Game 60: Pistons (30-29) vs. Raptors (39-18) - 6:00 PM EST

whitehops · Post #1 » by **whitehops** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:26 am

simple game thread to get conversation started... big game vs. one of the best teams in the league.

props to ducler for his graphic

go pistons!

El Chivo · Post #2 » by **El Chivo** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:00 am

Fuc**** b2b

Liqourish · Post #3 » by **Liqourish** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:57 pm

Ummm, we are at home this game... I'm always confused why you list teams the way you do in your titles.

We need this game. Not really to beat the Raptors, but to keep our winning streak going, bring some fans back into the Palace, and get back into the playoff picture.

Although, quieting Raptor fans is always a worthwhile result as well.

Phenomenonsense · Post #4 » by **Phenomenonsense** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:59 pm

Liqourish wrote:Ummm, we are at home this game... I'm always confused why you list teams the way you do in your titles.

We need this game. Not really to beat the Raptors, but to keep our winning streak going, bring some fans back into the Palace, and get back into the playoff picture.

Although, quieting Raptor fans is always a worthwhile result as well.

@ or At means away, Vs means home.

whitehops · Post #5 » by **whitehops** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 2:08 pm

Like phenomenonsense said, I like to list the Pistons first so I say Pistons vs. Team X for home games and Pistons @ Team X for away games.

cammac · Post #6 » by **cammac** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:19 pm

Best of luck on the season and hope the Pistons make the playoffs it is hard getting sand kicked in your face as the Raptors are overly familiar with.But it is a tough match up with the Raptors and with the large number of Raptor fans that attend it negates any hometown advantage. SVG has done a good job in fitting pieces together but Toronto is on a mission.

MotownMadness · Post #7 » by **MotownMadness** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:29 pm

4 in a row incoming

MotownMadness · Post #8 » by **MotownMadness** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:38 pm

Drummond needs to put Valanciunas in his place today. Drummond is by far the superior player but he lets this gump sit and outplay him too much.

RipCity32 · Post #9 » by **RipCity32** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:55 pm

Need to set the tone defensively for any chance to win. Can't let their backcourt get going, as that is really all I'm worried about with Toronto. Our front court is pretty superior to theirs.

SVG · Post #10 » by **SVG** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:14 pm

If Drummond plays with INTEREST and stays in the game, the Pistons can beat ANYBODY! Here's to hoping they got for 4 in a row!

Spider156 · Post #11 » by **Spider156** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:25 pm

MotownMadness wrote:Drummond needs to put Valanciunas in his place today. Drummond is by far the superior player but he lets this gump sit and outplay him too much.

Love it. I called it that Drummond is going to manhandle Monroe last night and I'm calling the same thing on the weaker Val. Their front court is about to get pummeled tonight. It's just a matter of keeping up with the backcourt and I think KCP will step up again tonight as he does against hard games. If Marcus is hot again tonight, it'll be a win. Harris matched up against Scola? Lol we're bigger and quicker up front. It's a matter of their backcourt and their depth. If Drummond wins this one with his defense, he'll be the best center in the league past Cousins. His defense has been outstanding lately

hoophabit · Post #12 » by **hoophabit** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:29 pm

cammac wrote:Best of luck on the season and hope the Pistons make the playoffs it is hard getting sand kicked in your face as the Raptors are overly familiar with.But it is a tough match up with the Raptors and with the large number of Raptor fans that attend it negates any hometown advantage. SVG has done a good job in fitting pieces together but Toronto is on a mission.

When Trump is President all this will stop! :lol:

Actually, I'm descended from Canadian "wetbacks" (no offense to anyone) and still have a lot of relatives in Ontario. I root for the Raptors when they're not playing the Pistons.

Moose10Fan · Post #13 » by **Moose10Fan** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:45 pm

I live in Toronto currently it's tough being a Pistons fan here.

I'm hearing some Raps fans saying they should rest Lowry and Derozan against us and still win lol.

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RasheedTupac · Post #14 » by **RasheedTupac** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:46 pm

Valanciunas plays like prime Shaq against us every time lol

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MotownMadness · Post #15 » by **MotownMadness** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:48 pm

Moose10Fan wrote:I live in Toronto currently it's tough being a Pistons fan here.

I'm hearing some Raps fans saying they should rest Lowry and Derozan against us and still win lol.

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If they rest Lowry and Derozan it would be like playing the Sixers or something :lol:

zeebneeb · Post #16 » by **zeebneeb** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:48 pm

Fun game tonight. The Raptors are very difficult to enjoy because of their fan base here on realgm. Some are classy and fun while others (seemingly overwhelming majority) of them are hyperactive 12 year old tank commanders. Just horrible.

Match up's are very interesting in this game and I give the edge to the Raptors not because of talent (the Pistons starting 5 is just absurdly talented) but because of experience. They have two below average starters and one the coach hates (val) but their bench is in a different world then Detroits right now.

Pistons have the best starting lineup without question but a lack of experience (what 4 games in?) And injuries having decimated the bench the starters will have to play 38+minutes in this one to come out on top.

Back to back just almost dooms us. Look for the team to run out of gas somewhere late in the 3rd.

hoophabit · Post #17 » by **hoophabit** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:58 pm

Moose10Fan wrote:I live in Toronto currently it's tough being a Pistons fan here.

I'm hearing some Raps fans saying they should rest Lowry and Derozan against us and still win lol.

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Well, finding someone to say something stupid is usually pretty easy. They have been hot of late, so I'm sure the less restrained Rap fans are feeling their oats. Give them their due, the Raps are pretty good! Pistons will need to be on their game to get a win.

RasheedTupac · Post #18 » by **RasheedTupac** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:03 pm

zeebneeb wrote:Fun game tonight. The Raptors are very difficult to enjoy because of their fan base here on realgm. Some are classy and fun while others (seemingly overwhelming majority) of them are hyperactive 12 year old tank commanders. Just horrible.

Match up's are very interesting in this game and I give the edge to the Raptors not because of talent (the Pistons starting 5 is just absurdly talented) but because of experience. They have two below average starters and one the coach hates (val) but their bench is in a different world then Detroits right now.

Pistons have the best starting lineup without question but a lack of experience (what 4 games in?) And injuries having decimated the bench the starters will have to play 38+minutes in this one to come out on top.

Back to back just almost dooms us. Look for the team to run out of gas somewhere late in the 3rd.

When Zeeb says we are going to lose then the stones have no chance smh..

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cammac · Post #19 » by **cammac** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:06 pm

hoophabit wrote:
cammac wrote:Best of luck on the season and hope the Pistons make the playoffs it is hard getting sand kicked in your face as the Raptors are overly familiar with.But it is a tough match up with the Raptors and with the large number of Raptor fans that attend it negates any hometown advantage. SVG has done a good job in fitting pieces together but Toronto is on a mission.

When Trump is President all this will stop!

Actually, I'm descended from Canadian "wetbacks" (no offense to anyone) and still have a lot of relatives in Ontario. I root for the Raptors when they're not playing the Pistons.

Lived in Bloomfield hills almost 4 years god forbid Trump is President greatest con job in American history.
Like the Pistons but they need a few years yet.

zeebneeb · Post #20 » by **zeebneeb** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:12 pm

RasheedTupac wrote:
zeebneeb wrote:Fun game tonight. The Raptors are very difficult to enjoy because of their fan base here on realgm. Some are classy and fun while others (seemingly overwhelming majority) of them are hyperactive 12 year old tank commanders. Just horrible.

Match up's are very interesting in this game and I give the edge to the Raptors not because of talent (the Pistons starting 5 is just absurdly talented) but because of experience. They have two below average starters and one the coach hates (val) but their bench is in a different world then Detroits right now.

Pistons have the best starting lineup without question but a lack of experience (what 4 games in?) And injuries having decimated the bench the starters will have to play 38+minutes in this one to come out on top.

Back to back just almost dooms us. Look for the team to run out of gas somewhere late in the 3rd.

When Zeeb says we are going to lose then the stones have no chance smh..

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Well its a confluence of events here.

1.)Raptors are red hot right now. It doesn't matter how good or how bad a team is when they hit a stride any team is tough to beat.

2.)Pistons now matter how talented are a brand new group. Mistakes are going to happen. Bad turnovers can doom a team when the game is on the line.

3.)Injuries. The Pistons have the more talented starting lineup but after that it's a sheer cliff because if the injuries to our two key reserves in Johnson and Tolliver.

4.)Back to Back. This is the ultimate killer. Rested good battle hardened team VS brand new young and tired team usually=disaster.

Can the Pistons win? Of course and that's due to the starting group. They are immensely talented and incredibly versatile. I'm hopefull they come out strong and build a lead as its a lot easier to hold an 8-13 point lead when your tired then come back.

We'll see.