This Pistons dominated the points in the paint last night against the Cavs. I believe it was 44-20.

As much as I like to see Sheed in the post, it actually makes a lot of sense for him to stay out on the perimeter when AI and Stuckey are in the game. Both those guys are very good at getting into the lane, so by Sheed staying out around the 3 point line it creates a lot of space for them to get to the hoop. If the defense collapses on them, Sheed (or whoever is playing the 3) can get wide open looks.

^ And if my Aunt had balls then she’d be my uncle.

I think Dime is just trying to point out that Iverson is not messing with the teams chemistry (the way some claimed he would) and that he is showing why they brought him there and how the Pistons now have a new dynamic that they hadnt had before. That Pistons team is now built to adapt to just about any teams style of play. That team is now able to play half court offense or run with the best of them. If they get McDeyss back, then they wont need much else.

Its not the fact that they won, its the way they won. That teams main problem in the past is that they had the tendency to get stagnent on offense (that was their main trouble against Boston last season in the playoffs). With Iverson, he doesnt have to score as much as he has in the past, but he is now able to help take them over the top or charge up their offense when they need it most. I dont see why people are acting as if Detroit has something to prove when it comes to the playoffs..that team has been to the ECF like 6 times in a row. Yes Chauncy is gone, but they still have all their veteren players that know how to win. If anything, this should have been more of a statement game for the CAVS to see if their 8-0 run was legit and see how they would do against another Elite team that they could face in the playoffs. The CAVS Coach said after the game that he had never seen his team so discumbabulated. Detroit was throwing something new at them every minute, they weren’t expecting it and didnt know how to take it.

I swear, I think some people just want Iverson and this team to fail. I used to be one of Iversons biggest critics, but I have to say I like so far what I see on this Detroit team and hope he and that team succeeds, this Detroit team is down and dirty and also more entertaining then previous years. I hope Chauncey and his team succeeds as well, because Chauncey is a stand up guy.

They still rely far too much on the jump shooting to be a legit threat in the playoffs.

The only team the Nuggets have played with a winning record was Boston. Im not trying to take anything away from them because I think the trade will go well for both teams because both guys provide what the other team needed…but give me a break. The Nuggets have probably had one of the least hardest schedules in the NBA this past few weeks..while Detroit has probably had one of the toughest. The Nuggets played their first game on the road with Iverson, turned around and had to play Boston while still trying to get used to Iverson…just to have to turn around and go on a West Coast trip where they were 3-1, just to turn around and play the CAVS then play Boston tomorrow. So im just sayin.. while a W is a W, there is a little deception in that “7-1 with Chauncy”. While I think the Nuggets will do well with having another true PG, all they look like to me is the team they were before they traded for Iverson. They had a true PG before and didnt go anywhere..they were 1 and done in the playoffs before Iverson and were 1 and done with him, which to me is more of a reflection on that organization then it is on Iverson. Your comment just reaks of hatred. LOL!! Damn, Iverson cant get no credit for anything without someone going out their way to hate.

Also, the story isnt about Denver because Dime didnt want it to be. Im sure they will get their weak @ss shot out when Dime gives their recap of all the games tonight.

Pistons went 3-1 on a tough 4 game West Coast Trip…AND they beat the Leagues two of the top teams in the league…granted is early.

But to see AI penetrate and cut to the hoop for AND 1s and all that is something Billups could NOT do…If I’m down one, I’ll take AI’s driving layups over Chauncey’s heat check 3’s anyday…so I say Detroit will have the benefit of this deal in the long run…

Wait till the Pistons play Boston tomorrow…should be a good one.