Game 50: Detroit Pistons (26-23) @ Boston Celtics (28-22) - 7:30 PM ET

[Blkbrd671]

Oh you mean the 4th best team in the NBA on back to backs? Ok. Look, you can say you think we should've won this game and I'd agree. But to say there's NO reason we shouldn't win is just not true.

its the little arguments in life that matter.


There's no reason we should have lost when we had clear advantage

[DBC10]

Stan the coach needs to make his offense work better. It's not working in this era of pace and space. Literally look at what the Warriors and the Spurs are doing. They're moving the ball from the 1 to the 5 positions. It's like we're allergic to dribble handoffs and curls from down screens that can lead to cutting backdoor.

I hate our offense is basically, if your name is not Reggie, then don't bother taking it inside and just jack up a 3 to save Reggie's ass assuming he doesn't get tunnel vision from driving. That's too predictable and frankly, opponents have scouted it out now which puts even more pressure on Reggie to make something happen out of nothing. At this point, even if we had shooters, they would basically dare us to shoot it and go cold like the Hawks did in the playoffs against CLE.

[DetroitSho]

Why does it start with Dre? He wasnt the one bricking 3's over and over and over all game instead of attacking the basket. I thought Dre playing good tonight but someone on this team needs to step up and be the leader.

We need a leader and he is not one. Keep telling him he's the franchise and he'll say what he has to but his demeanor on the court will lead to games like this. Over and over.

Wait, you're in high school and even you have more common sense than him?
The guy is 22. He just has to mature. He's not going to reach his prime for another 5 years! Think about how long that is... I will go from high school to college grad in that amount of time. Drummond is the youngest allstar, too. That's not a fluke. Since 22 is enough time for guys to mature and lead teams to finals with willpower now, where are they all at?

[Hotmayo]

whats are record with Jennings back? its gotta be below .500?

kcp hurt? hope not. turning into a player

[russkopp]

Stan the coach needs to make his offense work better. It's not working in this era of pace and space. Literally look at what the Warriors and the Spurs are doing. They're moving the ball from the 1 to the 5 positions. It's like we're allergic to dribble handoffs and curls from down screens that can lead to cutting backdoor.

I hate our offense is basically, if your name is not Reggie, then don't bother taking it inside and just jack up a 3 to save Reggie's ass assuming he doesn't get tunnel vision from driving. That's too predictable and frankly, opponents have scouted it out now which puts even more pressure on Reggie to make something happen out of nothing. At this point, even if we had shooters, they would basically dare us to shoot it and go cold like the Hawks did in the playoffs against CLE.

I think it's just low bball IQ for us.

Skip to My Lou, Courtney Lee, Lewis, Hedo and Dwight went to the finals

[Hotmayo]

wasnt that magic team more battle tested? we got a young team that is paying first year together. we are playoff bound tho, if not then its on svg, IMO

[mattao313]

Stan the coach needs to make his offense work better. It's not working in this era of pace and space. Literally look at what the Warriors and the Spurs are doing. They're moving the ball from the 1 to the 5 positions. It's like we're allergic to dribble handoffs and curls from down screens that can lead to cutting backdoor.

I hate our offense is basically, if your name is not Reggie, then don't bother taking it inside and just jack up a 3 to save Reggie's ass assuming he doesn't get tunnel vision from driving. That's too predictable and frankly, opponents have scouted it out now which puts even more pressure on Reggie to make something happen out of nothing. At this point, even if we had shooters, they would basically dare us to shoot it and go cold like the Hawks did in the playoffs against CLE.

I think it's just low bball IQ for us.

Skip to My Lou, Courtney Lee, Lewis, Hedo and Dwight went to the finals

that was 2009 or what ever the game has changed since then.

[mattao313]

95% of teams best players will get in other guys face when they are slacking. Dre will never be that. We'll pay him like one and go as far as he takes us and that will never be far.

Russkopp assumes they are slacking therefore they are slacking. SVG see's teh slacking. Doesn't give a f*. Just because 95% of the league acts unprofessional and has their laundry in the air doesn't mean its not done behind close doors on our team. When has "getting into your teammates" face ever turned out positive for a team ? not exactly a trait of a leader that can't control his emotions

Boogie...the NBAs best leader. Dre and two firsts. Wouldn't think twice.

the guy on one of the worst defensive teams in the league and takes loads of plays off, at least watch a game and not just watch boxscores.

[russkopp]

Russkopp assumes they are slacking therefore they are slacking. SVG see's teh slacking. Doesn't give a f*. Just because 95% of the league acts unprofessional and has their laundry in the air doesn't mean its not done behind close doors on our team. When has "getting into your teammates" face ever turned out positive for a team ? not exactly a trait of a leader that can't control his emotions

Boogie...the NBAs best leader. Dre and two firsts. Wouldn't think twice.

the guy on one of the worst defensive teams in the league and takes loads of plays off, at least watch a game and not just watch boxscores.

In Vlade and Vivek I trust...

[DBC10]

Stan the coach needs to make his offense work better. It's not working in this era of pace and space. Literally look at what the Warriors and the Spurs are doing. They're moving the ball from the 1 to the 5 positions. It's like we're allergic to dribble handoffs and curls from down screens that can lead to cutting backdoor.

I hate our offense is basically, if your name is not Reggie, then don't bother taking it inside and just jack up a 3 to save Reggie's ass assuming he doesn't get tunnel vision from driving. That's too predictable and frankly, opponents have scouted it out now which puts even more pressure on Reggie to make something happen out of nothing. At this point, even if we had shooters, they would basically dare us to shoot it and go cold like the Hawks did in the playoffs against CLE.

I think it's just low bball IQ for us.

Skip to My Lou, Courtney Lee, Lewis, Hedo and Dwight went to the finals

Hedo was basically a Euro all-star, he could do everything and Dwight was a straight up monster that couldn't be contained in his prime.

But even then, that era of basketball was completely different than what is the landscape of the NBA now. Current offenses relies on constant dribble penetration and multiple dribble handoffs. Our team looks so slow compared to teams like BOS and POR among other teams. I just don't think Stan's offense fits with that. It could be due to personnel or it could be the system. It could even be both too.

[russkopp]

Stan the coach needs to make his offense work better. It's not working in this era of pace and space. Literally look at what the Warriors and the Spurs are doing. They're moving the ball from the 1 to the 5 positions. It's like we're allergic to dribble handoffs and curls from down screens that can lead to cutting backdoor.

I hate our offense is basically, if your name is not Reggie, then don't bother taking it inside and just jack up a 3 to save Reggie's ass assuming he doesn't get tunnel vision from driving. That's too predictable and frankly, opponents have scouted it out now which puts even more pressure on Reggie to make something happen out of nothing. At this point, even if we had shooters, they would basically dare us to shoot it and go cold like the Hawks did in the playoffs against CLE.

I think it's just low bball IQ for us.

Skip to My Lou, Courtney Lee, Lewis, Hedo and Dwight went to the finals

Hedo was basically a Euro all-star, he could do everything and Dwight was a straight up monster that couldn't be contained in his prime.

But even then, that era of basketball was completely different than what is the landscape of the NBA now. Current offenses relies on constant dribble penetration and multiple dribble handoffs. I just don't think Stan's offense fits with that. It could be due to personnel or it could be the system. It could even be both too.

Yeah, they were a really good team. We just need more time to cook. Just annoying this up and down all season.

[Blkbrd671]

whats are record with Jennings back? its gotta be below .500?

kcp hurt? hope not. turning into a player

groin strain due to Boston leaving a wet spot on the floor.

Our record with JEnnings back isn't good, but i think its safe to say its not because of jennings as he's played just as good if not better than blake

[Blkbrd671]

Boogie...the NBAs best leader. Dre and two firsts. Wouldn't think twice.

*facepalm

Leading SAC to losing record after losing record after losing record. Throw in a couple techs too

[Maker_84]

Don't think this team is making the playoffs, nor do they deserve to

[russkopp]

Don't think this team is making the playoffs, nor do they deserve to

My thoughts exactly

[russkopp]

Dre rumored to be in the dunk contest. He's all about that spotlight.

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[DETermination]

Don't think this team is making the playoffs, nor do they deserve to

My thoughts exactly

Quoting your own post, nice.

[Blkbrd671]

Don't think this team is making the playoffs, nor do they deserve to

My thoughts exactly

Quoting your own post, nice.

DET with the post of the thread

[El Chivo]

We are 50% ball. Is it enough to be satisfied with?

[El Chivo]

For sure our coach is coaching really poor.