Gt: pistons vs wizards

[80sballboy]

Ariza+Temple+Webster=turnovers.

[benb331]

Thank you, Temple. We really collapsed on D at the end, turning a double digit lead into a close game within the final 50 seconds. Garrett has been playing outSTANDING recently. I'm fine with him running backup PG for the rest of the season. I've seen some posters clamor for a Maynor replacement via trade or D-League signing, but I don't see the necessity with Temple playing at this level.

[benb331]

Booker tweaked an ankle there. Doesn't look too bad, but I'd be surprised to see him back in this one.

They didn't take him out during Ariza's FT. He's clearly trying to walk it off.

Yeah, unfortunately, I think walking it off cost us a couple points. He was out of position because he was limping. I chalk that one up to a bad coaching decision. Let him walk it off on the sidelines.

[keynote]

Temple's been playing good D as of late -- although he showed a lack of discipline when he let Will "Wizard Killer" Bynum slip past him once or twice. He looked more like the Temple of old then.

[benb331]

Beal hasn't been a RealGM favorite lately, and I am a strong opponent of long-2's. However, when he takes that leaning jumper (in rhythm) from 16-19', it's a thing of beauty. Coming off screens or picks, that shot is money.

[keynote]

Finally, Booker is heading back to the locker room.

[80sballboy]

Finally Booker gives up and Ves comes in. I think that's fine with Singler in there but I'd still go to Ves when they go back to Monroe.

[Illmatic21]

I wonder if Booker can go in the second half.. didn't look taht terrible

Nene screams bloody murder on every drive, lol

[dckingsfan]

I know Booker played great last night but I don't like the matchup against Monroe or Drummond. Would like to see Seraphin but I guess that's only possible if one of those 3 bigs are in foul trouble.

Or if Booker turns an ankle

[Illmatic21]

Beal needs to spend a lot of time on ballhandling drills in the summer

[benb331]

I'm parroting some of the board members, but wouldn't it be nice to see Bradley develop some handles and an understanding of how to run the PnR? His D could use some work, too, but if could just manipulate the ball with half of John's ability, he would be extremely difficult to guard.

[truwizfan4evr]

Beal back to back turnovers

[dckingsfan]

Ariza+Temple+Webster=turnovers.

Beal with back to back TOs

[80sballboy]

I know Booker played great last night but I don't like the matchup against Monroe or Drummond. Would like to see Seraphin but I guess that's only possible if one of those 3 bigs are in foul trouble.

Or if Booker turns an ankle

And another reason why I don't like the 8-man rotation. Booker is playing the best ball of his career he should be rewarded. But he an Nene are also not the most durable guys. Singler just destroying Ves on cue. Tough matchup for a 4 man.

[keynote]

Man, Bynum and Singler are putting a hurting on our bench.

[Illmatic21]

When Nene plays like this, it elevates us to the third best team in the East. This type of intensity is what we need from him

[benb331]

What a difference Nene makes. His Tarzan impressions are awarded with 40%+ more FTA's than he would achieve otherwise.

[keynote]

Man. How many layups and FTs have we missed tonight?

[80sballboy]

Beal is embarrassing on defense. At least try.

[truwizfan4evr]

Beal is embarrassing on defense. At least try.

Last year he was pretty decent on defense.