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I'm expecting the Pistons interior defense to be really good. It will come down to what the Knicks can do from 3 point land as to whether or not they beat us. The Knicks average 34.1 3 attempts per game but I could see them shooting a little more than average considering we're likely going to be playing tough physical interior defense.

15-35 from deep for the Knicks and we lose the game. (42.8%)
11- 35 from deep for the Knicks and we win the game. (31.4%)

Those 12 points make or break the game for us. Either way I think its likely a single digit win or loss and a dog fight.

This would be a great game to steal.

If key guys can stay out of foul trouble (Cade, Duren, Stewart, Ausar) I like our chances. I expect the Pistons to play physical defense either way.

i'm gonna order a seafood boil and drink beer for this game and wrestlemania night 1. hope we go into madison square garden and take game 1 from new yorkers.

The big day is finally here!

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I think this series is going to come down to three main things:
1. How physical do the refs let things get (more physical plays to our advantage, but if Brunson is allowed to foul hunt we could be in for it)
2. How do the Knicks hold up in terms of health (they don't use their depth very well so if even one key player misses some time, that could really be to our advantage)
3. How well do they rim protect (when we have done our best against them it's been primarily, imo, because they can't stop Cade from getting to the rim or Duren from applying consistent rim pressure. KAT is bad at rim pressure but we haven't really faced them with Robinson back in the lineup. How much impact will he have? Could be a key to the series).

We are about to make a new rivalry after this series. Buckle up

Don't care what happens past;

1.)Cade performs in the playoffs so we as a group(fans) don't have to worry about it every year like Philly fans.

2.)One of the young guys is going to have a bad playoff. Accept it now. Cade/Ausar/Holland/Stew/Duren is going to be the deer in the headlights, or maybe even several.

3.)Soaking up, that sweet, sweet, playoff experience. Expectations are all over the place. I remember that the Pistons were not supposed to be here. Its all gravy.

My main hope is that the Pistons are competitive, and win a game. This group has been excellent in getting several streaks out of the way, and I fully expect them to do so again.

F all that.

I’m content with the season results, but not just happy to be here. The Knicks just aren’t that good, so the fact we aren’t that good doesn’t matter. Play hard, play as a team, get it done.

Just cracked open some beer. Let’s get game 1 boys!!!

MotownMadness wrote:Just cracked open some beer. Let’s get game 1 boys!!!

Cheers buddy! About to do the same
Game time is comin up!

Just had a friend I haven't talked to in months ask about the Pistons.. I'm glad the buzz is there. And I really hope Games 3 and 4 are packed and loud!

no Pistons stream? I only see Knicks and ESPN. This is Blaha's last playoff call (the rest will only be nationally televised) so I'd really like to hear him get so excited.

MortSahlfan wrote:no Pistons stream? I only see Knicks and ESPN. This is Blaha's last playoff call (the rest will only be nationally televised) so I'd really like to hear him get so excited.

You using a fire stick?

Excitement - check.
Anxiety - check.
Beer - check.
Selection of foul-mouthed outbursts - I'll find those as I need them.

All set then...

Canadafan wrote:

MotownMadness wrote:Just cracked open some beer. Let’s get game 1 boys!!!

Cheers buddy! About to do the same
Game time is comin up!

It's 8:15am for me, so I just got my coffee haha
It doesn't have the same feel, but I'm still excited LFG

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dVs33 wrote:

Canadafan wrote:

MotownMadness wrote:Just cracked open some beer. Let’s get game 1 boys!!!

Cheers buddy! About to do the same
Game time is comin up!

It's 8:15am for me, so I just got my coffee haha
It doesn't have the same feel, but I'm still excited LFG

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8:15am? Are you in Australia or somewhere in that time zone?

GreekAlex wrote:

dVs33 wrote:

Canadafan wrote:
Cheers buddy! About to do the same
Game time is comin up!

It's 8:15am for me, so I just got my coffee haha
It doesn't have the same feel, but I'm still excited LFG

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8:15am? Are you in Australia or somewhere in that time zone?

Yeah I'm in Melbourne

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