Denver beating Detroit!!

[Jimcs50]

Up 7 with 4 mins to go. :elephant

[Jimcs50]

Up 10 now!!!!

KMart for threeee!!

[FreshPrince22]

Holy crap.... K Mart just hit 2 threes in a row at the end of the clock. Ruben Patterson hit his only 3 of the year. Andre Miller banked in a shot falling out of bounds with Tayshaun in his grill. Wow..... I am speechless...

[Jimcs50]

Up 12 now!!!!

Detroit is going down!!!

:elephant

[scampers]

There isn't anyone that could beat the Nuggets the way they're playing in this game. Wow.

[FreshPrince22]

There isn't anyone that could beat the Nuggets the way they're playing in this game. Wow.

Seriously. I have never seen so many fluke shots in my life. Even Reggie Evans hit a 20 footer like it was nothing.

[Spurologist]

This must be the largest margin of defeat of the season for Detroit

[sanman53]

Dang, so if Dallas wins tomorrow night, they will be tied for 1st in the league, right????

[Spurologist]

Seriously. I have never seen so many fluke shots in my life. Even Reggie Evans hit a 20 footer like it was nothing.

That's why you play the game. You can't win every game.

[mavsfan1000]

Detroit is falling apart. Dallas can take the lead tomorrow if they are healthy enough to beat the spurs.

[Jimcs50]

Dang, so if Dallas wins tomorrow night, they will be tied for 1st in the league, right????


The point is moot.

[Pistons < Spurs]

This must be the largest margin of defeat of the season for Detroit


Nope Dallas beat us ealry this year 119-82 :depressed

[FreshPrince22]

Detroit is falling apart. Dallas can take the lead tomorrow if they are healthy enough to beat the spurs.

No.... At best you'll be within 1.

[Spurologist]

:lol Kenyon Martin hit two threes

[mavsfan1000]

Dallas and San Antonio are the 2 best teams.

[FreshPrince22]

Dallas and San Antonio are the 2 best teams.

Shut the f*** up. You guys got trashed in Denver a week or so ago, and that was without these flukey 3 pointers from K Mart.

[mavsfan1000]

:lol Kenyon Martin hit two threes
And Reggie Miller hit some big shots.

[Jimcs50]

Game over

[FreshPrince22]

And Reggie Miller hit some big shots.

Reggie Miller? I hope you're high...

[Pistons < Spurs]

And Reggie Miller hit some big shots.
:wow

[mavsfan1000]

Shut the f*** up. You guys got trashed in Denver a week or so ago, and that was without these flukey 3 pointers from K Mart.
It was a back to back game and Denver was waying for us in Denver. Talk about unfair schedule. Detroit has been losing a lot lately.

[Kori Ellis]

You guys are acting like Denver shot 60% or something.

They shot around 44.

They beat your asses because they destroyed you on the glass.

[sanman53]

Detroit is falling apart. Dallas can take the lead tomorrow if they are healthy enough to beat the spurs.

Flip stated Sunday, Troit gets bored. I doubt they are falling apart, just bored.

[Pistons < Spurs]

They beat your asses because they destroyed you on the glass.


Yep!

[FreshPrince22]

It was a back to back game and Denver was waying for us in Denver. Talk about unfair schedule. Detroit has been losing a lot lately.

5th game in 7 nights for the Pistons tonight...

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Detroit didn't play well but damn, what a lot of fluke shots....

[scampers]

Yeah... give the Nuggets this one. Those guys were possessed or something. I can't wait for the Mavs/Spurs game now. This season is about to get interesting...

[mavsfan1000]

It said Kevin Martin. I was making a joke since someone else fucked up on the first name.

[Kori Ellis]

Rebounds

Denver - 59 (22 offensive)
Detroit - 35 (8 offensive)

[Pistons < Spurs]

No rebounding. No interior defense. No interior Offense.

[mavsfan1000]

Detroit got owned. :lol

[T.F. Storm]

You guys are acting like Denver shot 60% or something.

They shot around 44.

They beat your asses because they destroyed you on the glass.

THEY ONLY SHOT 44%?!

With all those Alley-Oops it looked like it shouldve been 70%. How many did they have, 15?!

This was an ugly game. They got every rebound, every lucky shot....We just got beat bad.

[Leetonidas]

It was a back to back game and Denver was waying for us in Denver. Talk about unfair schedule. Detroit has been losing a lot lately.

:cry :cry :cry :cry

Somebody call the Waaaaambulance.

[mavsfan1000]

Pistonfan1. :lol. Gotta love losing huh? :lol

[Spurologist]

You guys are acting like Denver shot 60% or something.

They shot around 44.

They beat your asses because they destroyed you on the glass.

I think that's how they have lost all of their games. Canby with 20 rbds.

[T.F. Storm]

Since when does Kenyon Martin make threes? That was freaking insanity. :lol

[infinite styles]

You guys are acting like Denver shot 60% or something.

They shot around 44.

They beat your asses because they destroyed you on the glass.

Yeah I was trying to figure out how they won with giving up 14 TO's to the Pistons 4. But then I saw 22 off. reb. and was like oh shit. I take it that that was the game right there.

And would mavsfan1000 stop complaining about how unfair the schedule is. Your a damn moron. You have more excuses than Cuban.

[mavsfan1000]

Gumby had 20 rebounds?

[mavsfan1000]

And would mavsfan1000 stop complaining about how unfair the schedule is. Your a damn moron. You have more excuses than Cuban.

Tell me when has somebody had to play a back to back and the second day is in Denver (high altitude). You spurs fans have been known for your excuses so stfu.

[TxJudsonRocketTx]

Is it me, or do Piston's players and fans cry about the other team getting "lucky" or relying on flukes to win?

[T.F. Storm]

Yeah I was trying to figure out how they won with giving up 14 TO's to the Pistons 4. But then I saw 22 off. reb. and was like oh shit. I take it that that was the game right there.

When I seen how badly they were outrebounding us at Halftime I knew it was over. Of course I had faith, but everytime we get beat down on the boards we lose. Might have been a time or two we won under those circumstances when we shot extremely well, but I'm not sure.

[spurs=bling]

:cry :cry :cry :cry

Somebody call the Waaaaambulance.
:lmao :lmao


are all our pistons fans here ?? we don't want none of this now http://bestsmileys.com/dead/2.gif



just playing with you guys. :angel

[mavsfan1000]

:cry :cry :cry :cry

Somebody call the Waaaaambulance.
I'm sure you would cry to if it happened to you. :lol Duncan goes down with a sprain.

[T.F. Storm]

Is it me, or do Piston's players and fans cry about the other team getting "lucky" or relying on flukes to win?
Denver was lucky the Pistons played like crap :smokin

[FreshPrince22]

Is it me, or do Piston's players and fans cry about the other team getting "lucky" or relying on flukes to win?

If K Mart hit two threes in the 4th quarter against your team you'd be calling it as well. No doubt they pounded us on the glass. There was no fluke about that. But we would have still had a great shot at winning if it weren't for those crazy shots they were hitting.

Needless to say, I am not worried.

[scampers]

Is it me, or do Piston's players and fans cry about the other team getting "lucky" or relying on flukes to win?

Is it just me, or do fans of -every team in the NBA- create some kind of excuse as to why their team lost?

The Nuggets played with way more energy than the Pistons. That's why the Pistons lost.

[jochhejaam]

So much for winning 73.

[infinite styles]

Tell me when has somebody had to play a back to back and the second day is in Denver (high altitude). You spurs fans have been known for your excuses so stfu.

Well I didn't call out all the mavs fans just singled out you cause you got excuses for days. And if you ask me that excuse was lame as hell.

Anyways...I didn't watch the game but did the Pistons look bored or were they really trying to win? Boxscores don't tell you everything.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Is it me, or do Piston's players and fans cry about the other team getting "lucky" or relying on flukes to win?

Yeah unfortunatly it happens.

But I do not think this is a trait of just the Pistons.


We got beat....end of story.

[Leetonidas]

Tell me when has somebody had to play a back to back and the second day is in Denver (high altitude). You spurs fans have been known for your excuses so stfu.

Awww, the poor Mavs were tired? Poor Dirk, did he get a little light headed? Was he sucking too many nuts the night before? Was he tossing your salad too hard? Boohoo. :cry :cry :cry

[mavsfan1000]

Well if Dallas's problem is back to back games than the playoffs would be perfect for them.

[TDMVPDPOY]

what ever happen to expistons championship basketball? more like one hit wonders to me

[scampers]

There were some weird minutes going around for the Pistons. Ben Wallace, who was playing great, didn't even play 10 minutes this game. But Tayshaun Prince, who continues his terrible shooting slump, played 34 minutes. ?? Strange. Ben tends to get tired on road trips, I guess Flip is just making sure he doesn't burn himself out. But I still don't get why Tayshaun played 34 minutes.

[T.F. Storm]

Yeah unfortunatly it happens.

But I do not think this is a trait of just the Pistons.


We got beat....end of story.

We've had some lucky wins ourselves, like when Luther Head missed that wide open three at the Buzzer vs. Houston. :lol

[FreshPrince22]

There were some weird minutes going around for the Pistons. Ben Wallace, who was playing great, didn't even play 10 minutes this game. But Tayshaun Prince, who continues his terrible shooting slump, played 34 minutes. ?? Strange. Ben tends to get tired on road trips, I guess Flip is just making sure he doesn't burn himself out. But I still don't get why Tayshaun played 34 minutes.


Those numbers are way off. You gotta wait for the boxscore the update. NBA.com is real slow with that.

[T.F. Storm]

You gotta wait for the boxscore the update. NBA.com is real slow with that.
Man I was gonna say, 8 points and 14 boards in 10 minutes? Flip not playing him more wouldve seemed that much more INSANE. :lol

[scampers]

You gotta wait for the boxscore the update. NBA.com is real slow with that.

Okay, because that didn't make any sense.

[spurs=bling]

Awww, the poor Mavs were tired? Poor Dirk, did he get a little light headed? Was he sucking too many nuts the night before? Was he tossing your salad too hard? Boohoo. :cry :cry :cry
:lol

[infinite styles]

There were some weird minutes going around for the Pistons. Ben Wallace, who was playing great, didn't even play 10 minutes this game. But Tayshaun Prince, who continues his terrible shooting slump, played 34 minutes. ?? Strange. Ben tends to get tired on road trips, I guess Flip is just making sure he doesn't burn himself out. But I still don't get why Tayshaun played 34 minutes.
Ben played like 37 mins according to the ESPN boxscore.

[mavsfan1000]

Looks like the Pistons are a 5 man team. This team reminds me a lot like the 2002-03 mavs.

[scampers]

Ben played like 37 mins according to the ESPN boxscore.

That makes way more sense. I only watched the very beginning and end of the game, so I was like WTF when I saw that on NBA.com. But my point about Tayshaun still stands... I hope his shots start falling soon. :(

[SlasherX]

one of the 3's kmart hit was suppose to be a turnover he shot and got his own rebound the ball came off glass didn't hit rim and then after rebound he shoot a 3 point damn lol

[FreshPrince22]

Looks like the Pistons are a 5 man team. This team reminds me a lot like the 2002-03 mavs.

No, we're a 4 man team. Tayshaun blows.... :pctoss






...and actually I like our bench. They just need to play more. Lindsey, Dice, Delfino, Evans, and Dale have been a huge boost lately. Plus we've got Delk coming into play now. Unfortunately, they didn't get much of a chance tonight. One thing is for certain, the bench is about 50X better than last year.

[PM5K]

one of the 3's kmart hit was suppose to be a turnover he shot and got his own rebound the ball came off glass didn't hit rim and then after rebound he shoot a 3 point damn lol

That's not a turnover...

[SlasherX]

was pistons ball. just saw replay it was airball from one side to other.

[FreshPrince22]

BTW, Ruben is going to be huge for them. That guy lays it all out on the court. He is the reason that team had so much energy. He defended Rip as well as I've seen anyone (right up there with Bowen), and he was diving for every loose ball within a mile radius.

[T.F. Storm]

No, we're a 4 man team. Tayshaun blows.... :pctoss






...and actually I like our bench. They just need to play more. Lindsey, Dice, Delfino, Evans, and Dale have been a huge boost lately. Plus we've got Delk coming into play now. Unfortunately, they didn't get much of a chance tonight. One thing is for certain, the bench is about 50X better than last year.

I wish we could see more of Dale. Lindsey brings defensive energy and when Dale comes in he always snatches down some good rebounds.

[T.F. Storm]

BTW, Ruben is going to be huge for them. That guy lays it all out on the court. He is the reason that team had so much energy. He defended Rip as well as I've seen anyone (right up there with Bowen), and he was diving for every loose ball within a mile radius.

Ruben Patterson and Reggie Evans were excellent pickups for their team. If they can stay healthy next season I can see them doing really well.

[JamStone]

Nuggets played lights out. They were terrific. They had a lot of energy and were outjumping the Pistons all night long. Denver was simply amazing. The Pistons didn't play great, but tonight's game was more a case of Denver just being the much better team.

Great win for Denver.

[1Parker1]

Looks like the Pistons are a 5 man team. This team reminds me a lot like the 2002-03 mavs.


I can't wait till the Pistons play the Mavs again. Reality Check time.

[Pistons < Spurs]

I can't wait till the Pistons play the Mavs again. Reality Check time.
:tu :tu

[infinite styles]

I know we've covered this in other threads but trust or no trust you still gotta put your bench on the floor during the regular season. I'm anxious to see how the playoffs go for the Pistons if they finish the season with the starting 5 on the court as much as they are. I've said it before that their training staff deserves a lot of credit for their sustained play.

[FreshPrince22]

I know we've covered this in other threads but trust or no trust you still gotta put your bench on the floor during the regular season. I'm anxious to see how the playoffs go for the Pistons if they finish the season with the starting 5 on the court as much as they are. I've said it before that their training staff deserves a lot of credit for their sustained play.

To Flip's credit, it has been better lately. He has been going 10 deep everynight, no matter how close the game is. Throwing Dice/Hunter/Evans/Delfino/Davis out there for extended periods of time. Tonight they was a bit different. They went 9 deep, but Dice was struggling with his shot, and for some reason Delfino/Evans didn't get a ton of minutes.

[Horry For 3!]

Martin 2-3 from 3 pt range :lol

[infinite styles]

To Flip's credit, it has been better lately. He has been going 10 deep everynight, no matter how close the game is. Throwing Dice/Hunter/Evans/Delfino/Davis out there for extended periods of time. Tonight they was a bit different. They went 9 deep, but Dice was struggling with his shot, and for some reason Delfino/Evans didn't get a ton of minutes.

Yeah I noticed that Evans got only 6 mins. I didn't see the game but I thought he would have been a good option against a team like the Nuggets. And whats the deal with the technicals lately in Detroit?

[Tanya]

Oh come on Spurs please beat DAL tmr night!
We need your help this time..

[ShoogarBear]

Oh come on Spurs please beat DAL tmr night!
We need your help this time..If I'm Piston Fan, I'm not worried about HCA against any team except the Spurs.

Really, if you face the Mavs in the Finals, do you think it'll matter whether or not you have it?

[mavsfan1000]

If I'm Piston Fan, I'm not worried about HCA against any team except the Spurs.

Really, if you face the Mavs in the Finals, do you think it'll matter whether or not you have it?
It won't matter since the mavs are great on the road anyway. Good point.

[ShoogarBear]

If the Mavs somehow win the WC, Dirk will set a Finals record for airballs.

[v2freak]

There isn't anyone that could beat the Nuggets the way they're playing in this game. Wow.

Let's not grasp at straws now. The Nuggets are finally coming together it seems

[FreshPrince22]

To add insult to injury, Darko is looking great tonight against Golden State..

12 points (6 of 7 shooting), 9 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks.

Damnit all...

[mavsfan1000]

If the Mavs somehow win the WC, Dirk will set a Finals record for airballs.
Well if you mean not touching the rim I agree. Dirk's shots are as pure as you get.

[mavsfan1000]

To add insult to injury, Darko is looking great tonight against Golden State..

12 points (6 of 7 shooting), 9 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks.

Damnit all...
Dumars got lucky in finding a gem in some players but trading Darko has to be the stupidest thing I've seen in a while. At least get something other than that bum Cato guy. You also lost your backup point guard.

[Spurologist]

Well if you mean not touching the rim I agree. Dirk's shots are as pure as you get.

I think the definition of an airball is a missed shot that doesn't touch the rim, net, or backboard. There are many fine basketball dictionaries out there to gain basketball knowledge.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Dumars got lucky in finding a gem in some players but trading Darko has to be the stupidest thing I've seen in a while. At least get something other than that bum Cato guy. You also lost your backup point guard.


Don't talk about things you know nothing about....

[Pistons < Spurs]

Don't talk about things you know nothing about....


he's right though.

[Tanya]

If I'm Piston Fan, I'm not worried about HCA against any team except the Spurs.

Really, if you face the Mavs in the Finals, do you think it'll matter whether or not you have it?

Well honestly I can't say I am not worried about DAL. It was obvious that the pistons and the spurs are two best teams in the league in the first two months of this season. But now the reality is: DAL is playing very well. We can't be sure they will play like this in the playoffs but we also can't say they won't. I think most pistons fans didn't care much when we lost to the DAL by 37 points earier because we didn't count them as our playoffs opponent. But after we beat the spurs twice this year and after we realize the DAL has just one more loss than us, I start to consider them dangerous. I still can't figure out what was the problem we lost like that. Let's see what will happen when we play them later in March.
But don't get me wrong. I am not saying DAL>SA. I always respect the spurs. I only root for the spurs other than the pistons. And I really wanna see the pistons and the spurs in the finals again this year.

To all DAL fans on this board. I respect your team and I consider DAL, SA AND DET as the best teams right now. But don't be too cocky before the DAL prove they can suceed in the playoffs. History tells the truth not the current regular season record.

[Spurologist]

Dumars got lucky in finding a gem in some players but trading Darko has to be the stupidest thing I've seen in a while. At least get something other than that bum Cato guy. You also lost your backup point guard.

wasn't Darko Detroit's victory cigar? What did you think they'd get out of it.

[mavsfan1000]

Don't talk about things you know nothing about....
Dude I watch a lot of Pistons games and I think it wasn't a smart move. Many of your Piston fans agree except for that gay Pistonfan1 guy. I didn't know the Pistons were so bothered by salary that they trade their backup point guard and future center for a bum. Give me a reason why this was a good trade? The only thing I can think of is after the season when they have to lock themselves up for signing Ben Wallace and Tayshaun Prince. Detroit's salary will be so concentrated on those 5 players that they won't have a bench.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

he's right though.


What other deals were out there? Darko was going to leave next year anyway...

You know the Ps won't go over the cap(luxury tax) because of Davidson, so he really had no choice if he wanted to sign Ben/Chauncey. It isn't like Joe has free reign like Isiah does...

[Quasar]

Didnt' know the 3pt shot was in Kenyon Martin's repertoire... Isn't he more of an inside player? To be frank, I've never watched him play...

[SequSpur]

Detroit will be right there at the end, keep talkin shit.

Game 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals will be in Detroit.

[mavsfan1000]

Miami is getting their shit together. I am starting to doubt if Detroit will get to the finals.

[bdubya]

Oh no! Our lead is only ONE AND A HALF GAMES! IT'S OVER!!!

Denver wanted this one bad, and took it. It happens. <yawn>. I'm worried about the inside game, but I've been worried about that since November and the Stones have gone 47-10 with that "soft" middle I've been worrying about :depressed .

I'll worry about the Mavs sometime later, maybe; thus far, they've done about as well against the Pistons as ATLANTA did after one game year (eeek! Fear the mighty HAWKS!!!). The sky is not falling, the end is not near, the Finals will be Pistons/Spurs, all is still right in the basketball world.

:fro

[polandprzem]

Denver beating Detroit?

No surprise. If there was a vbookie I would win seeing many ppl loose.
Unfortunately Kori didn't put that in the vbooks.


In my bservation I see not that good Det frontcourt defense tyhey are leting the others big guys to rebound. Where is ben Wallace?

[T.F. Storm]

To add insult to injury, Darko is looking great tonight against Golden State..

12 points (6 of 7 shooting), 9 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks.

Damnit all...
:depressed

But...I'm happy for Darko, glad to see he's doing pretty well in Orlando.

[Pistons < Spurs]

What other deals were out there? Darko was going to leave next year anyway...

You know the Ps won't go over the cap(luxury tax) because of Davidson, so he really had no choice if he wanted to sign Ben/Chauncey. It isn't like Joe has free reign like Isiah does...


Firstly, the stupid move was in trading Darko. We will regret this for the next 10 years at least.

Secondly, I fail to see how getting rid of him and Arroyo in exchange for Cato and a protected first is a good trade. Darko was a #2 pick, and we gave up a first rounder in acquiring Arroyo. And all we got in return is a guy who will probably not play except for maybe 5 minutes here and there against Shaq.

thats a big F in my book. If getting rid of Darko was in the plans all along, we could have taken up Atlnata on their Darko for Harrington offer. At least then we'd get a proven commodity in return. He could have definetly helped us this year, or we could have traded him. Either way, he has more value than Cato and their 1st. And when you consider Dumars and his drafting record, are you really all that excited to see who he drafts?

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Miami is getting their shit together. I am starting to doubt if Detroit will get to the finals.


Miami is going to be a tough out no matter how they play in the regular season...

[T.F. Storm]

Detroit will be right there at the end, keep talkin shit.

Game 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals will be in Detroit.

I sure hope it's Det vs Sas in the finals, but it isnt because I fear the Mavs. I just like the Spurs alot more than the Mavs and I'd rather have a rematch of last years finals!

I'm not gonna worry about the Mavericks beating the Pistons until I see both teams on the court IN THE FINALS and see something to be worried about...And that's quite aways away as of now. :smokin

[T.F. Storm]

Miami is going to be a tough out no matter how they play in the regular season...
Any team with Shaq and Wade on them is a threat. Regardless of their regular season record. Wade is CLUTCH, and as we well know he can really burn you if he gets hot.

[Tanya]

Dude I watch a lot of Pistons games and I think it wasn't a smart move. Many of your Piston fans agree except for that gay Pistonfan1 guy. I didn't know the Pistons were so bothered by salary that they trade their backup point guard and future center for a bum. Give me a reason why this was a good trade? The only thing I can think of is after the season when they have to lock themselves up for signing Ben Wallace and Tayshaun Prince. Detroit's salary will be so concentrated on those 5 players that they won't have a bench.

Hey mavsfan1000, do some research before you post.
Darko has not being used since he came to the pistons. The reason is that we already have Sheed, Big Ben and Dice. He needed a lot of minutes to develope but with the starting five the pistons have, he wouldn't and he won't get time. Should we trade one of the big man away to let Darko play more? Or should we let him sit on the bench for few more years because we know he is the future of the pistons? Evenif we want to he wouldn't. HE WAS FRUSTRATED AND HE SAID IN AN INTERVIEW THAT THE DAYS IN DETROIT WAS A NIGHTMARE. We have to accept this trade because it's a smart move that is both good to the pistons and Darko. And we signed Delk yesterday to be our back up PG. He is better than Arroyo.
And one more mistake in your post. Prince already has resigned with the pistons. We need to resign Ben and Chauncey.
Oh one more mistake. WE DO HAVE A BENCH. Maybe is not good as the DAL, but we do have help from the bench. Dice, Hunter are the playoff puzzel we can't miss. This year we also add Evans, Delfino, Dale Davis, Cato and Delk.

[SequSpur]

yeah a threat to win one or two games in a 7 game series...

pistons > heat

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Firstly, the stupid move was in trading Darko. We will regret this for the next 10 years at least.

Secondly, I fail to see how getting rid of him and Arroyo in exchange for Cato and a protected first is a good trade. Darko was a #2 pick, and we gave up a first rounder in acquiring Arroyo. And all we got in return is a guy who will probably not play except for maybe 5 minutes here and there against Shaq.

thats a big F in my book. If getting rid of Darko was in the plans all along, we could have taken up Atlnata on their Darko for Harrington offer. At least then we'd get a proven commodity in return. He could have definetly helped us this year, or we could have traded him. Either way, he has more value than Cato and their 1st. And when you consider Dumars and his drafting record, are you really all that excited to see who he drafts?

I never said it was a good or a bad trade. But remember, it's only been a week...


Strictly MO, I think Davidson had a little something to do with Darko being moved all of a sudden. I think the Pistons brass got fed up with the sulking/partying and forced Joe's hand...

[picnroll]

Compared to Dallas or the Spurs the Pistons have a cush schedule remaining. Hard to see them not having homecourt advantage. And the road to the east for the Pistons should be a cake walk. The West playoffs is going to be a mother.

[FreshPrince22]

Dumars got lucky in finding a gem in some players but trading Darko has to be the stupidest thing I've seen in a while. At least get something other than that bum Cato guy. You also lost your backup point guard.

Dumars has very little blame in this. Darko's agent came to Dumars over a month before the deadline and asked for a trade. He couldn't do much about it. First and foremost the blame falls on Darko himself. He is at a completely different level effort wise in Orlando. He was a lazy ass here. Had he worked this hard in his minutes in Detroit, he would have been playing. Second is Larry Brown. There needed to be a point when he saw some reward for what he did in practice. Once it gets to the point where it looks like Darko was giving up on the season, LB needed to do something to fix it. Third is Flip. Same situation as LB. He should have thrown in a bone here and there.

Dumars isn't the kind of guy that will force a coach to play someone, and you can't really complain about the results. That is a big reason why the chemisty on the team is so good. Because Dumars holds everything together, and doesn't try to coach from the front office. He puts the players in place, and lets the coach do his thing. At this point Dumars could see that Darko wasn't going to play, so he had to cut his losses and get what he could for him. That was the pick.

And losing Arroyo isn't a big deal. He was out of the rotation with Lindsey coming back anyways. The guy turned our defense to garbage everytime he came in the game anyways.

[mavsfan1000]

Hey mavsfan1000, do some research before you post.
Darko has not being used since he came to the pistons. The reason is that we already have Sheed, Big Ben and Dice. He needed a lot of minutes to develope but with the starting five the pistons have, he wouldn't and he won't get time. Should we trade one of the big man away to let Darko play more? Or should we let him sit on the bench for few more years because we know he is the future of the pistons? Evenif we want to he wouldn't. HE WAS FRUSTRATED AND HE SAID IN AN INTERVIEW THAT THE DAYS IN DETROIT WAS A NIGHTMARE. We have to accept this trade because it's a smart move that is both good to the pistons and Darko. And we signed Delk yesterday to be our back up PG. He is better than Arroyo.
And one more mistake in your post. Prince already has resigned with the pistons. We need to resign Ben and Chauncey.
Oh one more mistake. WE DO HAVE A BENCH. Maybe is not good as the DAL, but we do have help from the bench. Dice, Hunter are the playoff puzzel we can't miss. This year we also add Evans, Delfino, Dale Davis, Cato and Delk.
I really liked that part when you said Delk is better than Arrojo. Delk equals scrub. Dale Davis is old to and the rest Flip isn't given a chance to. Glad to know Flip is developing the bench.:rolleyes

[T.F. Storm]

I really liked that part when you said Delk is better than Arrojo.
I havent even seen Delk play here, and I think its already safe to say that he's better than Arroyo was (knock on wood)

He just didnt fit in here, he'll do much better in Orlando where he's a better fit. He has been solid there already.

[Tanya]

Compared to Dallas or the Spurs the Pistons have a cush schedule remaining. Hard to see them not having homecourt advantage. And the road to the east for the Pistons should be a cake walk. The West playoffs is going to be a mother.


I believe both DET and SA are well playoff tested teams. Either will win with or without homecourt advantage.
However the MIA and DAL haven't been through the playoffs and won anything together, so this is the pistons' and spurs' advantage.
Let's see if the DAL will be last year's PHX. If they really beat the spurs in playoffs then the pistons are in real trouble.

[Tanya]

I really liked that part when you said Delk is better than Arrojo. Delk equals scrub. Dale Davis is old to and the rest Flip isn't given a chance to. Glad to know Flip is developing the bench.:rolleyes

We don't need any more young and developing players on the bench in the playoffs. This is a champ contender so they need experienced player who have mental toughness to play with consistency. Arroyo is not the answer. Dale Davis and Cato will probably be used as defender when Ben Wallace and Sheed are in foul trouble. Delk hasn't played all season but he is not bad according to his stats. The pistons are a defensive team so Arroyo just don't fit period.
The Orlando Magic is really the right place for Darko and Arroyo. They need 20+ mins a game not 0-5 mins. I am glad to see them playing well there.

[rayray2k8]

Im starting to notice that more and more piston fans are joining the site...
Should i be worried? :wtf

( :lol )

seriously, everyone has their nights off.
Look at this game for example, K-mart was hitting freaking 3's!!
so no need to worry..
Its still gonna be pistons and spurs in the finals :smokin :fro :spin

[Tanya]

Im starting to notice that more and more piston fans are joining the site...
Should i be worried? :wtf

( :lol )

seriously, everyone has their nights off.
Look at this game for example, K-mart was hitting freaking 3's!!
so no need to worry..
Its still gonna be pistons and spurs in the finals :smokin :fro :spin

Hey rayray, other than the pistons board, only the spurs board worth my time to read and post. Have you been to the heat board? Those heat fans hate the pistons as if the pistons have killed their father. Most spurs fans talk with sense but they don't.
Well I will come here tomorrow night to pump the spurs up! Go beat the Dallas!

[TDMVPDPOY]

Seriously if darko was still with the pistons, the aura of the victory cigar wouldve gotten them over the line tonite. No cigar no win.

[mavsfan1000]

Detroit has lost their edge now that Darko is gone. It was a sad day when Darko got traded. :lol

[milkyway21]

Detroit has lost their edge now that Darko is gone. It was a sad day when Darko got traded. :lol:huh ?

[mavsfan1000]

They no longer have the victory cigar. :lol How can they get back the swagger?

[himat]

I really liked that part when you said Delk is better than Arrojo. Delk equals scrub. Dale Davis is old to and the rest Flip isn't given a chance to. Glad to know Flip is developing the bench.:rolleyes

glad to know that the mavs won't choke in the playoffs again too.
:rolleyes

[Trapt1307]

I really liked that part when you said Delk is better than Arrojo. Delk equals scrub. Dale Davis is old to and the rest Flip isn't given a chance to. Glad to know Flip is developing the bench.:rolleyes

And you say you watch the Pistons often?

I smell jelousy.