Comments on: Pistons, Nuggets and DBB clash at the Palace http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/ A Detroit Pistons blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:55:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Where a full house beats a king | Detroit Bad Boys http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128711 Where a full house beats a king | Detroit Bad Boys Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:57:46 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128711 [...] Boney impatiently screamed: NO POST UP YET ABOUT THE CAVS???? C’MON MATT! GET WITH IT! [...] […] Boney impatiently screamed: NO POST UP YET ABOUT THE CAVS???? C’MON MATT! GET WITH IT! […]

]]> By: Craig http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128710 Craig Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:00:41 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128710 watching the altitude broadcast last night, and right after Scott Hastings (horrible color guy for anyone, super homer) says he'd rather have the nuggs bench !?! The zoo crew then goes on a huge run and Scott doesn't say another word about the benches for the rest of the game. No calls for herrmann lately, either. Hope Hayes keeps it up. watching the altitude broadcast last night, and right after Scott Hastings (horrible color guy for anyone, super homer) says he’d rather have the nuggs bench !?! The zoo crew then goes on a huge run and Scott doesn’t say another word about the benches for the rest of the game. No calls for herrmann lately, either. Hope Hayes keeps it up.

]]> By: LawyerBoy http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128709 LawyerBoy Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:25:25 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128709 Kevin s. - They could have their 2-guard in JR Smith if he weren't such a selfish fool (or on an expiring contract), but alas it isn't meant to be. Seriously though that guy has game. He can D up his man on the perimeter, shoot the 3 (he's a good 3-point shooter but by taking too many he hurts his and Denver's game) and he can slice through the lane successfully using both athleticism and quickness. Ah well, it is what it is. PS: I read your most recent blog post, and I found it very thought provoking. I'm just curious as to which candidate (if any) that you support in this race (not at all trying to start a debate), and why (if it can be made brief and not hijack the thread). Kevin s. - They could have their 2-guard in JR Smith if he weren’t such a selfish fool (or on an expiring contract), but alas it isn’t meant to be. Seriously though that guy has game. He can D up his man on the perimeter, shoot the 3 (he’s a good 3-point shooter but by taking too many he hurts his and Denver’s game) and he can slice through the lane successfully using both athleticism and quickness. Ah well, it is what it is.

PS: I read your most recent blog post, and I found it very thought provoking. I’m just curious as to which candidate (if any) that you support in this race (not at all trying to start a debate), and why (if it can be made brief and not hijack the thread).

]]> By: Boney http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128708 Boney Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:26:16 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128708 NO POST UP YET ABOUT THE CAVS???? C'MON MATT! GET WITH IT! NBA - Where a full house beats a king anyday... NO POST UP YET ABOUT THE CAVS???? C’MON MATT! GET WITH IT!

NBA - Where a full house beats a king anyday…

]]> By: Kevin s. http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128707 Kevin s. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:15:47 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128707 Denver's problem is at the two. They have no answer there. Every team in front of them has an above average (legit) two guard. I think Iverson is a huge upgrade over Miller, but they can't keep the other players on the floor. This team is the big three and that's it, and their big three aren't good enough. Denver’s problem is at the two. They have no answer there. Every team in front of them has an above average (legit) two guard. I think Iverson is a huge upgrade over Miller, but they can’t keep the other players on the floor. This team is the big three and that’s it, and their big three aren’t good enough.

]]> By: Kevin s. http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128706 Kevin s. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:03:37 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128706 "Is kevin s. writing under two names? What gives?" My bad. I made a Herrmann joke during the Hornets game and forgot to revert back. “Is kevin s. writing under two names? What gives?”

My bad. I made a Herrmann joke during the Hornets game and forgot to revert back.

]]> By: Paul M http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128705 Paul M Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:15:02 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128705 Their defense is predicated on creating turnovers and not fouling. They're average or worse in other areas but yes, overall defense isn't the big issue with Denver (they're actually playing below their capabilities offensively. The whole Seattle thing was freakish, though). I generally liked the outlook of that team a lot more with Andre Miller rather than Iverson. For a stretch before Iverson was traded, Carmelo was easily leading the league in scoring in fewer minutes than whoever was in second place. Iverson is good, but it feels that he's holding Carmelo back as a scorer to some extent. Their defense is predicated on creating turnovers and not fouling. They’re average or worse in other areas but yes, overall defense isn’t the big issue with Denver (they’re actually playing below their capabilities offensively. The whole Seattle thing was freakish, though).

I generally liked the outlook of that team a lot more with Andre Miller rather than Iverson. For a stretch before Iverson was traded, Carmelo was easily leading the league in scoring in fewer minutes than whoever was in second place. Iverson is good, but it feels that he’s holding Carmelo back as a scorer to some extent.

]]> By: LawyerBoy http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128704 LawyerBoy Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:07:20 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128704 Why does "Missed the 2nd Quarter"'s link go to kevin s.'s blog? I'm exercising my right to face my accuser in a court of law! It's not like I've been accused of anything or not like this is a court of law, but I'm exercising my right anyway! But seriously, this is confusing to me. Is kevin s. writing under two names? What gives? Why does “Missed the 2nd Quarter”’s link go to kevin s.’s blog? I’m exercising my right to face my accuser in a court of law! It’s not like I’ve been accused of anything or not like this is a court of law, but I’m exercising my right anyway! But seriously, this is confusing to me. Is kevin s. writing under two names? What gives?

]]> By: Missed the 2nd Quarter http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128703 Missed the 2nd Quarter Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:31:55 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128703 Generally, Denver plays above average defense. They play at the league's fastest pace, which makes it less obvious. Generally, Denver plays above average defense. They play at the league’s fastest pace, which makes it less obvious.

]]> By: LawyerBoy http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128702 LawyerBoy Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:53:33 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128702 Some great basketball last night across the Association. Houston-Boston was competitive for a minute but then Boston showed how dominant they really are (yeesh!). I think our best chance to beat them is capitalize on Cassell's loose ballhandling. Regarding the Celtics' game last night, if Mike Harris and Aaron Brooks score more points than Tracy McGrady, you're not going to win, Houston. Lakers let Dallas get back in the game only to close 'em out in the at the very end. When Radmanovic scores 21, you know things are going right for the Lakers. And of course, ain't nothing wrong with allowing 120 when you drop 136. I must say I was a little surprised to see Theo get a DNP-CD, but I suppose in a game where the pace is so quick and the outcome was never truly in doubt, it's better to rest The Rattler. What did Kleiza say to get thrown out? It must've been Materazzi-Zidane level nasty to get tossed that quick for what seemed like little-to-no gesticulating. I really hope Denver ends up sneaking into the playoffs (sorry PG4L) despite their penchant for not playing a lick of defense. I also hope that GS stays in, and Dallas is the one who ends up on the outside. That would serve them right for trading away a bunch of good pieces for Aging Kidd. Some great basketball last night across the Association. Houston-Boston was competitive for a minute but then Boston showed how dominant they really are (yeesh!). I think our best chance to beat them is capitalize on Cassell’s loose ballhandling. Regarding the Celtics’ game last night, if Mike Harris and Aaron Brooks score more points than Tracy McGrady, you’re not going to win, Houston. Lakers let Dallas get back in the game only to close ‘em out in the at the very end. When Radmanovic scores 21, you know things are going right for the Lakers. And of course, ain’t nothing wrong with allowing 120 when you drop 136. I must say I was a little surprised to see Theo get a DNP-CD, but I suppose in a game where the pace is so quick and the outcome was never truly in doubt, it’s better to rest The Rattler.

What did Kleiza say to get thrown out? It must’ve been Materazzi-Zidane level nasty to get tossed that quick for what seemed like little-to-no gesticulating.

I really hope Denver ends up sneaking into the playoffs (sorry PG4L) despite their penchant for not playing a lick of defense. I also hope that GS stays in, and Dallas is the one who ends up on the outside. That would serve them right for trading away a bunch of good pieces for Aging Kidd.

]]> By: JackDutch http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128701 JackDutch Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:37:35 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128701 pl-i think it was just a matter of denver guys just showboating at the end. but it wasn't as if karl had his starters in. as he said, he doesn't know how to tell his players to NOT play the way he's coached them to play. (which may be a bigger issue.) i just dislike a couple players on denver's team that ruins that squad for me. specifically, k-mart and jr smith. so i have a hard time liking the nugs, even though i'm a syracuse guy who would seriously consider naming my first born "melo." and as far as melo not knowing how to play defense, if every team that drafted a 'cuse player would just adopt the 2-3 zone and play it 98% of the time, you'd never notice the defensive deficiencies of a jim boeheim-coached player. pl-i think it was just a matter of denver guys just showboating at the end. but it wasn’t as if karl had his starters in. as he said, he doesn’t know how to tell his players to NOT play the way he’s coached them to play. (which may be a bigger issue.) i just dislike a couple players on denver’s team that ruins that squad for me. specifically, k-mart and jr smith. so i have a hard time liking the nugs, even though i’m a syracuse guy who would seriously consider naming my first born “melo.”

and as far as melo not knowing how to play defense, if every team that drafted a ‘cuse player would just adopt the 2-3 zone and play it 98% of the time, you’d never notice the defensive deficiencies of a jim boeheim-coached player.

]]> By: Mike http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128700 Mike Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:48:35 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128700 I feel sorry for Anthony. Great offensive player who has never learned how to play defense and will probably never get a ring unless he lucks out late in his career and winds up as a old bench player on a title contender like Cassell this year. I feel sorry for Anthony. Great offensive player who has never learned how to play defense and will probably never get a ring unless he lucks out late in his career and winds up as a old bench player on a title contender like Cassell this year.

]]> By: joejoejoe http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128697 joejoejoe Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:33:48 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128697 The Pistons are 30-1 when they score 100 or more points. Wow. The Pistons are 30-1 when they score 100 or more points. Wow.

]]> By: JesseC http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128696 JesseC Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:15:42 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128696 I love the name "Nugg Doctor" because everytime I hear it I think of Encino Man... buuuuddieeeeee I love the name “Nugg Doctor” because everytime I hear it I think of Encino Man… buuuuddieeeeee

]]> By: JesseC http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128695 JesseC Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:36:12 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-03-18/pistons-nuggets-and-dbb-clash-at-the-palace/#comment-128695 Man that Chris McCoskey guy is great! He was so right about Rip being an awful player! How does this guy not have his own TV show?!? Man that Chris McCoskey guy is great! He was so right about Rip being an awful player! How does this guy not have his own TV show?!?

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