casimir

I’m not watching. Are they still directing traffic at the batter on deck circles?

They ain’t picking’ up what we dropped, dog.

April and May showers bring October playoff games. —- Casimir 3:16

Yes, get some movement. Start on side of the key and open things up on that side. Could they run screens for Cunningham to run through off ball like with Rip Hamilton? The one out of bounds play last night that was correctly changed from a 3 to a 2, Cunningham kind of improvised there, but it gave the opponent another look. Maybe it doesn’t always have to be Cunningham on the receiving end, maybe it’s another shooter and/or Thompson/Duren come off from screening as cutters? In one of the timeouts, Bickerstaff was imploring to play defense and break when possible. But creating more movement in the offense should help create that bit of chaos in a half court game.

Duren has mobility, he has improved every season. He’s 70% at the line. Is there something in there to where he should be able to pick up a bit of a mid range game? Did the Pistons pull the plug too quickly on Stewart at the arc? Now, look, he hit two last night, small sample size. His form looked fine. It seemed like they talked about it once and it was short lived. Was it too short lived?

All of the talk during the regular season about the chemistry between Cunningham and Duren. But I wonder how that chemistry is during these playoffs. I understand a slight drop in production from the regular season to the playoffs. I understand a first foray into the playoffs might be tough for a player. But Duren has all but vanished in these playoffs. There’s not one improvement in his per 36s from last playoffs to this except for personal fouls. He’s gone from, 24.9 points and 13.4 boards in the regular season to 11.8 and 9.7. Ok, yeah, we’ve all seen it in action, it’s been a popular topic heading into and during the playoffs. But how is this grinding on Cunningham? Especially after last night and seeing the overt double teams above the arc late in the game and knowing the opponent will all any other Piston a crack at scoring rather than allow Cunningham that shot. And while we love Thompson’s defense, and holy smokes is it a thing of beauty to watch, he’s got to pick up some sort of offense this offseason. A 3 point shot that’s enough to keep the defense honest would be great. A mid range along the baseline to open up the key a bit for drives/posts. Something besides back door cuts (which are still beneficial).

Hey, they got one of those pitchers back.

I heard this comment on a podcast last week and I wanted to ignore it. But, it sure seems like its more true than I want it to be.

Welcome back, Gary Jones. Not mentioned, but I thought he was to lead the Mud Hens a few years ago but ended up leaving Lakeland with the Tigers. I don't recall how that would have worked out that way.

The Yankees were never forced into the ****ty Editions.

The answer to all your questions is money.

You think he's going to reply to this? Well bless your heart....

I tend to agree whoever wins game 5 wins the series. But I wouldn’t be surprised to see the opposite occur. I guess the only thing that would surprise me is 3 lopsided games to finish this series out.

Whoever posts it, it wasn't done on a Trump phone.

But how many pitches on the home run?

My left knee was a little sore this morning.

Oh, I forgot, this game is on Peacock because professional sports has to suck every damn nickel out of people that they can. I remember when all of these streaming services were going to benefit the consumer and cost less in the end. Ha!

Major Benjamin Franklin Stickney, participant of the infamous Toledo War, named his sons One and Two. So, been there, done that.

This team needs a hug from Mom. And maybe some spaghetti.

Or maybe it’s move Duren in a sign and trade if some team (hopefully with lots of assets) offers him max?

It’s too bad Stewart couldn’t become more of a 3 point threat and/or Duren didn’t have to be in the paint on offense. Finding Reed minutes at C wouldn’t be so difficult. That’s probably got to be top of the to do list this offseason? Thompon’s offense overall and maybe back to the drawing board for Stewart on the arc?