The Pistons got spanked by the Oklahoma City Thunder last night. Maybe it was because they were shooed out of the gym during practice so that a movie could be filmed? Or maybe it was because they don't have Kevin Durant. At least they didn't get beat as bad as the Wizards did.
That last sentence should be the Pistons' new marketing slogan. I expect my paycheck by the end of the week, Mr. Gores.
Things we forgot to mention last night: Some guy named Lindstom plays for the Red Wings now and the Tigers are very interested in this Yoenis Cespedes character.
Former MSU Spartan Jason Richardson wanted to get a few extra seconds of rest in his game against the Boston Celtics. With how cramped the NBA schedule is this season, I don't blame him.
The San Antonio Spurs are going to retire Bruce Bowen's jersey. For a franchise who has honored the likes of George Gervin and David Robinson in the past, this seems a bit cheap to me. However, their fans are hap...
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TEAMS: Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs
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