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Still Rooting for Detroit: Pistons @ Warriors

Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors, Feb 27, 2010 10:30 PM EST


Game Tips at 10:30 pm ET

Detroit Pistons: 21-37 (7-21 road)
Golden State Warriors: 16-41 (12-18 home)

Oppo Research

I should probably begin by noting that I don't want the Pistons to tank.  I think the team should try as hard as it can, for reasons tangible (we still need to know what this team can do when healthy) and intangible (tanking is for douchebags).  And I am certainly hoping they beat the Warriors.  I hate the Warriors. 

First of all, I hate Monta Ellis.  How many players can score 27 ppg while making their team substantially worse.  The dude is like Allen Iverson on meth.  When Ellis was injured, I literally bet the Warriors every game.  They didn't disappoint. 

Second, I hate Don Nelson.  He gets a lot of credit for generally having managed good squads, for doing some great work in the early 80s, and for getting inside Avery Johnson's head that one year.  What he is doing this year, however, is a disgrace.  His arbitrary lineups have sank this team.  Not only are the Warriors bad, but they are unable to assess the young talent they have because of Nelson's stupid carrot and stick routine. 

Third, I hate the management.  They turned down a trade that would have landed them OJ Mayo for Ellis.  That's insane.  Mayo is a sharp shooter, who is only 22, and makes less than half of what Ellis makes.  If Mayo makes no improvement (and given his shooting numbers, he is likely to improve) he is a better value.  Plus, they could have landed Thabeet.  Oh, and Nelson continues to coach.  Ugh.

Keys for Detroit

Let Ellis shoot -- Let him have his game.  Actually, the Warriors have some real weapons.  Deny them.

Wait for the second wind --  I was watching the 500 meter fast track speed skating last night.  The entire premise of that race is knowing when to strike.  You can go from last to first in less than a second.  I honestly think this is an inferior team.  The Pistons might be tired, but if they make the right moves, they can certainly win this one.

Play Daye - I mean, half the Warriors team is Austin Daye.  He should be in there for matchup reasons alone.  

Question of the Game

Can this team still gut out a victory? This is the fourth game in five days, and the eighth game in twelve.

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Well Gawrsh

I caint watch the Pistons on TV, but I shore can watch these tumbleweeds blow through.

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 27, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

FUCK YOU BOSTON!

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=300227002

How is epic is that, Sheed’s “70 win” team gets bitch slapped by the Nets!

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

How are Garnett and Sheed not punching each other out right about now?

by garrettelliott on Feb 27, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Congrats to New Jersey tonight.

And a wicked f * you to Boston!

/too late

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

How epic has Brook Lopez become

He’s averaging 23 points this past week, the dude’s going to be an all star for a long time to come. My only complaint is his subpar rebounding, averaging only 9 boards per 40 minutes. A dude with his physical abilities should not be averaging only 9, especially not on a team like the Nets where no one else gets any rebounds

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm reminded of Toll Booth Willy

Well, I already heard that one you f *ckin’ unoriginal bastard! Go suck a c *ck, you piece of f *ckin’ repeatin’ shit!

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

Houston seems to forgotten how to place defense

Ever since Martin arrived.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=300227026

How do you fall behind 10 when you score on 50+% of your shot attempts with only 9 turnovers? When the Jazz are scoring at a ridiculous 67% clip.

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

Uh oh...

League Pass is still on that stupid “DIRECTV” screen at 9:31 (Central)…

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:32 PM EST reply actions  

Whoops, nevermind...

Game just isn’t on the HD channel. Channel 759 for those who wanna know.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:33 PM EST reply actions  

Channel 696-1 is showing the game in HD on DIRECTV.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone got a feed?

So far the atdhe link doesn’t work.

What the hell FSN? I don’t understand why this game couldn’t have been put on FS+, no one’s given a damn about boxing for decades

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 10:34 PM EST reply actions  

Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain

and some dummy in the background who would later coach the Warriors.

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 27, 2010 10:35 PM EST reply actions  

The knees were sure knobby back then…

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Ellis is out of the game

I don’t see any possible way we lose this one; they’re left with 3 legitimate players (Curry, Marrow and Beidrins)

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

Dammit

I would have put a big bet down.

by Kevin Sawyer on Feb 28, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions  

PLAY, PLAY AUSTIN DAYE!!!

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:39 PM EST reply actions  

Only eight players for GS. We’ve got to give the rooks some burn tonight!

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

NICE!

Atdhe link works!

I no clue who runs that site, but I definitely want to give them an epic high five

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

You may have hit your “epic” quota for the evening.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

No Warriors fans there

Announcers blame monster truck rally. I blame apathy.

by MFCasey on Feb 27, 2010 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

Stuckey needs to B-E-A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E tonight.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

Agreed

There’s just no way Curry has the strength to guard him, Stuck should be attacking the rim on every possession.

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions  

What happened

to the red jerseys? do they still use those nowadays?

by Taiwanese Tora on Feb 27, 2010 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

Nope, got rid of ’em before this season.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m already sick of Tayshaun.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

our rebounding is superlative

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 27, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

look at those stands

its sad. I would pay a few bucks to see an NBA game.

by Wheaties on Feb 27, 2010 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

If Ellis goes and they wrangle a better coach

Those Bay area fans will start coming back.

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 27, 2010 10:48 PM EST reply actions  

Don't forget

cut ticket prices in half. The year after they upset Dallas in the playoffs they priced out all of their real fans.

by MFCasey on Feb 27, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions  

That too.

I forgot about that. Ridiculous.

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 27, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Good call — they both have those smooth, quick releases without any sort of pause or hitch. The ball just floats out of their hands and usually swishes.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions  

Really starting to like Stuck's post game

It’s still got a lot of room for improvement, but that was a great move

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 10:49 PM EST reply actions  

he is strong for a point gaurd

and I don’t think that will ever be a bad thing.

except if the NBA makes a rule, if you say “hey” your not getting a foul call.

after the no more straw chewing rule, you never know.

by Wheaties on Feb 27, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Get Tayshaun outta there!

Hey, Kuester! Beer me Austin Daye.

/andybernard’d

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:50 PM EST reply actions  

Turiaf says, “Zutador!”

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:57 PM EST reply actions  

Oracle? More like Bore -acle!

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 10:58 PM EST reply actions  

Just wondering

Stuckey was our leading scorer and starting to get into rhythm. Anyone mind explaining why Q gave him the hook when that completely negates our size advantage?

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:02 PM EST reply actions  

I don't like the idea of a set rotation

Q should base his rotations how people are playing at the time on top of a schedule. That way players who are hot stay in rhythm, and when guys don’t have it (like Prince last night) they aren’t wasting possessions

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree

I would also like him to see him bring Gordon before Bynum sometime.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 27, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

At least get our money’s worth. Gordon should be our 6th man, not Will

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions  

We rebound so well

that when we run out of shot-clock we just throw it at the rim and let JJ tap it out. Love it.

by MFCasey on Feb 27, 2010 11:04 PM EST reply actions  

same here

I thought it was just my feed

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Dammit

Apparently we missed a 3/4 court shot by curry

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

It was close, but didn’t go in.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Ahh

I thought Blaha said it did

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions  

As close as Rip’s almost-a-four-point-play shot against LA a few days ago.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I felt extremely ripped off on that play

.9We could have had 4 points. We ended up with zero >(

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions  

correction

not sure why the .9 appeared, didn’t notice that at first

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

And on cue...

Curry gets his own four-point opportunity.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions  

nba.com league pass radio. It’s free, but you need an account (no cc required)

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions  

the feed’s back up go to the home page of atdhe and there are 2 links now

by don'tworryaboutit on Feb 27, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Jesus Christ our bench fucking sucks.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:12 PM EST reply actions  

At least we’ll have no problem re-signing Will Bynum.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:13 PM EST reply actions  

He’d be my favorite benched player.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

I don't care whether Bynum is healthy or not...

If he isn’t 100%, then he shouldn’t be on the court.
Or maybe this is his 100%?

by SHH on Feb 27, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Starting to wonder

if simple adjustments by other teams have rendered MFWB ineffective. Maybe that’s the reason he spent time in Europe rather than just being a gem in the rough.

by MFCasey on Feb 27, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Ask the Warriors

They had him for a while.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions  

why am i not surprised

Bench comes in, lead disappears.

Lately it seems that every time Bynum enters the game, the offense goes completely stagnant

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:14 PM EST reply actions  

But my shoes are so heavy, Arnie!

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Andris Biedrins slicked back look.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:18 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Could we get an and-one?

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:19 PM EST reply actions  

I love it

when they set up for their teammates

by Taiwanese Tora on Feb 27, 2010 11:33 PM EST reply actions  

Great play by Stuck

Someone needs to start making the “Free Stuck” signs. The dude can play, the Pistons just need to let him run loose

by bearded thundar on Feb 27, 2010 11:34 PM EST reply actions  

Why didn’t we advance the ball?

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:35 PM EST reply actions  

you can only advance the ball with a timeout in the 4th quarter, with less than 2 minutes

by don'tworryaboutit on Feb 27, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions  

yay keep winning until the end

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 27, 2010 11:36 PM EST reply actions  

whats the tshirt?

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 27, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions  

I DON'T KNOW!

I assume it’s so awesome my face will melt Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark style.

by Terrence J. Lynch on Feb 27, 2010 11:40 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

NBA

Where annoying remixes happen.

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:39 PM EST reply actions  

MFWB

Only dude on the team with a negative +/-

-3

by TDP on Feb 27, 2010 11:41 PM EST reply actions  

MFJFJ

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 27, 2010 11:44 PM EST up reply actions  

RPJJ

Rape n Pillage Jonas Jerbko

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 27, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Stuckey moving well down low.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 27, 2010 11:56 PM EST reply actions  

Andris Biedrins

Reminds me of JCVD in his bloodsport days.

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 27, 2010 11:56 PM EST reply actions  

JCVD and Drago’s lovechild?

I can totally see JCVD as the bitch too.

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 27, 2010 11:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Jonas

redefining the game of basketball

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 12:00 AM EST reply actions  

He will be

If we can Big Ben to stick around another year or two. With Big Ben’s work ethic and BG’s supplements, he will be huuuuge.

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

All efforts gone to waste.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

Not quite yet

GS is like a d-league team right now. It certainly doesn’t help that Morrow is ice cold. I don’t think Curry will be able to do much more than keep them alive until Rodney comes back in.

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:11 AM EST up reply actions  

Jesus, Bynum.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 12:12 AM EST reply actions  

Will lucked out on that one

That pass should have been an easy dunk.

He looks completely up to speed, I just wish he would simplify his game and take out all the flash. It’s turned him into a turnover machine

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:13 AM EST reply actions  

someone

someone better be getting some frequent flyer miles with all of these traveling calls.

by Wheaties on Feb 28, 2010 12:16 AM EST reply actions  

I still

don’t know what the point of having Ben Gordon if we’re just going to let Rip shoot it and miss it tonight.

by Taiwanese Tora on Feb 28, 2010 12:17 AM EST reply actions  

Your guess is as good as mine.

I figure when Rip was having an off-night, Gordon would take more shots.

by Terrence J. Lynch on Feb 28, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions  

coach should cut down his minutes too

by SHH on Feb 28, 2010 12:18 AM EST up reply actions  

yea rip gives kuester high fives all the time right?

by don'tworryaboutit on Feb 28, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Kuester stood in Rip's wedding.

Also, Rip was ecstatic about them hiring Kuester.

They’re good friends.

by Terrence J. Lynch on Feb 28, 2010 12:20 AM EST up reply actions  

Please stop Mr. Hamilton from shooting so much.

5-17. Yeesh. He’s the only one shooting terribly and yet he has the most shots.

by Terrence J. Lynch on Feb 28, 2010 12:17 AM EST reply actions  

I don't like having a 4 guard lineup

Gordon should be getting all of Bynum’s minutes at this point. He’s definitely the better player and so far Rodney has been the far more effective point guard. No one seems to be able to stay in rhythm because they get yanked every 8 minutes so the others get equal playing time.

I feel having only a 3 guard lineup would greatly simplify things. All 3 of our guards know how to handle the ball, and Daye has shown he can run the offense if needbe. Having a 4th guard seems to cause more problems than it produces, especially when Will has been fairly ineffective for the past few weeks

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:20 AM EST reply actions  

Exactly.

Bynum is the one who should be squeezed at this point.

by Terrence J. Lynch on Feb 28, 2010 12:21 AM EST up reply actions  

speaking of Daye

Is he touring another Mall? we need a play Daye sign.

by Taiwanese Tora on Feb 28, 2010 12:21 AM EST up reply actions  

oh dear lord

are the prophecies of khandor coming to pass?

by dandresden on Feb 28, 2010 12:49 AM EST up reply actions  

The commentator just said, “There are a lot of players in the league with bad footwork. It’s just not called…” so why is it being called right now?

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:23 AM EST reply actions  

WTF Q?

Why is our fucking bench out in the 4th quarter. We’re down in the game, I want to see JJ and Big Ben, not fucking Chunkster

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:25 AM EST reply actions  

I really, really like Steph Curry’s game.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:27 AM EST reply actions  

Funny

Rodney is +13. Will is -11.

I’m done calling it a coincidence, this seems to be happening just about every game now that Rodney is significantly better in +/-. And clearly it’s not due to playing with Rip.

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:28 AM EST reply actions  

Max and Turiaf dueling* tonight!

*and by “dueling” I pretty much mean Turiaf is killing us, but at least Max is trying.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:30 AM EST reply actions  

That would be accurate.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 12:31 AM EST up reply actions  

I never understood why Turiaf left the Lakers. He should have just rid the pine if only to get a ring

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:31 AM EST up reply actions  

Especially since he seemed so tight with Kobe, and that’s pretty rare.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:32 AM EST up reply actions  

lol why is turiaf so pissed?

by openwindow on Feb 28, 2010 12:32 AM EST up reply actions  

I hope this works

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 12:30 AM EST reply actions   2 recs

His the first warrior………..in my heart.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions  

Exactly why I'm still confused

Why he didn’t start the 4th.

Q’s decision to play the bench deep into the 4th is really pissing me off

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:34 AM EST up reply actions  

lol

Only in Detroit, will the term “instant defense” hold significant value

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions  

Speaking of D, where’s Kwame? I feel like I haven’t seen him play in months.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Obviously he hasn't work on his D.

Maybe Charlie and Wilcox should give him some pointers.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 12:36 AM EST up reply actions  

I wish the Pistons could just play weird, sloppy teams the rest of the season.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:34 AM EST reply actions  

You're describing the Pistons right now, man.

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 28, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

lol im impressed

Ben Wallace didn’t toss that pass into the upper deck like he usually does

by JoeDip on Feb 28, 2010 12:34 AM EST reply actions  

keep it close

then lose guys.

/hops on lottery train

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 12:35 AM EST reply actions  

No

You never want to lose to the league’s worst teams. I don’t care how bad we want Cousins, you never, ever, want to be compared to the Lions

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Nice of the G.S. announcers to give props to Ben W.

Also, re a comment on one of their own player, I don’t think I’ve ever heard, “and he was on the Dean’s list at Creighton for four straight years” before.

by Toledo Joe on Feb 28, 2010 12:35 AM EST reply actions  

zomg USA/Canada hockey rematch tomorrow. Time for some payback, Americans.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:36 AM EST reply actions  

Um, what’s up with Rip’s free throws? They’re broken.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:38 AM EST reply actions  

Basketball Gods

Cursing him after the 51 straight.

by Terrence J. Lynch on Feb 28, 2010 12:38 AM EST up reply actions  

ARGH!!!! JEREBKO HURT!!!!!

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:39 AM EST reply actions  

Ohh the irony

Rodney fails to get a call when he goes for the shot, but when he draws the defense in for a pass, we get it

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:39 AM EST reply actions  

NOOOOOOO!

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 12:39 AM EST reply actions  

Stepped on Ben's foot.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 12:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Ben's butt

broke Charlie’s nose

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 28, 2010 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

So true how the commentators say they’re surprised this doesn’t happen more often.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:40 AM EST reply actions  

The Pistons have an awful lot of depth?

These announcers seem to be giving us more credit than we actually deserve. I mean, on PAPER we have a lot depth. . . .

by Toledo Joe on Feb 28, 2010 12:41 AM EST reply actions  

Lottery, here we come *sigh*

That does it, we’re officially in tank mode

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:41 AM EST reply actions  

Shhhhh…. it’s called “Play The Rookies” mode.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Don’t mess with Anthony Tolliver and the Golden State Warriors!

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:42 AM EST reply actions  

Baaahh

I hate fouling Ben. It’s not playing basketball.

by Taiwanese Tora on Feb 28, 2010 12:42 AM EST reply actions  

CV31 is shaped like Glen Robinson. And that’s not a good thing.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:43 AM EST reply actions  

I never understood

Why Big Ben is such an awful ft shooter. His form looks great in shoot around, and I have a hard time believing that nerves would be bothering him of all people this far into his career

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:44 AM EST reply actions  

This is like a replay of the end of the Nuggets game.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:47 AM EST reply actions  

Same reason we can’t hit free throws — mental problems?

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:48 AM EST up reply actions  

Apparently we’re the worst free throw shooting team in the league??? Ouch.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:50 AM EST up reply actions  

We don't let our point guard operate

Rodney was great in the 4th when he was the only playmaker, especially against Denver and Philly. It’s when Prince, Rip or Gordon just throw the ball away and Rodney falls out of the offense that we don’t accomplish anything.

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:50 AM EST up reply actions  

Chemistry

and youthishness maybe?

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 12:50 AM EST up reply actions  

Ball don't lie, bitch.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 12:47 AM EST reply actions  

Man, Turiaf is involved in every good thing that’s happening with the Warriors.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:49 AM EST reply actions  

Man, this team is frustrating as fuck.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 12:49 AM EST reply actions  

Ugh

Good thing R.T. can’t shoot FTs, but still down 2.

by Toledo Joe on Feb 28, 2010 12:49 AM EST reply actions  

JEEBUS Ben Gordon. Did you really need to shoot that 3?

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:51 AM EST reply actions  

according to yahoo it wasn’t even a 3, it was a 21 footer….

by don'tworryaboutit on Feb 28, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions  

We are total shit.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 12:51 AM EST reply actions  

However...

Some MFer really killed our momentum whenever we had any tonight.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Prime example

Gordon missing a transition 3, instead of letting our point guard operate.

by bearded thundar on Feb 28, 2010 12:52 AM EST reply actions  

We’re playing non-basketball. This is pretty much the opposite of basketball. I’m having visions of last season where a pickup team at the Y has more chemistry, movement, and offense than our guys.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:52 AM EST reply actions  

Watch this epic fail...

I can feel a stand still for 20secs then let big ben shoot a 3 set play comin

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 12:53 AM EST reply actions  

I’m pissed. This game is really horse shit.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 12:55 AM EST reply actions  

That might have been the worst sequence of anything basketball related I’ve ever seen. Just garbage.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:56 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

I may have actually lost any desire to watch this team the rest of the year.

/overreaction

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 12:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Thats on Kuester though, I think.

They already went to the hack a Ben. It made sense that on a crucial inbound play Ben would be the guy they leave open while pressuring the shooters.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 12:57 AM EST reply actions  

So we just lost to a team with only 7 players dressed?

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:58 AM EST reply actions  

Outcoached by Don Nelson, no less.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 12:58 AM EST up reply actions  

last season more like last month

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2010 — The Golden State Warriors today signed Anthony Tolliver of the Idaho Stampede.

by The Golden One on Feb 28, 2010 5:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Anthony Morrow looks like the chupacabras.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 12:59 AM EST reply actions  

HOLY CRAP. A moving screen on CV. Q should just get himself tossed at this point.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 12:59 AM EST reply actions  

A moving screen?

Wow, it’s like a clinic of bad basketball.

by Toledo Joe on Feb 28, 2010 12:59 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

I want a high draft pick

but losing really really pisses me off still!

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 1:00 AM EST reply actions  

Man, I'm so over losing at this point.

It doesn’t bother me in the slightest.

The way we’re losing bothers the hell out of me, though

by Terrence J. Lynch on Feb 28, 2010 1:01 AM EST up reply actions  

I’d be much more content with the loss if Rip and BG and CV31, our 3 money guys, weren’t on the floor for this embarrassment. Play the young’uns, Q! And whatever happens, happens! Nobody will be upset if we lose because it’s all a learning experience for the kids.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 1:01 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

We should have fouled them one more time

So we could have figured out another way to turn the ball over. I mean, double-dribble and offensive three seconds were still available, I think.

by Toledo Joe on Feb 28, 2010 1:02 AM EST reply actions  

Man, I said in a few other threads I was content with losing, but this hurts my soul. I wish we could lose with the young guys instead of our “best” players.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 1:04 AM EST reply actions  

Yes, this one was disgusting.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 1:05 AM EST up reply actions  

We should have won this one, though. And the way we gave it away was sickening. I want to start a fire.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 1:05 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 1:06 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Your "Airplane" reference

Made me smile, which wasn’t easy after watching the end of this game.

by Toledo Joe on Feb 28, 2010 1:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Oh, and we lost Jonas. That makes everything cooler.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 1:06 AM EST reply actions  

if Bynum keeps playing like this JoD will probably offer him a 5 year 30mil. contract. to go with the other long shockers we already have

by aussiegus on Feb 28, 2010 1:08 AM EST reply actions  

Man, this one hurts.

Fuck! I can’t believe I pay to watch this shit.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 1:10 AM EST reply actions  

Luckily, my buddy works for DIRECTV.

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 1:10 AM EST up reply actions  

*mutters*

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 1:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Watch for free on teh interwebz!

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 1:13 AM EST up reply actions  

I just want to blame so many things!!! It makes me mad inside my head!!!

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 1:13 AM EST reply actions  

The Nightman Cometh?

by TDP on Feb 28, 2010 1:28 AM EST up reply actions  

guess that failed

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 1:28 AM EST up reply actions  


eh?

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 1:27 AM EST reply actions  

Kuester Kant Koach

Unbelieveable end of the game. This is why you need a coach who can stand up to veterans. No way Wallace should be in the game at that time.

by Vyvee on Feb 28, 2010 1:31 AM EST reply actions  

Incredible

I can’t look away.

insert aussie stereotype here

by Laughton on Feb 28, 2010 1:47 AM EST up reply actions  

Come on. You know you want to. Who loves the chocolate? Everyone loves the chocolate.

http://www.weebls-stuff.com/songs/choccy/

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 1:44 AM EST up reply actions  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzrmx6HhtyQ

In the thiiiiiiird dimension!

(Okay, I clearly haven’t had enough sleep, so it’s time for bed)

by garrettelliott on Feb 28, 2010 1:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Yikes…. Dyess just went down holding his knee in paint…

by Rban on Feb 28, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions  

Regardless if hes a Piston or not….. damn it hurts to see him go down….. gut wrenching…

by Rban on Feb 28, 2010 2:39 PM EST reply actions  

He is the only ex Piston I still care about, I want him to see him get his ring so bad.

Glad to see he is back out there playing.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I just don't really follow players once they leave the Pistons.

When Ben Wallace left, I didn’t care for how his career went on other teams. Sheed was my favorite Piston on that core and right now I couldn’t really care less of how he is playing or what he is doing.

As far as Chauncey, I didn’t like Denver before he got there and his pressence (and Afflalo’s) is not about to chance that. So out west, I’m rooting for SA all the way.

Where in the world is Cheikh Samb?

by Kriz on Feb 28, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions  

any update on JJ yet?

by Rban on Feb 28, 2010 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

only thing I've seen on it today

Jerebko said after the game the sprain wasn’t serious, and he expects to play Tuesday against Boston.

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by Packey on Feb 28, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Tradeshaun Prince to the Lakers

I’m sure they got something we could use, and Tay goes back to Cali for the best team in the league. Errbody happy.

"I didn’t even know Elvis was from Memphis, I thought he was from Tennessee." — Drew Gooden.

by Skylar on Feb 28, 2010 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

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