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The Low · #51 (**permalink**) 12-01-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by roscoe36

Unfortunately I saw a lot of poor rotations in man, zone and particularly when defending the pick/screen and roll.

If they tighten up those rotations, I think the Pistons defense can be very formidable. Guiltiest parties include

Billups - Too eager to help, too slow to recover.
Nazr - At times, total confusion. He gets lost easily.
Rip - It doesn't look like he reads scouting reports, and his aggressiveness exposes his teammates at times. He's a wannabee pitbull though. You gotta like that.

Those are just my perceptions based on the last few games.

...and in what universe/dimension/realm do you anticipate Flip spending any time focusing on these defensive lapses?

TaShawn · #52 (**permalink**) 12-01-2006, 12:17 PM

Since our starters played primarily against the Heat starters, it is telling us that our starters gotted outplayed by theirs. However, our bench was way better than their bench.

Our starting 5 was down 12 points in the first quarter at one point. McDyess and company brought us back and made it close again. Then the abuse on Kopono and Walker began.

MotownPride · #53 (**permalink**) 12-01-2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaShawn

Since our starters played primarily against the Heat starters, it is telling us that our starters gotted outplayed by theirs. However, our bench was way better than their bench.

Our starting 5 was down 12 points in the first quarter at one point. McDyess and company brought us back and made it close again. Then the abuse on Kopono and Walker began.

Oh, I see.

Thanks TaShawn.

Darth Tater · #54 (**permalink**) 12-01-2006, 12:33 PM

I'm not going to sing Flip's praises based on a few wins strung together, but it is always encouraging to beat Miami, for what it is worth.

What's it worth? Well, it takes a certain amount of wins to get into the playoffs. If we get there with Flip and the team does "well" (definition TBD) in the playoffs, I believe most of us will be very happy to change our tune.

Personally, I gave him the benefit of the doubt last year when he took the job. This year, I strongly doubt him, so now he can earn my confidence back.

Seems fair to me.

roscoe36 · #55 (**permalink**) 12-01-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Low

...and in what universe/dimension/realm do you anticipate Flip spending any time focusing on these defensive lapses?

He's already been quick with the hook when $30 mill is struggling. That's why Dale Davis is getting some burn and looking good in the paint.

He's played Lindsey when Delf or Murray have not been able to stay in front of their man.

If the Pistons continue to make key stops like they did yesterday, will you come around?

TaShawn · #56 (**permalink**) 12-01-2006, 12:43 PM

Did you guys notice when TNT put up the stats comparing our numbers to last year's numbers?

It was incredibly consistent. 11.9 offensive rebounds per game is the same as last year for example. I think their point was that the Pistons have been covering for Ben's absence on a statistical basis.

I don't remember everything they showed, but it was almost convincing.

MotownPride · #57 (**permalink**) 12-01-2006, 01:12 PM

Jury's still out on Flip, but credit needs to be given when he coaches well. That's all.

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