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#46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET

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#46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#1 » by MortSahlfan » Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:37 pm

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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#2 » by MortSahlfan » Mon Jan 27, 2025 2:53 pm

Orlando had lost a handful before they took it out on us... Cleveland has lost 3 in a row. This would be such a great win.
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Post#3 » by bstein14 » Mon Jan 27, 2025 3:23 pm

It feels like that Orlando game was super important to get based on how close they are to us in the standings, but also because it was followed with away games against the Cavs and Pacers. Pacers have been playing like one of the best teams in the league as of late winning 8 of their last 10. Two really tough games to finish out this 5 game road trip.
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#4 » by zeebneeb » Mon Jan 27, 2025 3:39 pm

MortSahlfan wrote:Orlando had lost a handful before they took it out on us... Cleveland has lost 3 in a row. This would be such a great win.
Yeah, unless Cade has a 40 point triple double, the Pistons are gonna lose this game, and could lose it badly.

They are absolutely much improved, and can play with anyone, but, as with all young teams, consistency is difficult.

Maybe they win, but man, that seems like long damn odds.
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Post#5 » by Cowology » Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:10 pm

Yeah, tough stretch. Wins seem unlikely but ya never know.
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#6 » by NYPiston » Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:19 pm

bstein14 wrote:It feels like that Orlando game was super important to get based on how close they are to us in the standings, but also because it was followed with away games against the Cavs and Pacers. Pacers have been playing like one of the best teams in the league as of late winning 8 of their last 10. Two really tough games to finish out this 5 game road trip.


Orlando's record is a mirage. They're a top 4 team in the east, perhaps even top 2-3 with a healthy roster, the roster we saw against the Pistons. The Pistons aren't on their level so I expected a loss. I figured 2-3 would be a successful trip and that seems like the likely outcome, nothing to scoff at.
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#7 » by MortSahlfan » Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:45 pm

Tobias is questionable
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#8 » by Snakebites » Mon Jan 27, 2025 6:52 pm

This will be a rough one. Would love to see us win it but I think whatever positives we can take from it will be sufficient.

We’re paying the piper for an easier schedule now. Had to happen sometime.

Rounded to the nearest percentage the Cavs are shooting 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three while taking the 6th highest amount from three. These are TEAM stats and they’ve been sustained through 45 games. Thats mind blowing.
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#9 » by tmorgan » Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:07 pm

MortSahlfan wrote:Tobias is questionable


That’s always true, isn’t it?
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#10 » by zeebneeb » Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:33 pm

MortSahlfan wrote:Tobias is questionable
50 point triple double then.
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#11 » by MortSahlfan » Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:03 pm

tmorgan wrote:
MortSahlfan wrote:Tobias is questionable


That’s always true, isn’t it?


Ha

I don't even remember his head injury
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#12 » by MortSahlfan » Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:16 pm

Okoro, Wade, and Levert are out.... I'd love to see Ausar guard Mitchell (and have a similar result like Trae Young)
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#14 » by DetroitSho » Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:29 pm

tmorgan wrote:
MortSahlfan wrote:Tobias is questionable


That’s always true, isn’t it?
I legit lol'd

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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#15 » by whitehops » Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:37 pm

DetroitSho wrote:
tmorgan wrote:
MortSahlfan wrote:Tobias is questionable


That’s always true, isn’t it?
I legit lol'd


he's in!
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#16 » by Uncle Mxy » Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:27 am

Why are the Cavs challenging that?
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#17 » by MortSahlfan » Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:37 am

Not only have the Cavs (best record) lost 3 in a row, but they want to beat their old coach.
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#18 » by flow » Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:47 am

Stewart stinks.
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#19 » by MortSahlfan » Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:52 am

Challenge that, JB? The refs were giving a jump call, and it might have hit Ausar's fingers.
And this early?
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Re: #46 - Pistons@Cleveland - 7pm ET 

Post#20 » by Uncle Mxy » Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:55 am

MortSahlfan wrote:Challenge that, JB? The refs were giving a jump call, and it might have hit Ausar's fingers.
And this early?

JB thinks he's still the Cavs coach. <groan>

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