Game 32: Pistons vs Raptors 6PM EST

[kierkegaard]

My old man just passed away…This felt good. I really wanted that 7 leg parlay to hit, but ya gotta take every bit of good that you can.

My dad Sept 1. Was 101! He was still strong and fought it like a bull! I'm with you.

... do not go gentle into that good night ...
-Dylan Thomas

Mine was late Thursday night/early Friday morning. He was 63, but had lots of miles on that motor lol. Last conversation I had with him was on Christmas, and I told him my girlfriend and I are now engaged. It’s a really cool moment that I’ll cherish forever, hope the holidays are treating you well, homie!

It always about the miles traveled. Some know how to get there fast! My best friend in HS, Mike, went age 19 riding his bicycle in the rain, taken out by a semi-truck. Every day is a win!

[GreekAlex]

After checking the box score, Killian only played 10 minutes.

But I swear that was the worst 10 minutes of my day lol.

[bstein14]

After checking the box score, Killian only played 10 minutes.

But I swear that was the worst 10 minutes of my day lol.

Killian came in just for the minutes that Cade didn't play.... and if we're going to play him that's probably my ideal scenario but you really need Burks to be playing well, and ideally some players better than Livers/Ausar/Wiseman at the 3/4/5 there... when you do that it just makes Killian more likely to fail because it puts him in a spot where he has to try to score the basketball.

[7r5ur]

After checking the box score, Killian only played 10 minutes.

But I swear that was the worst 10 minutes of my day lol.

Killian came in just for the minutes that Cade didn't play.... and if we're going to play him that's probably my ideal scenario but you really need Burks to be playing well, and ideally some players better than Livers/Ausar/Wiseman at the 3/4/5 there... when you do that it just makes Killian more likely to fail because it puts him in a spot where he has to try to score the basketball.

I think it shows that Killian only looked like a semi-passable NBA player when he was starting because when he played with Cade, no one defended him. They just loaded up on Cade and were happy to give Killian his inefficient 9 points. When he plays with the bench, Cade isn't out there taking all of the defensive attention, so any OK defender will have him in a straight jacket.

[GreekAlex]

After checking the box score, Killian only played 10 minutes.

But I swear that was the worst 10 minutes of my day lol.

Killian came in just for the minutes that Cade didn't play.... and if we're going to play him that's probably my ideal scenario but you really need Burks to be playing well, and ideally some players better than Livers/Ausar/Wiseman at the 3/4/5 there... when you do that it just makes Killian more likely to fail because it puts him in a spot where he has to try to score the basketball.

I think it shows that Killian only looked like a semi-passable NBA player when he was starting because when he played with Cade, no one defended him. They just loaded up on Cade and were happy to give Killian his inefficient 9 points. When he plays with the bench, Cade isn't out there taking all of the defensive attention, so any OK defender will have him in a straight jacket.

Monte Morris can’t come back soon enough

[breezypeezy]

We are a much better team with Knox starting instead of Stew. We need a real PF badly. Even Knox is making us look decent.

Thank you for pointing this out.
With Duren back, and Stew out, my confidence in finally ending the streak was much higher.

Stew needs to join Killian on the 2nd unit until they can both be sent packing in trades.

Those two are really the biggest common denominator in the last several seasons of losing, losers gotta go!!

[MotownMadness]

Don't mess with us lol

[MortSahlfan]

Watch on YouTube

[ORLMagicGirl15]

I was tempted to fly to Detroit to get Wingstop!!! Congratulations!!!

[zeebneeb]

So how is Cade doing the past 7 games you ask?

31.4ppg
7.9apg
4.7rpg
1.6spg
7.1 free throw attempts (86%)
3.1 turnovers
.469% from three (4.6 attempts)
.555% FG (11.6-20.9)
37.9mpg

Yeah, those are all-nba numbers.

This losing has really forged Cade into something, so if you want to take anything good from it, this is it.

[MotownMadness]

So how is Cade doing the past 7 games you ask?

31.4ppg
7.9apg
4.7rpg
1.6spg
7.1 free throw attempts (86%)
3.1 turnovers
.469% from three (4.6 attempts)
.555% FG (11.6-20.9)
37.9mpg

Yeah, those are all-nba numbers.

This losing has really forged Cade into something, so if you want to take anything good from it, this is it.

Thats awesome

[vege]

But trade Cade, he is a bust. Lets get a bunch of 1sts for him. Shinny 1sts.

[zeebneeb]

But trade Cade, he is a bust. Lets get a bunch of 1sts for him. Shinny 1sts.

If Cade is traded, and I don't mean he demands out, which would be completely legit at this point, im done with this sad sack franchise forever.

[Kalamazoo317]

We still need another player at least as good as Cade (and for him to continue to improve) to really be something as a team, but it's nice to see him playing better. Hopefully he can keep it up and shut down this "bust" talk forever.