Deleterious

Imagine the hype Jenkins will get it he ever averages double digits.

Is Jenkins turning it around or just playing bad teams? Washington x2, Golden State, and the Lakers are not exactly murderers row. I know the Lakers should be 82-0 but the reality is they are one of the worst defenses in the league. Their only PoA defender didn't play tonight. I get Will Bynum vibes from Jenkins. Plays great for a few games then disappears for two or three weeks.

I said from the minute Cade got hurt the Pistons had a very easy schedule remaining. I also said they will retain the #1 seed without much of a problem. I also said if Cade is not back by the 1st round, they will lose in the 1st round. Playoffs are a totally different animal. Maybe if they get a scrub team like Charlotte they can win or even Philly. But I think Miami and Orlando might beat them.

It was against Memphis. Did you see their recent win streak opponents? Brooklyn Wizards Wizards Portland Bucks 76ers (No Embiid or PG13) Dallas Brooklyn Bucks Orlando Dallas Golden State Two wins against playin teams, the rest of their wins are against teams already out of the playoffs. It's not like they are running through OKC, San Antonion, Boston, etc. They are beating bad teams, most of which are trying to lose.

The Lakers are the most overrated team in the league. No defense, no bigs to speak of. Luke Kennard played 28 minutes a guy that would get zero minutes on Detroit, and they need shooting. LaRavia has started 34 games this year for them, he has zero starts in his previous 4 seasons. Much like last year when LA finished 3rd in the west, they are going to be a first round loser.

They are beating the teams they should beat so far. Two more easy games then things get more interesting.

Ballsy to let Reaves take that shot with Luka on the floor. That's respect to Thompson IMO.

Is that the fourth time Detroit has fouled a three point shooter tonight?

Cam Thomas cut by Milwaukee. Another smaller guard that plays no defense. Welcome to the Shanghai Sharks.

LeBron looks old. He is old, but he looks old too.

Sort of pissed that lead away Hopefully the Lakers will be tired in the 4th from all that scoring in the third.

Someone is going to make a lot of money betting on the Lakers losing in the first round this year.

About that...

I haven't really checked the stats. But it seems like Detroit has been giving up a lot of offensive rebounds lately.

Should be a flagrant

Pretty sure the ref just told a fan to shut up

Kennard is the definition of failing upwards. Suck everywhere you play until you land with Luka and LeBron.

Ron has three fouls in two minutes

LeVert checks in and immediately fouls the three point shooter.

Rough matchup with the Lakers having three guys that can score. Might be worth it to sit Jenkins and start Ron so he can guard Reaves. Detroit won't win this with offense. Chaotic defense is how the win this

They have both picked it up after Ant went down.