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Posted From: 208.44.117.10
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 10:34 am: |    |
Arroyo is growing on me.
Damn that guy moves quickly.
I am even slowly getting used to the no-look, one handed, behind the back, cross-court bounce passes. |
Ohudson
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Posted From: 147.240.236.8
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 11:50 am: | |
I am concerned with Darko and Delfino. I really don't think they should play anymore, we have a good 8-man rotation with Arroyo, Evans and McDyess to go along with the starters. New Jersey only looked good in the second quarter when the Pistons went deep into the bench with a good sized lead.
I always wanted Darko to have that "coming out" game, but I am starting not to care. |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 64.252.152.190
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 12:27 pm: | |
I don't understand how come Maxiell isn't used more, the few times I've seen him play he seemed to be a solid player. However, Darko has seen the floor way more than him this season. |
Ohudson
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| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 12:43 pm: | |
Yes, I would rather see Maxiell, or even Dale Davis than Darko. When I watch Darko play I feel like he lacks effort. He has all the skill you would want, but little to no effort. That's why he isn't a good mix on this team, the base of this team is effort.
He gets exploited on the court because the opposing team knows that they have a much easier time going at Darko than anyone else. Even if it is Marc Jackson in the post instead of Vince Carter on Mo Evans. |
Evelethcdenver
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| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 1:02 pm: | |
I am really liking the way they are playing. Possibly this year Rip and Billips could get voted to the all star game? I think after 10 or so games this year, people are starting to remember who the Detroit Pistons are. |
Lowell
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Posted From: 66.167.59.189
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 1:44 pm: | |
Smogboy, I hope none of the Pistons make the All Star team. It will make them all that much more determined, united by the common spurn that every starter should make the all star team and none did.
Darko: I see progress. He clearly has learned one facet of the game, shot blocking. His passing was always good. His main problem is timing, getting in sync with the game. He seems always just that split second away from getting a rebound, having his tip fall in, setting the best picks, seeing his pass will get picked off. The only way to get over that is to play quality minutes. At the risk of losing games this should be done. The starters are so good they can dig out of almost any holes created, like they did last night.
Arroyo: Biggest benefactor of LB's parting. LB forced him to play a game that did not fit his talents and we saw the results. Freed up he is playing confidently and the results are fabulous. At stat posted last night showed that he is second best in the NBA in assists vs. turnovers ratio. [No. 1? Chauncey of course!] . |
Supersport
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Posted From: 64.118.137.228
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 2:32 pm: | |
quote:Smogboy, I hope none of the Pistons make the All Star team.
Funny you should say that, I was thinking the same damn thing during last night's game when they said Billups and Arroyo were #1 and #2 in the assist/turnover ratio. This is a team, no one player sticks out above the rest. Now even if one of them does go making the All Star game, I don't think it would change a thing, but I'd rather see them all standing on level ground together. Use that All Star break as a means of rest.
Aside from that, Arroyo has flurished beyond what I even expected, and I KNEW he was good. Hamilton is really shining too, when did he learn to nail the 3 pointer? Flip is gradually learning what all he has in his arsenal. I expect that Delphino will start seeing more playing time soon as well, as he is another definate weapon. As cominating this team has been thus far, I think they are just getting warmed up. When they all get Flip Saunders offense down, they'll be unstoppable. A sweep of the Spurs in the finals is quite possible as far as I'm concerned. |
Super_d
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Posted From: 69.246.96.126
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 5:51 pm: | |
Would it be to much to ask fo' 'Dark-no' to have a career game against his former coach? If Darko can't get up fo' this game__ there is no hope!
super d(motordetroit) |
Damon
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Posted From: 63.114.53.1
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 6:07 pm: | |
Friday's game will be interesting to say the least. Larry B comes back. Will he be booed or ballyhooed? |
Detroit_stylin
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Posted From: 66.202.227.12
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 6:13 pm: | |
SO Super D, If we were to play the Finals this weekend...who would be in it and who would be win?
Also...
If there is a Pistons/Spurs rematch in the Finals what do you think the outcome would be? |
Ohudson
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| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 6:20 pm: | |
The Spurs are quietly only a 1/2 game behind the Pistons @ 11-3. I cannot see anyone else beating the Spurs or the Pistons so that Finals rematch is going to happen. Whoever has the home court advantage will win! Right now, edge Pistons with the 1/2 game lead.
Now the diehard Pistons fan in me agrees with Supersport, "Sweep SA, Sweep SA!!" |
Super_d
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Posted From: 69.246.96.126
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 7:31 pm: | |
What up 'Detroit_stylin', Spurs bench is really deep.... besides 3-time MVP Tim Duncan is a match-up nightmare. Team chemistry is equal to the Pistons. It's hard to say, but it would be one heck-of-a-final. I like the Spurs in 7. If the Pistons can get a key shooter off the bench by the trade line (via) Darko or Delfino...say a guy like Spree....The Pistons would be my choice with ezzz!
super d(motordetroit) |
Blessyouboys
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Posted From: 69.209.169.52
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 5:09 pm: | |
To Boo or Not to Boo? (the triumphant return of L.B)
Tonight's the night. Do you think we should boo this old man who sold out Joe and Mr. D? Or give this old man some respect for getting us a championship?
I expect boos, although I don't really think he deserves it.
Plus, in this article, L.B has some positive things to say about the grand old city of Detroit after the columnist asks some bitch questions:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c om/2005/writers/dave_hollander /11/30/larry.brown/index.html |
Genesyxx
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| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 5:42 pm: | |
We've gotten a pretty light schedule for the start of this season. Hope the boys don't get too relaxed and rested. |
Ohudson
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Posted From: 147.240.236.8
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 12:55 pm: | |
Man, this Pistons thread is dying. The same ol' Pistons, kicking ass and laughing at their opponents isn't getting much discussion. Only the old coach coming to town temporarily revived it.
The exact opposite of the Lions thread, I gave up on venting over the Lions(I have been over it for 5 days now). Fuck em'! I'm cutting the rope that's been dragging me along on the Lions bandwagon for the last 26 years.
Join me peeps, we can discuss how great it is to be a winner! :-) Without you, I would have to start chimming in on "real" issues! |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 64.252.152.190
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 1:19 pm: | |
It's still way too early in the season to consider it a winning season, for the Pistons. Basketball season really starts about February, or March when the playoffs are close. With that in mind ... It is great being a winner  . |
Super_d
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Posted From: 69.246.114.51
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 2:53 pm: | |
Although the Pistons are 13-2__ I have a few concerns to point out:
-Falling behind early by double digits.
-Lack of steady effective bench play(particularly on defense)
-The need for more scoring at the low post(Sheed)
-Turnovers
I'll put it this way__ San Antonio is the Pistons plus Tim Duncan.
Just ma' thoughts.
super d(motordetroit) |
Ohudson
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Posted From: 147.240.236.8
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 3:29 pm: | |
All valid beefs, I agree on most of them. The turnovers are no problem, they lead the league in fewest turnovers. The reserves are starting to get frustrated with the inconsistent minutes as well.
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=/20051206/SPO RTS03/512060369/1051
It's difficult to play well when you don't know you are going to play. One night in, next four games out. No consistency in the rotation could prevent the Pistons from winning it all.
I wouldn't say the Spurs were that far ahead. Tim Duncan isn't even the biggest factor in the Spurs-Pistons matchup, it's Tony Parker. Nobody on the Pistons can stay in front of him (or Ginobili for that matter) and he always seems to break the defense down. |
Blessyouboys
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Posted From: 69.209.171.201
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:01 pm: | |
my biggest concern is rebounding, we seem to be outrebounded every night. However we do seem to win everynight too, so no beef. |
Super_d
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Posted From: 69.246.114.51
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:06 pm: | |
Tim Duncan isn't the biggest factor??? Why do you think Parker and Ginobili can get thru the lanes so easily!__ and for that matter, Duncan's presents demands double teams___ so it's easy for Parker and Ginobili to kick it out to the three point shooters like(Robert Horry). The Spurs are one of the most difficult teams to defend because of Tim Duncan__ The guy is not a 3 time league MVP fo' nutt'in!
super d(motordetroit) |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 64.252.152.190
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:10 pm: | |
From what I'm been seeing, they've only been exerting as much energy as they need to win games so far. Since it's so early in the season I don't see anyone being overly aggressive on rebounding, or on defense. You'll have to wait probably until February to see what they're really capable of. This is how they've mostly been able to stay free of major injuries for the last few seasons.
What I really don't like about this season is the inconsistant pt for Maxiell, and Delfino. I think they're both competant bench players that are being set up to take a fall, but then again we'll see what happens later in the season. |
Blessyouboys
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Posted From: 69.209.171.201
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:31 pm: | |
Yeah Tetsua, in the few minutes Maxiell has seen this season he's really impressed me. I don't see why Flip even bothers playing Darko sometimes, Maxiell I think is much more equipped to fill in. |
Ohudson
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| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:35 pm: | |
Did you watch the Pistons against Gilbert Arenas, Super_d? The Pistons suck at stopping penetration period! I didn't see anyone of Tim Duncans caliber on the Wizards, so how do we explain that?
And how about Dallas, their guards had a lay up drill on the Pistons. I have noticed this for the last few years, not just recently. Chauncey Billups is not All-Defensive 2nd team, no way! Individually, he's average at best. Help defense is what makes the Piston D so great.
The Pistons usually play Tim Duncan one on one most of the time, same as Shaq. TD is important, but in the series b/w the Pistons and Spurs, it was Parker and Ginobili's penetration(which called for rotations by Wallace X2) that freed up Duncan not the other way around. Ben and Sheed had him on lock! |
Ohudson
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Posted From: 147.240.236.8
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:56 pm: | |
Suck may be too strong a word, I will just say the perimeter(guards) defense is the weakest part of the defense. |
Detroit_stylin
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Posted From: 66.202.227.12
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 10:40 pm: | |
OK Friday...
9 December...
Pistons vs Warriors...
Any forecasts.....? |
Supersport
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Posted From: 69.246.37.236
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 11:51 pm: | |
With all the rest the Pistons have had? I mean come on, their last game was like saturday wasn't it? I'm guessing we will see a major smack down by the Pistons. |
Knocturnal
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Posted From: 24.176.50.206
| | Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 2:15 am: | |
careful. jrich and bdub proving they are the real deal. i expect pistons to win but warriors are playing well, despite their opponents records |
Ohudson
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| | Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 10:17 am: | |
I think the Pistons will come out rusty for the 1st quarter. Both because of the long layoff and the fact the Pistons have started slow in a lot of games this season. But midway thru the 2nd quarter and thru the third quarter, a major smackdown by the Pistons will take place! And the the 4th quarter, the Pistons will finally show that they can put a team away.
Final score, DET 97 - GS 82 |
Rjk
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Posted From: 152.163.100.195
| | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 1:28 pm: | |
The road warriors keep marching on, 9-1 on the road after yesterdays win over GS.
It was nice to see the Pistons go to Rasheed in the post in the 4th quarter last night. I just wish that would happen every game.
They've got a tough game on Sunday against the Clippers, but then 4 very winnable games next week with the Jazz (away), Kings (home), Bulls (home), and the Bobcats (away).
Go Pistons. |
Broken_main
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| | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 2:22 pm: | |
Let,s not take the Bobcats lightly now!!! |
Bucho
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Posted From: 71.37.36.155
| | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 3:14 pm: | |
the bench, 9 points from the bench, not good |
Blessyouboys
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Posted From: 69.209.145.80
| | Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 2:27 pm: | |
Appears as if Indiana is imploding because bitch Ronnie wants a trade. Maybe he just wants more attention? Nonetheless, still good for the 'Stones...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/ news/story?id=2255420 |
Evelethcdenver
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Posted From: 63.227.11.235
| | Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 2:35 pm: | |
I guarantee you Artest will not end up in Detroit. |
Blessyouboys
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| | Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 2:37 pm: | |
Ya think? It will Just be nice to have a weak Indiana in the Eastern Conference... |
Ltorivia485
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Posted From: 70.236.175.5
| | Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 3:48 pm: | |
Who saw the Spurs vs. Hawks game? I just want to laugh out of my pants! |
Evelethcdenver
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Posted From: 63.227.45.69
| | Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 2:04 am: | |
Another win on the road, they are now 10-1 away from the Palace. |
Evelethcdenver
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Posted From: 63.227.45.69
| | Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 2:16 am: | |
The Pistons had 4 turnovers and 24 assists against the Clippers. Something a little troubling though, Ben Wallace was 7 for 22 from the free throw line. Ouch!!! |
Ltorivia485
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Posted From: 69.212.46.54
| | Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 5:37 am: | |
The Clippers incorporated "Hack-a-Shaq!" on Ben Wallace. Too bad the Clippers still lost. |
Genesyxx
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Posted From: 209.69.165.10
| | Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 2:30 pm: | |
Start voting for the All-Star Game! Rip/Chauncy needs to get a nod. |
Rjk
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Posted From: 64.12.116.195
| | Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 8:52 pm: | |
Maybe the worst coaching move of the year by Dunlevy. Not only does it fire up the Pistons, but it tells his own team that they can't compete with the Pistons and have to resort to a gimmick to try to get a win. Down by 8 with just under 5 minutes was not an impossible mountain to climb.
Next victim: Utah tonight.
Go Pistons. |
Genesyxx
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Posted From: 209.69.165.10
| | Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 11:30 am: | |
Is anybody voting in Michigan? These guys should be higher up!
<br>
from Detroit Free Press
"Center Ben Wallace had 336,518 votes, second to Miami's Shaquille O'Neal among Eastern Conference centers. Rasheed Wallace (186,911 votes) and Tayshaun Prince (99,082) were third and eighth, respectively, for forwards. Among guards, Chauncey Billups (125,494) was fifth and Rip Hamilton (97,264) eighth." |
Supersport
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Posted From: 64.118.137.228
| | Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 11:44 am: | |
I personally don't want ANY of them on the All Star team. They don't need that claim to fame and could use the rest period. |
Rusty
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Posted From: 71.194.127.158
| | Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 11:58 am: | |
Man, Ben's energy goggles had me rolling..... |
Rusty
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Posted From: 71.194.127.158
| | Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 1:22 pm: | |
Fear the......goggles?
I love Chauncy's "blank man" analogy. |
Rosedaleken
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Posted From: 68.43.125.146
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 1:45 am: | |
Hell of a game tonight. 2OT though?! |
Damon
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Posted From: 172.140.150.29
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 11:45 am: | |
INCREDIBLE game last night! MR BIG SHOT! If Chauncey is not an allstar this season, I am boycotting! |
Bucho
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Posted From: 130.76.32.15
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 1:16 pm: | |
Lord help our bench, can they go 7 games with SA with that bench? |
1honey
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Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 1:46 pm: | |
If Chauncey is not an allstar this season, I am boycotting! You better know it!!! |
Detroit_stylin
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Posted From: 66.202.227.12
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 1:58 pm: | |
Man when I caught the game @ the 2nd quarter they were up by at least 15. There several times even when Memphis caught up where they should have won that game WITHOUT it going into over time.
*Needless to say the spinchter factor was in full effect during the double OT* |
Mike
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Posted From: 68.41.109.36
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 5:57 pm: | |
Mephis is a strong defensive team. However, the Pistons should have had this game before the Forth quater began.
They do not really have a great bench. Delfino is a good player, just does not have time to devolop before the playoffs. Hopefully come playoff time, more gelling and more time will help the bench.
On a concerned note... What is up with Ben Wallace? He is a step behind on the boards and definetly not the defensive presence he used to be. I think that players are now knowing how to play against him. He needs to change his defensive pressure. |
Ltorivia485
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Posted From: 70.225.112.1
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 6:03 pm: | |
Mike, I heard that Ben Wallace has been in a lot of pain in the arms/shoulders recently... |
Detroit_stylin
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Posted From: 66.202.227.12
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 7:03 pm: | |
I thought it was pain in his feet...
I know he has been having issues with his feet for a while... |
Detroit_stylin
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| | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 5:56 pm: | |
5 game winning streak...can it get any sweeter than this.... |
Supersport
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Posted From: 64.118.137.226
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 5:59 pm: | |
Yes. |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 6:24 pm: | |
I think this would be much "sweeter" if the bench were more involved in the success. |
Ericdfan
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Posted From: 68.41.117.60
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 11:40 pm: | |
Pulling away from the spurs..They have had back to back losses against the Hornets and Bucks..Two very weak teams... |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 5:06 pm: | |
Revenge is sweet |
Lowell
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Posted From: 66.167.58.137
| | Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 10:58 pm: | |
We all know it is a long season and downturns or injuries are certain to happen but right now this team is in a class of its own. There are the Pistons and then there are all the rest. |
Evelethcdenver
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Posted From: 209.180.254.19
| | Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 2:10 am: | |
Still no R E S P E C T! Five point favorites at home against the Spurs? They look great. Enjoyable to watch. go pistons |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 1:21 pm: | |
Yesturdays win over the Heat makes a 9 game winning streak that I think can honestly continue to at least 13. It's becoming clear that nobody in the East can beat the Pistons (the loss the the Wizards was a fluke). Can't we just fast forward somehow to the finals? |
Detroit_stylin
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Posted From: 66.202.227.12
| | Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 1:54 pm: | |
Don't jinx it now... |
65memories
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Posted From: 68.252.125.222
| | Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 2:52 pm: | |
What a great bunch of guys! The chemistry between them is unbelievable. No wonder Larry loved this group! |
Mike
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Posted From: 68.41.109.36
| | Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 2:53 pm: | |
The win over the heat was impressive. However, I still think that the Heat are a great team. Think about it, the Pistons were at home, have almost every advantage. The Heat are on a new team, coach is only a few days in there, they have not had time to get "good" together yet. The Pistons still stuggled to beat them.
The Heat are good and are only going to be better. Pistons will have a difficult time BEATING them in the playoffs.
This talk about 70 wins is crazy. I don't think the Pistons will or should try to pull it off. Right when they get the best record in the league and have homecourt advantage, they should start resting and playing thier bench more and get the bench read for the playoffs. Flip is doing that more now, I was suprised by how much Arroyo played yesterday, and he held his own. They need to keep playing the bench more often and often while still racking up victories. |
Jblaze
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Posted From: 69.14.120.66
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 9:37 pm: | |
Why does this thread have like 10% as many posts as the one about the Lions??? Let's celebrate our winners (we are the BEST team in the NBA) and stop fretting about the losers (who are largely supported by suburbanites, i might add). There is a HUGE difference between the managerial and strategy skills of Bill Davidson/Joe Dumars vs. WC Ford/Matt Millen.
Not to mention Matt Millen is your typical xenophobic a-hole of sorts. |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:54 am: | |
This is the second 15 point beating given to the Spurs this season. I think they mean to prove a point time around. This is the first game in a while where I was impressed with the defensive game. |
Smogboy
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Posted From: 68.84.183.189
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 2:13 am: | |
I love the way they handled the Spurs. I am in such awe of these guys and their professionalism. At the end of the game, the reporter asked Chauncey about his All-Star status and he replied how he plays an All-Star game 82 games in the season with his team mates. Talk about not being selfish and all about the team.
It's nice to have the epitome of a great team in this town. |
Devinc
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Posted From: 69.14.138.74
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 2:28 am: | |
Rebounding is the big question with this team. I saw a great effort rebounding from the whole team tonight. With that effort they cannot be beaten. I saw great focus tonight and it felt like a playoff game. I can't wait for the playoffs! |
1honey
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Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:04 pm: | |
Great game last night. I can't wait for the playoffs, too!!! |
Genesyxx
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Posted From: 209.69.165.10
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 1:27 pm: | |
Sweep the Spurs, get swept by the Jazz. Am I missing something here? And who wants to bet 4 Pistons make the All-Star Game? |
Erobtheone
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Posted From: 68.21.12.226
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 7:22 pm: | |
Chauncy said something last night that epotimizes this team - he told the reporter, "hey man i play an all-star game every night. my entire team are all stars". big up to Chauncy.
Erob
Chicago by way of Detroit |
Ericdfan
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Posted From: 68.41.117.60
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 5:55 am: | |
handed the hawks their asses by 30 |
Broken_main
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Posted From: 69.222.11.226
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:06 am: | |
They are gaining more and more steam every game they play. Deeeeetroit Basketball!!!
Go Pistons!! |
Detroit_stylin
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Posted From: 66.202.227.12
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:54 am: | |
Naw Ben wouldn't posssibly bow out after the season now would he?
http://www.nba.com/news/255261 .html |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 12:22 pm: | |
Did anyone else forget that they weren't playing at home? They were chanting "SHEEEED" so much, it seemed there were more Pistons fans in the stands. |
Atl_runner
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Posted From: 68.209.118.72
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 12:33 pm: | |
Are you kidding me? Atlanta is Detroit south. Where do you think everyone has moved to? Same thing happens when the wings come to town. |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 12:48 pm: | |
lol, I know it's Detroit south I know a bunch of folks who moved there after college. It was just funny HOW loud people were cheering for the Pistons, instead of the Hawks. |
Super_d
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Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:47 pm: | |
Piston are 'murdering' tha' Knicks__the knicks are pathetic
super d(motordetroit) |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 12:41 am: | |
What got into Delfino lately? I like the way the bench is looking |
Super_d
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Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| | Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 1:00 am: | |
quote:"What got into Delfino lately?"
He's finally 100% healthy.
super d(motordetroit) |
Devinc
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Posted From: 69.14.138.74
| | Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 1:52 am: | |
the bench has looked awesome as of late.
Even Darko looked less stiff than usual tonight.
35-5, no problem |
Smogboy
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Posted From: 68.84.183.189
| | Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 2:25 am: | |
Poor Larry Brown's stuck with that pathetic team now. Oh well... his loss. He could've stuck around here if he wanted to, but Noooo (apologies to John Belushi)... he wanted his beloved Knicks.
And Detroit kicked their proverbial a$$es all over the place. At what quarter would you say the game was already in the bag?? |
Ericdfan
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Posted From: 68.41.117.60
| | Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 6:19 am: | |
1st quarter when the lead by 10. that was it right there..even the hawks stuck around till halftime...geeze... |
Super_d
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Posted From: 64.12.116.204
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:04 am: | |
34-5 NUFF SAID!
super d(motordetroit) |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:33 am: | |
Finally Amir Johnson got to see some floor time. This has got to be one of the best benchs in the league, even the guys who rarely play come out fierce. |
Mike
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Posted From: 66.227.165.194
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:45 am: | |
Detroit's bench is its weak point. Other than Dyce, they don't really have much.
Although, there is hope.
Hunter is coming back, Arryo can bring it and he is learning to play with the team, and Evans is a great player in the making.
They just really need another big man. Hopefully Davis will be that man, Darko did not pan out as we hoped. |
Lowell
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Posted From: 66.167.58.137
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:47 am: | |
What a blow out. The Pistons are in the stratosphere.
I loved the Amir Johnson debut moment. He starts out awkwardly with a charge and foul, ends gracefully with a monster windmill dunk and big stuff block. Ah, to be 18 and in the bigs, if for only a first cup of coffee. |
Ltorivia485
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Posted From: 199.74.87.131
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 1:17 am: | |
Mike, I think Maurice Evans is pretty good. |
Smogboy
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Posted From: 68.84.183.189
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 5:12 am: | |
So you think Flip is glad to be in Detroit now as opposed to Minnesota? At leas they were classy & cheered for him as opposed to booing him upon his return. |
Super_d
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Posted From: 69.241.247.137
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:02 pm: | |
quote:"Detroit's bench is its weak point, other than Dyce, they don't have much".
'Mike' take your pick on which bench you would rather have__ this list is from the teams in the east that will probably most challenge the Pistons.....
Miami(2nd unit)
Payton
Walker
Mourning
Kapono
Somien
Indiana(2nd unit)
Tinsley
Jasikevicious
Chroshere
Foster
Bender
NewJersey(2nd unit)
Vaugh
Planinic
Murray
Uncle Cliff Robinson
Marc Jackson
Cleveland(2nd unit)
Wilks
Paulovic
Newbie
Marshall
Hughes
Philadephia(2nd unit)
Ollie
Steven Hunter
Barnes
Salmons
Randolph
Pistons(2nd unit)
Arroyo
Delfino
Evans
McDyess
Darko/or Linsey
Maybe Miami can make a descent challenge__ but those guys are up in age.
Point is, the Pistons have the best bench in the East.
super d(motordetroit) |
Evelethcdenver
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Posted From: 71.211.141.143
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 1:53 pm: | |
Just watching the Pistons is fun. Worth every minute, The team lokks as if they are having a blast out on the court. GO PISTONS!!!!!! |
Super_d
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Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 12:29 am: | |
WOW, AMAZING, 35-5
DEEEETROIT BASKETBALL!
super d(motordetroit) |
Super_d
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Posted From: 64.12.116.204
| | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 11:32 pm: | |
Pistons 102 Lakers 93/ eee-leven in a row!
37-5!
kobe 39 points
super d(motordetroit) |
Smogboy
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Posted From: 68.84.183.189
| | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 11:35 pm: | |
For a while there it looked like varsity versus JV. I was hoping for a little bit better competition but I guess when you're as solid as Detroit, everyone looks pretty bad. |
Damon
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Posted From: 172.144.85.74
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:04 am: | |
I LIVE FOR DETROIT PISTONS BASKETBALL!
37-5 |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:24 am: | |
The Lakers have one poor excuses for a team. Kobe is the only competent one out there. It suits me just fine though, cuz I'm a long time Laker hater |
1honey
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Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 5:02 pm: | |
I LIVE FOR DETROIT PISTONS BASKETBALL!
I'm with you D. |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.5.196
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:38 pm: | |
Chauncey Billups is the devil himself |
Genesyxx
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Posted From: 12.2.196.17
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 10:11 am: | |
Can I just say that Detroit is becoming into a fair-weather 3-ball team. It's driving me crazy! The playbook against the Nets must've gotten thrown out the window early. Too many early 3 tries and nothing but screen and pop's for Rip. Granted, Tay was taken out cause of foul trouble, but it seems like they gave up on what they're known for. Methodically picking apart defenses. |
Rjk
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Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 10:43 am: | |
11 of Rasheed's 14 shots were from 3 point range and he only made one.
Yesterdays game looked like a case of a team getting too full of themselves and thinking they could turn it on at the end.
Oddly enough they certainly had a chance to win it in the closing minutes, but they most certainly didn't deserve to win yesterday considering the way they played. |
1honey
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Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 1:46 pm: | |
Have to agree with you Genesyxx. Billups was hot as hell and he kept throwing the ball to Sheed. Sheed couldn't hit the side of a barn last night.
Oh well, let's see what happens tonight. Go Pistons!!! |
Ohudson
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Posted From: 147.240.236.8
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 2:07 pm: | |
Superbowl hangover!!!
I would be dissappointed if I couldn't go to the festivities in the city I work in. The Pistons are going to miss the 2 best party nights (Friday and Saturday) with road games. Maybe the team sent imposters with Chauncey so they could go to the Elysium with Shady Records... It's a thought!! LOL
I remember Stevie Franchise bailing on the Rockets to stay in Houston for the parties 2 years ago. |
Blessyouboys
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Posted From: 69.209.189.182
| | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 5:16 pm: | |
The trade deadline was today and we didn't pick up a PG a many expected. Anyone else a bit concerned with only a fairly healthy Lindsay Hunter and rookie Acker to backup Chauncey? |
Ohudson
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Posted From: 147.240.236.9
| | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 5:40 pm: | |
I am not much more concerned than I was when Carlos Arroyo was the back up. He was good at times, but very inconsistent. I agree with Joe D when he stated that if something happened to Billups, we're screwed anyway, no matter who the back up is...
Also, I would like to see Acker play. The NBA loves to pass around has-been or never quite lived up to the hype guys. Give the young guy a chance. |
Lowell
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Posted From: 66.167.211.61
| | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 11:13 pm: | |
Lindsay looks better than Arroyo already. Watching him right now. Darko who? |
Super_d
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Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 11:51 pm: | |
Lindseys return would have limited Arroyo's minutes anyway!
Final Score looked close tonight, but the Pistons were up by 20 with 4 minutes to go__ junk time made it close
Darko stats with Orlando the other night.....
6 minutes 2 points = same old Dark-no!
super d(motordetroit) |
Super_d
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Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 12:18 am: | |
Take that Chicago, Cry Cry Cry! Scott Skiles said,
quote: "The Pistons are known for crying about every call"
I guest that's why we are 45-9.....the rivalry seems to be heating up. I would much rather beat up on Chicago than Indiana
super d(motordetroit) |
Blessyouboys
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Posted From: 69.209.134.126
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 2:26 am: | |
Darko Line: 8pts, 5 rebs, 2 blks. 22 Minutes.
Arroyo added 18 in 26 Min as well.
This probably was just one of those games where you feel like you have something to prove, I hope.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/bo xscore?gid=2006022419 |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 68.40.225.48
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 3:37 pm: | |
He still sucks anyway |
Ltorivia485
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Posted From: 129.105.104.234
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 4:33 pm: | |
In comparison to Carlos Arroyo, Darko sucks. |
Super_d
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Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 11:34 pm: | |
Ok.....can we stick a fork in Cleveland? After Back to Back wins....all the air from King James and Company is loooooooong gone!
Bye Bye BRON BRON!
super d(motordetroit)
(Message edited by super_d on February 27, 2006) |
Jimelnino
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Posted From: 68.61.118.126
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 1:17 am: | |
Fuck Cleveland, in the Detroit sports forums I frequent, their fans get all uppidy whenever they beat one of our teams. Nothing makes me happier than wiping the floor with them 2 days in a row, even though we played 4 games in 5 days.
PISTONS! WOOT WOOT!
-Jim |
Ericdfan
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Posted From: 68.41.117.60
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 3:29 pm: | |
if you ask me, that adds credibility to our team..it shows that we have good energy and stamina |
Spitty
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Posted From: 136.1.1.101
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 11:31 am: | |
Tony Delk will be signed today. The Detroit News made it sound like a sure thing and DFN says it's just a matter of time before he does. I have a good feeling about Delk--he's not a necessity, but definitely a welcomed insurance policy should something go terribly wrong. Plus the Pistons have a way of getting the best out of players that other teams don't want. |
Tetsua
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Posted From: 69.246.0.197
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 2:20 am: | |
It seemed like everyone played their ass off tonight. That was easily the most suspensful game I've seen of the season. |
Dmart
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Posted From: 68.84.183.222
| | Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 7:49 am: | |
A 3 page LA-Times article on the Pistons, great article.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/ la-sp-pistons4mar04,1,4179427. story?page=2&cset=true&ctrack= 1&track=rss |
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