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Nemo · #51 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 10:43 AM

I predicted the Pistons in 5. So it is written. So it shall be. They will win tonight.

Slippy · #52 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 12:11 PM

I duuno, this team gets me worried. we seem reactive or passive or something. We can't seem to turn the corner on anyone consistently...even when their bigs switch on our guards. they have 1 big man but instead of putting him in foul trouble, he puts 3 of our guys in foul trouble. we don't trap or press.
I generally like the level of play but maybe I don't get the sense that when the going gets tough, we can do things to force things to go our way. I hope the team just flat out proves me wrong this series.

Darth Tater · #53 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 12:35 PM

I expect Detroit to come out and play hard tonight.

<---Me

Lee356 · #54 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoe36

It could be. Lee invented AOTG. He might be hiding more statistical models from us. Hoarding them like Oliver Miller and the last bag of peanuts on Roundball One.

I've been unimpressed with Amir most of the season. I feel he has regressed.

But does it make it true if I write for him?

Those are physical attributes. He hasn't connected his brain to his arms and legs out on the perimeter yet.

Perhaps because he is hacking and bumping like Rick Mahorn with MadAnts in his pants?

And anyone who likes offense should not?

One, no, its not a stat. Its a simple observation. Amir gets to plays more readily than almost anyone else. This is due to a very unusual combination of height, length, and quickness that he has.

Lets contrast this to Herrmann for instance, just last game. There were several plays we all wish Herrmann could have gotten to. But he just moves to slow. These two players are like the two ends of the spectrum.

Next, what you write, good or bad about a player, obviously does nothing. In case you don't know, I do read more than this site and detnews.com. You have been quite prolific this season in badmouthing Amir. Pretty much endless. Pretty much not a bit of it true.

Next, our offense does not seem to do all that bad with Amir in. It does not improve nor get worse with him in the game, per the stats. Our defense in contrast gets decidedly better with Amir in the game.

Finally, the crack about him not connecting his arms to his legs is just more badmouthing on your part. Just not true. What is true is that player after player decides to pass the ball to the next guy when guarded by Amir. PS, yes, this is simple observation as nobody is keeping stats on that as far as I know.

Knowing you, you are about to come up with another load of silly comments. But I warn you, unless they have a bit more merit than this last batch, I will not bother to answer.

coynejeremy · #55 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee356

Knowing you, you are about to come up with another load of silly comments. But I warn you, unless they have a bit more merit than this last batch, I will not bother to answer.

Fear the 356!!

roscoe36 · #56 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee356

Knowing you, you are about to come up with another load of silly comments. But I warn you, unless they have a bit more merit than this last batch, I will not bother to answer.

Because I will be stealing your thunder?

roscoe36 · #57 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 04:34 PM

Chat is open!!!

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I am excited for a big Pistons victory! Olaaaaaaaay, Ole, Ole, Ole. Oh-lay, ooooo-ooohlay.

Ozarkruffrider · #58 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 07:42 PM

WOW!!!

st8ofmind · #59 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 07:43 PM

As I said in chat, best win since game 6 in San Antone

Dumars4Ever · #60 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 07:43 PM

YEEEEEHAAAW!

YES SIR!

THAT'S WHAT WE DO!