Super job beating Boston again: Pistons 96, Celtics 81
by Packey on Feb 20, 2012 1:53 AM EST
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PrintWhen Lawrence Frank addressed the team after the game, the first thing he mentioned was defense. In the final three quarters, the Pistons held the Celtics to 55 points, 20 or fewer points in each quarter. The next thing he mentioned was the Pistons converting the Celtics' season-high 24 turnovers into 40 points. He also touched on that little number in the free throws attempted column (46). Here, see for yourself:
Yeah, that's how the Pistons won their seventh of their last nine games. Of course, it didn't hurt that the Celtics were missing KG and Rajon Rondo played horribly before getting ejected for angrily throwing the basketball at one of the really friendly referees.
It's crazy, because the PIstons could've won by a lot more than the final difference of 15 if they had hit more of their free throws (they only made 63-percent when they are usually amongst the best in the NBA at 78-percent) and had they shot better than 38-percent from the field (they actually made one less basket than the Celtics and two more than what they made at the free throw line).
Greg Monroe led the Pistons with 18 17 points and 10 rebounds for his 16th double-double of the season. Rodney Stuckey added 16 points (on 2-for-10 shooting) and four steals.
Detroit's easy February doesn't get any harder, as they play next in Cleveland on Tuesday in what will not be NBA TV's Fan Night game.
- It's always fun to beat the Celtics ... It's always fun to see Bill Simmons stew afterwards :
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- Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook outscored the Celtics and six other NBA teams on Sunday night.
- I'm glad Jerebko made it home in time to catch Eastbound and Down:
- During the highlights on SC, Stu Scott said he was tweeted that if you look up #swag in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of Jerebko. Some Chicago-based AP Sports writer was kind enough to confirm whether this was true or not.
- The Palace was apparently sold out.
- From True Blue:
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- CelticsBlog on their loss.
- All this winning against bad teams (and a playoff team twice), and the Pistons are still the 7th worst team in the NBA, 5.5 games out of the No. 8 seed.
- Moose on the winning:
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- Boston has to play in Dallas tomorrow night (on TNT), their third of five on the road (Thunder on Wednesday before finishing in Cleveland after the ASG).
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It isn’t accurate to credit Jason Maxiell solely with the Pistons’ turnaround, but it’s got to be more than coincidence that since Lawrence Frank put Maxiell in the starting lineup the Pistons are 7-3.
"Our effort and intensity and focus over a full 48 minutes has changed. Everybody has come into their roles. Everybody is holding each other accountable and we're all playing together."
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Is it OK to whoop and holler
when we are witnessing fewer balls in the lotto?
all i wanted for christmas has to wait for another year
by alaskanpistonsfan on Feb 20, 2012 2:52 AM EST reply actions
I Saw The Game Differently From LFrank
Boston came out with zero energy and played like they wanted to get this one over as soon as possible. I mean, how else do you explain their miserable stats?
Regarding Maxiell, I think it’s just a product of the team (finally) playing a balanced lineup. This mandates playing a power forward at the power forward spot, and JJ coming off the bench. The rest of the team isn’t that good, but it isn’t that bad. Max has played well, and apparently has played his way into shape.
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yeah, there is probably a lot more to say (considering I said nothing about it) about how the Celtics approached the game
flat as a Kenny Walker flat top
Regardless of how bad the other team has played, the Pistons have still found ways to lose
Or at least that’s been the norm for the last few years
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Quick typo
Moose only had 17. A bit irrelevant, but feel I should point that out.
Regardless, what a game. How do you all feel about the Rondo thing – sure, the Moose trampled his ass, but I think it was an alright no-call. He has a right to be upset, but that pissed? He’ll enjoy a game or two off for that I believe.
And another note; if Rose sits out the All-Star game, will his replacement automatically be a guard, or does our Moose have a shot? I thought maybe if Carmelo skipped it he’d be a better option, but seems as if Melo is coming back in a few days.
Coach deserves some credit as well.
It’s nice to see them smiling and High fiving in the Locker Room. Moose walking around like he’s checking his stable of Bitches, passing out daps. It takes a certain confidence to do that. To Me that said more W’s are to come. How about Frank coming in with Laser beam eyes breaking down the game to them? Instilling What wins. I like the way this feels.
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by soufpaw on Feb 20, 2012 8:01 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ersan Ilyasova had 29 points and 25 rebounds (13 ORebs) against the Nets last night. Crazy.
Then there was that whole OKC thing: Durant 51 pts, Westbrook 40 pts and Ibaka 14 pts, 15 rebs, 11(!) blocks
2014
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by V. on Feb 20, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
coincidentally the same year that Ben Gordon and CV would be expiring!
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
and you know that OKC can't really afford to give Ibaka what he'll be worth by then
with a max contract to KD and Westbrook combined with what Harden will command and what they’re already paying Perkins.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
FPSI?
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
by The Boourns on Feb 20, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
by the time he's a free agent, if he leaves OKC
he’ll likely fetch a price greater than his worth. I’d rather find the next Ibaka than overpay the current one.
I'd rather overpay Ibaka than overpay another shooting guard.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
by The Boourns on Feb 20, 2012 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
If I'm OKC
I’d rather pay Ibaka than Harden, and make him develop that shot more. He hits it decently, but if he could actual become the third option on offense… yikes.
I am very interested to see how OKC manages things over the next couple years. They have an incredible team with amazing depth, but I’m struggling to see how they can keep it together purely because of the salary cap.
I think they overpaid for Westbrook, personally, and I think that could bite them when it comes time to re-up Ibaka.
"With logic he attacks. With statistics he defends."
Ilyasova is also a free agent
and he likely won’t command much on the market this summer. If we dump CV, he’s worth a phone call. Dude has always beasted against Detroit, he seems like a more affordable man’s Kris Humphries.
Wait Rondo got ejected for that?
Maybe I’m missing something in the replay but he certainly didn’t throw the ball at the ref. It was a pretty gentle toss and had the ref been ready it would’ve been a pretty routine thing.
I only watched the first half but we looked good. Every certainly seems to understand their role.
I wonder if it'll result in a fine or suspension.
yelling at a ref is one thing, but tossing something even gently is a whole other thing. Might be smart move by the NBA to make the bitch their bitch.
At the time
I thought it might be good for one or two, but yeah, had the ref been prepared only his hand-eye coordination would be to blame. However, he was signaling to the stat keepers and not paying attention, so it was kinda bad looking.
by blubomber17 on Feb 20, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think that of all the instances he had to throw him the ball
he did it on that precise moment by accident. That’s why he got two techs.
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/20/rajon-rondo-ejected-for-throwing-ball-at-referee/
3 minute mark
Fire Joe Dumars
lol...it wasn't gentle
its not like he wound up, but it definitely was a crisp one handed pass. And the referee was in the middle of calling out the foul. That is his job. To call out the foul and make sure the scorer’s table gets the right information. rondo shouldn’t be throwing the ball at the ref like that unless the ref shows he’s ready to receive it.
It was stupid on Rondo’s part and deserved at least one T. I had no problem with the ref giving him double techs because of how fucking stupid it was on Rondo’s part. He knew the ref wasn’t ready, and he threw the ball at his chest anyways. He could have just as easily dropped the ball right where he stood or rolled it to the ref but he chose to throw it.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
Im perfectly fine with players showing their emotion
and verbally asking for an explanation from the refs. But the moment it get’s physical, no matter how minor the act may seem, a line that should not be crossed is crossed.
Same goes for response to fan interaction.
Fire Joe Dumars
by Kriz on Feb 20, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
L. Frank sounds a lot more intense and direct than I expected
But I guess I expected the voice of a leprechaun, so that’s probably why I’m surprised
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I’m just happy I finished as high as I did and with as many as I did.
by blubomber17 on Feb 20, 2012 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
my problem is I fall asleep.
I only commented so much last night because I let Roco bait me (again).
You’re into rocobating too, huh?
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by heWizard on Feb 20, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I was
thinking about you too this morning Poopz.
To bad I posted that in the afternoon.
but I know your opinion is so strong that it will defeat my fact.
Maybe we can team together like Tour De France and somehow get you to the top
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I was really hoping for a top 3 draft pick this year ...
but it’s hard not to like any victory over Boston. Maybe beating them will give us some Irish luck in the lottery …
I mean there is still a chance...just a much much smaller chance...we haven't caught up to the 8 seed yet...
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
Kind of amused by the end of the vid where Frank says (I think)
“This is focus week.”
And other weeks are. . . ?
Pizza party weeks!
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I think in the beginning of the season he said “This is lose disgracefully and alienate your fans week.”
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by tads on Feb 21, 2012 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
lol...rondo suspended 2 games for throwing the ball at the ref
looks like the Celtics will probably lose 7 of their past 8 with Dallas and OKC up next.
Fuck you Boston!
Fuck you Bill Simmons!
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
I'd only do it to get rid of BG.
I don’t really want Rondo because the dude just pisses me off for some reason.
Was watching the UConn-Villanova game
Drummond was utterly unimpressive. All he did was find ways to back himself out of the play. Time after time he was moving backwards. He’d have position, then he’d move backwards, and then the play would be made where he used to be standing. He’d be in position for a rebound, then he’d simply let himself be boxed out, over and over again. Never did he even attempt to fight for position or use his strength to his advantage. He still got some numbers simply because he’s big, but he was mostly just an observer tonight. Barely even affected the game it seemed like. And it was a fight into overtime finally won with Napier’s unneccesarily difficult 3 from way outside the arc with nearly 2 seconds still on the clock.
Maybe it was just one game. But with the number of scouts in attendance, who at least got to see Lamb, you’d expect a little more. Either way, he could certainly use some coaching.
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by Rusty_Shackleford on Feb 20, 2012 10:11 PM EST reply actions
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