen Iverson trade that leaves Detroit with uber-cap-space the next two summers, Bosh has already been asked about Detroit. Not surprisingly, he's not taking the bait:
"I'd go crazy, man (thinking two summers ahead). I'd go crazy," said Bosh. "Trying to think of every option when you don't know what's going to happen? The ifs and what-ifs? If they're good. Are they going to have cap space? If they're winning. It's too much, man.
In all seriousness, I don't know what people expect him to say --two summers from now is an eternity in the NBA. That said, I won't hold it against you if you watch him tonight and ponder the what-ifs ...
Okay, back here in reality, Allen Iverson is out, thanks to a pokey Billups and Samb taking their time getting their physicals done with the Nuggets. Rodney Stuckey will get the start, and this will be a good barometer for how much he needs to improve his point guard skills considering he'll be going up against Jose Calderon, one of the top "pure" point guards the league has to offer.
The ball tips at 7pm on Fox Sports Detroit, and if your attention starts to wander, you could do worse than check out what the other side is thinking: RaptorBlog is one of the best in the business, and Raptor Republic has an interesting interview with Freep beat writer Vince Ellis. When you're done, of course, come back here and leave your thoughts in the comments.
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My vote says that Bosh should only be referred to as Future Piston Chris Bosh. If for no other reason than to drive Raptors’ fans crazy.
by Shinons on Nov 5, 2008 5:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think I can watch them anymore. They’re like every other team in the league. Whatever that means. But it’s my justification.
by Keegan on Nov 5, 2008 6:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t the best run in this franchise’s history when we had one of the three best PGs of all time? I.e. when we had a superstar?
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t get too high on Toronto yet — Bosh and O’Neal are impressive, but they have no bench. You know things are bad when they’re pining for the halcyon days of Carlos Delfino coming off the bench.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 6:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Umm didn’t Bosh just clearly go over Amir’s back?
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
But, luckily, so it Calderon guarding Stuckey.
by Gogol on Nov 5, 2008 6:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stuckey looks great tonight…once he gets more consistent watch out!
Future Piston Chris Bosh is really sick too.
by Jim on Nov 5, 2008 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How can anybody look at this Raps defense and say they’re even close to contenders? It’s putrid.
by Gogol on Nov 5, 2008 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/burgers4everyone
is working for me…
by Michael on Nov 5, 2008 6:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
by DJ Canoli on Nov 5, 2008 6:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stuckey is pure pointing all over Calderon’s face right now
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And Michael Curry has “the NBA coach bad suit” on lockdown so far this year…he looked like an 80’s junk bond trader in the season opener with those pinstripes
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great hustle by Amir Johnson.
You know, Amir reminds me alot of Denis Rodman.
Just thought I say that.
by Diablo on Nov 5, 2008 6:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Somebody check Amir’s closet for hair-dye and wedding dresses, please. I’m concerned.
by Gogol on Nov 5, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
did they really just call that hold on amir? what a bunch of bs.
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like Bynum but sometimes he tries to force it too much.
by Diablo on Nov 5, 2008 6:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Much as it was fun watching him drive the lane with success against Charlotte, if either AI or Stuckey misses a game in the playoffs and we need to give Bynum minutes I’m not going to be happy.
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am Kwamgnani, the king of draft busts. Hear me roar!
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kwame’s butter fingers already in full effect.
by Sean W. on Nov 5, 2008 6:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Also, I loved that quote by Michael Curry. “You can’t make a young player earn everything. If you don’t give them a few things, they may keep it. But you can take it away.” That is exactly the way I want my coach to view player development. Young players can’t play well when they think they’ll get the hook the second they miss a shot or get a turnover. You can simultaneously give them a fair amount of rope and hold them accountable.
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was such a Billups move. Glad the legacy lives on.
by Gogol on Nov 5, 2008 6:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gogol – is he the guy who used to wear AI’s number?
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Very nicely done, Will, please keep making me look stupid :)
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 6:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what is going on with bynum? who needs a.i. OR billups?
or am i getting ahead of myself?
by JackDutch on Nov 5, 2008 6:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stuckey looks like he thinks he can take Calderon on every play (and I think he might be right)
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh Chauncey, even the weird NBA commercial of your legs makes me miss you (it’s him, right?)
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Raps are struggling, I didn’t think it would be this bad.
by Diablo on Nov 5, 2008 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great block by Tay!
Nice fast break after as well.
by Jim on Nov 5, 2008 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just think how good we’ll be when we can play Allen Iverson’s expiring contract 30 mpg
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Calderon can not guard Stuckey, he’s just way to big and fast.
by Diablo on Nov 5, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Teams are hitting 86% of their free throws against us.
That sucks.
by kevin s. on Nov 5, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amir with the 18-footer! Now I know why you guys were talking about his weird jumper. He shoots fairly low, with the ball kind of in front of his face it looked like.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like us pwning people in points in the paint. And what’s with the lack of TO’s? I thought that would spike…
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Tayshaun has hit the rim tonight.
by Jim on Nov 5, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Future Piston Chris Bosh is looking like he’d rather play with us than against us right now.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s just everyone’s fears coming true: ever since Ben Wallace left, we haven’t been the same defensively at the free throw line
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 7:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good little run before that Calderon shot
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sheed with the reverse tech jedi mind trick
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You just feel an extra spring in the boys step this season.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jose is fired up. Mini come-back? I think it’s time to assert our Herrmannness (which might just be the best word ever — THREE n’s).
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stuckey doing his best Iverson impression :(
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Silly shot selection on the last two trips by Stuck and Sheed.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Holy god, that was an incredible pass by Amir.
by Joel on Nov 5, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Billups was here he would have calmed everyone down and set up a sensible shot on either of those trips
/Generic Overreacting Prophecy Post
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap! Amir just took Bosh to school in the post with a little drop-step hook!
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Its gonna be fun watching Bosh do that for us in a couple of years.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OH SNAP. Amir just bit on a huge pump-fake by Bosh about 17 feet away from the rim, and Bosh drove for an easy lay-up. Stay on your feet, young fella. Stay on your feet.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The world is now dominated by skinny left handed people.
by joejoejoe on Nov 5, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Haha! Someone had a sign that says, “Who’s The Bosh?” with a photo of Mona, Angela, and Bosh. Fantastic.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Games like this…Chauncey would have controlled the tempo
Just sayin…
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sheed with the AMAZING no-look feed to a backdoor cutting Herrmann for the jam!
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
FPCB* takes a lot of shots. 21 through 3 quarters.
- - future Piston Chris Bosh
by joejoejoe on Nov 5, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Typical sheed. Mess around and then thinks he’s redeemed himself with a 3.
Fuck you Roscoe. lol
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
joejoejoe: If Bosh doesn’t shoot it 21 times, Jamario Moon has to shoot.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We have a Will Bynum / Alex Acker back court to start the fourth quarter on the road in a close game.
I never thought I’d see that in my lifetime.
by Jim on Nov 5, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Team’s just out of sync. But hey its a good learning experience.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
followed by another boneheaded mistake – fu roscoe indeed
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else notice the disturbing trend this (young) season of opening up 15 point leads, and instead of stepping on people’s throats and going for the kill, we let them back into the ballgame? We’re gonna be 4-0, and they all could have been blowouts.
by Joel on Nov 5, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It’s about time they called Solomon (who?) for carrying the ball. That’s about the third time I’ve seen him do it. Although Calderon is pretty bad too.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
God bless Canadians kind etiquette.
Even the homers applaud calls against the team
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Joel – I like the low minutes and deep rotation. The 5-man unit that is getting the lead isn’t always the one on the court keeping it.
by joejoejoe on Nov 5, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fabio follows his shot, just like they teach you in elementary gym class. Never understood why more pros don’t do it.
by Joel on Nov 5, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@joejoejoe:
This is true. I’m sure in a couple months we’re going to be throttling foo’s.
by Joel on Nov 5, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LOL at Kwame in a game this close this late.
This aint your brother’s Detroit Pistons
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We look more like a hockey team with lines than a BBall team. I think I like it.
by Rob G on Nov 5, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No brick-hands there! Great and-one Kwame.
by Diablo on Nov 5, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Excellent trap set by the young guns
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kwame with the and 1! And he makes the freebie. Are we one of the top 3 teams in the league… WITHOUT Chauncey or AI? I cannot believe how deep we are.
by Joel on Nov 5, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What an odd homoerotic exchange by the Raptors home commentary team
“Im gonna lay some wood on you”
Ayooo chill
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’m in school: Is it basically our bench against their starters?
by Rob G on Nov 5, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
’Sheed is doing a nice job on the glass (10 boards) from the looks of the boxscore. I like when ’Sheed rebounds. It makes me happy.
by joejoejoe on Nov 5, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Someone mentioned Sheed with a jedi mind trick earlier — that reminded me of something…
by Matt Watson on Nov 5, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It was briefly our D league affiliate against their starters
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stuck kinda ran into that one
Damn
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Where is the Acker family in the comments? Alex is doing well this year in limited minutes.
by joejoejoe on Nov 5, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My god, with that type of move, Bosh would be welcomed on the Pistons any day.
by Diablo on Nov 5, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I thought that call was automatic when an All-star goes up against a player with a rep for being a defensive liability
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Rip even thought that shot would go in.
by Sean W. on Nov 5, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@Matt
Yep that was me. I can only imagine what there scrimmages in Portland were like.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rip with the should-have-been and 1. Just like old Chauncey. We do have some crafty mofos on this team.
by Joel on Nov 5, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We are seeing Kwame’s bad hands in action, but he is locking down on D.
by kevin s. on Nov 5, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kwame played some very good defense on Jermaine down the stretch.
by Jim on Nov 5, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Afflalo leading the team in +/- tonight and Acker steals some of his mins…just saying
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That settles it. I’m wearing my 22 jersey to the game on Sunday.
by Sean W. on Nov 5, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’m getting a broner just thinking about this squad PLUS Allen Iverson.
by Joel on Nov 5, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Prince just destroyed a team that starts a defensive specialist at his position
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If there’s one thing I learned from this game, it’s that Kwame Brown is MASSIVE. He’s HUGE. I haven’t seen him play in a while and I’m really surprised seeing him out there next to everyone else.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Milk the clock, hit the shot and lets head out.
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@Garrett: which makes it so freaky when Kwame drives the lane so well. It’s goddamn weird.
by Rob G on Nov 5, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Garrett – yeah, not hard to see why a GM could get sold on Kwame out of high school – imagine projecting a guy with his size and lateral agility, if he had even decent touch around the hoop
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@Joel
Surely if you’re getting a “BRoner”, you’re looking foward to 2010 no?
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Kwame was really dedicated and didn’t have bloody stumps where his hands should be, he would have been a great player.
by Gogol on Nov 5, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think we can sing LeBone James for the league minimum.
by joejoejoe on Nov 5, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thank god we still have Rip for these late game foul-a-thons.
by Gogol on Nov 5, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
come on toronto, when you do shit like that it f’s up our differential for the hollinger rankings
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I love it when Tay takes over – cuz he’s an All-Star
by Rob G on Nov 5, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@prophecy_projectz
I didn’t even think of that. Honestly though, ever since this trade, I’m looking forward to the entire next decade. We are fucking stacked already. And we have cash. LOTS of cash.
by Joel on Nov 5, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How the hell do we beat this vaunted new-look Toronto without our starting PG and mostly using our bench? This team is badass.
by Rob G on Nov 5, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
5 turnovers today with big minutes for two young pg’s (one of whom is OMG not even a pass-first point!)
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shouldnt have been this close but its good to know the guys kept cool under pressure against a playoff team.
Bring on Friday
by prophecy_projectz on Nov 5, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
@Diablo: 78 wins.. but if you want to get technical, 94.
by Sean W. on Nov 5, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We just won 2 road games with out AI (and probably / possibly Dice) by a combined 25 points.
by Jim on Nov 5, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was a fun game. 5 TOs for the Pistons on the road. Wow!
by joejoejoe on Nov 5, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This sums it up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0aHXSmCstk
by Rob G on Nov 5, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yep, you are right. Forgot about the Pacer’s game, but yes, 94 wins is the more ideal bench mark.
by Diablo on Nov 5, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think I may be loving Herrmann in a very inappropriate way.
God…that hair….
by Gogol on Nov 5, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bosh is nice. I’m really looking forward to him joining us in 2010.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It is kind of funny that we can beat them reasonably comfortably (not a blowout, but to be fair we weren’t exactly trading leads much) in their gym without billups/ai and dice AND are in a position to sign their best player outright in two years
God I love joe d, we are so lucky to be fans of this team
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
“Good win, 79 wins left.”
So you are saying we go undefeated, and then get dropped 4-1 by the 8 seed?
by kevin s. on Nov 5, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So we went 2 games without AI/Chauncey/Dyess. How many games did Denver go without them? Also 2?
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Denver’s playing tonight against GS
Thank you DBB – class is boring
by Rob G on Nov 5, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amare Stoudamire scored 49 against Indiana, with 11 rebs, 6 Ast, 5(!) steals, and 2 blocks
by Rob G on Nov 5, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can get LeBron, Amre, and Bosh? Can we buy Chris Paul while we’re at it?
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Garrett – As long as the offense runs through Herrmann I think they’d fit in.
by joejoejoe on Nov 5, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
joejoejoe: Haha! Well played, sir. Well played.
by Garrett on Nov 5, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man I love this team! Tayshaun steps up and plays like we all know he can, and we have 9 people play at least 12 minutes and beat the new and improved Toronto? I’m lovin it!
by Big Mike on Nov 5, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
C’mon Forty, haven’t you been reading this board today? The Pistons are done. We’ve abandoned the “team concept.” Joe D. sold his soul to the devil, remember?
by Keegan on Nov 5, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
From the Toronto Star. The rest of the article talks about Iverson and the game.
But the Pistons still have the defensive tenacity that’s made them an Eastern Conference finalist for six consecutive seasons. They held Toronto to 44 per cent shooting in the first half in building a 54-48 advantage.
Offensively, Detroit probably won’t make substantial changes whenever Iverson arrives because what they do works so well.
"Mike is smart enough to know that he’s tweaked some things but he hasn’t totally changed things because those guys are comfortable doing what they do and they’ve been pretty successful," said Toronto coach Sam Mitchell.
"Mike is not a fool. He’s not going to go in there and overhaul everything. He’s still playing to those guys’ strengths. He was there as an assistant coach last year, he’s played in the organization, he’s played with some of those guys so he understands the things that they do."
What the Pistons have done is gently remake a roster instead of blowing it up and starting all over.
General manager Joe Dumars and Curry have eased in the likes of Amir Johnson, Jason Maxiell and Stuckey, not giving any of them too much responsibility too quickly. But they have given Detroit a jolt.
"They’re young and athletic," said Mitchell. "I think Joe’s done a great job of, with the veteran players, bringing in young players who fit their style. Those guys know their role. They get up and down the court, they crash the boards, they play good, tough, aggressive defence. They fit in well and they know their roles. Those guys aren’t going to do anything they’re not supposed to do."
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/NBA/article/531548
Anyone for AI coming off of the bench. He would sure add a lot of scoring to the second unit.
Stuckey is looking more and more like he is ready to start.
We will find out how MC plays it during the year, though I do expect AI to come off the bench Friday
by Mike on Nov 5, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i just started watching the game on tivo. first comment:
wtf with curry’s suit? he has no alibi. UGLY! looks like something paula poundstone would wear.
by JackDutch on Nov 5, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i was at the game tonight… exciting, great crowd… everyone was into it even tho some were disappointed AI didnt show up…. but wow, raps rallied to keep it from being a blowout (which made for a more exciting game anyways)
also bumped into quite a few detroitians (is that a word) down here… all of them nice ppl… i was wearing my prince jersey (wonder if that helped him!) so maybe that’s why they gave me love :)
by Mannie32 on Nov 5, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh and my friend bumped into AI down in toronto (at the footlocker at Yorkdale Mall)… so he was definitely in town… just couldn’t play
by Mannie32 on Nov 5, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Sam, we suck, it was mostly just a few small, correctable things on your end. And I wouldn’t worry about that Iverson guy not playing, he won’t make much difference. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll even get us in the first round!
"We just didn’t play well," Mitchell said. "I don’t think they did anything necessarily, we just couldn’t guard their twos and threes."
by Forty on Nov 5, 2008 10:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Flip Murray and Mo Evans combined for 22, and still, I’m glad they’re gone and never coming back.
Hey, I only watched the second half because the bar I was at couldn’t turn the game on for some reason. But early on, it’s evident we’re ridiculously deep. We’ve won the last 2 games without Chauncey, and we appear to be adjusting to a new coach very well. This might just get really fun when we add AI. I’m thinking about going on Friday.
by Other Matt on Nov 5, 2008 10:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was a pretty good game…
it is so refreshing to see a coach so unafraid to use his bench after 3 years of the twitchy coach who shall not be named. i mean, alex acker in the 4th quarter was a bit much, but nonetheless, it is as welcome as a cool summer breeze.
i was impressed that the pistons marketing people came up with that “five-rson” game plan deal so quick. that would’ve have at least taken me… 10 minutes.
i can’t believe how quickly chris bosh, a big mofo, drives to the basket. he’s like a guard. fpcb indeed.
is kwame brown….a legit defender?
somebody dress mike curry.
by JackDutch on Nov 5, 2008 11:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I thought Kwame’s D was solid. That’s where he can stay on the floor. There were three or four times when Bosh or O’Neal posted Kwame up pretty deep in the post, but they ended up jacking up pretty bad shots which he rebounded. Solid D.
by Rob G on Nov 6, 2008 1:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
For anyone who missed it, you can d/l the game here:
http://bt.davka.info/
I’m so happy i found it. i was reading the comments and about half way i was wishing i didn’t know how it ended to make it even more fun…
by ohad on Nov 6, 2008 2:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Like I said in another thread, I think this team, WITHOUT Chauncey or AI, wins around 55 games in the East. They’re that deep; they defend that well; and I truly believe Curry has these guys believing they can beat anyone, anywhere (and they can).
Now add Allen Iverson to that team.
Side note: Tayshaun makes his first All-star team this year. GUARANTEED.
by Joel on Nov 6, 2008 9:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was a solid win, too bad I didn’t get to watch most of the game. I did add league pass yesterday and I’m sure to be hosting the Portland contingent of Pistons Nation throughout the winter/spring. I have some high hopes for the team this year!!
Q Dog
by Q Dog on Nov 6, 2008 10:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Someone help me here. Let me make sure I got this right. Once again we score 100 pts, shoot 46%, 23 Assts vs 5 TO, without our old All-Star PG or his future HOF replacement. Is that right? We have 13 TO’s total in 2 games without Chauncey or AI. Damn, I’m starting to see the beginnng of something good here Lady (PG4L) and Gentlemen. We do need Dice back though. I need Sheed to stop shooting 4-12. But I liked his rebounds. Lets go Pistons!!!!!!!!!
by E-Double on Nov 6, 2008 11:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Some people just have to play devil’s advocate. Like if we don’t have an opinion that differs in the face of majority, it makes us self-concious of our individuality streak? It’s a personality trait like any other. I for one think this team is better than it was with Chauncey RIGHT NOW, and can only get better once we add AI and get Dice back. Give it a month. We’re going to be like 12-1 and either at the top of the power rankings or only behind the Lakers (the only team even remotely close to how deep we are).
by Joel on Nov 6, 2008 11:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice comment thread – some good laughs in there. The man-love for Walter Hermmann and MC’s suits are going to be go-to jokes all year. Hilarious: “looks like something paula poundstone would wear.”
by Zed on Nov 6, 2008 12:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The way most of our guys are playing makes Curry’s job seem easy. All he has to do is pick 5 guys off the bench and let them play. Yes, I know its more involved than that but I’m pumped for this season.
by TW on Nov 6, 2008 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
“So you are saying we go undefeated, and then get dropped 4-1 by the 8 seed?”
haha, I hope not. :-|
by Diablo on Nov 6, 2008 12:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bors,
Was at the game last night – no better feeling than making fun of the guy sitting beside you when he has a raptor jersey on in his own den.
A few comments;
1. The Air Canada Centre has nothing on the palace. It’s a rat’s den compared to 6 championship drive.
2. Some dude tried to tell me cheering for the Pistons is like cheering for the bank. Steady, boreing, and never wins big. My response was you cheer for a team that plays Soloman 20 minutes a game. Does it ever get boring cheering for the underdog?
3. I was sitting courtside…..yes…..Hammer’s suits were horrible. And yeah – Walter is hot as shit.
know that.
Canadian Knowledge
by De La Ghetto on Nov 6, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed that Kwame’s post-defense was solid in that game, however, he needs to get better at pick ‘n roll defense. When his man stepped out to set a screen, he wasn’t doing a good enough job of squaring up to force the ballhandler away from the basket.
He’s also not stepping out fast enough on the screen which allows the ballhandler the opportunity to split the defenders.
Angling the ballhandler back towards the mid-line cuts down on the angle of the entry pass to the big man rolling and gets him further away from the basket making it easier for Kwame to recover on his man rolling, and easier for the other defender to recover and get in front of the ballhandler.
Ballhandler. LOLz
by James B. on Nov 6, 2008 1:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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