[Kstat]

As irony would have it, Kevin Garnett will once again miss a game against the Pistons.

Would be a nice W for the home crowd. Monroe should be ready to bounce back, given he's once again matched up with Boston's depleted frontline.

[tin mad dog]

I like the thread title. Hopefully, KG doesn't pull a Cousins.

[Kstat]

Every piston playing with a lot of confidence out there....well, except for one.

[King Mob]

Charlie V?

[Kstat]

Brandon Knight with two of the most ridiculous foul calls ever, and he has to sit.

Really, that was really weak.

[papalawrence]

Anyone have a stream link?

[mn3]

Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Live Stream Online

[Stefan S]

I really like what I see today, esp this fast tempo plays on their misses.

+13

[Kstat]

Damn we look really good again.

The odd thing with this group is their defense actually looks a lot better in a faster tempo.

[mn3]

If our guards would all stay healthy, there isn't any reason why we couldn't play at a fast pace with a lot of pressure all game long. Knight and Stuckey both have great speed, and even if one of them gets in foul trouble, Bynum could/should be another relentless guard off the bench.

Also, Tay Prince on this team - if he really does continue playing at this fast pace (it used to be he'd slow us down no matter what. Now he's keeping up with the fast pace) - does fill the lanes and finish, and JJ and Monroe are very willing running big men. We're looking like a team with a plan.

I sure hope we can end up with a high enough lotto pick to end up with a primo PF - but right now I'm afraid it's starting to look like the chances of that happening are slipping away.

[Stefan S]

because, in fast tempo, we score and thus have time to set up our D

but, also, we play a good transition D
we just play with intensity on both ends

[tin mad dog]

Originally Posted by papalawrence

Anyone have a stream link?

Not picking on you but it seems every game somebody is asking this question and 95% of the time, firstrowsports has the stream working.

Somebody was saying that posting the link draws more attention and possibly draws the attention of somebody who wants to take it down, like it was a couple of weeks ago until they switched to the ".eu" part.

If that's the case, maybe we should all just have that site bookmarked and check there first before asking.

[Stefan S]

btw, if I remember correctly, running on all misses was always a staple of Frank's teams. However, they always would also play good D (unlike, say, D'antoni's teams that would always try to do it but on one end).

[Stefan S]

Originally Posted by tin mad dog

If that's the case, maybe we should all just have that site bookmarked and check there first before asking.

I second it.

[Stefan S]

hard to believe, but we already missed 12 FTs.

Also, but 6 assists -- I'm surprised because it seems like we share the ball.
On the very positive side -- only 5 TOs.
Also we are winning the boards battle -- 23(11) - 19(3)

[tin mad dog]

Originally Posted by mn3

I sure hope we can end up with a high enough lotto pick to end up with a primo PF - but right now I'm afraid it's starting to look like the chances of that happening are slipping away.

There's still hope. March's schedule is a lot tougher and we have a crazy stretch where we have 9 out of 10 games on the road over the course of 18 days (is the Palace one of the NCAA regional sites this year?) and the home game is against Miami.

[Kstat]

The low assists are a product of the fact were getting fouled every 3 seconds. Can't get assists on FTs.

[The King]

I'm just really happy we start Knight and Stuckey. That's the future. Gordon off the bench is fine, but Gordon should not be starting.

[mn3]

Originally Posted by The King

I'm just really happy we start Knight and Stuckey. That's the future. Gordon off the bench is fine, but Gordon should not be starting.

I'm not settled on Gordon being the future as the 3rd guard. I'd like a Harden-like upgrade. But then, who wouldn't.

I can see Bengo being traded for a serviceable big man at some point in his contract.

[Kstat]

It is crazy how much our defense picks up in a faster pace.

[mn3]

Our team is totally built for Anthony Davis. We be a top four team in the East with him within two seasons.

[mn3]

I love Knight on our team - this kid is just a natural and he competes and works hard.

It's great watching him race the ball up the court.

[Medz]

Punk move by Rondo.

[Stefan S]

Originally Posted by Kstat

The low assists are a product of the fact were getting fouled every 3 seconds. Can't get assists on FTs.

good point
yeah, we are shooting (and missing) a lot

[Kstat]

Holy shit, rondo just lost it. He'll get a suspension for that....

[tin mad dog]

Bye-bye Rondo. Granted, Monroe did land on top of him but he's got to be smarter than that.

[mn3]

I get Rondo being frustrated, since Monroe landed on his head while Rondo was standing up, but that kid is a hothead. And he might have just cost us some ping pong balls.

[Medz]

Knight really does have excellent vision. I could easily see him turning into a double-digit assists guy at some point in his career.

[Stefan S]

Rondo gone!

[mn3]

Rondo's a great player if he's on a team with multiple stars, like he had when KG, Allen and Pierce were each still terrific players. But he's nowhere near as effective if he has to be on eof his team's main scorers.

[Kstat]

This is the type of defense I was envisioning when we drafted Knight...the kid is a blur.

[Medz]

Monroe should spend all summer working on the Tim Duncan short angled shot off the glass. He needs to add that to his arsenal to keep defenses honest.

[mn3]

We are going to miss Big Ben big time next season.

[mn3]

.... but we're not going to miss him shooting the ball.

[El Axe]

This is an entertaining team to watch. They play hard and fast. I think we got ourselves a coach and some nice young players.

As has been said, I'm afraid we'll end up with another #7 to 8 pick. Being that good but not good enough team is definitely a future concern. I'd have to say, though, if we end up like the recent Phoenix Suns in terms of entertainment and falling short, I could live with that as a fan.

[Stefan S]

Originally Posted by mn3

.... but we're not going to miss him shooting the ball.

that was darn ugly.

[Medz]

There's so much more ball movement when Knight has the ball in his hands as opposed to Tayshaun.

[Kstat]

Man we are tearing Boston up. This has been a really fun couple of weeks.

[Kstat]

I was enjoying playing-for-his-career will bynum...and then he got comfortable and morphed back into unreliable spaz bynum.

[tin mad dog]

He's playing hard and mostly well tonight.

I still would've rather seen more Knight.

[Kstat]

Vernon Macklin needs to stop teasing everyone with those nifty post moves. That sweeping hook was Lanier-esqe.

[El Axe]

I'd like to give some props: Jason Maxiell lately has been Ben Wallace-lite, which is all we've ever asked of him.

His last 5 games per-48: 11.9 pts, 12.7 rbs, 1.2 Stl, 2.8 blk... and 5.6 PF. Overall, a +13 in 20mpg against starters.

[ghandi]

Coach Frank seems to be figuring some things out......We may end up with the 10th pick next year yet.....

[papalawrence]

Originally Posted by tin mad dog

Not picking on you but it seems every game somebody is asking this question and 95% of the time, firstrowsports has the stream working.

Somebody was saying that posting the link draws more attention and possibly draws the attention of somebody who wants to take it down, like it was a couple of weeks ago until they switched to the ".eu" part.

If that's the case, maybe we should all just have that site bookmarked and check there first before asking.

Firstrowsports hasn't worked for me for a couple of weeks.

Anyway, they added a new link of playontv that has sports and I was able to catch it on the tube.

[tin mad dog]

Did you try the .eu instead of .tv?

[Kstat]

It should be noted that we're only 5 1/2 games out of the playoffs right now....

[papalawrence]

Originally Posted by tin mad dog

Did you try the .eu instead of .tv?

Nah, I just figured it was down after I read this from the web:

Source: Reuters U.S. federal agents arrested a man who allegedly ran several websites that illegally streamed sports content, seizing sixteen domain names. Agents arrested Yonjo Quiora, who they say gave video access to NFL, NBA, NHL, WWE, and TNA events through his websites, after a Department of Homeland Security enforcement presented himself as a WWE employee arranging a meeting to purchase the domain names from him. Quiroa agreed to make a deal, after which the agents made their arrest. The government seized firstrow.tv, firstrowsports.com, firstrowsports.net, firstrowsports.tv, hq-streams.tv, robplay.tv, soccertvlive.net, sports95.com, sports95.net, sports95.org, sportswwe.net, sportswwe.tv, sportswwe.com, xonesports.tv, youwwe.com, and youwwe.net, which were operated out of Quiroa's Comstock Park, Michigan home since February 2010. He received at least $13,000 in advertising from the operation. Read more: FBI Pose As WWE Employee To Make Piracy Arrest - WrestlingInc.com

I'll try the other link, thanks.

[Medz]

Originally Posted by Kstat

It should be noted that we're only 5 1/2 games out of the playoffs right now....

That's crazy. If we keep playing at this level, we might be able to make it. After this recent streak, I'm much more excited about my seats to the Pistons-Clippers game in March. I'm across from the bench, but close enough to still mix it up with the players.

[Kstat]

given that Boston is the team we're only 5 1/2 games back of....

[detroitsportsfan]

The Celtics are now a mediocre team and look doomed in the playoffs. They look old and tired for the most part. Not much depth off the bench. Who else in the East has a legit chance to bump off Miami in the playoffs outside of Chicago?