Saturday 11/1 NBA Game Thread

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Who wins?

Kings
4
6%
@ Bucks
10
14%
Wolves
11
16%
@ Hornets
2
3%
Warriors
10
14%
@ Pacers
3
4%
Rockets
13
19%
@ Celtics
3
4%
Mavs
2
3%
vs Pistons (in Mexico City)
12
17%
 
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Re: Saturday 11/1 NBA Game Thread 

Post#81 » by 76ciology » Sun Nov 2, 2025 2:59 am

So everyone is just running this 3 man action with 2 shooters at the corner?
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Post#82 » by RB34 » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:00 am

Is it me or does it feel like there is zero hype for this game?
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Post#83 » by 76ciology » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:00 am

So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?
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Post#84 » by zeebneeb » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:03 am

76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?
Langdon is taking his time in building the team. Seeing what he's got first.
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Post#85 » by SlimShady83 » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:05 am

76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?

Wonder what they want for Duren as a Laker fan? :)
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Post#86 » by doogie_hauser » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:06 am

Keep switching between the Mexico game and Game 7 of The World Series (go Blue Jays)

Super Sunday for sports here in Melbourne (despite the Celtics losing)

Btw I still think a team with strong Hispanic ties with its fan base like The Spurs should be taking part in the Mexico game.
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Post#87 » by ReggiesKnicks » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:09 am

76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?


I think the idea is to be patient.
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Post#88 » by doogie_hauser » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:09 am

SlimShady83 wrote:
76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?

Wonder what they want for Duren as a Laker fan? :)


Apparently The Lakers/Pelinka asked about Duren's services last summer and the Pistons hung up the phone straight away.

Would have thought he is Detriot's second most untradeable player (after Cade)
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Post#89 » by zeebneeb » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:10 am

SlimShady83 wrote:
76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?

Wonder what they want for Duren as a Laker fan? :)
Personally as a Piston fan I wouldn't move him for almost anything. Having him as a duo with one of the leagues best passers in Cade is amazing, and Duren is one of the best finishers in the game, while shooting 80+% from the line.

Now some other Piston fans would seemingly trade him for a ham sandwich.

Depends on who you ask.
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Post#90 » by 76ciology » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:10 am

zeebneeb wrote:
76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?
Langdon is taking his time in building the team. Seeing what he's got first.


That makes sense. I also think Ivey’s return will be a big boost.

If I were the Pistons, I’d lean into more 2–3 guard lineups with Ivey, LeVert, and Cade, maybe even mix in Sasser for extra pace and spacing. That would open up their offense. Then they could rotate their frontcourt duos with Ausar-Duren and Holland-Stewart.
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Post#91 » by SlimShady83 » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:10 am

doogie_hauser wrote:
SlimShady83 wrote:
76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?

Wonder what they want for Duren as a Laker fan? :)


Apparently The Lakers/Pelinka asked about Duren's services last summer and the Pistons hung up the phone straight away.

Would have thought he is Detriot's second most untradeable player (after Cade)


Yeh I know, not sure what the offer was? Would be nice to have.
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Post#92 » by SlimShady83 » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:11 am

zeebneeb wrote:
SlimShady83 wrote:
76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?

Wonder what they want for Duren as a Laker fan? :)
Personally as a Piston fan I wouldn't move him for almost anything. Having him as a duo with one of the leagues best passers in Cade is amazing, and Duren is one of the best finishers in the game, while shooting 80+% from the line.

Now some other Piston fans would seemingly trade him for a ham sandwich.

Depends on who you ask.


Lakers prob make another offer mid season I'm sure, they'll go through their list of players
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Post#93 » by kane0801 » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:12 am

76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?

Pistons is really lack of 3pt shooting,Robinson is downgrade of THJ and Beasley

Tobais,Holland,Levert ,Thompson,Ivey both not are good 3pt shooter
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Post#94 » by SlimShady83 » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:16 am

kane0801 wrote:
76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?

Pistons is really lack of 3pt shooting,Robinson is downgrade of THJ and Beasley

Tobais,Holland,Levert ,Thompson,Ivey both not are good 3pt shooter

Knecht is, wink wink ...
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Post#95 » by SlimShady83 » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:16 am

Meanwhile, Pistons quietly taking the lead.
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Post#96 » by 76ciology » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:16 am

Warriors letting Klay go is one of the best moves in the last 10 years.
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Post#97 » by kane0801 » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:17 am

Duren just dominate Mavs paint area
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Post#98 » by zeebneeb » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:18 am

kane0801 wrote:
76ciology wrote:So Pistons’ idea of building around Cade is to surround him with multiple 4s and 5s?

Pistons is really lack of 3pt shooting,Robinson is downgrade of THJ and Beasley

Tobais,Holland,Levert ,Thompson,Ivey both not are good 3pt shooter
Ivey has actually grown into a really good 3-point shooter, 40+%.

His shooting, driving, and ball handling have been sorely missed.
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Post#99 » by rockmanslim » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:20 am

Followill trying to be neutral sounds like a hostage reading the kidnapper's demands for the camera
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Post#100 » by Indomitable » Sun Nov 2, 2025 3:27 am

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