Mike D’Antoni left his “big three” on the floor well into the fourth quarter last night, even with a 25-point lead. Here’s why that was the right call.
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Detroit Pistons
The Davidson family is closing in on a deal to sell the Detroit Pistons to financier and Michigan native Tom Gores. Sort of. As Dan Primack of Fortune magazine points out, the team will actually be owned by Platinum Equity, a private equity fund run by Gores. So unlike the Celtics and Warriors – teams [...]
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In a word, no. The Cavaliers’ NBA-record losing streak stands at 26 consecutive games after last night’s 103-94 drubbing at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. That ties the record for the longest losing streak in American pro sports history, currently held by the 1976-77 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and an obscure pro baseball team from [...]
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The sports world has been abuzz since last night with reports that the Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets and Detroit Pistons were close to a three-way trade that would send Carmelo Anthony to the Garden State. … Read Full Post
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Kevin Garnett left last night’s game against the Detroit Pistons with a leg injury — one that, if serious, could significantly alter the balance of power in the Eastern Conference. But Boston coach Doc Rivers is downplaying that possibility, telling reporters, he’s “not concerned.” … Read Full Post
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Joe Dumars built a champion in Detroit back in 2004. His more recent work hasn’t been nearly as successful — not yet, anyway. The current edition of the Pistons seems to be a work in progress, over-loaded with wing players and lacking in the quality most fans associate with Piston basketball: toughness. via Detroit Pistons [...]
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The replacement referees working last night’s Pistons/Bucks preseason game made a real mess of a foul call. Luckily, Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince was there to clean things up. About Basketball – Tayshaun Prince – NBA Referee?
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