Detroit 88 OKC 82 Final

[biggunsbob]

Preview
http://espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=400828997

Okc
52-22

Detroit
38-34

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

Donovan's insecurity and the OKC bench played in our favor last night, as the entire OKC starting lineup played well into the fourth quarter of a blowout. OKC is still the much better team, but they've been prone to lazy defense this year and it can be exacerbated by fatigue.

If the Pistons can come out swinging, they might wear the Thunder down for a late surge to victory.

 

[greenbeerd]

A fatigued Westbrook is still capable of a triple double, each of his 16 this season has resulted in a win for the Thunder. Reggie Jackson will need the Eye Of The Tiger tonight on the offensive end, while KCP takes Westbrook on defense.

 

[greenbeerd]

Well this is a pleasant surprise, Durant and Ibaka are being rested tonight, Waiters and Singler move into the starting lineup, double team Westbrook all night and we should be good.

 

[biggunsbob]

Go Pistons !!!!!!

 

[biggunsbob]

Jesus jackson getting mugged can't get a call :/

 

[greenbeerd]

Singer wins the NBA's pointiest chin competition.

 

[biggunsbob]

Well this is a pleasant surprise, Durant and Ibaka are being rested tonight, Waiters and Singler move into the starting lineup, double team Westbrook all night and we should be good.

And it still is going to be hard sadly :/

 

[biggunsbob]

George Blaha 40 years as piston broadcaster. Nice work GB!

 

[biggunsbob]

Westbook heating up.

 

[biggunsbob]

Lousy end to quarter down 48-46.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Am I alone in thinking the Pistons would be Eastern Conference favorites next year with Durant??

Not saying he would pick Detroit......but he'd make this team legit contenders IMO.

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

Am I alone in thinking the Pistons would be Eastern Conference favorites next year with Durant??

Not saying he would pick Detroit......but he'd make this team legit contenders IMO.

He's one of the best players in the league, so yeah he would make a huge difference. I don't think he would make us actual contenders with GS and San Antonio around, but we could hang with anybody in the east.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

He's one of the best players in the league, so yeah he would make a huge difference. I don't think he would make us actual contenders with GS and San Antonio around, but we could hang with anybody in the east.

Yes, sorry, I meant Eastern Conference title contenders.

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

Yes, sorry, I meant Eastern Conference title contenders.

Is kind of weird realizing we might see two of the best teams ever play this year. If GS stays together, we could realistically be looking at the new Bulls.

 

[tomdalton22]

Am I alone in thinking the Pistons would be Eastern Conference favorites next year with Durant??

Not saying he would pick Detroit......but he'd make this team legit contenders IMO.

him choosing the Pistons is about as far fetched as Manning going to the Lions after the 2011 season!

 

[greenbeerd]

him choosing the Pistons is about as far fetched as Manning going to the Lions after the 2011 season!

And also, we'll need that money to lock up Drummond long term, Stan prefers smaller FA names if he needed another stretch that can hit from behind the arc.

 

[biggunsbob]

I do not like this line up right now.

 

[greenbeerd]

I do not like this line up right now.

Reggie has 4 fouls, he'll be returning soon I expect/

 

[biggunsbob]

Still 0 points this quarter Stan :/