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Blah blah blah, you're "pistons have an easy schedule" talk is getting lame.
http://www.nba.com/features/pistons_chase_70.html
Why does the media overdo everything now days? As if Detroit will win 72 games, give me a damn break. They could do 70 though. The Mavs could do 70 in the East even.
But come on. Pistons are the best team right now... but this is just too much. The Bulls had a away from home stretch of 6 games, and 8. And one of those stretches the Bulls had a span of 12 games and 10 of them on the road. While Detroits longest road stretch is just, 4 games. One of which they play 9 of 12 on the road from Feb 12th to March 15th. 4 away from home at a time for a total of only twice all year. So... come on now. That schedule the Bulls had made them flat out work their ass off for it. Pistons have a much lighter load to do it with, not to mention easier teams they play.
Detroit is obviously the best in the league and it can't be argued.
Dallas meanwhile has a stretch of 5 on the road which they won them all already. They are coming up on a stretch of 12 games, 10 being on the road. Their schedule is even tougher than Detroit's and we don't see no hype for how well they are playing lately do we?
San Antonio on the other hand has the tougher go than both Dallas and Detroit. We begin an 8 game trip, which we are in a 12 game run where 10 are away from home. Then later in the year we play 7 of 9 on the road. But you don't see any hype on San Antonio either. But we always have liked it that way so no complaints there.
The bottom line is. Why hasn't Detroit had any true road tests? Like a long ass stretch away from the Palace? Not only does that test a teams level of play, it could set them apart from the rest without any heresay whatsoever, then they couldn't be touched.. but instead... they only have a couple 4 game stretches away from home.. and a couple 3 game stretches.
I'm not saying that takes away from what they have done so far. But it certainly shows who's schedule's are tougher, and who's aren't. And to top it all off, Dallas and San Antonio are in a much tougher Western conference too.
In ending, if Detroit reaches the Bulls record or better... it won't impress me more than what the Bulls did mainly because their compe ion was greater and they had tougher road trips. But, the Pistons accomplishing that will have them alone at 2nd in my books all time. I don't wish an injury to them but if any one of their starters went down, you can forget about this entire media hype.
I think they will end up around 63-66 wins though. And Dallas around 60, and San Antonio around 58-62 as well. I do think reality will set in and Detroit will cool off a bit but will still have the best record and be the hottest team. Although you might as well place them in the ECF's because the East is just a joke more so this year than ever. They wouldn't agree to that but we all know that might as well be given to them.
Good luck though. I hope they add a tougher road trip next season though.
Blah blah blah, you're "pistons have an easy schedule" talk is getting lame.
Is it just me or are threads denouncing the Pistons getting stupider?
I'm fine with your comment about the 70 wins thing being overdone. But don't start with the "Easy schedule" crap. 12 of the Pistons first 18 games were on the road. And that was during a period when they were adjusting to a new coach. Plus, you're not mentioning that the Pistons have played the EXACT same amount of road games as the Spurs. The Spurs have actually had 2 more home games than the Pistons. The Pistons also have had more games against the West than the Spurs, and are 9-1 against the West's top 8 teams. Including season sweeps of the Spurs and Grizz.
You guys are over-sensitive and acting like Homer fans.
Grow up and be realistic. I did not down your team.
Having an easier schedule than all three teams mentioned around them is a fact. An easy fact.
I wanna see one Pistons fan on this forum grow some ing balls and be able to counter what someone has to say to them. It's the chip on your shoulder. It's the invincible act you put on overlooking everything that's said to only notice a con that relates to a fact.
Grow up. Say something other than a bunch of one liners "ohh this guy is being a meanie pooh again wha wha wha."
Grow up. Sounds a lot like Pistons forums after game seven.
Grow the up and don't bother replying unless you got something worth a to say.
And now to comment to FreshPrince. Yes I know all of which you said but I am looking onward to the entire schedule, not the games thats only been played so far. But you do mention meaningful subjects and that's why I said it cannot be challenge that Detroit isn't the best team out there, because they are. And the points you subjected in this thread are exactly why. My point though was more on the comparision to the Bulls overall. They seemed to have played a tougher schedule against teams with more talent 10 years ago. I think you though along with homerist commentors take everything I say as one-sided referring to some easy schedule. You don't have an easy schedule. I said ..easier.. schedule. With the ier at the end you know.
Moving on. I will ask one last time for some Pistons fans to grow up and read some text for it's worth and stop picking one thing you think you see or know wrong and ing about it, then fellow fans just agreeing along. That's weak. I subjected my points and nowhere said the Pistons have just a plain easy ass weak puney pathetic schedule like you seem to press I have.
Grow up.
I haven't commented about a schedule before. Nor did I say they have an easy schedule. Please refer to my reply above, Homer.
Uh, everyone plays 41 away games which makes your point, if you can call it that, moot...
The Pistons have the best record against the EC and the WC, best road record, will play the most B2Bs in the league, etc; those are facts.
I know this. You obviously are once again being defensive for what purpose?
What makes my point is I want Detroit to have a longer road trip. That was it. Several of the NBA's top teams have them. And I wasn't even downing them for it, alls I said was they should have one.
Why so defensive? moot...
Coming up at the end of Feb. to the middle of Mar the Pistons play 8 of 10 on the road.
Notes:
The 95-96 Bulls won their first 37 home games that year.
The Pistons have not lost back to back games this year, no team has completed an entire season without losing back to back games.
So Dallas goes on a 5 game trip, instead of a four, and their trip is that much tougher? 9 of 12 is so much easier than 10 of 12?
By your logic, I could say that Dallas has an easier schedule b/c they have a 6 G homestand, while the Pistons longest was only 5.
Sheesh, you've got quite the temper there Brutalis. Think you told me to grow up enough times yet?
I am not a homer, in fact I'm one of the most pessimistic Piston fans you'll find. And you claim you've never commented about the Pistons schedule? Lets take a look at some of the things you've said, shall we?
The Mavs could do 70 in the East even.Pistons have a much lighter load to do it with, not to mention easier teams they play.Why hasn't Detroit had any true road tests?...it certainly shows who's schedule's are tougher, and who's aren't.the East is just a jokeYou're constantly trying to say that the Pistons have a good record because they're in the East, and I'm sick of it.this Leastern Conference is just that.
Dude you keep putting words in my mouth.
Those quotes are on the money, honey! The East IS a joke, who says it's not? Detroit hasn't had any long road trips to be tested, what's not factual there? They have had single games that were tests but nothing long standing. And?
Pistons do have a lighter load. The face no where near the caliber of teams and talent there was in 95. Who says different with any realism?
Temper? Yes. Very much so. Keep trying to slam me over good comments. Even you act so defensive. So get sick of it dude. Get sick of it all you want. You obviously can't stand the facts laid before you.
Anything else ?
Again I will say. I'm not taking away from them. They are the best team and have proved it so far this year. I mention simple facts and Pistons fans bust a nut over them.
That's what I should be sick of. But I'm really not. Fans will be fans.
Its' pretty dumb to weigh records on how many road trips they have. This article is stupid.
E20. No sir. That's not the point at all. Don't assume.
True, you're our fan that predicted the Spurs would win big in our 2nd match-up this year.
Brutalis, my problem with you is that you keep trying to downplay the Pistons record with your "facts". You say that you're not trying to take anything away from them, but then you proceed with your explanations about weak compe ion and easy road trips. To top it all off, you say that "the mavs could do 70 in the east even." I don't see how you can even deny trying to downplay the Pistons record after saying something like that.
Can you please point out the good comments? TIADude you keep putting words in my mouth.
Those quotes are on the money, honey! The East IS a joke, who says it's not? Detroit hasn't had any long road trips to be tested, what's not factual there? They have had single games that were tests but nothing long standing. And?
Pistons do have a lighter load. The face no where near the caliber of teams and talent there was in 95. Who says different with any realism?
Temper? Yes. Very much so. Keep trying to slam me over good comments. Even you act so defensive. So get sick of it dude. Get sick of it all you want. You obviously can't stand the facts laid before you.
Anything else ?
Pistons OPP winning percentage to this point: .484 Bulls: .492
This Brutalis guy is a joke. Everything you write is trying to belittle what Detroit has accomplished. You right a in novel trying to point out how "Easy" the Pistons schedule is, and then when you get it thrown back in your face you call everyone "homers" or say "grow up" exactly 6 times in 1 post.
Sounds like you're just getting pissed that the Pistons are stealing the spotlight.
BTW, I don't see very many (if any) Pistons fans trying to compare this team to the 95-96 bulls other than overall record. In fact, most of the media doesn't even compare them as teams. You really can't. Different rules, different compe ion, etc. The Pistons are the Pistons and the Bulls are the Bulls. Leave it at that.
Thats me.True, you're our fan that predicted the Spurs would win big in our 2nd match-up this year.
Do you know what a fact is?
Seriously...
Keyword: Could.
Easy road trips? I didn't say their roadtrips were easy? "Easier?"
Obviously you expect a red carpet and nothing but love for your team. You're still putting words in my mouth and just crying still.
I'm still waiting for a reply worth quoting next time.
Now you're putting words in my mouth.
Why can't you guys lose the chip on your shoulders and be real, and talk about what I'm talking about instead of trying to personally attack me or assume I discredit your team?
Would a please work?
That would be conjecture, I was just stating a fact.
BTW, your trolling attempts suck as much as your facts do....
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