  Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2761 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
Go Pistons! | ||
Alsodave Member Username: Alsodave Post Number: 722 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.209.167.182 |
Great game! Hopefully Rip's ankle will hold up for game 2. Gotta give props to Charlie Bell... | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 843 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.213.81.13 |
What a great time of year! NBA BASKETBALL IS FAN-TASTIC! I can't believe I just said that!  reminds me of, when the NBA was on CBS, pre-cable TV! too bad about the REDWINGS though....ouch! would have added to a super great Detroit sports day with the Pistons and Tigers winning....but that's ok 2 out of 3 ain't bad Go Pistons! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2373 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Like I said in another thread...it's a great time to be a Detroit sports fan right now. And I fret not about the lads that skate in red & white. I'm sure they'll do just fine. As far as the Pistons & Tigers, they've been pretty amazing. | ||
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2763 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
I sense a Detroit Sports superthread coming on | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2375 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
More like a huge spool now! | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 601 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.30.64.184 |
Zulu, Thanks for spelling it right [DEEEETROIT BASKETBAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!] versus some of the other renditions I've seen in earlier threads. I am ecstatic about the current state of pro sports for Detroit Sports Fans. SWEET! later - naturalsister | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 844 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.213.81.13 |
sssssssssssssh! just don't mention the Lions! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 602 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.30.64.184 |
The Tigers are playing well. See you all at 'The Park'. later - naturalsister | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 493 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.139 |
For the sake of curiosity, I checked the odds in a local sports book today for 'futures' on the Lions. They are 30-1 to win the NFC and 60-1 to win the Super Bowl. Might just stick a couple of Hamiltons on those two propositions. | ||
Detrola Member Username: Detrola Post Number: 14 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 69.14.28.209 |
AAUUUUBURN HILLS BASKETBAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 604 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.212.47.81 |
Does anyone know the exact number of sportsteams that don't play in the city [proper] that they are named for. Stuff like this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ is truly redundant. later - naturalsister | ||
Ohudson Member Username: Ohudson Post Number: 139 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 147.240.236.9 |
I know I'm a little late, but did anyone notice that the entire NBA Central Division made it to the playoffs? That makes the Pistons accomplishments seem that much more amazing. Unlike the Wings, the Pistons beat up on playoff teams in their own division. http://www.nba.com/standings/t eam_record_comparison/conferen ceNew_Std_Div.html | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 144 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 209.220.229.254 |
Yeah, but that's only because of how bad the rest of the East was. Yeah, all the Central teams got in, but two teams are at .500 and 1 is below. | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 499 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.2.196.17 |
Pistons look to kick this series easy (knock on wood). Everyone else is at 2-1 or 1-1(w/ exception to SA and DAL). Don't get hurt! Play Kelvin Cato! | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4047 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.235 |
One more game and the Pistons would make a CLEAN SWEEP out of Game one. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 213 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
to bad for big bad Miami thy can barely beat the baby bulls! | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 607 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.213.81.14 |
That's because the Bulls play with heart. later - naturalsister | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 850 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.245.64.53 |
Not so!__ I am not a Heats fan--and definitely not a Bulls fan -- but Miami will win that series 4-1__ The difference right now is, Chicago has been playing playoff ball for more than a month, surviving to get a playoff spot__similiar to how the Oilers are playing the Redwings. (one might say, that's true about the Bucks as well)... just shows you how 'much-better' the Pistons are over the Heat Now that Miami has lost a game, you will see a difference in urgency. Heart don't when championships! But it ain't gonna matter__cause ain't nobody gonna beat the Pistons! Detroit and Indiana will be a great 2nd round series! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Jimelnino Member Username: Jimelnino Post Number: 408 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.250.43.213 |
Super, we wont play Indy in the 2nd round, the NBA playoffs are a hard bracket, they don't reseed. We're playing winner of Cavs/Wiz | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 220 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Heart can win championships Shaq wins chumpionships | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 852 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.245.64.53 |
Dog it! that's right! oh well! that will make it easier__ Wizards or Cavs! Bring it own little bron bron! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Jimelnino Member Username: Jimelnino Post Number: 410 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.250.43.213 |
I want to see Cavs as well, they have trouble playing us. Plus Gilbert is gonna tank the series so he can stay home and play poker on the internet all summer | ||
Toledolaw05 Member Username: Toledolaw05 Post Number: 5 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 72.240.58.198 |
"PalaceVision returns What: Watch Game 3 of the Bucks-Pistons series on the PalaceVision big screens When: 8 p.m. Saturday, The Palace; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 general admission, parking free; proceeds go to the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (R.I.M), part of the Detroit Medical Center. Tickets are on sale now at Pistons.com, The Palace box office and at all Ticketmaster centers. Tickets may also be charged by calling (248) 645-6666." | ||
Tayshaun22 Member Username: Tayshaun22 Post Number: 117 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.14.101.116 |
Shaq is not a choker like you think Chitaku. Just because the Pistons crushed the Lakers in 2004 doesn't mean the Lakers didn't win titles in 2000-2002. | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4060 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.229 |
Well folks a long time ago The Chicago Bulls were the kings of Basketball in the 1990s, thanks to Michael Jordan. Now's gone and so of his friends. And now after about 3 years of absence the Bulls with some fresh rookies had make the team know in the NBA Playoffs. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 222 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Shaq is a chump who gets by on size. Ben Wallace is a way better talent than Shaq. Also Shaq is now washed up on the Heat. He's more like a sideshow than anything. I can't wait until the Wallaces and Dale Davis shut him out, if the Heat can make it that far! | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 857 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.217.229.2 |
DAMN!__ it looked like traveling to me! The stuff they let the superstars get away with! Did anybody else see the end of the Cavs, Wizards game?.....man oh man. Come on little bron bron__ we will be waiting! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Harpernottingham Member Username: Harpernottingham Post Number: 21 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 66.178.227.202 |
John Mason is a moron, and so is anyone who parrots his mindless expressions. | ||
Jimelnino Member Username: Jimelnino Post Number: 430 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.61.118.126 |
If by 'moron' you mean 'guy who is now synonymous with Pistons basketball, and who can get the crowd on their feet and screaming with one phrase', then you'd be correct. OMG This game is too close for me! I'm gonna have a heart-attack!!! I'm feelin' the 6 o'clock start, we'll be done with the Bucks and into the next round before its even dark outside. | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2627 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
Talk about a B-L-O-W-O-U-T! 31 points! Yay! | ||
Jimelnino Member Username: Jimelnino Post Number: 432 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.61.118.126 |
I think Rip is feeling alright, 40 pts | ||
Me3head Member Username: Me3head Post Number: 16 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 12.216.24.88 |
so... anyone have the code for the hard @ work presale on ticketmaster? | ||
Jimelnino Member Username: Jimelnino Post Number: 443 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.61.118.126 |
teamwork, didn't you see it there? | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2634 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 129.105.104.179 |
HAH HAH HAH HAH @ Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1. The Pistons led by as much as 37 points! Who is King James again? | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 416 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.220.37.107 |
Ben Wallace won the defensive award for the fourth time in five years, a person within the Pistons organization told the AP before the game started. The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the award has not been announced, said Wallace will be presented with the award Tuesday night. ... | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2532 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
It was a laffer by the half. I was just stoked watching Lindsey drain three after threes! He was amazing and there was no way the Cleveland bench could match that kind of firepower. It was a dominating performance if I've ever seen one. I don't think the next game is going to be as easy. After all the Cavs are still pros and they got embarrassed pretty badly today. | ||
Chemak Member Username: Chemak Post Number: 66 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 130.101.48.82 |
Saw this on another board, and thought it was pretty funny:  | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4105 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.236 |
The Cavaliers don't have any good players. LaBron James is just one of the best player the Cavaliers have. They bearly beat the Wizzards in game 7 And the team is not going to make it by game 5. The PISTONS GOT THE BEST SQUAD IN THE NBA! Beating the Pistons is going to be VERY hard! The Cavaliers can just go home. | ||
Mike Member Username: Mike Post Number: 601 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.109.36 |
Don't get so cocky guys... there is a reason that "they play the game." Cavs are not as bad as sundays game showed. However, its hard to beat the Pistons in a seven game series. The pistons have not lost more than four games in a seven game stretch all season | ||
Lurker Member Username: Lurker Post Number: 1624 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.196.220.198 |
Except for the last 7 games of the season. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10048 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
Chemak, That is hilarious! | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 872 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 70.227.84.17 |
THE PISTONS TOY'D WITH LITTLE 'BRON BRON' TONIGHT! PISTONS...........97 CLEVELAND.........91 the score doesn't reflect the true domination! IN THE WORDS OF THE LEGEND, 'KING JAMES BROWN'....THIS IS A MAN'S WORLD...THIS IS A MAN'S WORLD.... super d(motordetroit) | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 292 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.145.5 |
Cleveland is just a bad team. Outside of Lebron's offense (he's terrible on defense) they have nothing. Marshmallow soft both mentally and physically. This isn't even like the JV trying to play the varsity team. It's the girls 5th grade team trying to play the varsity. I think the Pistons will crank up the defense on Saturday like they did in the first half of last nights game and take game 3. (Message edited by rjk on May 10, 2006) | ||
Detrola Member Username: Detrola Post Number: 21 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 69.14.28.209 |
The one good thing you can say about the cavs, they moved from Richfield to CLEVELAND. I say again... AAUUUUBURN HILLS BASKETBAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 451 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 35.11.210.161 |
Ok we get the point they don't play in Detroit just stop with the petty BS | ||
Chemak Member Username: Chemak Post Number: 67 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 130.101.48.82 |
I don't envy the Cleveland taxpayers who foot the bill (~75% of the cost) to build formerly the Gund now Quicken Loans Arena. | ||
Detrola Member Username: Detrola Post Number: 22 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 69.14.28.209 |
The real point of my posts was not to remind everyone that the pistons do not play in detroit. If my intent was that simple then perhaps "petty" would indeed be accurate. So many discussions here have an us versus them tone. City at odds with the suburbs. Suburbs bashing the city. Opinions get dismissed because the person posting lives outside the city. An entire thread was devoted to Jack White moving from detroit. The real point of my posts was remind everyone of our all too hypocritical opinions concerning the city and it's suburbs. I point no fingers, as I include myself as one of the hypocrites. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2558 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Rjk... comparitively Cleveland isn't THAT bad of a team. Think about all the lesser teams that would kill to be in their position. They're a team that's at least IN the playoffs, second round even. Granted they're taking on the league best Pistons and probably stand about as much chance to advance as I do in becoming the next Pope, but at least they made it this far. Compare the Cavaliers to the NY Knicks & you'd swear the Cavaliers are amazing. It's all relative. | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 874 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 70.88.106.173 |
Hey 'Detrola'....the irony is that most of the people shouting Deeeeetroit Basketballllll are not from Detroit__ go figure! So you're blowing your horn to the wrong 'peeps' Go to an auburn hills yes forum and do your thang! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Tayshaun22 Member Username: Tayshaun22 Post Number: 146 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.14.101.116 |
Cleveland's gonna win Game 3 and maybe Game 4. I'm not drinking the kool aid or eating the cornbread. You KNOW LeBron's gonna go off for 45 one of these games. He'll get the calls too. Super_d, go to your disco floor in Fenton and do your thang! | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 311 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
"Hey 'Detrola'....the irony is that most of the people shouting Deeeeetroit Basketballllll are not from Detroit__ go figure!" This is the attitude of to many people around here and goes hand in hand with the hate for Detroit attitude that is despised on here. It's the metro Detroit area. Ever go to LA? it wasn't the Inglewood Lakers. It's not the New Jersey Jets or Giants. At least the offer the shuttle deal. As much as I hate corporations Palace Sports and Entertainment is a class act. | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 875 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 70.227.84.17 |
Tayshaun22 stated....
FENTON pleeeeeze! That has been bought up before??? I don't even know where the hell Fenton is.....you will never find me hang'n in 'y-t ville'! Come over on Warren and 32nd in the 'hood', you may find me! you got tha' wrong kat dog! However I do dig Disco super d(motordetroit) | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 418 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.164.85 |
what the hell.......? I thought this team was over the whole back yourself into the corner thing. | ||
Tayshaun22 Member Username: Tayshaun22 Post Number: 162 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.14.101.116 |
No, they're taking it to a new level. This is going 7, like it or not. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1100 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
Despite the loss....I STILL FAVOR AND LOVE THE PISTONS!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOO DETROIT!!!! | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 492 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212 |
Somebody, PLEASE tell me, why doesn't 'Sheed shut his damn pie-hole!!! There he goes again, his mouth writing checks his body can't cash... | ||
Magnasco Member Username: Magnasco Post Number: 109 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 209.69.165.10 |
He is still THE MAN! | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 493 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212 |
3 for 13 does not make you the man, it makes you the chump. | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 60 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 70.233.3.26 |
I like Rasheed a lot, but guys who are truly THE MAN don't shoot off their mouths (particularly in ways that will put pressure on their teammates,)they go out there and take care of business. Somebody on that team should tell Wallace, "Look, man, we love ya like crazy, but shut the f*** up." While I'm on this thread, why is it that basketball is the only major sport where, when a call goes the other team's way, the penalized player throws his hands upward and gets this whiny little baby look, like they're about to bust out in tears, like the ref took their goddam pacifier away from them? It is tiresome, and our guys do it as much as anybody. This is Detroit. We work for a living. For most of us, life is not easy. We take our lumps, get up the next day, and do it all over again, because we must. Speaking for myself, I do not appreciate, or admire, any guy in a uniform with DETROIT on the front of it acting, or even looking, like a Little Bitch. | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 61 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 70.233.3.26 |
Before anyone jumps on me about it, I should mention that Rasheed Wallace is not an example of the look to which I referred. His look more says, "I'm gonna rip your tiny pencil neck apart with my big pointy teeth." Now, THAT'S more of a Detroit look. I'm just saying, Enough with the Guaranshees. | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 885 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 70.88.106.173 |
I laud anyone that speaks his/her mind!__ and not some politically scripted bullshit! Then too, people like the above post__ more-than-likely carry a concious impulse on the 'train-wreck' and would find a rain-cloud on a sunny day!__go figure! Go Pistons! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 63 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 70.233.3.26 |
No, no, Super_d, I just think that guarantees are better suited to sports like boxing or tennis, where the resulting pressure falls only upon the guarantor. | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 1241 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.251.225 |
"Sometimes the mouth speaks more than the ability." (Aesop) | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 330 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
quote Sheed on the Cavs win "Sometimes the sun shines on dog shit" you gotta love it! | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 494 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212 |
Actually, the quote from the Snooze said: "Even the sun shines on a dog's (butt)" Yeah, that's exactly the sort of schitt that will get the Cav's all fired up for the next game. Somebody gag Scheed, he was better when he just played ball and didn't run his mouth. | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 643 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.255.238.220 |
Rasheed talking shit isn't the blame. Chauncey averages about 16 shots per game. He went 3/10 and didn't take on his typical "If we can't score in the last few minutes of the 4th, then I'll score for us" posture. Hence the name Mr. Big Shot! What the hell?!?!. And coach Saunders needs to trust his bench more. Hunter won't score 20, but he'll get some steals and give you more chances. Tony Delk will generate some points if he could get more minutes as well. I worry about Dyess' inconsistency. Mo Evans is a VERY good player waiting to happen. I love what Chaucey is for this team, but why do you play 41 minutes and not shoot your average? Rip and Tayshaun were alone in their zeal last night. We may be the better team, but are we HUNGRY this time around? later - naturalsister | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 295 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.145.5 |
I'm eager to see how the Pistons respond tomorrow. They certainly haven't been playing like they're on a mission as was pretty much their motto through the regular season. I think they got a little too cocky and got caught on their heels in Cleveland. I agree that Billups has to elevate his game. When you come in 5th for MVP you have to be able to put the team on your back and carry them through rough stretches. The Vegas line has the Pistons by 11. If I were a betting man (actually I am, but only slots thank you) I'd take the Pistons to cover. | ||
Ventura67 Member Username: Ventura67 Post Number: 30 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.245.93.12 |
Just a hiccup in a great season; you can't play perfectly every night. These guys will be back with a vengence, even if game 7 comes up. By the way, I give the Cavs no credit, if Detroit had shot just a little better both games would have been blowouts for them. They are just nodding off at the wheel right now. Look out Cleveland I think they hit the rumble strips last night! | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1101 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
Well, Even a 3legged dog gets lucky sometimes. It's just time for the Pistons to wake up because if not, they will be winning it in 7 for sure. | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 168 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 24.192.25.47 |
This is what you have home court advantage for. Just don't lose at The Palace. It's a shame we have to use that so soon, but this is what we earned it for. | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2652 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
Well, Miami advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. I am sure they want to play the Pistons. This would be revenge for last year. | ||
Ltrain Member Username: Ltrain Post Number: 79 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.248.33.49 |
If we get there. McDyess looked like they had lost the series. This is bad. Go Tigers? | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 644 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.30.158.146 |
I would have never imagined in a million years the the Pistons and the Spurs would get themselves in this much trouble. I don't think the Pistons will lose 4 in a row to these cats, but you know the Cavs are on FIRE!!! later - naturalsister | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 333 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
The Pistons look pathetic, I'm sorry that is not hard work. Maybe it's time to stop talking and go back a few years to the Pistons we love. I think Brown might be free next year, should get him back. | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 97 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 68.61.11.146 |
And you say that why? Look at Brown's team this year. They sucked. | ||
Tayshaun22 Member Username: Tayshaun22 Post Number: 167 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.14.101.116 |
Isiah also assembled a horrible roster that didn't have one single player capable of playing center. He managed to get 4(!) shoot first guards in Q, Crawford, Francis, and Marbury. He filled out the rest of the team with small forwards that have underachieved their whole careers. Now tell me how LB wins with that roster. (Message edited by Tayshaun22 on May 17, 2006) | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2654 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Concerned, YES. Worried, a little bit. Fearing that the Pistons will bow out, a possibility. I have no answers here for the Pistons. It's going to be a force of wills here. Whoever wants it more will win this series now. I'm hoping that the Pistons will want it more especially after a stellar regular season but then the Wings did the same in the NHL. | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 886 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 70.225.113.79 |
Starship to Enterprise....The Pistons seem to be locked into some sort of warp speed intergalactic retardation hemisphere! Can we beam them up! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Jimelnino Member Username: Jimelnino Post Number: 462 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.61.118.126 |
You guys are forgetting that Isiah had a big hand in the Spurs championship last year. Trading away his only legitimate big man to the Spurs, the final piece of the Spurs puzzle. Gotta give credit where credit is due | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 298 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.145.5 |
Stick a fork in them, I think they're done. They just have a defeated look about them. As mentioned above, McDyess looked like the series is over. I believe Billups had 6 to's. I thought he'd have a big game tonight, but he played terrible. It's shocking to see a team with so much experience and composure that they've developed in big games over the years seem to basically fall apart in close games. Having that happen against the Spurs would be one thing, but against the Cavs, a team with very little playoff experience? | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1103 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
It ain't over til the fat lady sings. Couple years back, I think it was the Pistons down 1-3 against Orlando and we came back. I'm staying on the bandwagon. Imma Piston fan til the end. | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 645 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.30.158.146 |
Yeah Rjk, They have been body-snatched or something. later - naturalsister | ||
Ventura67 Member Username: Ventura67 Post Number: 31 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.245.93.12 |
Quote: "Look out Cleveland I think they hit the rumble strips last night!" (in reference to game 4) I think they just hit the guardrail. | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 109 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 24.176.50.206 |
Well this should assure Dan Gilbert of keeping Rock in Detroit after all the revenue the area could lose with the Pistons bowing out...he should be somewhat empathetic | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 2618 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.167.58.162 |
This thread could end up in the archives very soon unless this team wakes up. Yep I worried. They need a blow out in Cleveland and some enthusiasm. Why am I seeing the Red Wings? I thought this was basketball. Did anyone note that the Pistons haven't lost three in a row this season -- until now? | ||
Alexei289 Member Username: Alexei289 Post Number: 1135 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.61.183.223 |
lets just face it... Metro Detroit is cursed... | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 173 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 24.192.25.47 |
Imagine that...Detroit's two elite teams have lost or could lose early in the playoffs...and the Tigers are tied for the best record in baseball. | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 111 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 24.176.50.206 |
Here is to all the individuals who argued on the Freep's website over which jersey should be represented on the Spirit of Detroit when the hockey and basketball playoffs began. Clearly, it should be the Tigers or possibly a tribute to Blue Skies Harrington | ||
Pistonian_revolution Member Username: Pistonian_revolution Post Number: 3 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 69.136.139.115 |
i noticed that there are some pistons fans on this thread who are already doubting the pistons. there are not many, you are not even the majority. but still, shame on you. fair-weather fans make me sick. if you're ready to dump on the team and catastrophize and predict their demise once they face elimination- then you're a shitty fan and you shouldnt be cheering for the pistons in the first place. you should support the team no matter what. i don't care what mcdyess's face looked like. i dont look for him to be in the game in the clutch. there's a reason why he hadnt won schitt before he came to detroit. i don't even like mcdyess. i don't think he's a warrior like ben and rasheed are. mcdyess needs to master his fear and use it to his advantage just like chauncey, ben, rasheed, tayshaun, rip, and lindsey have done. if our five guys come to play and then the bench has timely contributions- if the pistons play scripted PISTONS BASKETBALL, the way they should play, then we can get to our goal. the pistons are not playing pistons basketball right now. i think this is Flip's chance to show his skill at setting his players straight. Flip needs to calm his players, kick their asses, and get them to play good old pistons basketball, no more, no less. (although im sure a little more wouldnt hurt) im not worried. im intrigued because yet again the pistons have given themselves a great challenge. they definitely do not take the easy route. they face elimination. will they do what it takes to win? i don't like cleveland. i think they represent everything that is wrong with the NBA- the higher priority placed on marketing a single player as if he is the messiah just to sell jerseys instead of celebrating the team ethic that has made the pistons such a great team. i don't hate lebron james. i hate what the NBA, cleveland and nike has tried to turn him into. this whole "we are just witnesses" campaign makes me want to vomit. has anyone noticed its similarity to something mentioned in the bible? its like they are saying that we are only witnesses to the greatness of the second coming of Jesus Christ. in fact, the use of the word witness in this context is a direct reference to christianity and the bible. "bear witness to the greatness of god". this makes me sick because lebron is not god, and he's not that good. the NBA culture is so hungry to have the next michael jordan that they are thrusting lebron into god's shoes- they want him to beat the pistons just like jordan did in order to fulfill their schitt-faced prophecy. lebron's talented. but he's just another player. i beleive in the greatness of the team ethic. my user name, in fact, comes from a joking-yet-serious term i use when i cheer at pistons games. i think the pistons have begun a revolution in the NBA- a change back to the team-first, play-right, play with courage and attitude philosophy. no other team has it but i think some are trying to mimic it. i like what the clippers have been doing, for example. alright thats enough of my know-it-all schitt for now. | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 113 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 24.176.50.206 |
good rant revolution, but bron bron is not just another player. he is 21 years of age and was 3rd in the league in scoring. he also records near triple doubles on a nightly basis. i would categorize that in something other than "just another player" | ||
Ltrain Member Username: Ltrain Post Number: 80 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.248.33.49 |
I don't think anyone here is fair-weathered. If we weren't fans we wouldn't waste time on this thread. You can be a worried and rational fan. I think I am both. I am worried because not only is this the first time all year the Pistons have lost three in row as Lowell mentioned but the Cavs are doing this without L. Hughes. Sure he's probably not a series maker but the guy can play. Taking that into account leads me to one rational conclusion. Cavs in 6. I hope I am wrong but there is a lot going against our guys. Game is on the road. Hughes should play and that could/should give them an emotional boost. LeBron is not god I agree but he can change a game by himself and is the only guy that will play Friday you can say that about. | ||
Vas Member Username: Vas Post Number: 535 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.188.255.154 |
FLIP??! Where is the classic Hamilton off a screen jump shot? What, you've buried the Piston's money making play? Ben, where are you? Pistons, quit complaining and get your head in the game. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 1027 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
Some of the Pistons have gotten spoiled. Too much looking for foul calls and whining when not getting them. Meanwhile the ball's going the other way for two points. Stop depending on the foul calls and PLAY! | ||
Llyn Member Username: Llyn Post Number: 1535 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 68.61.197.206 |
I'm not sure we should be talking about the Pistos right now. After all, the name of this forum is DetroitYes. | ||
Ventura67 Member Username: Ventura67 Post Number: 34 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.245.93.12 |
When a NBA game goes into overtime do fouled-out players return to the game ? Just curious | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 496 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212 |
Maybe now Sheed will shut his F-N mouth. I'd like to believe the Stones will sack up and win one in Clev., but similar to Edmonton against the Wings, that place will be going berzerk, it'll be a tough place to win. | ||
Bongman Member Username: Bongman Post Number: 1084 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.111.56.128 |
Ventura67.....No. As Rasheed might say, the Pistons played like fat cats, and he was the biggest violator. No discipline, no hustle, and they looked old. Cleveland's Center is a human ent..chop that man down to size ! But it ain't over until the Germans bomb Pearl Harbor ! | ||
Dday Member Username: Dday Post Number: 831 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.209.165.170 |
It was tough in Miami last year and that was Game 7 | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 299 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.145.5 |
"i don't even like mcdyess. i don't think he's a warrior like ben and rasheed are." Hell, McDyess was the "Only one" who played like a warrior yesterday. If it wasn't for him showing up big time in the 4th the Pistons wouldn't even of had a chance to win it at the end. 11 pts., 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks in 27 minutes. McDyess is a quiet guy, but hopefully he gave his teammates a tongue lashing over their lackadaisical play. McDyess certainly doesn't need to look in the mirror, he played great. | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 175 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 209.220.229.254 |
The thing that concerns me is that the Cavs are outplaying the Pistons at "team ball" Sure the Pistons spread their points around more, but the Cavs are the ones hustling, the Cavs are the ones with effective role player contributions, and the CAVS ARE THE ONES WITH SOME SCHMUCK NAMED ANDERSON VAREJAO WHO IS SINGLEHANDEDLY MAKING THE PISTONS LOOK SILLY. Forget LeBron, the CAVS are beating us. LeBron dropped 30-something last night, but the Cavs scored in the 80s. | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1352 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
Stop worrying about Rasheed and his mouth. The other players are not giving Cleveland any respect either. I guess they forgot when they used to get pissed over this. DEEEETROIT EMBARRASSMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENT!!! !!!! | ||
Chemak Member Username: Chemak Post Number: 68 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 130.101.48.82 |
Biggest stat of the game: Pistons Assists: 16 Pistons Turnovers: 17 | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4162 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.173.154 |
Pistons MUST win and keep KING JAMES from reaching the paint ( that street ball talk meaning near the rim). | ||
Nellonfury Member Username: Nellonfury Post Number: 150 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 68.43.156.135 |
Just like last year, the Pistons are in that trap. They need to do something or it's.... DEEEETROOOOIT DO OR DIIIIIIIIIE!!!!!! | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 646 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.255.238.220 |
_sj_ Pricelss. later - naturalsister Flip is doing a horrible job too. Joe Dumars handed him a brand new 8 cylinder, well-oiled machine in mint condition. Coach Saunders is driving it as if it's a 1970 Rusted-out light blue Pinto - and with all of the driving skill of a two year old on a Big Wheel for the first time. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 336 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Bring back Brown! These guys let it go to their heads, they went Hollywood. This isn't the team I love, the one who makes me proud to be a Detroiter, the ones who wore The D proudly and did things the way we do them here!They were an underdog team representing an underdog city and we were the ragged crew standing behind them. Now we have 5 cocky fools and a bench that probably wants it more but has no say. I'm not ruling them out yet, but I could liken this to being disapointed by a good friend. I wont leave you friend, I was there during your down times too, but it hurts man, it hurts. | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 114 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 24.176.50.206 |
what a difference a couple of games make...you are all whining more than the Pistons themselves are for fouls. They'll be fine, just you watch... | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 340 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
http://farlane.wordpress.com/t ag/comix/ these are funny | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 647 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.30.171.182 |
BTW Ventura, NO. later - naturalsister | ||
Detroiternthemist Member Username: Detroiternthemist Post Number: 44 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 68.252.3.66 |
This was bound to happen folks.....dearest Flip came in and changed our beloved scrappy grind it out Pistons in the Timberwolves east in one season. 1st ...he said that we should extend some of that defensive energy to offense...mistake 1 2nd...he implemented the "ZONE" which is another word for "we can't guard you one on one" mistake 2....3rd ..When have the Piston ever game planned for one star how about NEVER!!! If KING JAMES SCORES 60 thats okay dont let the rest of those bums get schitt!! mistake 3........Now he has our team second guessing there decisions...questioning their skills.....and they look totally confused. Bounced out in the 2nd round thats a shame. | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 115 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 24.176.50.206 |
they can adapt to the necessary changes, that is what good teams do. counting them out before the final whistle blows is rediculous. if cleveland and their fans would have used the same tactic, they wouldnt be in this position. san antonio isn't finished yet and im sure none of their fans have been as discouraging as you. | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 116 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 24.176.50.206 |
*ridiculous | ||
Ventura67 Member Username: Ventura67 Post Number: 35 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.245.93.12 |
I think this is all about what makes great basketball. If the Pistons win the next two games it would be among the most exciting games in Piston's recent history. If they don't, oh well. By the way, I wasn't at the Palace last night but it sure did seem like the fans were sitting on their hands. Cleveland's fans seemed as loud and as excited as could be and there's little doubt they were a significant factor in those two games and maybe THE factor in #4. There isn't much talk about the crowd giving the Pistons an absolute zero level of support at a time when they needed it more than ever. Are the fans as guilty of "expecting" wins as the coaches and players seem to be. How different would that game's outcome been with more live fan support? (Message edited by ventura67 on May 18, 2006) | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 648 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.30.196.41 |
I agree Nocturnal, Good teams and good coaching can overcome bad officiating and anything elso. They just have to honker down and do the damn thing. later - naturalsister | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 858 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
The Pistons were firmly in control of this series...and then Larry Hughes's brother died. My understanding is he was know and loved by the entire Cavs organization. Motivation is a funny thing in pro sports, with everyone paid and living well. It's clear this "death in the family" has totally energized the Cavs to play above themselves... When Lebron said to the press "It's not Life and death...its just basketball", it was clear to me the influence the death of the Hughes kid was having on the Cavs perspective of this series...and how hollow the words of Sheed must have rung on them. That's scary. I hope two things happen tonight...that the Cavs come down to earth and realize this series means something to them...and thus feel pressure for the first time since game 2, and that the Pistons reimpose their will and restore the natural order to this series. There is always a defining moment on the way to a championship...when nothing is sure and everything hangs in the balence. In 2004, it was going into New Jersey down 3-2 and pevailing when everyone thought the season was ending that night. They never looked back. For the Wings in 2002, it was going into Colorado down 3-2...and the Avs never scored another goal in that series, Hasek pitching two straight shutouts when it counted most...and the Wings never looked back. Let's do this. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 352 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Nice first half, lets keep it up | ||
Tayshaun22 Member Username: Tayshaun22 Post Number: 170 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.14.101.116 |
If this doesn't make me a smoker, I don't know what will. | ||
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2806 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.12.116.204 |
YEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bring on Home! | ||
Ghetto_butterfly Member Username: Ghetto_butterfly Post Number: 601 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 68.60.139.186 |
Deeeetroit the best - I knew it! | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2683 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Phew...they sure know how to stretch out the drama don't they? | ||
Evelethcdenver Member Username: Evelethcdenver Post Number: 102 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 71.211.247.251 |
WOW!!!!! | ||
Ventura67 Member Username: Ventura67 Post Number: 36 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.245.93.12 |
I'm a witness. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! | ||
Toog05 Member Username: Toog05 Post Number: 14 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.61.197.58 |
Man they almost made me pass out, takin us through this stress, with these close elimination games, but im glad they pulled it through | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2653 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
Thank the Cavaliers (i.e. LeBron) for making costly mistakes in the game. Pistons, repeat Game 1 in Game 7!!! | ||
Mike Member Username: Mike Post Number: 603 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 66.227.165.194 |
This is Cavs team that the Pistons should not only beat, but they should smoke... lets hope they get their act together, because lets be honest, they may have won tonight, but they did not play like their usual selfs. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2693 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
What was up with the late free throws or the lack thereof? They could've slammed the door on them with a few timely ones and they'd crank the iron far too much. I'm hoping they just get a good healthy lead in game #7, get the crowd into it and grind 'em into the ground. No more pussy footing with these guys. Besides I'm tired to seeing our team get muscled around by a guy who looks like Carrot Top. | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 307 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.145.5 |
I never would have thought Ben Wallace would shoot a better % from the line than Rasheed, 2-6 compared 2-7. By no means a thing of beauty, but they live to fight another day. To quote Rasheed, "The Palace will be bananas on Sunday. Nice impersonation of Lazarus by the Spurs also. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2694 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Nice analogy of the Spurs there Rjk! Both of these championship teams are just hell bent on adding a little bit more drama and tension to their legacy, aren't they? | ||
Detroiternthemist Member Username: Detroiternthemist Post Number: 45 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 68.252.3.66 |
I hate the artificial anointment by the NBA of players. Of course LB is good....but I wish they would let the evolution take its natural course...The Pistons will have to win by 10 or more because those touch fouls they call for LB are ridiculous. The Flippster has to stop coaching scared...these are OUR Freakin PISTONS!! not the twolves...This is what we do!!! | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2696 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I'm in agreement with you there, Detroiternthemist. We should be the ones dictating pace. We have the much more talented team here so why not impose our will as much as we can. That happened the first two games and then we let the Cavs get some come uppnace and now we're faced with a game #7. We should've continued being the aggressor. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 357 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
So far i'm seeing my pistons of old, lets keep it up | ||
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 604 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 65.91.73.194 |
It's about damn time!!! Sheez | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 101 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 68.61.11.146 |
GO PISTONS!!!!! |
