JMax had a beautiful block too. While having tree trunks for arms, he also looks to have pretty fast hands.

Is it me or there is no love for my kid? I didn't get to see the game (it's hard to get the Detroit local channels when you are 3,000 miles from michigan ) On the first game all I heard about him was how much he overdribbled and how he was trapping himself. Also heard that he couldn't score. Today he score a little and everybody is saying that he's unable to score and pass in the same game.

Arroyo is going to do both in a frequent basis. This is just the second preseason game, for crying out loud, and some people here believe we are in the finals already!!! Common' guys, Flip believes in CA,so does JD. Relax, breath and enjoy your time. Arroyo will be here for the playoff and when that time comes, we will be praising his game and will be considering Flip a genious for how he turned around CA, CD, and Darko into productive players.

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I do hope that you are right. But I have said consistently that Arroyo can shoot (Larry wouldn't let him) but so far, he has not shown me the ability to penetrate and dish--to create havoc for the other team. We need a back up point guard to do this. When he penetrates, he usually winds up taking a tough shot. Please, I hope you are right about him. yes, it is early.

Maybe the question should be...will Shaq be able to guard Darko??

He has been doing well. Looks a lot more comfortable out there and he will lossen more as the season goes on.

I think Its safe to say at this point that there is no real competition for the backup point position.

But in a 10 guy set his mins may not be more than 10-15 MPG.

oh crap...I will make sure I don't miss the next game. thanks folks!

Live in Tampa, FL.

what's up with Darko picking up so many fouls?Too slow, too unexperienced, too horny to block shots?

Your last guess is the best one. He's trying to play extra-aggressive, so he's gotten a lot of loose ball/blocking calls while hitting the boards and showing aggressively against pick & rolls. Inexperience got him a needless over-the-back foul on a missed free throw last night, but he grabbed some nice offensive boards and the refs are starting to let him play. With our depth up front this is exactly how he should be playing.

Listened to the game on the radio. I don't have digital cable where I live so I can't get NBA League Pass. Anyway, it sounded as if the three ball could be a big part of the offense this season if things continue the way they are. They shot 12 last night. I'm wondering if the offense should mix it up a little to keep the defense honest. If the Pistons completely abandon the post-up game, I think it's a mistake. Hopefully, Flip will look at the matchups from game to game and tailor an effective offense.

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