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Pistons click in opener
October 29, 2009 by
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The Memphis Grizzlies made it a contest through the first quarter but after that the Pistons showed off their high-powered backcourt to run away with a 96-74 opening night win. [Box score]
Ben Gordon and Rip Hamilton showed what a tandem they could be starting in the second quarter...
Like Ben, the season starts tonight!
October 28, 2009 by
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The waiting is over, the Pistons open up the 2009-10 season tonight in Memphis. The game tips at 8:00 est from Memephis’ FedEx Forum and can be viewed locally on Fox Sports Detroit.
Grizz left unAnswered:
It would be nice if Allen Iverson (torn hamstring) was going to suit...
Southeast Division previews
October 28, 2009 by
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Atlanta Hawks: Peachtree Hoops
Charlotte Bobcats: Rufus on Fire | QueenCityHoops
Miami Heat: Peninsula Is Mightier | SportsAgentBlog.com
Orlando Magic: Third Quarter Collapse
Washington Wizards: Bullets Forever | Hoops Addict | Truth About It
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Some uniform notes
October 26, 2009 by
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During Heritage Week (Feb 21-28) the Pistons will wear the above warm-up gear in celebration of the team’s three NBA Championships.
Also, the Mr. D memorial patch that’s one the team’s jersey rear neck line is a permanent addition to the Pistons...
Deron Washington waived
October 26, 2009 by
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This news is sure to disappoint a fan or two, the notoriously athletic Deron Washington has been waived.
AUBURN HILLS — Deron Washington, arguably the most athletic player on the Detroit Pistons’ roster, has been waived.
The move is a bit surprising considering the biggest...
Quotes from last night’s game
October 24, 2009 by
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Scott Skiles on the Bucks backcourt vs. Pistons:
“Our point guards had a hard time even getting the ball up the floor and getting into position to run our offense,” Skiles said. “On the other end, they shot 69% in the fourth quarter.
“Gordon, Stuckey and Bynum...
Northwest Division Previews
October 24, 2009 by
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Denver Nuggets - Denver Stiffs | The Nugg Doctor
Minnesota Timberwolves – Canis Hoopus | Empty the Bench | TWolvesBlog
Oklahoma City Thunder – Blue Blitz | Daily Thunder
Portland Trail Blazers - Blazersedge | A Stern Warning | The Rip City...
Final preseason game (thankfully)
October 23, 2009 by
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The Pistons take on the Bucks in Milwaukee for their eighth and final game of the preseason. Good news Nation, we’ve got TV coverage! That’s right, local fans can tune into Fox Sports Detroit for the 8:30 tip. Or you can also listen to the game on 97.1 FM. It&...
Who needs enemies with friends like Magic?
October 22, 2009 by
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My opinion of Magic Johnson is now forever altered.
In public Magic led us all to believe that he and Isiah were tight. A bond so strong that it endured their epic battle in the 1988 NBA Finals. So we thought.
Magic Johnson is now setting the record straight. He doesn’...
Pistons commercial; behind the scenes
October 19, 2009 by
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No game for a few days, so here’s a look into the lighter side of our Detroit Pistons as Tay and BG shoot a commercial for the upcoming season. (h/t: PistonsWebGuru)
Press Clippings – Jonas’ moving up, Shock moving out
October 19, 2009 by
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Ted Kuflan of the Detroit News says JONAS JEREBKO, who started on Saturday against the Grizzlies, has moved in front of CHRIS WILCOX and JASON MAXIELL in the rotation.
Speaking of JASON MAXIELL, where has he gone? He’s pretty much been M.I.A. this preseason. In the last...
Pistons at Memphis
October 17, 2009 by
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Another game, still no TV coverage. The Pistons will be in Memphis tonight at the FedEx Forum to take on the Grizzlies. The game tips at 8:00 est and local fans can listen live on WWJ 950 am.
The Grizzlies are 1-4 in preseason play, surrendering nearly 104 points a game. They&...
Classic clip. Rodman sits in stands in protest.
October 17, 2009 by
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Wow. What a dramatic clip from the vault. Dennis Rodman sitting in the stands of a 1992 preseason game that was played in Ann Arbor in protest of the team’s new direction after the departure of Chuck Daly.
When Chuck – who was like a father figure to Rod – left...
Central Division previews
October 16, 2009 by
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Almost didn’t make it in. Looks like the Pistons have the most representation in our division. Suck it Cleveland.
Chicago Bulls
BlogABull.com | Give Me The Rock
Cleveland Cavaliers
Fear The Sword | WaitingForNextYear | Cavalier Attitude
Detroit Pistons
Motown...
Charlie V to debut against Grizz
October 16, 2009 by
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With preseason down to three games it looks like we finally going to not see (no TV coverage) what Charlie V brings to the table as he’s set to make his Pistons debut tomorrow in Memphis.
Being that Charlie has missed the first 5 preseason games with his hamstring injury, it...
Pistons 2009-10 preview
October 16, 2009 by
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This season preview was supposed to done on the 13th, but I refuse to submit to the will of a Celtics blog (read: busy + lazy). So here’s your Pistons Nation preview for these new look ‘Stonz. Rock on.
Last Year’s Record: 39-43
Key Losses: Antonio McDyess, Rasheed...
Southwest Division previews
October 12, 2009 by
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Here’s round 2 of the team blog previews. This reminds me that I’m seriously slacking on my Pistons preview for this collective effort. Ugh.
Dallas Mavericks
Mavs Moneyball | The Two Man Game | NBA Mate
Houston Rockets
The Dream Shake | Ballerblogger
Memphis...
I would have like to have seen that
October 12, 2009 by
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Again, I’m very bitter that Pistons preseason hoops are not being televised. What a tease.
GAME NOTES: Kuester is doing a great job of using the the roster talent to it’s fullest … Bynum/Gordon/Hamilton/Stuckey combine for 68 pts … No rookies thrown out!...
3 consecutive buzzer beaters vs. Hawks
October 12, 2009 by
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The Piston, beating the Hawks last night, are now 3-0 in the preseason and I’m perfectly annoyed that these games aren’t being televised.
At least NBA.com has this highlight for us. The Piston guards hit buzzer beaters to end the first three quarters against the Hawks.
Who wants a game devoid of emotion?
October 11, 2009 by
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These suspensions are out of hand. First Jonas Jerebko is suspended for some incidental contact with Jamaal Magloire during the Heat game, and now Austin Daye for pretty much nothing when he and Carlos Delfino exchanged recipes during the Bucks game.
These little dust ups are hardly...
Sullivan: Big Ben camp’s most impressive
October 09, 2009 by
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I was fortunate enough to sit in on assistant coach Pat Sullivan’s Chalk Talk in the Palace’s Club 53 before Wednesday’s game against the Bucks. Coach Sullivan basically did a state of the team address, plus talked about the team’s goals going forward...
Pistons and Bucks tonight
October 07, 2009 by
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The Pistons will tip up their second game of the preseason tonight at 7:30 est against their Central division foe Milwaukee Bucks at the Palace.
This game will not be televised. Local fans can listen to the game on 97.1 FM. Also, I’ll be in attendance for the game and will...
Atlantic Division previews
October 07, 2009 by
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Jeff from Celticsblog.com is again hosting a league wide season previews for team blogs. First up is the Atlantic Division.
Boston Celtics
CelticsBlog | LOY’s Place | Celtics17 | Red’s Army | Hoops Addict | Celtics Central | Celtics Hub &...
Promising start for new crew
October 06, 2009 by
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A lot is new about this team but the first two Pistons’ points were vintage courtesy of a Ben Wallace put-back jam. Ben got the start at PF for Charlie Villanueva who was out with a sore hamstring. Ben looks to have more energy and lift than I thought he’d have. I [...]
Preseason opener tonight against Heat
October 05, 2009 by
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Finally, some Detroit Basketball.
The Pistons will open up the preseason tonight against the Miami Heat at The Palace. The tip is at 7:30 est. Local fans can watch the game on Fox Sports Detroit, and can be heard on 97.1 (WXYT-FM) The Ticket.
Charlie Villanueva is nursing a sore hamstring...
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