NBA: Who needs Offense?!

DeToxRox · 03-13-2005, 09:16 PM

The Pistons scored just SIX points in the 4th quarter tonight vs the Jazz, and won the game 64-62. Utah could only score twelve, setting the new record for lowest combined points in a quarter in NBA History.

The actual game was the 6th lowest total in league history.

It was sloppy as hell, but a win is a win.

Nevermind the fact the end score was reminissicent of a WNBA score.

Deattribution · 03-13-2005, 09:28 PM

In related news, tonight's NHL game out scored the Piston/Jazz NBA game in the ratings.

bosshogg23 · 03-13-2005, 09:29 PM

I followed the game online a little bit. When it said FINAL, I thought ESPN just messed up and it was the end of the 3rd quarter. Sadly it wasnt. Im glad I didnt watch the game.

bosshogg23 · 03-13-2005, 09:36 PM

Do the Pistons really have anything to play for? They have their division won and arent going to catch the Heat. Why isnt LB at least giving some young players a little bit of playing time? He frustrates the hell out of me. Peter Vecsey has been speculating for months that LB is going to go to NY Knicks in a "trade", draft picks and a player. I would love to see that happen.

Schmidty · 03-13-2005, 09:38 PM

It was REALLY ugly to watch, but the Pistons won the game, so I don't give a shit.

DeToxRox · 03-13-2005, 10:08 PM

Pistons only have one young guy who doesn't play, obviously he being Darko.

Dupree is playing more, and playing well off the bench.

I am more interested in Elden getting back in the swing of things since he is going to be seeing minutes in the playoffs.

bosshogg23 · 03-13-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

Pistons only have one young guy who doesn't play, obviously he being Darko.

Dupree is playing more, and playing well off the bench.

I am more interested in Elden getting back in the swing of things since he is going to be seeing minutes in the playoffs.

Delfino is "injured" so he cant play.

Arroyo is playing 6 minutes less per game than when he was in Utah(he was also in the doghouse in Utah).

Dupree who could be a role player has gotten 15, 5, 12, 0 and 5 minutes the past 5 games.

DeToxRox · 03-13-2005, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bosshogg23

Delfino is "injured" so he cant play.

Arroyo is playing 6 minutes less per game than when he was in Utah(he was also in the doghouse in Utah).

Dupree who could be a role player has gotten 15, 5, 12, 0 and 5 minutes the past 5 games.

Well yeah, Delfino is hurt, and if he can't go, no reason to risk it. He hasn't dressed in forever.

Arroyo, a guy I love, will get more time soon I am sure. I wouldn't give him as many minutes as Chauncey though, not until April when the season is really winding down.

My concerns are Ben with his bone spurs. I'd let Darko take some of Ben's minutes for now, but it won't happen I am sure.

JeffNights · 03-13-2005, 10:33 PM

Sometimes I wish Larry Brown would stop being so fucking stubborn about playing Darko. Now is the perfect part of season to do so.

Looks like Brown will be out for a lil while while he has hip surgery again, pheraps Darko can get a lil bit of PT.

cmp · 03-13-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffNights

Sometimes I wish Larry Brown would stop being so fucking stubborn about playing Darko. Now is the perfect part of season to do so.

Exactly. I don't see why he wouldn't play him now. Detroit has not a thing to lose by trying to figure what Darko can actually do when he is playing in a game in which the outcome still is in doubt.

bosshogg23 · 03-13-2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gold101

Exactly. I don't see why he wouldn't play him now. Detroit has not a thing to lose by trying to figure what Darko can actually do when he is playing in a game in which the outcome still is in doubt.

I agree 100%. Nothing to lose at this point. Darko needs to show himself and the team something in order to keep his confidence up.

Alf · 03-14-2005, 03:36 AM

Can we call Darko a bust at that point of his career ?

stevew · 03-14-2005, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alf

Can we call Darko a bust at that point of his career ?

Well, hes no Wade or Bosh or Melo.

*Waiting patiently for the standard played-out Pistonfan Darko defense*

condors · 03-14-2005, 05:51 AM

Larry Brown will play Darko as soon as he shows he can play defense

if he isn't showing it in practice he will do try to teach him and improve him but until that happens don't expect him to get minutes

Larry Brown will sign someone from the developmental league who can play some defense before he plays anyone with potential but can't or won't play defense.

03-13-2005, 09:38 PM	#5
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	It was REALLY ugly to watch, but the Pistons won the game, so I don't give a shit. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

03-14-2005, 03:36 AM	#12
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	Can we call Darko a bust at that point of his career ? __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

03-13-2005, 09:28 PM	#2
Deattribution College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	In related news, tonight's NHL game out scored the Piston/Jazz NBA game in the ratings.

03-13-2005, 09:29 PM	#3
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	I followed the game online a little bit. When it said FINAL, I thought ESPN just messed up and it was the end of the 3rd quarter. Sadly it wasnt. Im glad I didnt watch the game.

03-13-2005, 09:36 PM	#4
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	Do the Pistons really have anything to play for? They have their division won and arent going to catch the Heat. Why isnt LB at least giving some young players a little bit of playing time? He frustrates the hell out of me. Peter Vecsey has been speculating for months that LB is going to go to NY Knicks in a "trade", draft picks and a player. I would love to see that happen.

03-13-2005, 10:08 PM	#6
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Pistons only have one young guy who doesn't play, obviously he being Darko. Dupree is playing more, and playing well off the bench. I am more interested in Elden getting back in the swing of things since he is going to be seeing minutes in the playoffs.

03-13-2005, 10:33 PM	#9
JeffNights College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan	Sometimes I wish Larry Brown would stop being so fucking stubborn about playing Darko. Now is the perfect part of season to do so. Looks like Brown will be out for a lil while while he has hip surgery again, pheraps Darko can get a lil bit of PT.

03-14-2005, 05:51 AM	#14
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Larry Brown will play Darko as soon as he shows he can play defense if he isn't showing it in practice he will do try to teach him and improve him but until that happens don't expect him to get minutes Larry Brown will sign someone from the developmental league who can play some defense before he plays anyone with potential but can't or won't play defense.

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