Originally Posted by jammertime

I'm not trying to defend the tired excuse, but don't forget that the Pistons have played more games (including playoffs) than any team in the league over the past 4 seasons.

Tay, Rip, Sheed, Ben and CB played more games than any other team in the history of the league 3 seasons ago.

The longest serving starting 5 in the history of the league. Most consecutive games played to start a season in league history. Four All-Stars.

I have to think that all of that catches up with a team eventually. Especially a team that has 0 turnover of the starters (before this season obviously) in 3 years.

Like I said, I don't think that should be used as an excuse. But it should be used as a REASON to get the bench more PT. I'm so tired of Flip and Joe saying one thing and then doing the exact opposite.

I'm willing to sacrifice a few Ws for more PT for the bench. But I'm NOT willing to see the starters play extended minutes because Flip is too afraid to go to the bench and then STILL lose the games.

To me, that is a no win situation. If we're going to lose, we better at least get the bench some valuable experience and the starters some rest.