THE DEMISE OF THE PISTONS

A. Isaac Senior Editor

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Every Monday, guest writer and Pistons fan Lydia will weigh in on the Pistons. This week, Lydia tells us its a doom and gloom affair here in Motown.

Points 92 91 85
Points Allowed 104 96 96
Rebounds 36 38 29
3 Points Made/3 Points Attempted 2/16 2/12 3/12 – WTF?
Assists 19 18 20
Turnovers 12 8 12

Some interesting statistics highlighting the unbalanced effort of the Pistons.

What the hell is wrong with the Pistons? Is it a Sunday curse? Getting used to playing with Iverson and for a crappy coach? Or has age, time and apathy finally caught up with the Pistons after 6 successful seasons? Personally, I think it is a combination of the crappy coach and apathy. Let’s face it, the Pistons are playing against younger, more athletic teams (Portland, New York, New Orleans), and hungrier teams (Boston, LA). The NBA has evolved and passed them by. The Pistons grew so accustomed to playing with each other and always thought they would have another chance. Problem is, after the 2004-2005 season they wasted those chances and teams slowly got better and passed them by. Ego after beating the mighty Lakers has never really been deflated. They thought they were better than what they actually were.

Remember the days of the Pistons known for playing defense and teams would fear them? You got to think back a bit, (2004, 2005). Now the Pistons are a joke on defense as evidence from the points allowed statistics. They are allowing lesser teams (Minnesota, Portland) to score at will on them. Come on, Rasheed and Tay can’t guard teams like Minnesots? Sheed can’t take Oden? They are also forcing up shots and crossing their fingers they go in. Nice. How long did it take for this system to blow up in their faces-4 weeks into a new season – thank you Michael Curry. You know what would help? I think the Pistons should practice on Christmas Day.

Fascinating that the defending champs are winning with defense, just like the Pistons did in 2004. Piston fans, start worrying, I fear things will get worse before they get better.

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