The ball is about to tip on Fox Sports — although if you’re out-of-state, you’re in luck, because NBA League Pass for both your TV and computer is available as a free trial this week.
The youth movement will be put on pause this game — 35-year-old Ben Wallace will be in the starting lineup, while rookies Austin Daye and Jonas Jerebko are serving their one-game suspensions. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, will be without DBB favorite Allen Iverson, who’s nursing a hamstring injury. Sad, I know.
That’s all for now — the game’s about to start, so join your fellow fans in the comments.
First!
Nice chin-stache, Ben.
http://atdhe.net/7228/watch-detroit-pistons-vs-memphis-grizzlies
Tay with the dunk!
brgulker, I will now fight you to the death. We don’t do that “FIRST!” shit around here.
ALSO, WTF!? We go from 3-6 Mafia to Teenage Wasteland by The Who.
TRADE THE MEMPHIS MUSIC GUY NOW!
DEEEEEETROIT BAAAAASKETBAAAALLLLLLLLLLL! No Mason, so I figure I’d try to fill the gigantic shoes.
And TAY doing something. This season has promise.
It’s great to see Rip, Tay and Ben again…
I know we don’t do first here … but it’s the first game thread. cut me some slack!
J Dre, I like you. Ridiculous overreacting optimism is not a thing we’re used to seeing around here. Just don’t go off the deep end when the boo-hoos come out.
Anyone else this is DaJuan Summers only real chance this season? After tonight, Jerebko and Daye will be back, and Summers goes back to the end of the bench with Chuckles… but tonight if Summers comes in and plays well like he hasn’t all preseason, he’ll almost automatically have an edge on the other two rooks.
Did Vilanueva just become the new Amir?
CV is trying to play defense. The refs just aren’t feelin’ it.
Casey, when Amir averages 16 and 7 in something other than the D-League, let me know
Villanueva cannot be the new Amir until Mike shows up, says how he knows his high school coach, then demands that we TRADE VILLANUEVA NOW!
Dear Other Matt,
I make no promises…
Just talking about the role of “foul machine.” And there’s the first look of disbelief from Tayshaun for the season. I’ve been missing that.
HAHAHA, and they make fun of Kwame’s hands
When did Melvin Ely let Ben have his facial hair?
Pistons basketball! Finally!
Dammit, I missed Big Ben.
this is fucking exciting
oh snap. Big Ben with the start over Kwame…is this the real thing or is Kwame limited b/c of his injury?
its awesome to hear blaha’s delayed reactions again…ahhhhh
I must say it looks damn good seeing Ben rebound the ball in a Piston uniform (and at minimum wage).
Zach Randolph makes me laugh. He’s totally that guy at the gym who makes 1 prayer out of 10 and then acts all serious about it, like, “Yeah, I got that. All day long baby.”
Ha, “minimum wage.”
Ben Wallace > Kwame Brown.
Late to the party. Holy shit Orlando is a scary team this year. 70 1st half points.
This Ben Wallace thing might work out till about Feb or so
P_p: I hate to be a downer, but we really don’t have to worry too much about anything past April or early May
Hey! The chief boo-hoo is here!
Toronto is beating the crap out of hte Cavs.
Also lol@ Cleveland getting stomped by the Raptors. We nervous Ohio?
damn. Bargnani with 21 first half points.
It took less than 8 minutes for Ben Wallace to start leaving his finger prints all over this game.
I think I forgive Ben now.
Ben is looking spry!
that would have been the play of the night had ben finished
The Ben Wallace free throw line adventures begin.
Joe
Oct 28th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
P_p: I hate to be a downer, but we really don’t have to worry too much about anything past April or early May
^^^^^
Oh I didnt mean in relation to us, I meant in releation to the entire league. They are fun to watch, even Vince is playing well
Money!
jeez. anyone see that much from Kwame? that was aggressive as hell..i love it!
@Prophecy_Pessimism:
This Ben Wallace thing might work out till about Feb or so
BOOOO HOOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
see that move**
Anyone see Brook Lopez with 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks IN THE FIRST QUARTER?
@ MP, *Hi Five*
Look out babies!
I like Pistons basketball.
Hello, Mini-Ben!
BG!
Ben MF Gordon!
OH MY GOD! Benny with the sweet 4 point play.
Excellent first points as a Piston, Ben Gordon!
first four point piston play of the year…not the last
@Other Matt:
Right back at you, buddy! Didn’t see you got him first!
screw your slack brgulker
BG187!!!!
The beers is going down easy tonight…
why are the [istons in white?
Lol!
+1
because the Grizzlies are wearing blue
/it’s starting early this season
OT: I remain confused why anybody who pays any attention to the NBA thinks that Shaq makes Cleveland better, and that includes Danny Ferry.
they got red of the red unis, which in my opinion looks better. white is the color of surrender
rid
Stuck’s really aggressive on defense so far.
LeBron would call that a “crab dribble” hahahahaha
MFWB. Now what, memphis.
Willuminati!
got red of the red unis?
scntfc, you’re not helping your cause with me dummy
Here comes the original MF’er!
Grizzlies are hitting some tough shots
Hi Boney, nice to see you, too.
KWAME!
bynum to cake!
Cakehammer!
WHAT? Kwame caught a pass in traffic?
ok..i’m loving Kwame so far. he;s running the court, looking for the ball, and being really aggressive with it when he does get it.
Ben Gordon wanted those fast break points…poor guy.
@brgulker
kiss off, queerbait
Haha… see that dude checking his face for blood after Tay smoked the first five rows?!
Luckily that big fat guy was there to break Tay’s fall… do you think he has to pay for two seats because he sits in two seats?
(Just a disclaimer, I’m big myself, so I can say that)
I think I might like this Ben Gordon guy.
First buzzer beater of the season. QUALITY.
BG187911WTFBBQFTW!!!11111!1!!!!!!
Gotta love our effort on the offensive glass that quarter. Kwame and Big Ben.
bngrdn4lyf
Cleveland is getting smoked.
Liking Ben Gordon so far!
BG with the buzzer beater!
Good quarter overall. I felt like we got much better shots overall, they just made some tougher ones. 12 trips to the line is nice too.
Not a bad first quarter.
I like Small Ben.
I say we nickname Ben Gordon “Commissioner.” You know, like Commissioner Gordon from Batman. Because he’s… uh…
Shut up, that’s why!
ORlando: 90 points scored, 4:47 left … in the 3rd quarter.
Is it a bad thing that I wasn’t upset not seeing Charlie V playing much of that quarter?
Ben “Michael Chiklis” Gordon
Is it a bad thing that I wasn’t upset not seeing Charlie V playing much of that quarter?
No.
Wheres Gabe?
@ J Dre
Those were a couple of shitty calls against CV, to be honest.
I shall do it just for: Shut up, that’s why! Love it.
loving the game so far, stuckey looking good, as is kwame and big ben
rip’s shot isnt there but he played good defense, and tay is as usual… tho gay did make a couple shots on him, but i thought he’s playing well
Before anyone starts talking about BG’s bad defense, Mayo clearly hooked him.
oh and that 4 point play by gordon was nuts, love it
Anyone else notice it still says “1st” on the scoreboard at the bottom of the screen? I wonder how many people are turning on the game now and freaking out at the score.
Is there a prettier jumper in the game then Ben Gordon’s?
Classic Rip
@ Jim- Ray Allen’s? I can’t stand Ben Gordon’s shot- throws me off in 2K10.
Eli Zaret with the burn on A.I. haha!
Wait, I got it! Rip can be Batman because he wears a mask and Gordon can be the Commissioner!
Ben kind of hoists from his shoulder a little bit. I like Rip or Ray Allen’s form a bit better, but Small Ben is money.
“It takes more than practice”
You fucking hear that Allen??
Whew, welcome back basketball! Oh how I missed ye…
The UConn boys look good tonight and I like Big Ben’s presence on defense. Too bad we won’t see Daye or the fightin’ Swede tonight.
@Terrence Lynch
I’ve been trying to get that one to catch on, too! Seriously, can we do better than “Commissioner Gordon?” I don’t think so. Plus, we can shorten it to “The Commish.” Much better ring to it than “Small Ben.”
Connmen?
Note that MFWB already is our leading assist man.
I vote Commissioner Gordon.
Come on SadPanda… we’re 15 minutes into the freaking season
@Thom- Though he’s no longer in Chicago, I still don’t think anything tops “Air Gordon.”
Conley just crossed MFWB but missed the shot
Orlando is up on Philly:
100-69 after three quarters. Holy crap.
SOMEBODY TELL ME WHAT BEN GORDON DOIN TO DEM FOOLS!
idk anytime we can refer to Michael Chiklis is always awesome.
SOMEONE CALLED THAT SCORE SPOT ON FOR THE ORLANDO PHILLY GAME
Rip and Ray are definitely up there as well. They probably have better releases, but I high BG gets on his jump shot as well as the high arcing shot itself.
And BG hits a 3 as I say this.
There are a LOT of pretty plays tonight, excellent passing.
*but I like how high…completely butchered that sentence.
FIRST!!!
BABY EATEN!!!
OH MY GOD. Maxy palmed the board then threw it the fuck down!
AHHHHH MAxiell: 1, Babies: 0
This is why the preseason doesn’t count for SHIT
Poor baby just eaten for dinner.
First baby eaten of 2009!
Mother fucking Barry Gibb.
Babies consumed: 1
*got eaten
Oh shit…. not only is BG7 gunning (literally) for Rip’s job, now he’s taking his crappy local endorsements? The gauntlet is now officially thrown.
Dr. Rahmani got BG too!
Nice pass to Rip for the layup.
What is this fast break thing they speak of?
Picture perfect finger roll. I’m liking the shot distribution of our guards so far- no one seems to need the ball in their hands every single possession.
scntfc: That was me who called the Orlando/Philly score! http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2009-10-27/nba-opening-night/#comment-199292
I missed the baby eater due to lag.
So Summers isn’t even dressed tonight?
What happened to CV31?
Big Ben made me cringe when he took that shot lol
CV picked up a couple of early fouls.
how am I losing to a guy who is starting Rashard Lewis AND Tracy McGrady?
/fml
/at least I’m not an asshole like br
Damn right, Coach Q. That’s a Larry Brown timeout right there! Damn, we got gameplans, guys! Curry ruined my perception of what basketball coaching was…
Thus far, I’m fine with Chunky Charlie’s butt planted firmly on the bench.
Cleveland is only down 1 now.
/at least I’m not an asshole like br
Yes, you are your a unique asshole, one of kind.
@ Garret
close enuff!
This Rudy SCNTFC dude is good at the game of basketball.
God, I miss George Blaha, especially when I have to listen to these stupid, inept Grizzlies announcers on League Pass. Apparently one tipped rebound justifies them taking DeMarre Carrol over Dejuan Blair (6 pts/6 boards/6 mins played). Also, they dismissed Kuester’s offense, because “anyone can make the Cavs’ offense: just give it to LeBron and get out of the way! I could do that!” HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I’m depressed now.
Let’s hope the third quarter goes unlike most of those in the pre-season.
why is Tay getting torched? do you think his toe is still bothering him?
James Harden has 2 points…and a really nice beard. I’m rooting for him.
According to the “play by play” on nba.com, there’s some torrid shooting going on right now.
According to the “play by play” on nba.com, there’s some torrid shooting going on right now.
how was that not a travel on gasol?
“This Rudy SCNTFC dude…”
+many
Just think how far ahead we’d be if we still had AI
@brgulker, boney:
What’s the deal? Why the hate for BR, Bone, he’s a good dude, I’m glad he’s a part of this crew.
We need to save our will power for the new douchebags who will eventually come here and mess shit up this season, not our own. Gulks is crew, money.
unlike our preseason stats, we only have 2 turnovers at the half
i like that
Halftime: Brook Lopez with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists, and only 1 foul.
He’s the only center in this league who has a chance to compete with Dwight Howard for the next 10 years.
Is the boney br thing not a joke? I thought they were kidding
yeah, we should sit Charlie V. on the bench all season and go with a frontcourt of Kwame, Ben, Wilcox and Maxiell (3 guys who you bitched about and said needed to be replaced by overpaid and oft-injured Emeka Okafor).
Lol, Rip isn’t letting the new kid on the block show him up tonight.
We got buzzer-beaters, son.
I know it’s Memphis, but you can’t complain about this start.
Man, I lost the feed. Anywhere else?
And the link has officially taken a shit. Anybody got a working one? Maybe with Detroit’s announcing crew?
@ QD, we’re shooting the lights out, especially BG7.
@ MP: I have no idea why Boney chooses to insult me so much. I had to block him on Twitter because of those insults. I don’t really care, though.
Every league pass announce crew sounds the same. So generic.
Rip looks very sharp. Good to see.
Forty +1
Can’t ask for a much better half then that. Good ball movement on offense, good shooting, only 2 TO’s and nice hustle on D.
This has been great, but it would be so much more satisfying to watch AI dribble around and chuck up WTFadeaways, while his teammates and the 5 Grizzlies fans in attendance look on in horror. I WANT REVENGE.
This is the first game all season Maxiell hasn’t looked like complete shit. That’s a good start.
br and boney need to hug it out, I think.
Also, Celtics are outscoring the Bobcats 21-2 in the 3rd.
@TL and Joel:
Pretty sure you catch watch this one for free on League Pass broadband.
Internet feuds are scntfc as hell.
Does anyone know how to host a game over Ustream? I realize it would require a TV tuner in one’s computer …
From the box score, things look good. My only quibbles are giving up 8 offensive rebounds and Ben having to play 17 minutes. My hope is to see Big Ben play that much in a whole game.
Like the low turnover total though.
lol @ “I had to block him on twitter, but I don’t care much though”
I haven’t laughed that hard since LawyerBoy told me that Devon Hardin was the answer in the paint for Detroit
Pretty sure you catch watch this one for free on League Pass broadband.
Only if you don’t live in MI. It’s balcked out in MI due to FSD’s coverage.
stay in your lane mike
Dyess w/ 9 points and 3 rebounds at the half. Glad to see he’s thriving in his new environment. Still sad I could never find a jersey-shirt of his though…stupid NBA Store.
@ brgulker
there’s this invention called “cable” or “satellite” for your television (you know, that box with the moving pictures?). On there they’ve got a free league pass preview
Just threw the game on– I see Pistons are up by 12 at halftime…what else did I miss. Gordon still has his jumper…Does Payne still listen to Miley Cyrus?
Boney, you have repeatedly called me asshole, a clown, and a douchebag on Twitter and here. If you don’t like me or my comments, fine. I don’t give a rip. But the insults are old, tired, and only reveal your immaturity. Yes, I blocked you on Twitter so that your ridiculous and offensive tweets don’t show up on my timeline anymore.
From now on: just ignore me, and I’ll do likewise. I”ll be fine with that.
hey @brgulker,
sign up for nba.com, they’re running league pass for free on their website you freaking thief
McDyess is a +17 in the first half. The “Right DeJuan” looks like he had a nice 6 minutes.
@scntfc:
stay in your lane mike
Dude, I’m not driving. Drinking and driving is scntfc.
I contacted customer support for League Pass today. If you live in MI, then FSD is available to you via cable or sattelite. Hence, blackout rules apply, and MI residents can’t view Pistons games on League Pass.
IF you don’t live in MI, then it doesn’t apply to you.
But don’t take my word for it: http://leaguepasssupport.nba.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=7801&task=search&searchFor=blackout&x=21&y=8
Yes, but he has 6 points and 6 rebounds in 6 minutes. 666- sounds like he’s the WRONG DeJuan. I’m glad we passed on him!
WHOA WHOA WHOA TIME OUT. Is blocking someone on twitter like taking their ball and going home?
Somebody invite petey back - I feel like he united our dislike in a common cause
Strangely enough, I’m enjoying this Ahmad Rashad/Shaq halftime thing.
offensive? lol
get bent
@j dre:
no shit, that’s like 33 points and 33 rebounds in 36 minutes, evil!!!
Shoulda held on to Budinger
of course he still listens to miley while playing with his labia
lol wolf, sorta.
@Mike Payne- EXACTLY! I want no part of that otherworldly stat line! He must have sold his soul to the devil- there’s just no other explanation.
Boney: Pistons games are blacked out on League Pass if you live in MI. And League Pass for TV is only available if you have digital cable (though I’m guessing similar blackout rules apply). Also, chill out.
It’s like a royal rumble going on in this thread.
@scntfc:
of course he still listens to miley while playing with his labia
That’s not a nice thing to say about your real father.
I really don’t want CV guarding Gasol, or any 7 footer for that matter.
Maybe Boney is upset because Amir never did read his pamphlet?
I hope CV31 gains the infamous 15 pounds of muscle by the end of the season. Hit the weights, CV!
Matt,
So watching league pass games on the internet is not an option?
I think charges taken should be a recorded stat in NBA basketball.
Great move by Stuck
“Count THAT baby and a foul!”
God I missed hearing that over the summer.
Dear Ben Wallace,
Over the years I’ve forgotten how beautiful and brilliant a defender you are. Thank you for reminding me.
Sincerely,
-Piston fans.
I know it’s probably too early to tell, but could Cleveland be the letdown team of the year? They look awful, and their Mike Brown offense is as stagnant as it’s ever been.
How about:
M.ike
I.nduces
K.handors
E.nema
PINON IS BACK!
@br:
I contacted customer support for League Pass today. If you live in MI, then FSD is available to you via cable or sattelite. Hence, blackout rules apply, and MI residents can’t view Pistons games on League Pass
It’s kind of a bitch of a workaround but… you might be able to get the broadband version by using ip shielding software which can mask your ip and show you as residing somewhere other than MI. Not sure if it will work but it may be worth a try. I had to do that to watch online tv in Canada since our lovely Canadian law prohibited us from watching certain U.S. content online.
@ Thom: looks like they’re missing Coach Q a bit, huh?
So true, Gogol. So true.
Over the last few years there have been a tonne of really intelligent and articulate debates on what makes a good defender. Ben Wallace is pretty much ending those debates all over again by reminding us how naturally gifted he is as a defender. It helps that he’s a machine, but his timing and instincts are just unreal. And he’s, what, 35 now? I wish he never left.
So watching league pass games on the internet is not an option?
No. Read what I posted above. Blackouts apply to online viewing as well. If you live in MI and dno’t have FSD, you are SOL.
@scntfc:
you’re so good with nicknames.
Garrett,
I forgot Amir was a Raptor until I saw him tussling with Zydrunas Ilglauskus (misspelled intentionally) on my league pass preview on my cable television programming.
I was also watching the league pass games on nba.com for free as well and saw him.
@Joe
Yeah, just a little. Truth be told, I would love to see that team crash and burn. The Schadenfreude I’d get to enjoy (I go to college in Ohio) alone would make it more than worth it.
Thom - I’ll take the other side of that bet
@ Sean W.
Here’s my concern with that:
1) I also play a lot on Xbox Live, and I don’t wanna get banned
2) I run Linux on my main computer … and it’s a hassle.
Whoa… flashback. I thought I just saw Sheed shoot the 3 for us.
CV makes an appearance
Quote of the night: “RANDOLPH! Oof…”
It’s in our best interest though if Cleveland beats Toronto.
Exactly Sean W.
or by using web browser loaded through a proxy server
Chase utley is awesome
Hey, it’s pinon lopez!
I guess If I had a cool name like Mike Payne I wouldn’t need to use them hunh?
Is Rudy Gay this year’s Danny Granger?
I do not like the rebound disparity. Ben can’t run the whole show himself. Frontcourt rebounding is 20-9, advantage Memphis.
yay!
http://www.freeproxyserver.net/
4 minutes left in the 3rd, Lopez at 23, 12, 4, and 4… only 2 fouls.
nice drive by Charlie V
Do Memphis fans call Marc Gasol “Grande Country Reeves”? That would be sweet.
Okay Charlie, okay.
That officially makes Villanueva our leading shot-blocker this year…. hahah
The Commish returns to dispense justice!
Another block huh…
CV with 2 blocks!
CV with 2 blocks!
Too bad we can’t play memphis every game
CV with 2 blocks!
Defensive player of the year?
bust it open!
Enjoying Iverson’s face on the bench every time the Stones score.
Is it just me or does it seem like Charlie V really doesn’t want to get hit when he sets his screens? He looks really passive/hesitant and they don’t seem to be very effective. Maybe it’s just me…
Pistons pulling away.
Another block by Chunky Charlie!
Sorry about the triple post…I’m having some computer issues.
Who is the victory cigar this year? Daye? Summers? Chuckles?
I just had a funny conversation with my fiance. She hates basketball, and was trying to tell me that it was because it’s violent or something ridiculous like that. So I told her it was actually the girliest professional sport around. After all, I said, how many other sports have rainbows, bunnies, and teardrops?
I like it when refs call travelling. It makes me feel like they understand the rules of this game.
God, these Memphis announcers are whiny.
@NinaMo, priceless
nice to see Boney Thunderdunk still getting solid contributions from Marc Gasol even though his team is getting schooled.
MFWB…more driving, less jumpers.
In other news, apparently Sam Bernstein has been humping his cousins. His kids look straight retaaahhded.
And it strikes me that what Memphis needs — really, really needs — is someone to deform the Pistons defense.
@Gogol- That’s good- I chuckled.
@ MP, ever think Bernstein looks like Larry Brown?
Also, the really funny looking one, Richard, is supposed to be a really, REALLY good attorney… like, graduated top of his class, and is really good.
That’s three blocks for Villa.
[edit– ignore the white, i logged in to see if DBB was getting hit with a bunch of comments at once, hence the wait on comments going through]
Some nice DEFENSE by CV31 in the second half.
@MP and Joe- I heard the “really funny looking one, Richard,” is blind. Sounds like a true balla’.
I think b23 wins.
I think Gordon might fit in better then AI
I’m lazy… How many points did Gordon average in the 4th quarter last season?
Real quote of the night: “And Lionel Hollins is hoppin’ mad!”
You know, RC Buford kinda looks like Dwight Schrute.
I won’t say “i told you so” to anyone about CV’s defense OR
Rip and Ben Gordon carrying this team, even though we have a “logjam”
Yeah, this legitimate and real scoring coming from the bench is a little confusing to me. I’m not quite old enough to remember the Microwave. Is this what he was like?
Can Rip’s name finally be taken out of trade talks now? It seems to me the 4 guard rotation is working just fine. Time to throw Tayshaun under the bus!!!
One of the best things about long jumpers by a guy like Gordon is offensive rebounds
@Boney:
I won’t say “i told you so” to anyone about CV’s defense OR
Rip and Ben Gordon carrying this team, even though we have a “logjam”
Good. Because that would be retarded. Some LawyerBoy-type shit.
So how many blowout wins did we have last year? Two? Three? Feels good to be done with Curryball.
JDre- Prince straight up for Kaman
I love how the Youngbloods are suspended. That’s some badboy shit right there.
MFWB with the reverse, Rip looks silly with the bald dome. I love watching the Pistons, even during a blowout.
c’mon now Payne… you and I both know that successful teams have solid depth at the key positions (see: Spurs).
But yeah, you’re right…
Rip and BG killing it though, you can’t deny it.
4 turnovers, btw.
Great hands by Kwame….. hahaha.
No, I’m sure it was the 5 rolls of tape.
@ Casey:
No kidding. Coach Q’s style does remind me of Larry Brown, though. Calling timeouts when the momentum was seemingly shifting or if there was a total lapse on either end of the court… Good stuff. Much better than the let-them-play-fru-it of Curry.
@Joe- Sure. Make it happen! (I assume this is Joe Dumars, right?)
Good. Because that would be retarded. Some LawyerBoy-type shit.
It’s awesome to see us playing so well. But two things.
1) We’re playing the Grizz.
2) Rip and BG won’t shoot this well everynight. We can’t rely on two jumpshooters to carry us for 82 games …
But yeah, we’re playing very, very good ball.
nice to see David Lee earning his paycheck for Team Thunderdunk tonight…
I love the George Blaha laugh, “conley, batted away by, ha, will bynum hehehe”. In other words, “this kid is unreal!”
Haha, don’t I wish… one of my old ideas was Tay, Kwame, and Bynum for Kaman, Thornton, and Telfair.
But if Joe D could get Kaman for Prince straight up, I think Kaman is one of the most talented and underrated centers in the league.
For someone that wants me to stop talking about them, you sure aren’t taking a dose of your own medicine br.
I love how the cavs lost again, I hope this shuts up espn
blowouts are nice and so are winning records and i guess rip is still a piston.
nice to see David Lee earning his paycheck for Team Thunderdunk tonight…
I’m living pretty happy with my Gallo sleeper pick.
Whoa…. best stat of the night: Boston held Charlotte to 59.
John Kuester looks like a kid toucher..
I wonder if Mike Abdenour is responsible for maintaining the lollipop inventory
cavs still in a funk about it all.
@Boney LOL
As impressive as Gordon has been tonight, I must say Kwame has looked almost as good. He epic failed on one of his drives, but he was extremely active on the boards. Even though the box score doesn’t show it, I think he definitely had a big impact on a lot of the offensive rebounds.
Ben Wallace must have some effect on him, he looks so much more confident and seems to have a sense of pride now.
Can we bring in some Swedish Fish (that saved Pittsburgh) now?
At this point, I hope there are more questionable calls so that I can listen to the Grizzlies announcers bitch some more. Wait, no I don’t.
blownleads and no blowouts equals the curry year.
John Kuester looks like a kid toucher..
Eh, he’s no Brad Childress.
Actually, Boney… now that I think about it, with that mustache, Arnie Kandor probably drives the window-less van.
Marc Gasol has to be pissed at… everyone else on the Grizzlies right now. He’s been beastly. Makes the Thabeet pick look even dumber (along with his amazing 0 point, 1 rebound performance tonight).
Has anyone else watched the YouTube videos of Kaman and friends’ hijinx at his house in Michigan over the Fourth of July? I want him on this team BAAAAD. He’s straight middle-of-the-mitten hick, and I love it. Anyone who buys non-working cars for the sole purpose of shooting them with military grade automatic weapons with their friends sounds like a good pickup to me.
Of special note is the fireworks video– at one point, they tie together 15 or so mortars laying loose on the ground. They then proceed to light said mortars. What ensues is straight out of a Michael Bay film. I am all for a Tay/Kaman swap.
Chunky Charlie led us in blocks. How about that?
Joe,
You can’t tell me that you haven’t seen a guy that looks like John Kuester driving a late model, gold colored chevy caprice with 3 hubcaps, handing out lollipops to the 7 year olds at the bus stop.
haha
I’m making my first ever DBB post to say: the whiny Memphis announcers are actually right about that last call on Mayo.
But their love for Marc Gasol is getting creepy.
Shaq was a whopping -25 in 25 minutes. Cleveland got killed by the high pick and roll last year and their response was to go out and get Shaq. Ridiculous. They have no chance of beating Orlando or a healthy Boston in a 7 game series.
I know they only played Sacramento, but look at the numbers of OKC’s 3 young players:
Westbrook 14 pts, 13 Ast, 7 rbs
Durant 25 pts, 11 rbs
Green 25 pts, 8 Rbs, 3 BS
That is pretty sick. They have some potential this year if other players can perform.
i am really enjoying this box score.
Anytime you can take a guy who only plays 6 minutes on a terrible team with the second overall pick, you gotta do it, right?
@joel:
I mentioned that in the last thread, but had a different opinion on it. I don’t want anyone who earns $10+ million a year shooting 50 caliber guns and lighting professional-grade firebombs. It makes Monta Ellis’ moped accident look like a hangnail.
Anyone who does that shit doesn’t deserve to be earning 8 figures, let alone 7.
All that aside, it is f#cking cool as hell!
It’s too bad Daye and Jerebko are suspended…this would have been a good game to get some PT.
OK, here’s the proposal I’m emailing directly to Dumars (hahaha….)
Kaman and Thornton for Kwame and Tayshaun.
It’s perfect.
Aw come on, Summers is in street clothes?
Good prediction, Pistons.com. This IS a scary Grizz team.
Pistons - “The Cancer” - Curry = good team.
Might have to drop Stuckey from my fantasy roster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpUjrEVpDOM
Nice little pirouette lay-in by Wilcox
Anyone else feel the real refs completely kick the ass of the fakes we dealt with all preseason?
Oh. Forgot about the suspensions.
I’m happy.
Plus, the Phillies are up 2-0. And CC no longer looks indestructible, which is a major mental victory for Philadelphia.
The Right Dejuan started his NBA Career with a double double in 22 minutes. 14/11/3.
We won by 24 tonight. Last year our biggest margin of victory was 27 and the next highest was 17. I know it’s the Grizz, but it’s definitely a good sign.
Bah. F*ck DeJuan Blair.
I hope when we play San Antonio, Maxiell eats DeJuan’s babies.
Not really a whole lot to be upset about tonight. CV didn’t contribute much, but he looked good defensively in the second half. However, he needs to grab a lot more than one board while he’s in the game, which led to a big difference in rebounding.. The team looked pretty good defensively after letting the Grizz shoot over 50% in the first quarter.
The biggest thing was the effort. This team really fought and didn’t take many possessions off. I think it’s why we were able to get such an easy win, unlike last year’s team. And we also did a good job putting our boot to their throat in the 4th. So many games were lost by terrible 4th quarter execution.
Damn, really wish I’d been able to watch this game. Sounds like we played great.
One - Ben Wallace is Plato. Kwame Brown is Aristotle!
Two - The Right Dejuan is everything Kendrick Perkins wishes he could be. I R impressed.
Three - Charlie V. = Basketball Brendan Frasier from Bedazzled (With a shaved head). And It boggles my mind watching that dude play! Seems like he should just be standing under the net jumping up and down and muttering to himself.
Four - I need to meet Chris Kaman!
I hate night classes…
Gosh dang. The right DeJaun grabs a double double, while the wrong one doesn’t even play even though he’s our only other SF for the game.
Motown Huskies!
The Wrong DaJuan couldn’t play because two slots were taken away by the suspension. The Pistons were only allowed to dress 10.
I get the feeling watching CV that he’s just pressing a little bit. He got the first big contract of his career and he wants to prove he’s worth it– i.e. probably putting a little too much pressure on himself. The blocked shots were great though. Pudgy as he may be, dude’s got serious hops and appears to have decent timing too. Missing out on a large chunk of the preseason didn’t help much either, but I think once his jumper’s start falling, we’ll see a much more rounded effort from the Hairless Wonder.
My one (minor) beef with the game tonight– why does Wilcox only play 6 minutes? Especially with the game basically in hand for the entire 4th quarter. In the very little time he played he immediately picked up a couple boards, made a nice interior pass, and finished a very pretty alley-oop layup. Plus I think he looks great with his high white socks– and I mean that in a totally non-scntfc way.
so do you mean it any a mary poopins way Joel?
Joel,
My one (minor) beef with the game tonight– why does Wilcox only play 6 minutes?
I’d say Ben Wallace was the reason.