Game 33: Knicks (16-18) @ Pistons (5-27) - Dec. 29 7:00 PM EST

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 4:41 pm

MotownMadness · Post #2 » by **MotownMadness** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 5:18 pm

Is Cade playing?

Billl · Post #3 » by **Billl** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 5:35 pm

MotownMadness wrote:Is Cade playing?

No word yet. Casey gave an interview last night and said "We’re going to leave that to the medical staff as far as exactly when (he) is coming back because it is all fluid. With (him), it is fluid. Even with the protocols, it is going to be something that the medical staff, the league and the doctors are going to have to figure out."

Today would be the first day he could return, but he obviously hasn't been able to work out with the team in any way for the last week. Wouldn't be shocked if they wanted him to get a practice under his belt.

MotownMadness · Post #4 » by **MotownMadness** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 6:31 pm

Probably rather watch the Auburn game to see Jabari Smith tonight instead.

bstein14 · Post #5 » by **bstein14** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:17 pm

According to NBA rules, Cade could play tonight because its now a 6 day span. The only reason to not play him would be if Covid had an impact on him but in reality it seems 95% of NBA athletes are asymptomatic having Covid with no issues beyond just having to sit out.

I guess the other thing you could say is maybe he hasn't shot a ball in 7 or 8 days so they want him to get a practice in first with the G leaguers but in reality it would be stupid for the team to sit him out if he is cleared to play. He knows basketball he can figure it out.

Billl · Post #6 » by **Billl** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:47 pm

bstein14 wrote:According to NBA rules, Cade could play tonight because its now a 6 day span. The only reason to not play him would be if Covid had an impact on him but in reality it seems 95% of NBA athletes are asymptomatic having Covid with no issues beyond just having to sit out.

I guess the other thing you could say is maybe he hasn't shot a ball in 7 or 8 days so they want him to get a practice in first with the G leaguers but in reality it would be stupid for the team to sit him out if he is cleared to play. He knows basketball he can figure it out.

I don't think they are concerned with his shot. It's more that he's been out of NBA training for a week now and don't want to do anything where he ends of with an injury of any sort.

Manocad · Post #7 » by **Manocad** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:38 pm

Cade could have still been keeping himself in game shape the whole time. And even if he wasn’t it’s not like it’s been months or something, or that lagging a little presents an increased injury risk. Assuming he wants to play I personally can’t see a logical reason why he shouldn’t.

440BB · Post #8 » by **440BB** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:36 pm

Fingers crossed for some Cade/Luka pick and roll. It could happen in spite of Casey's style, out of desperation.

Manocad · Post #9 » by **Manocad** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:03 pm

440BB wrote:Fingers crossed for some Cade/Luka pick and roll. It could happen in spite of Casey's style, out of desperation.

You're asking for an offensive game plan that plays perfectly to the skill sets of the existing personnel; I think that breaks some sort of rule in Casey's playbook.

Manocad · Post #10 » by **Manocad** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:04 pm

bstein14 wrote:The only reason to not play him would be if Covid had an impact on him but in reality it seems 95% of NBA athletes are asymptomatic having Covid with no issues beyond just having to sit out.

Careful...Big Brother is watching.

bstein14 · Post #11 » by **bstein14** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:05 pm

Cade is officially out tonight. Kelly Olynyk also still out but he's apparently getting close to returning and has been hitting the bike hard to get his conditioning ready. Crazy thing is, Livers still out but instead of being listed as out for "conditioning" like last game its now listed as "right foot soreness' so we'll see how long that ends up being a thing. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight's <a href="https://twitter.com/HenryFordNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HenryFordNews</a> injury/status report against the visiting New York Knicks: <a href="https://t.co/UUCk7aO2qo">pic.twitter.com/UUCk7aO2qo</a></p>— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) <a href="

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bstein14 · Post #12 » by **bstein14** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:08 pm

Manocad wrote:
bstein14 wrote:The only reason to not play him would be if Covid had an impact on him but in reality it seems 95% of NBA athletes are asymptomatic having Covid with no issues beyond just having to sit out.

Careful...Big Brother is watching.

I'm not saying that Covid isn't a real problem causing real issues for a lot of people, especially elderly people... but when you're an elite athlete in your 20s or 30s its seemingly having little impact. Not on everyone though, I know Tatum had more problems than most people last year... but it does seems like most NBA players have just been out for the # of days required and then right back at is as soon as possible so its somewhat crazy that Cade is sitting this one out tonight when he could very easily be playing. He might have even practiced yesterday because it would have been his first day eligible to be back yesterday.

ComboGuardCity · Post #13 » by **ComboGuardCity** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:08 pm

Cade looked kinda sick when he played last so I wonder if he has symptoms

440BB · Post #14 » by **440BB** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:12 pm

I guess this will be the time for the Cruise and other new guys to see some action. Cade coming back quickly into this mess might not be the best idea anyway.

If Casey's back, Micah Potter will probably get more minutes than Garza. At least the two of them can reminisce about their Big 10 days.

Manocad · Post #15 » by **Manocad** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:06 am

bstein14 wrote:
Manocad wrote:
bstein14 wrote:The only reason to not play him would be if Covid had an impact on him but in reality it seems 95% of NBA athletes are asymptomatic having Covid with no issues beyond just having to sit out.

Careful...Big Brother is watching.

I'm not saying that Covid isn't a real problem causing real issues for a lot of people, especially elderly people... but when you're an elite athlete in your 20s or 30s its seemingly having little impact. Not on everyone though, I know Tatum had more problems than most people last year... but it does seems like most NBA players have just been out for the # of days required and then right back at is as soon as possible so its somewhat crazy that Cade is sitting this one out tonight when he could very easily be playing. He might have even practiced yesterday because it would have been his first day eligible to be back yesterday.

Yeah, that seems to be the theme across the NFL at this point, i.e. if players aren't showing symptoms, want to play and their teammates don't have a problem with it, let 'em play being that a) they're young, healthy athletes as you mentioned, and b) 97+% of them are vaccinated. I wonder if that kinda thought will start taking hold in the NBA.

Manocad · Post #16 » by **Manocad** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:13 am

Three minutes into this game and I'm thankful there's a bowl game on.

Pistonrings · Post #17 » by **Pistonrings** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:26 am

How can we go on a 13-0 run and be leading with Garza in the game, a guy many say shouldn't even be in the league? They should be scoring every time down on him, shouldn't they?

Manocad · Post #18 » by **Manocad** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:29 am

Pistonrings wrote:How can we go on a 13-0 run and be leading with Garza in the game, a guy many say shouldn't even be in the league? They should be scoring every time down on him, shouldn't they?

Yep. I believe a poster clearly stated that when Garza is in the game he WILL BE attacked constantly by the other team and usually give up a score. Not that said poster ever confirmed that it HAD happened, but IT WILL. Like the sign that reads "Free Beer...Tomorrow."

Pistonrings · Post #19 » by **Pistonrings** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:32 am

And soon as Garza went out, LEAD DWINDLES AWAY AND IS GONE!!

Pistonrings · Post #20 » by **Pistonrings** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:33 am

Difference in size with Garza out is huge.