Pistons-Magic Game Thread
by Matt Watson on Feb 27, 2009 7:10 PM EST
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PrintTalk about a lazy man's preview -- not only am I resorting to a random, semi-nostalgic video, I'm also ripping off one of Mike Payne's comments:
To put this in perspective: this is the starting lineup that knocked Orlando out of the playoffs last year when Billups was hurt. Of course, there’s the whole MCIAFI and morale factors that make this a very different team, but when it comes to personnel, its the same group.
On top of that, we’ve got a fiery hall-of-famer coming off the bench.
If Flip Saunders were our coach tonight, I’d say this would be an easy win. Even though he’s not, I’m feeling roundly more positive about this game than I was 24 hours ago.
As it happens, there won't be any Hall of Fame fire from the bench tonight -- even though Allen Iverson's MRI earlier today was negative, he still returned to Detroit for further tests. His status for Sunday's game in Boston is unknown. Also of note: Rasheed Wallace was fined $25K for "throwing in the towel" on Wednesday.
The ball is tipping, do your thing in the comments!
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I am watching this game on ESPN. Screw FSN’s propaganda, and I don’t care of the Pistons pay Blaha’s salary. I’m sick of that crap.
Time for some honest, critical Jon Barry time.
by brgulker on Feb 27, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions
I can never watch any game on ESPN. 30 seconds into the telecast and the only story was Starbury signing with the Celtics.
I thought there was a game between the Pistons and Magic, but it appears the Stephon Marbury show is on tonight.
by El Capitan on Feb 27, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions
I wasn’t aware that AI was injured, I was hopeful that Curry had finally come to his senses and made him our sixth man. Chemistry would be better, our starting offense would flow better and we’d have the best off the bench scoring punch in the country.
by Mat on Feb 27, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions
I was a bit late with my game thread…
Here it is, for those interested…
http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2009-02-27/pistons-magic-game-thread-2/#respond
by Kevin Sawyer on Feb 27, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions
this team actually looks better to watch. people seem more ‘into’ it. I wonder if it is a body-language gesture to demonstrate feelings about AI (or lack thereof)
by piñon lopez on Feb 27, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions
It’s a really fast-paced game, at least. There’s lots of mistakes, but it’s not a grind to watch like the last few I’ve seen.
Man, Orlando runs the floor. And we are ice-cold right now.
by Keegan on Feb 27, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions
Dwight Howard’s doing what he do, but the Magic guards are KILLING ours right now.
by Keegan on Feb 27, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions
I miss Flip, and I never thought I’d say that.
http://dberri.wordpress.com/2008/06/05/maybe-flip-saunders-is-a-good-coach/
by brgulker on Feb 27, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions
Refs are calling a LOT of ticky-tack calls both ways. Feels like such a slow first quarter
by El Capitan on Feb 27, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions
Bynum just got murdered, no call.
And come on, Max. Two fouls in four possessions. Give me a break. And quit setting moving screens already.
by brgulker on Feb 27, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions
yeah, we’re not getting the benefit of the doubt on these calls yet… hopefully it evens out
by Gabe on Feb 27, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions
Is that our team…looking like they’re having fun?
by Keegan on Feb 27, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions
Gortat is the biggest waste of space i have ever seen
by El Capitan on Feb 27, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions
Why do we consistently make all-stars outo f very average guards.
by brgulker on Feb 27, 2009 7:53 PM EST reply actions
nevermind, stuck’s picking it up now. although, it’s really annoying how in curry’s retard offense, only dice or max are allowed to set screens. i’d like to see a little pick and pop action with fabio setting the pick for stuck.
by Gabe on Feb 27, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions
first time i have ever seen fabio get stripped when he does that little move where he palms the ball and just sticks it out on the drive
by El Capitan on Feb 27, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions
At the beginning of the game, we were running beautiful sets — actually running plays.
2nd quarter, nothing but isos.
Now, we’re down eight.
by brgulker on Feb 27, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions
That was extremely frustrating. Stuckey got hot and it looked like we might make a little run and then he misses that layup and we shit the bed the rest of the quarter.
by Colin on Feb 27, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions
Nice to see the Pistons not totally playing like crap. If the game was being called the same on both ends of the court we’d be up.
by Michael on Feb 27, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions
I think its fair to say there’s been a few missed calls for both sides thus far.. but Detroit needs to limit the TO’s here in the seconds half, and Stuckey needs to be more agressive at the start of the second half. and some 3’s…anyone?
by david stern on Feb 27, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions
One thing that would benefit Stuckey a lot is learning how to flop effectively to get fouls. He does a good job of fighting through contact, but if he mixed that mentality with some flopping he’d be way harder to stop (call it the Manu style).
by Gabe on Feb 27, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions
OK, i’m going start keeping track of how many open 3’s tayshaun passes up here in the 2nd half.
by david stern on Feb 27, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions
well gabe that would be one thing he could learn from watching AI, although it’s much easier for AI to “flop” because he is so light.
by david stern on Feb 27, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions
Why is Maxiell guarding Rashard Lewis? That’s a terrible matchup for us defensively. Where in the hell is Amir?
by Other Matt on Feb 27, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Yes – We will win this game
No – I can’t back that up :)
by Laughton on Feb 27, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions
Van Gundy “Damn, I shoulda stayed in porno” face
by Laughton on Feb 27, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions
omygod! did I just see the pistons do the extra pass and get a easy, top of the key shot? like old times1
by rd on Feb 27, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions
It would seem that this thread is losing traffic.
I will not quit this thread. NEVER.
by Laughton on Feb 27, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions
Hope we can hang on, but even if we don’t it would be nice if we could meet the Magic in the first round of the playoffs. Not that they aren’t a very good team, but I think we would have a decent chance in that series.
by Michael on Feb 27, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, it seems to be some fresh thinking by Curry lately.
I meant MCIAFI.
by Laughton on Feb 27, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions
I think we play somuch better without AI. I really appreciate his expiring deal though.
by Laughton on Feb 27, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions
Here comes the test. If we can ride out this Orlando fightback, we could pull a win out.
by Laughton on Feb 27, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions
does MCIAFI stand for Michael Curry Is A F’ing Idiot??
I didnt catch the origination of this acronym.. and have been filling in the above for it when I read it.
Pistons look like pistons finally.. AI = cancer
seriously, they look and are playing like pistons that I can recall, and it seems competitive. Maybe AI off the bench for like 30 minutes a game is all we want. If he’s hot, longer. or just keep him benched.
by piñon lopez on Feb 27, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions
this looks more like how the pistons played last year when bbbillups was hurt. I would still like to see more solid picks and screens, tho.
by rd on Feb 27, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions
rip—-27 points on 10 0f 16 shooting. no, lets not start him. does that qualify as mciafi?
by rd on Feb 27, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions
C’mon Stones! Do this for me. I have to imagine the game now through gamecast. Bastards.
by Laughton on Feb 27, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions
are the pistons going to play like this and blow the lottery pick?
by rd on Feb 27, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions
Way to go Pistons! They actually looked really good tonight. Hopefully they can maintain their confidence over these next few games, even if they don’t win. With a sensible rotation, and some confidence and effort to hold it together, this is a good team.
by Michael on Feb 27, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions
how many rebounds did dice have tonight? if we could transplant some of his “heart” into about 6 other pistons they would win many more titles!
by rd on Feb 27, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Dueling game threads are confusing. Just to avoid confusion, I’m closing comments on this thread — feel free to continue over here.
by Matt Watson on Feb 27, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions
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