To me, it had the appearance almost of a preseason game to give some guys some run and get bench guys some valuable experience. Even the stumbling down the stretch had real value for both players and coaching staff. I'm glad they clung to the win in regulation, but even an overtime game could have been a very valuable learning experience. I think this game will yield real positive results down the line. And, they escaped with a win! Perfect.
The team with the easiest schedule in the NBA so far - no NOT the Warriors, the Suns - just played the Mavs without Luka twice in three days. They are 12-3 but their Pythagorean W/L is only 10-5. We also have a two games in three days set against them coming up that will be an interesting measuring stick.
The Pistons are using their 2nd year point guard to drive the tank again this year. They actually look like they could be competitive without that guy, and he doesn’t seem to have any special skills to develop around, other that driving the tank.
A really hopeful sign. Poole’s strong scoring nights seem to come in games where Steph is not en fuego or, in this case, getting a rest day. Nice to see
Watching bits of the game again, I thought the calls were pretty accurate down the stretch in the 4th quarter. The Pistons really did earn all those free throws down the stretch. I found one moment that could've decided the game really interesting, though. When I watched it live, that last play with Jordan dribbling right into Cunningham really made me groan. But on the replay I did notice that Cade snagged Jordan's arm and pulled him down to the ground, and it seemed like maybe a clever vet move.
Watching again, it really just seems like a terrible uncalled foul. Looking at where their feet are before the grab, Jordan was actually going around Cade, not through him, and Cade's feet are clearly to the side of Jordan. Cade then jumps sideways into Jordan (which should already be a blocking foul, not a charge), reaches out with both hands while his feet are STILL IN THE AIR, grabs Jordan's arm, pulls them together so Jordan is suddenly moving straight into him, and then keeps pulling Jordan away from the ball and down to the ground.
Making it more obvious, a couple seconds before the grab, Cade looks like he's already made up his mind what he's going to do. He swipes out with his hand as soon as Jordan gets close and swipes Jordan's arm, and is quickly shaken off.
Anyway, I'm curious: Is this actually a play that happens all the time? Is it something aggressive defenders do all over the league? Are a lot of charges actually sneaky grabs?
It also made Jordan's play down the stretch seem a lot less boneheaded to me. He got grabbed and pulled down by a stronger defender. Plus, if you look at where the defense is, he's probably trying to drive there because the Piston bigs are pulled out to the perimeter and only Cory Joseph is under the basket, with Looney right behind him in the dunker's spot ready for a pass. If anything the annoying thing about Jordan on that possession isn't the foul, it's that he doesn't complain or suggest they challenge the call (had they already used their challenge?)
Missed the game. Can someone tell me if we were running more actions to get Poole downhill? From the highlights, it seems like he was attacking the rim a lot like we all wanted tonight.
Really really curious to see if we run high PnRs with Wiseman / Poole in January. One thing that I most vividly remember last year early on was how much driving lane Wiseman would create with Wiggins when he set the pick with that large frame of his. I don’t know why we went away later on in the year last year but early on Wiseman would set the pick then Wiggins would drive and kick to the corners.
Scrub dubs for the dub!
How about GP2 hitting 3 3's yesterday and they all looked confident/good coming off his hand!
So now GP2 is my favorite Dubs. (Not named Steph, Klay or Dray).
To me, it had the appearance almost of a preseason game to give some guys some run and get bench guys some valuable experience. Even the stumbling down the stretch had real value for both players and coaching staff. I'm glad they clung to the win in regulation, but even an overtime game could have been a very valuable learning experience. I think this game will yield real positive results down the line. And, they escaped with a win! Perfect.
OT What happened to Mully on the Post Game Live shows? There is a lady, who is doing a nice job, now.
The team with the easiest schedule in the NBA so far - no NOT the Warriors, the Suns - just played the Mavs without Luka twice in three days. They are 12-3 but their Pythagorean W/L is only 10-5. We also have a two games in three days set against them coming up that will be an interesting measuring stick.
The Pistons are using their 2nd year point guard to drive the tank again this year. They actually look like they could be competitive without that guy, and he doesn’t seem to have any special skills to develop around, other that driving the tank.
A really hopeful sign. Poole’s strong scoring nights seem to come in games where Steph is not en fuego or, in this case, getting a rest day. Nice to see
Watching bits of the game again, I thought the calls were pretty accurate down the stretch in the 4th quarter. The Pistons really did earn all those free throws down the stretch. I found one moment that could've decided the game really interesting, though. When I watched it live, that last play with Jordan dribbling right into Cunningham really made me groan. But on the replay I did notice that Cade snagged Jordan's arm and pulled him down to the ground, and it seemed like maybe a clever vet move.
Watching again, it really just seems like a terrible uncalled foul. Looking at where their feet are before the grab, Jordan was actually going around Cade, not through him, and Cade's feet are clearly to the side of Jordan. Cade then jumps sideways into Jordan (which should already be a blocking foul, not a charge), reaches out with both hands while his feet are STILL IN THE AIR, grabs Jordan's arm, pulls them together so Jordan is suddenly moving straight into him, and then keeps pulling Jordan away from the ball and down to the ground.
Making it more obvious, a couple seconds before the grab, Cade looks like he's already made up his mind what he's going to do. He swipes out with his hand as soon as Jordan gets close and swipes Jordan's arm, and is quickly shaken off.
Anyway, I'm curious: Is this actually a play that happens all the time? Is it something aggressive defenders do all over the league? Are a lot of charges actually sneaky grabs?
It also made Jordan's play down the stretch seem a lot less boneheaded to me. He got grabbed and pulled down by a stronger defender. Plus, if you look at where the defense is, he's probably trying to drive there because the Piston bigs are pulled out to the perimeter and only Cory Joseph is under the basket, with Looney right behind him in the dunker's spot ready for a pass. If anything the annoying thing about Jordan on that possession isn't the foul, it's that he doesn't complain or suggest they challenge the call (had they already used their challenge?)
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Physics, I don't get it either lol
Glad to see the "strength in numbers" crew do their bit. Thought Beli should have taken a few more threes rather than drive into trouble.
First Episode of Draymond Greens Podcast . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVkIBuHz4nI&ab_channel=TheVolume
The best part of that game was having the Benny Hill theme drown out the announcing.
Missed the game. Can someone tell me if we were running more actions to get Poole downhill? From the highlights, it seems like he was attacking the rim a lot like we all wanted tonight.
Watched the first half, went out for the evening and didn't see the first half. Looks like ... a meh game, as expected? Anything thrilling happen?
Really really curious to see if we run high PnRs with Wiseman / Poole in January. One thing that I most vividly remember last year early on was how much driving lane Wiseman would create with Wiggins when he set the pick with that large frame of his. I don’t know why we went away later on in the year last year but early on Wiseman would set the pick then Wiggins would drive and kick to the corners.