Game 8: Bobcats @ Detroit // Wed. 7.30pm on FS Detroit Plus

GJense4181 · Post #21 » by **GJense4181** » Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:42 pm

FSDetroit+?
wtf?
WHY CAN'T I EVER WATCH A GAME!?!?

Burton · Post #22 » by **Burton** » Mon Nov 9, 2009 11:06 pm

I hope Summers does get some time. Give him whatever minutes max and wilcox would've gotten.

nasty daddy · Post #23 » by **nasty daddy** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:16 am

Rip has been ruled out of this match.

bstein14 · Post #24 » by **bstein14** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:30 am

Looking at our upcoming stretch we've got some real tough ones coming up... So Charlotte at home is almost a must win. If we can win to bring ourselves back to 4-4 I think we'd probably go 2-5 in our next 7 to bring us to 6 and 9 after 15 games.

Wed 11 vs Charlotte
Sat 14 @ Washington
Sun 15 vs Dallas
Tue 17 @ LA Lakers
Wed 18 @ Portland
Sat 21 @ Utah
Sun 22 @ Phoenix
Wed 25 vs Cleveland

JustinSane · Post #25 » by **JustinSane** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:51 am

More interesting statistics which do more than state the obvious (that is, Ben Gordon is good):

He is 12th in the league in scoring and 7th in the league in 82games.com's own production-opponent production rating (ahead of Bryant and Dwight Howard among others).

Piston Pete · Post #26 » by **Piston Pete** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:45 pm

bstein14 wrote:Looking at our upcoming stretch we've got some real tough ones coming up... So Charlotte at home is almost a must win. If we can win to bring ourselves back to 4-4 I think we'd probably go 2-5 in our next 7 to bring us to 6 and 9 after 15 games.

Wed 11 vs Charlotte
Sat 14 @ Washington
Sun 15 vs Dallas
Tue 17 @ LA Lakers
Wed 18 @ Portland
Sat 21 @ Utah
Sun 22 @ Phoenix
Wed 25 vs Cleveland

Tough stretch....I'd be surprised if we won more than 1 game on that stretch (after Charlotte) - especially without Prince and Rip....

Liqourish · Post #27 » by **Liqourish** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:15 pm

We need to win against Charlotte to proactively stop the bleed form the rest of the games we're going to lose unmercilessly. 5-10 after 15 games?

vege · Post #28 » by **vege** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:19 pm

bstein14 wrote:
Wed 11 vs Charlotte
Sat 14 @ Washington
Sun 15 vs Dallas
Tue 17 @ LA Lakers
Wed 18 @ Portland
Sat 21 @ Utah
Sun 22 @ Phoenix
Wed 25 vs Cleveland

If we beat Utah and lose the other 7 games i will be happy :lol:

dan2314 · Post #29 » by **dan2314** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:40 am

yeah, i noticed our next few games up until the clippers game is going to be major tough! so if we dont win this, were in trouble, we should still get a few games hopefully in that run, but i dont know how good we will be. Anyone know whether rips back yet?

Post #30 » by **Snakebites** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:28 pm

Liqourish wrote:
princeofpalace wrote:Random fact: Pistons have the 13th ranked defense and the 19th ranked offense thus far.

Not really surprised. Our defense has always been good despite roster changes. Ben Gordon and Charlie V won't be up for DPOY awards anytime soon, but they aren't the liabilities they were made out to be. Both have been very active defensively.

Ben Wallace has not only rejuvenated himself, but our defense as well. He, along with our rookies have done a stellar job. The only problem I've seen that needs to be addressed is helping too much. Often times, someone will help their teammate in the post and then leave their man open, ready for an open shot. We need to trust each other more.

Our offense has looked shakey at times. But of the 9 guys we're playing right now, only 4 of them were with the team last year, including only one starter. With a new coach, new system, and brand new line-up, I'll start the season with the 19th rated offense and build from there.

I'll be waiting to see if that 13th ranked defense actually holds up throughout the season.

We have played some poor teams, and that one huge off game from Orlando really brings the average down.

princeofpalace · Post #31 » by **princeofpalace** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:37 pm

Snakebites wrote:
Liqourish wrote:
princeofpalace wrote:Random fact: Pistons have the 13th ranked defense and the 19th ranked offense thus far.

Not really surprised. Our defense has always been good despite roster changes. Ben Gordon and Charlie V won't be up for DPOY awards anytime soon, but they aren't the liabilities they were made out to be. Both have been very active defensively.

Ben Wallace has not only rejuvenated himself, but our defense as well. He, along with our rookies have done a stellar job. The only problem I've seen that needs to be addressed is helping too much. Often times, someone will help their teammate in the post and then leave their man open, ready for an open shot. We need to trust each other more.

Our offense has looked shakey at times. But of the 9 guys we're playing right now, only 4 of them were with the team last year, including only one starter. With a new coach, new system, and brand new line-up, I'll start the season with the 19th rated offense and build from there.

I'll be waiting to see if that 13th ranked defense actually holds up throughout the season.

We have played some poor teams, and that one huge off game from Orlando really brings the average down.

After the Phili game- Pistons moved up to 12th ranked defense and are 2nd in opponent FG%. Its 7 games- but I think its safe to say that Detroit wont be one of the worst defenses in the league like everyone thought.

Even in losses, Pistons have held Raps (#1 offense in the league below their FG%), Orlando (6th rated offense below their FG% one game and held them right at their FG%)- I don't think its a fluke.

thesack12 · Post #32 » by **thesack12** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:59 pm

The defense has been surprisingly solid so far. Especially considering Detroit's best backcourt defender has only played one game.

srt4b · Post #33 » by **srt4b** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:15 pm

thesack12 wrote:The defense has been surprisingly solid so far. Especially considering Detroit's best backcourt defender has only played one game.

Chucky?

thesack12 · Post #34 » by **thesack12** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:31 pm

^^^ Haha

pistons_own · Post #35 » by **pistons_own** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:25 pm

two FS+ games in a row, yay

bstein14 · Post #36 » by **bstein14** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:40 pm

Man i got FSD, FSD+, and FSDHD...

Plus the DVR... I actually might get to see every game this year. Would be the first time ever.

nasty daddy · Post #37 » by **nasty daddy** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:00 pm

This game is also on NBA TV.

Post #38 » by **ajaX82** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:18 pm

i think i have FSN + .....ill be mighty pissed if i dont. The Wings are on though, so not a terrible consolation prize.

We really should win this handily.

nasty daddy · Post #39 » by **nasty daddy** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:52 pm

I can't wait to see Jerebko match up on Wallace tonight!

Bartender · Post #40 » by **Bartender** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:32 am

I have comcast digital... do I have FSN plus?