GAME #51: PISTONS (8-43) @ LAC (34-16) SAT 2/10—12:30PM, ESPN

esqtvd · Post #1 » by **esqtvd** » Fri Feb 9, 2024 8:28 pm

Well, at least it's a Saturday, and at least it's the Pistons.

OTOH,

LamarWho · Post #2 » by **LamarWho** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:20 pm

I am hoping to see PG starts getting back on track today. If not then perhaps we should shut him down until he gets better.

NickP · Post #3 » by **NickP** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:23 pm

Pistons have won 2 road games against decent teams. Plus it's an afternoon game. That's kryptonite to us. Just saying.
Hope PG gets the memo that the season is still on.

KL2 · Post #4 » by **KL2** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:24 pm

An early game. What could possibly go wrong?

Read on Twitter

ERClips · Post #5 » by **ERClips** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:27 pm

Take NO teams lightly. Rebound from that last loss. Just win.

NickP · Post #6 » by **NickP** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:05 pm

I've seen enough of Mann as a starter. Doesn't have it.

esqtvd · Post #7 » by **esqtvd** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:15 pm

The matinee blues again. Just stay close and wake up in the second half.

ERClips · Post #8 » by **ERClips** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:15 pm

NickP wrote:I've seen enough of Mann as a starter. Doesn't have it.

Totally agree. Coffey is a better defender and a more willing and capable finisher with a shot. And also not fragile of mind like Mann.

Pistons killing us on the boards. Still confident we win but need to play better all around

KL2 · Post #9 » by **KL2** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:20 pm

With all the double teams Leonard faces and guys still don’t move to give him passing lanes.

wakelaunch1 · Post #10 » by **wakelaunch1** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:21 pm

Pathetic start. Sleep walking with no effort. PG just getting blown by on defense. Harden not rebounding. Everyone settling for jumpers.

wakelaunch1 · Post #11 » by **wakelaunch1** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:21 pm

KL2 wrote:With all the double teams Leonard faces and guys still don’t move to give him passing lanes.

Harden/PG rarely move without the ball

KL2 · Post #12 » by **KL2** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:28 pm

32-15 on rebounds. lol

Started out good but fell off big time after that early 10 point lead.

Needed that 3 by Westbrook.

LamarWho · Post #13 » by **LamarWho** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:32 pm

Looks like these guys are still recovering from the grammy trip, just pathetic. I agree about Mann, it's time to start Coffey.

HardenGoat · Post #14 » by **HardenGoat** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:33 pm

Whole team is playing poorly. Recipe for a loss :nonono:

why is an early game fine for the other team?

KL2 · Post #15 » by **KL2** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:36 pm

Missing shots happens but getting out worked is no excuse. Pistons are playing hard and without fear. We’re playing like we hit the snooze button and think they’ll win just by showing up. Embarrassing.

ERClips · Post #16 » by **ERClips** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:39 pm

Instead of relying on 3’s all the time I’d prefer PG try to take it inside for shot & maybe a foul. Norm is a great 6th/7th guy but the only size we have off the bench is Plum but he’s a center. Theis too.

I’m sure most teams around the league know our weakness is size and hitting the boards. Exploit that and they can beat us.

KingCrimzzon · Post #17 » by **KingCrimzzon** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:08 pm

Pretty pathetic so far, just trying to shoot their way to winning. Again, getting badly out rebounded, what is the solution? Go small :banghead:

KL2 · Post #18 » by **KL2** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:10 pm

46-20 in the paint
11-0 offensive rebounds
8-0 second chance points

Awful. Truly embarrassing how outworked we are.

wakelaunch1 · Post #19 » by **wakelaunch1** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:14 pm

Terrible strategy to end the third. Not having a point guard on the court at all times hurts the Clippers. Russ is good but hes not a point guard at all.

KingCrimzzon · Post #20 » by **KingCrimzzon** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:15 pm

ERClips wrote:Instead of relying on 3’s all the time I’d prefer PG try to take it inside for shot & maybe a foul. Norm is a great 6th/7th guy but the only size we have off the bench is Plum but he’s a center. Theis too.

I’m sure most teams around the league know our weakness is size and hitting the boards. Exploit that and they can beat us.

It's not a big secret either. But they do nothing at the deadline nor do they even attempt to put a lineup that's bigger on the floor. I don't see how a lineup of Thies, Zu, PG, KL and Harden can't even be attempted.