03/07/2022 07:00 EST Atlanta Hawks @ Detroit Pistons

[casimir]

   

Atlanta Hawks (31-32) vs Detroit Pistons (17-47)

[Betrayer]

I've been having a blast watching these recent games and I was in attendance at the game in Charlotte, which was a blast! Yeah, I'm a little concerned about the lottery odds, but they're playing better due to the growth of their young guys (Cade, Bey, Stewart, Bagley, etc), so I can't complain about that.

As far as the lottery, I just want to be in the position where taking Ivey is a no brainer, like Cleveland's decision to draft Mobley last year. Detroit and Houston made the decision for them and Mobley fell into their lap. I think the 3rd pick is about right for that scenario to happen.

[RandyMarsh]

Last I looked it was still chet, Paulo and Jabari in the top tier followed by Ivey and others in the next tier according to the national pundits. Of course their rankings aren't gospel but if you do believe in them then the Pistons will probably need to pick 4th if you want Ivey. If they pick 3rd they'll probably just take whoever falls to them out of that top tier. 

Btw do you think Ivey would be a good fit with Cade? His athleticism would certainly be needed but he seems like he would need to dominate the ball to be the most effective. 

[buddha]

36 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said:

Last I looked it was still chet, Paulo and Jabari in the top tier followed by Ivey and others in the next tier according to the national pundits. Of course their rankings aren't gospel but if you do believe in them then the Pistons will probably need to pick 4th if you want Ivey. If they pick 3rd they'll probably just take whoever falls to them out of that top tier. 

Btw do you think Ivey would be a good fit with Cade? His athleticism would certainly be needed but he seems like he would need to dominate the ball to be the most effective. 

i dont know.

but i think the pistons desperately need an uber nba athlete and ivey seems to fit that bill.

[buddha]

killian is 4-4!

[casimir]

2 minutes ago, buddha said:

killian is 4-4!

5-5.  He had a three in the first half, but it was later ruled to be after the shot clock.  He’s having a nice game. 

[casimir]

Ugh….. we jinxed Hayes.

[RandyMarsh]

Killian with a great 3 quarter court pass to Olynyk for the easy layup.  

[RandyMarsh]

This is only the 2nd time I've seen Livers with the Pistons but both times I watched him he has impressed me. Hasn't done nothing spectacular or anything but he just looks like he belongs out there, which considering where he was picked and how he is just coming back from a major injury is pretty impressive. imo

[Hart]

I watch pretty sporadically but this is by far the best I have seen Killian play all season.  Nothing special but at least he has a pulse.  

[Hart]

Casey showing some real trust in Livers here leaving him in and taking Bey out.

Edited March 8, 2022 by Hart

[RandyMarsh]

The Pistons may have something with Bagley, particularly when Cade is on the floor. 

[RandyMarsh]

37 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said:

This is only the 2nd time I've seen Livers with the Pistons but both times I watched him he has impressed me. Hasn't done nothing spectacular or anything but he just looks like he belongs out there, which considering where he was picked and how he is just coming back from a major injury is pretty impressive. imo

Of course I jinx him, I think he's 0-5 since this post including an airball and that crucial miss there. 

[Hart]

Casey wasted way too much time calling timeout.  They should have just let it go...Grant had Livers wide open for a last second shot there but I am not sure if he was going to pass it or shoot it.  

[RandyMarsh]

Whoa shocked they called that foul there but I'll take it. Cade makes 2 clutch FTs to give the Pistons a 1pt lead with 1.6 remaining. 

Edited March 8, 2022 by RandyMarsh

[RandyMarsh]

lol and now a foul on the Pistons on the inbound. Can't say I ever remember seeing back to back fouls on inbound plays with 1.6 seconds left. 

[Hart]

Crazy game.  Cade has 5 fouls so he has to be careful in overtime.  

[RandyMarsh]

Atlanta makes 1 of 2 FTs and we are going to overtime. 

[Hart]

I think both fouls were good calls.  I like letting them play as much as possible but those were both pretty egregious.  

[RandyMarsh]

I thought the foul on the Hawks against Cade was a little light considering the circumstance but the foul on Bagley was definitely the right call.

Edited March 8, 2022 by RandyMarsh

[Hart]

So far, great job by Cade not committing his 6th foul.  He's had chances to challenge and has played it smart.  Not to mention taking over on offense.  

[RandyMarsh]

Cade taking over in OT, 7pts and 1 assist in 3 minutes thus far. 

[Hart]

Seems like we keep escaping with the other team missing last second shots.  

[RandyMarsh]

Pistons hang on for yet another win 113-110. Yeah it may not be ideal for their draft status but I am enjoying these wins. 

[RandyMarsh]

Since January 1st when Cade started to really start playing better the Pistons are a respectable 12-14 in games he played in. If he continues that trajectory, they add a good player in the draft and add a piece or 2 in the offseason and this could be a playoff team next year.