Detroit Phoenix game predictions

**Mavs<Spurs** · 11-10-2005

Detroit looks like they are playing the best without a doubt.

Phoenix obviously is not the same without Q, Joe Johnson and worst of all Amare.

It's in Phoenix. Otherwise, I might pick Detroit by 30 to 40 points (yes there is a tiny bit of exaggeration but not much).

My guess: Detroit by 12, although it could easily be more.
Like other people said before, Detroit actually trying to play hard and win in the regular season is scary since they have been one of the top two or three teams in the league the last couple of years without doing that.

Pistons still are primarily going to win games by defense so I would think that the score would be Pistons 93 Suns 81.

Nash, still the best pg in the league (won't be in 2 years) and the best shooting pg in the league, will be the sole focus of the Pistons defense without Amare which combination makes Marion more productive. Probably a tough night for him.

What do you all think? What are your predictions? I could easily be completely off. Anything can happen on any one night, as we all know from experience. In statistics, that is called an outlier.

**Pistons < Spurs** · 11-10-2005

112-91 Detroit

Detroit is playing a much more open offensive game currently. Baskets are coming easy to them. Rip has more room than ever to get his shot off. Billups seems to be on a mission. While his shots aren't falling to well, his is leading and creating for his teammates like I've never seen before. Perhaps he's tired of hearing how much LB did for his game. Didn't A.I. also have his 'so-called' best year immediately after LB left?

Phoenix, while they have lost many players, is still a very dangerous team. They still have 2 All-Stars on their team in Nash and Matrix. Raja, Thomas and Jones have been good contributors. Barbosa and Diaw are coming into their own.

I'm pretty confident in a win, but the Suns can drop 115+ points whenever they want. Overall this will probably be our first test of any sort. Hopefully my guys continue with the "regular season matters" at ude they've been displaying.

**BillsCarnage** · 11-10-2005

I'd reckon that's a good prognastication(sp) themanurules. The Suns are startind Diaw, but w/o Amare they're really no match since they have ZERO game in the paint and can't box out on the defensive end.

Unless the Suns shoot the lights out the Pistons will probably win by 10-15.

**ChumpDumper** · 11-10-2005

If they unleash Ford on you, you should just forfeit.

**milkyway21** · 11-10-2005

these two teams are averaging 100+ ppg this early season.

Suns-111 ppg
Detroit - 102 ppg
to be exact.

i think Detroit will remain undefeated when they faced the Suns bec. of their D. they have no casualty right now. And the Suns have no Amare who can really score.

But I'd like the Suns to beat Detroit.

**Mavs<Spurs** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by ChumpDumper

If they unleash Ford on you, you should just forfeit.

I'm not going to be afraid of revealing my ignorance: I'm sorry, but who is Ford (obviously not travis ford with the Bucks)?

**Marklar MM** · 11-10-2005

Sharrod Ford

**ChumpDumper** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by themanurules

I'm not going to be afraid of revealing my ignorance: I'm sorry, but who is Ford (obviously not travis ford with the Bucks)?

Sharrod -- Spurs training camp fodder now with PHX.

**Mavs<Spurs** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by milkyway21

these two teams are averaging 100+ ppg this early season.

Suns-111 ppg
Detroit - 102 ppg
to be exact.

i think Detroit will remain undefeated when they faced the Suns bec. of their D. they have no casualty right now. And the Suns have no Amare who can really score.

But I'd like the Suns to beat Detroit.

I respect them as a dangerous team, playing better than anyone right now and we know it is not a fluke.

Pistons < Spurs has helped me not to think that all Pistons fans are jerks.
I'll be honest I have thought of the Pistons players as a bunch of gangstas and hoods.

When you think of a team like that, then you can pretty well guess who I want to win.

Suns, on the other hand, seem like class people who are easy to want to see do well.

**Mavs<Spurs** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by ChumpDumper

Sharrod -- Spurs training camp fodder now with PHX.

Okay, I remember hearing the name now, but I never bothered to learn anything about him.

Sounds like I didn't miss too much though from what you are saying.

Thanx.

**Mavs<Spurs** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by ChumpDumper

Sharrod -- Spurs training camp fodder now with PHX.

I used to think that I knew Spurs basketball pretty well, but judging from your posts you are breaking the curve.

**Pistons < Spurs** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by themanurules

I respect them as a dangerous team, playing better than anyone right now and we know it is not a fluke.

Pistons < Spurs has helped me not to think that all Pistons fans are jerks.

LOL!!! Thanks!!!..I think!

I'll be honest I have thought of the Pistons players as a bunch of gangstas and hoods.

I can see where some people would say that about a guy like Sheed, who has baggage and a reputation. Actually I used to think fairly negatively about Sheed before we got him, and I had a chance to see him at the games, in interviews. A more close-up perspective has changed my opinion greatly of him.

As for the other guys, they are honestly...no homerism in my opinions here....a truly classy bunch. Chauncey is as classy as they come. Tay and Rip are solid individuals. Ben may be a little rough around the edges, but tends to show a gentle, emotional quality....except when Artest is involved!!!

**milkyway21** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by themanurules

I respect them as a dangerous team, playing better than anyone right now and we know it is not a fluke.

Pistons < Spurs has helped me not to think that all Pistons fans are jerks.
I'll be honest I have thought of the Pistons players as a bunch of gangstas and hoods.

When you think of a team like that, then you can pretty well guess who I want to win.

Suns, on the other hand, seem like class people who are easy to want to see do well.

u have some pts but i don't really see the Pistons players as gangster or hoods. i think Suns fans(except the "chicken" Sarver), are a little bit nicer or respectful in this forum than Detroit Pistons fans are.

I just can't imagine what they are saying to us right now if they won in the finals.

no offense meant there, Detroit fans.

Peace!

**ChumpDumper** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by themanurules

Okay, I remember hearing the name now, but I never bothered to learn anything about him.

Sounds like I didn't miss too much though from what you are saying.

Thanx.

Well, I believe he is an NBA player, albeit a limited one if he doesn't develop a perimeter game.

**Mavs<Spurs** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by Pistons < Spurs

LOL!!! Thanks!!!..I think!

I can see where some people would say that about a guy like Sheed, who has baggage and a reputation. Actually I used to think fairly negatively about Sheed before we got him, and I had a chance to see him at the games, in interviews. A more close-up perspective has changed my opinion greatly of him.

As for the other guys, they are honestly...no homerism in my opinions here....a truly classy bunch. Chauncey is as classy as they come. Tay and Rip are solid individuals. Ben may be a little rough around the edges, but tends to show a gentle, emotional quality....except when Artest is involved!!!

Yes, that was a compliment to you. You've been really cool to discuss things with and about as unbiased as I am.

Nobody I have ever heard of thinks much of Artest, so Ben taking Artest to the street probably would not cause me to shed too many tears.

Rip seemed cool in that piece about his town (Cokesville? Pa).

Sheed seems scary as does Ben. Doesn't mean they are bad people, but their rep is bad. Detroit has had that reputation before.

**Marklar MM** · 11-10-2005

Originally Posted by themanurules

Rip seemed cool in that piece about his town (Cokesville? Pa).

Rip don't do Coke, man.

He is from Coatesville, PA.

**Pistons < Spurs** · 11-10-2005

I really...really...really like Barbosa.

He may be my dark horse candidate for 6th man this year.

**mavsfan1000** · 11-10-2005

No way is Barbosa that good but he is decent coming off the bench. Nash needs all the help he can get. The pistons are for real. This is their best team yet.

**boutons** · 11-10-2005

52-52 after 24 mins, very surprising that DET isn't winning

**Pistons < Spurs** · 11-11-2005

The Suns are hittin' all their jumpers.

**Aggie Hoopsfan** · 11-11-2005

Man what a pussy call, calling a T on 'Sheed on the dunk.

**milkyway21** · 11-11-2005

i just can't believe the Suns outlasted a defensive team Detroit in blocks.
3-0?
even the offensive rebounds is not there.

and why are they struggling? they have a 17-7 advantage in FT attempts..

so far they have a 4-0 standing. only they have beaten a non-power teams such as 76ers, Sac(need to gel more), Boston and Toronto.

**Pistons < Spurs** · 11-11-2005

Originally Posted by milkyway21

i just can't believe the Suns outlasted a defensive team Detroit in blocks.
3-0?
even the offensive rebounds is not there.

and why are they struggling? they have a 17-7 advantage in FT attempts..

so far they have a 4-0 standing. only they have beaten a non-power teams such as 76ers, Sac(need to gel more), Boston and Toronto.

For whatever reason, Rip is a no show tonight. Only 6 shot attempts?

Alot of the boards that the Suns are getting, are long tip boards. Ben cannot control the middle, because the boards keep going outside.

Defense has been the sloppiest I've seen so far this year. Too many plays there are multiple open players.

But I still feel the biggest thing is that the Suns are hitting everything tonight. They can't miss.

**Manu20** · 11-11-2005

End of the 3 Suns leading 82 to 74.

**picnroll** · 11-11-2005

Raja Bell has a little to do with Rip no showing.

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