#55 - Pistons@Bulls - 8pm ET

MortSahlfan · Post #1 » by **MortSahlfan** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:49 pm

FSN

Maybe we can beat them by 25 or 6 to 4?

Post #2 » by **Cowology** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:26 pm

It will be interesting to see how both teams respond. Obviously the Bulls will bring the intensity and effort. Can they execute their offense and make shots? Coby is probably the guy who needs to step up most for them. And for the Pistons it's probably less about adjustments and more about intensity. Can we match the Bulls level of intensity possession for possession? Who's getting to lose balls, who's taking the charge? We need to want it more than a team who just got spanked in their own building. Talent & coaching are both on our side. I trust us to execute well. This is an opportunity for them to make a statement about who they are. Step on their **** throat.

MortSahlfan · Post #3 » by **MortSahlfan** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:54 pm

Cowology wrote:It will be interesting to see how both teams respond. Obviously the Bulls will bring the intensity and effort. Can they execute their offense and make shots? Coby is probably the guy who needs to step up most for them. And for the Pistons it's probably less about adjustments and more about intensity. Can we match the Bulls level of intensity possession for possession? Who's getting to lose balls, who's taking the charge? We need to want it more than a team who just got spanked in their own building. Talent & coaching are both on our side. I trust us to execute well. This is an opportunity for them to make a statement about who they are. Step on their **** throat.

This will be an exciting game. Usually when a team gets their ass kicked like that they come back strong, or they could fold, but I look forward to tonight's game, especially being the last one before the break.

Canadafan · Post #4 » by **Canadafan** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:03 pm

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Post #5 » by **Cowology** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:17 pm

I expect it to be chippy right outa the gate. Will the refs let them play or are the gonna call it tight? This is the type of game where Stew winds up getting a tech vs. some bench scrub. 2nd game emotions are running higher than normal and that adrenaline will be pumping. Look for Tobias/THj to settle us down a bit when the kids lose their composure. Tobias has quietly been putting up very efficient numbers the past few games. He's another guy thats looking more comfortable in his role recently.

We could also see tired legs and that 3pt shooting disparity could actually swing the other direction. Don't be shocked if we come out cold and once again have to rely on Beasley to get us going. Fortunately he barely played last night so he should be fresh. :lol:

I could see him playing bigger minutes tonight and going for 25+.

Schroeder struggled a bit and clearly it's going to take some time to learn the offense and his teammates, but I expect him to be a little more settled tonight. And he clearly brought the effort & intensity, so I'm sure everybody loved that.

MotownMadness · Post #6 » by **MotownMadness** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:28 pm

Will be interesting to see how the Bulls play

NYPiston · Post #7 » by **NYPiston** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:31 pm

This will be a much tougher game to win. You'd think that the Bulls will come out angry with a lot more pride and they have some dudes over there capable of playing well, unlike the Wizards for example, so it'll be interesting to see how the Pistons respond.

ComboGuardCity · Post #8 » by **ComboGuardCity** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:54 pm

They missed a lot of shots. I don’t expect them to miss that many two nights in a row

bstein14 · Post #9 » by **bstein14** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:58 pm

Cade played the most with 27 minutes last night. Marcus Sasser shot the lights out in garbage time going 4-4 from deep and 5-5 overall I hope he gets some burn in this one again.

Would be great for the team and the fans, to get to go into this all-star break on a 4 game win streak with a 29-26 record overall.

zeebneeb · Post #10 » by **zeebneeb** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 7:30 pm

bstein14 wrote:Cade played the most with 27 minutes last night. Marcus Sasser shot the lights out in garbage time going 4-4 from deep and 5-5 overall I hope he gets some burn in this one again.

Would be great for the team and the fans, to get to go into this all-star break on a 4 game win streak with a 29-26 record overall.

Going into the break on a 4 game win streak would be perfect. The first 5 games back from the break are rough.

@Spurs
@Hawks
VSClippers
VSCeltics
VSNuggets

3 games over .500 before those game, would be sweet.

hoophabit · Post #11 » by **hoophabit** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 7:32 pm

This is one of those 'you talking about growth? Prove it!' moments. It would be fun to see the Pistons undeniably return to relevance. Good to be ahead of schedule.

Uncle Mxy · Post #12 » by **Uncle Mxy** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:26 pm

Let's get Billy Donovan fired!

MotownMadness · Post #13 » by **MotownMadness** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:27 pm

I’m excited to see what Ausar does. He really does seem to be blossoming.

bstein14 · Post #14 » by **bstein14** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:39 pm

Uncle Mxy wrote:Let's get Billy Donovan fired!

I think we could win 140 - 60 and he wouldn't get fired. Not sure what would have to happen but the Bulls sold away Caruso, Demar, LaVine, etc they are tanking for a lottery pick.

Uncle Mxy · Post #15 » by **Uncle Mxy** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:54 pm

bstein14 wrote:
Uncle Mxy wrote:Let's get Billy Donovan fired!

I think we could win 140 - 60 and he wouldn't get fired. Not sure what would have to happen but the Bulls sold away Caruso, Demar, LaVine, etc they are tanking for a lottery pick.

I can dream, can't I?

Canadafan · Post #16 » by **Canadafan** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:48 pm

You guys actually think the bulls will put up a fight? They're done for. Easy win

DetroitSho · Post #17 » by **DetroitSho** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:59 pm

Uncle Mxy wrote:
bstein14 wrote:
Uncle Mxy wrote:Let's get Billy Donovan fired!

I think we could win 140 - 60 and he wouldn't get fired. Not sure what would have to happen but the Bulls sold away Caruso, Demar, LaVine, etc they are tanking for a lottery pick.

I can dream, can't I?

Why are you so invested in Billy Donovan being fired? Maybe I'm missing something.

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MortSahlfan · Post #18 » by **MortSahlfan** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:07 pm

For those who can't watch the game for whatever reason, check this out
https://www.playback.tv/watchpistons?s=b20ea7c1

I haven't used it but just signed up - just wanted to share.. I'd like ALL Pistons fans to be able to see how we've been playing.

MotownMadness · Post #19 » by **MotownMadness** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:13 pm

MortSahlfan wrote:For those who can't watch the game for whatever reason, check this out
https://www.playback.tv/watchpistons?s=b20ea7c1

I haven't used it but just signed up - just wanted to share.. I'd like ALL Pistons fans to be able to see how we've been playing.

My fire stick failed me last night for most of the game. I’ll try this is it happens again.

chrbal · Post #20 » by **chrbal** » Wed Feb 12, 2025 11:01 pm

Uncle Mxy wrote:
bstein14 wrote:
Uncle Mxy wrote:Let's get Billy Donovan fired!

I think we could win 140 - 60 and he wouldn't get fired. Not sure what would have to happen but the Bulls sold away Caruso, Demar, LaVine, etc they are tanking for a lottery pick.

I can dream, can't I?

I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Bulls go with an interim coach pretty soon. There’s nothing for them to really play for, I can’t see them keeping Donovan