The Ultimate 2013-14 Pistons Game Thread

[grandy]

Pistons Record: 29-53

Game 1 (10/30/13): Wizards @ Pistons (W - Pistons 113 Wizards 102)
Game 2 (11/1/13): Pistons @ Grizzlies (L - Grizzlies 111 Pistons 108 OT)
Game 3 (11/3/13): Celtics @ Pistons (W - Pistons 87 Celtics 77)
Game 4 (11/5/13): Pacers @ Pistons (L - Pacers 99 Pistons 91)
Game 5 (11/8/13): Thunder @ Pistons (L - Thunder 119 Pistons 110)
Game 6 (11/11/13): Pistons @ Blazers (L - Blazers 109 Pistons 103)
Game 7 (11/12/13): Pistons @ Warriors (L - Warriors 113 Pistons 95)
Game 8 (11/15/13): Pistons @ Kings (W - Pistons 97 Kings 90)
Game 9 (11/17/13): Pistons @ Lakers (L - Lakers 114 Pistons 99)
Game 10 (11/19/13): Knicks @ Pistons (W - Pistons 92 Knicks 86)
Game 11 (11/20/13): Pistons @ Hawks (L - Hawks 93 Pistons 85)
Game 12 (11/22/13): Hawks @ Pistons (L - Hawks 96 Pistons 89)
Game 13 (11/24/13): Pistons @ Nets (W - Pistons 109 Nets 97)
Game 14 (11/25/13): Bucks @ Pistons (W - Pistons 113 Bucks 94)
Game 15 (11/27/13): Bulls @ Pistons (L - Bulls 99 Pistons 79)
Game 16 (11/29/13): Lakers @ Pistons (L - Lakers 106 Pistons 102)
Game 17 (12/1/13): 76ers @ Pistons (W - Pistons 115 76ers 100)
Game 18 (12/3/13): Pistons @ Heat (W - Pistons 107 Heat 97)
Game 19 (12/4/13): Pistons @ Bucks (W - Pistons 105 Bucks 98)
Game 20 (12/7/13): Pistons @ Bulls (W - Pistons 92 Bulls 75)
Game 21 (12/8/13): Heat @ Pistons (L - Heat 110 Pistons 95)
Game 22 (12/10/13): T-Wolves @ Pistons (L - T-Wolves 121 Pistons 94)
Game 23 (12/11/13): Pistons @ Pelicans (L - Pelicans 111 Pistons 106 OT)
Game 24 (12/13/13): Nets @ Pistons (W - Pistons 103 Nets 99)
Game 25 (12/15/13): Blazers @ Pistons (L - Blazers 111 Pistons 109 OT)
Game 26 (12/16/13): Pistons @ Pacers (W - Pistons 101 Pacers 96)
Game 27 (12/18/13): Pistons @ Celtics (W - Pistons 107 Celtics 106)
Game 28 (12/20/13): Bobcats @ Pistons (L - Bobcats 116 Pistons 106)
Game 29 (12/21/13): Rockets @ Pistons (L - Rockets 114 Pistons 97)
Game 30 (12/23/13): Pistons @ Cavs (W - Pistons 115 Cavs 92)
Game 31 (12/27/13): Pistons @ Magic (L - Magic 109 Pistons 92)
Game 32 (12/28/13): Pistons @ Wizards (L - Wizards 106 Pistons 82)
Game 33 (12/30/13): Wizards @ Pistons (L - Wizards 106 Pistons 99)
Game 34 (1/5/14): Grizzlies @ Pistons (L - Grizzlies 112 Pistons 84)
Game 35 (1/7/14): Pistons @ Knicks (L - Knicks 89 Pistons 85)
Game 36 (1/8/14): Pistons @ Raptors (L - Raptors 112 Pistons 91)
Game 37 (1/10/14): Pistons @ 76ers (W - Pistons 114 76ers 104)
Game 38 (1/11/14): Suns @ Pistons (W - Pistons 110 Suns 108)
Game 39 (1/17/14): Jazz @ Pistons (L - Jazz 110 Pistons 89)
Game 40 (1/18/14): Pistons @ Wizards (W - Pistons 104 Wizards 98)
Game 41 (1/20/14): Clippers @ Pistons (L - Clippers 112 Pistons 103)
Game 42 (1/22/14): Pistons @ Bucks (L - Bucks 104 Pistons 101)
Game 43 (1/24/14): Pelicans @ Pistons (L - Pelicans 103 Pistons 101)
Game 44 (1/26/14): Pistons @ Mavs (L - Mavs 116 Pistons 106)
Game 45 (1/28/14): Magic @ Pistons (W - Pistons 103 Magic 87)
Game 46 (2/1/14): 76ers @ Pistons (W - Pistons 113 76ers 96)
Game 47 (2/3/14): Pistons @ Heat (L - Heat 102 Pistons 96)
Game 48 (2/5/14): Pistons @ Magic (L - Magic 112 Pistons 98)
Game 49 (2/7/14): Nets @ Pistons (W - Pistons 111 Nets 95)
Game 50 (2/8/14): Nuggets @ Pistons (W - Pistons 126 Nuggets 109)
Game 51 (2/10/14): Spurs @ Pistons (W - Pistons 109 Spurs 100)
Game 52 (2/12/14): Cavs @ Pistons (L - Cavs 93 Pistons 89)
Game 53 (2/18/14): Bobcats @ Pistons (L - Bobcats 108 Pistons 96)
Game 54 (2/19/14): Pistons @ Bobcats (L - Bobcats 116 Pistons 98)
Game 55 (2/21/14): Hawks @ Pistons (W - Pistons 115 Hawks 107)
Game 56 (2/22/14): Mavs @ Pistons (L - Mavs 113 Pistons 102)
Game 57 (2/24/14): Warriors @ Pistons (L - Warriors 104 Pistons 96)
Game 58 (2/26/14): Pistons @ Spurs (L - Spurs 120 Pistons 110)
Game 59 (3/1/14): Pistons @ Rockets (L - Rockets 118 Pistons 110)
Game 60 (3/3/14): Knicks @ Pistons (W - Pistons 96 Knicks 85)
Game 61 (3/5/14): Bulls @ Pistons (L - Bulls 105 Pistons 94)
Game 62 (3/7/14): Pistons @ T-Wolves (L - T-Wolves 114 Pistons 101)
Game 63 (3/9/14): Pistons @ Celtics (L - Celtics 118 Pistons 111)
Game 64 (3/11/14): Kings @ Pistons (W - Pistons 99 Kings 89)
Game 65 (3/12/14): Pistons @ Raptors (L - Raptors 101 Pistons 87)
Game 66 (3/15/14): Pacers @ Pistons (L - Pacers 112 Pistons 104 OT)
Game 67 (3/19/14): Pistons @ Nuggets (L - Nuggets 118 Pistons 109)
Game 68 (3/21/14): Pistons @ Suns (L - Suns 98 Pistons 92)
Game 69 (3/22/14): Pistons @ Clippers (L - Clippers 112 Pistons 103)
Game 70 (3/24/14): Pistons @ Jazz (W - Pistons 114 Jazz 94)
Game 71 (3/26/14): Cavs @ Pistons (L - Cavs 97 Pistons 96)
Game 72 (3/28/14): Heat @ Pistons (L - Heat 110 Pistons 78)
Game 73 (3/29/14): Pistons @ 76ers (L - 76ers 123 Pistons 98)
Game 74 (3/31/14): Bucks @ Pistons (W - Pistons 116 Bucks 111)
Game 75 (4/2/14): Pistons @ Pacers (L - Pacers 101 Pistons 94)
Game 76 (4/4/14): Pistons @ Nets (L - Nets 116 Pistons 104)
Game 77 (4/5/14): Celtics @ Pistons (W - Pistons 115 Celtics 111)
Game 78 (4/8/14): Pistons @ Hawks (W - Pistons 102 Hawks 95)
Game 79 (4/9/14): Pistons @ Cavs (L - Cavs 122 Pistons 100)
Game 80 (4/11/14): Pistons @ Bulls (L - Bulls 106 Pistons 98)
Game 81 (4/13/14): Raptors @ Pistons (L - Raptors 116 Pistons 107)
Game 82 (4/16/14): Pistons @ Thunder (L - Thunder 112 Pistons 111)

 

[grandy]

Game 1: Wizards @ Pistons

 

[jrange378]

Good idea. Been excited about the start of the season for a while. A lot of talent added in the offseason and as a fan you can't ask for anything more than the GM going out there and making the team competitive.

 

[grandy]

Impressive first basket for Caldwell-Pope

 

[grandy]

55-43 Pistons at the half, also winning the rebound battle 24-17.

Drummond almost with a double-double in the 1st half, 10 points 8 rebounds

 

[jrange378]

I feel like the wizards should be buried right vow, pistons just look better.

 

[grandy]

Guess we'll see just how well the Pistons can hold a lead in the 4th this season. Don't see how it could be any worse than last season.

 

[Thundercats]

I sure hope that when Jennings comes back, Will Bynum doesn't see any playing time after the 3rd quarter. Such terrible management of a game for a point guard. A true chucker.

 

[jrange378]

I sure hope that when Jennings comes back, Will Bynum doesn't see any playing time after the 3rd quarter. Such terrible management of a game for a point guard. A true chucker.

I agree, he's very polarizing, not as bad as he can be, not as good as he can be. He's not a starting player by any means. I really like our starting lineup if you replace Bynum with Jennings.

 

[greenbeerd13]

- Chauncey's presence was felt, hitting threes and protecting the ball in the 4th.

- KCP plays with energy, if he can find a consistent jump shot he'll be solid.

- Rebounding, as expected, is dominant.

- Good to see Monroe play both PF/C and Smith SF/PF.

- Monroe needs to make the AS team.

- Turnovers still a problem. Lots of talent but better chemistry needs to develop. No surprise with new faces everywhere.

Wizards aren't that good of a team at the moment but still plenty of reasons to be excited. Going back to what jrange said, we should have won by more

 

[zoombabyzoom]

Greg Monroe had a monster game. Imagine if he could average 20/10/3

 

[Mitchrapp]

Not that's dedication, updating a Pistons thread. Props to you Grandy.

 

[Thundercats]

The only reason to get excited about Monroe's performance is his trade value. I'm 75% sure he gets dealt this season. Rudy Gay is on the market and Detroit needs a true SF who can spread the floor. I expect these two teams to come together.. Detroit offering a good young PF in Monroe who Toronto can extent, and the expiring deal of Stuckey to take on Rudy Gay.. but only if Gay is willing to extend.

 

[tomdalton22]

The only reason to get excited about Monroe's performance is his trade value. I'm 75% sure he gets dealt this season. Rudy Gay is on the market and Detroit needs a true SF who can spread the floor. I expect these two teams to come together.. Detroit offering a good young PF in Monroe who Toronto can extent, and the expiring deal of Stuckey to take on Rudy Gay.. but only if Gay is willing to extend.

Are the Pistons better off with what they have vs. trading for Gay? What kind of contract does he have / will he want?

 

[jrange378]

The only reason to get excited about Monroe's performance is his trade value. I'm 75% sure he gets dealt this season. Rudy Gay is on the market and Detroit needs a true SF who can spread the floor. I expect these two teams to come together.. Detroit offering a good young PF in Monroe who Toronto can extent, and the expiring deal of Stuckey to take on Rudy Gay.. but only if Gay is willing to extend.

Don't be so sure. Bigs as good as Monroe don't grow on trees.

 

[UMRules06]

Don't be so sure. Bigs as good as Monroe don't grow on trees.

I think Monroe is probably gone as well. They don't want to give him max money, and it seems like that's what he would ask for. The fact that they haven't extended him yet is pretty telling. Josh Smith is a very good player, and would fill Monroe's role very nicely alongside Drummond in the middle (we don't need three starting power forwards/centers). If we can get some good pieces for Monroe, then the team will be better.

 

[tomdalton22]

I think Monroe is probably gone as well. They don't want to give him max money, and it seems like that's what he would ask for. The fact that they haven't extended him yet is pretty telling. Josh Smith is a very good player, and would fill Monroe's role very nicely alongside Drummond in the middle (we don't need three starting power forwards/centers). If we can get some good pieces for Monroe, then the team will be better.

I think question is will Monroe end the year as a top 10 PF? I think he has a chance. Trading a top 10 player for "pieces" doesn't make sense in the NBA. If they trade him they need to get an equal player at SF or SG.

 

[UMRules06]

I think question is will Monroe end the year as a top 10 PF? I think he has a chance. Trading a top 10 player for "pieces" doesn't make sense in the NBA. If they trade him they need to get an equal player at SF or SG.

Yea I agree with you, someone like Rudy Gay as another poster mentioned would be nice. I was just being vague when I said "pieces." The point is, while Monroe is certainly a tremendous player at his position, the Pistons are pretty stacked there right now, and they need to improve elsewhere.

 

[grandy]

Game 2 (11/1/13): Pistons @ Grizzlies

 

[jrange378]

Yea I agree with you, someone like Rudy Gay as another poster mentioned would be nice. I was just being vague when I said "pieces." The point is, while Monroe is certainly a tremendous player at his position, the Pistons are pretty stacked there right now, and they need to improve elsewhere.

Monroe could end up being the best of the 3 though. I really like our big team. Negotiate with Monroe, give him the max if need be. We already have Jennings and KCP, who could end up being good, and is certainly athletic enough to end up fitting well.

Winners pay their good drafted players, not trade them away for a position that isn't as despitute as you think. Chauncey can be a serviceable or better PG until KCP or a future drafted player is ready to step in with Jennings, Smith, Drummond, and Moose.