Best Podcast Episodes About Detroit Pistons
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Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 28 episodes
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“… like an 80 to 90 lock on number two which makes the race for the three seed interesting which puts them on the opposite side of the bracket from the Pistons who just shout out to the Pistons They really really good I said last week that if you divided up the sort of pie over who would win the East I would have the Celtics first and the Knicks second. We're going to talk about the Knicks because my God, just every fucking day is a saga with the Knicks. But that all the pie slices, to use group chat terminology, we're like fairly close to 25% among the top four teams, like plus or minus three, 4% …”
“… he has to play every game to just hit the seat. Maybe he can just one more. I can't remember that. That matters, too. And the other thing that happened last night in that Miami win is that the Celtics are almost locked into number two. It it they like an 80 to 90 lock on number two which makes the race for the three seed interesting which puts them on the opposite side of the bracket from the Pistons who just shout out to the Pistons They really really good I said last week that if you divided up the sort of pie over who would win the East I would have the Celtics first and the Knicks second. We're going to talk about the Knicks because my God, just every fucking day is a saga with the Knicks. But that all the pie slices, to use group chat terminology, we're like fairly close to 25% among the top four teams, like plus or minus three, 4% here. And the Pistons just are like, we want more, we want more pie. We're taking another slice of the pie. Cade Cunningham's out. Oh, you think he's our whole offense? We don't function without him. Here comes Dennis Jenkins. Why can't Dennis Jenkins be the most improved player, Michael Pina? He played 23 minutes the entirety of last year, I think, …”
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The Detroit Pistons are making a strong case as playoff contenders, even without their star player Cade Cunningham. With Dennis Jenkins stepping up as the new starting point guard and Jalen Duren gaining attention, the Pistons are hungry for success in the Eastern Conference. Their recent performance showcases a team ready to take more than their fair share of the playoff pie.
“… don't get to do it again for another year. Right? Well, and sorry if I'm cutting you off here, but like to me, I think that way more applies to the Pistons than the Spurs. because like I have seen, I've been calling the Pistons the try-hard Pistons. Yeah. Like we see teams like this almost every year. Like my Bulls under Thibodeau were the try-hard Bulls. The Raptors, the Hawks. Like we have seen like teams that basically treat the regular season like the postseason. Yes. Because of a defensive mentality, because of youth, because of an insane coach, like whatever the reason. And then when …”
“… that guys pick up and they learn as it goes. That's the reason why it's taking everybody a little bit more time to make the climb because you're getting acclimated to a new type of basketball. And then by the time you do, your ass is home and you don't get to do it again for another year. Right? Well, and sorry if I'm cutting you off here, but like to me, I think that way more applies to the Pistons than the Spurs. because like I have seen, I've been calling the Pistons the try-hard Pistons. Yeah. Like we see teams like this almost every year. Like my Bulls under Thibodeau were the try-hard Bulls. The Raptors, the Hawks. Like we have seen like teams that basically treat the regular season like the postseason. Yes. Because of a defensive mentality, because of youth, because of an insane coach, like whatever the reason. And then when everybody else ratchets up the intensity to playoff level their edge goes away because now everyone is playing like that It like to me you saw it in like the All game Like Jalen Duren was like going insane and running all over the place and they playing deep They fouling in the All game It's like, oh, like, the Pistons just are embracing Detroit …”
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The Spurs may have a hidden advantage in the playoffs thanks to Victor Wembanyama's potential. While the Pistons might struggle to elevate their game, the Spurs could unleash Wembanyama's full capabilities, leading to a surprising postseason run. This dynamic could reshape expectations for their playoff journey.
“… year, more points, assists, and goals. He might not get to 30. He could get there, but he's having a career year in points and assists. So, yeah, so Detroit, they're kind of similar that way to Carolina. You know, the goalies don't really have a guy. their defense is good obviously cider kind of blossomed this year Edmondson's coming but he not there every night and then obviously they made the move of the deadline but after that it not an impressive decor in front of up and down goalies who had a great start You know Gibson was saving them They come down to earth So yeah it just not a team It's …”
“Larkin, I might take him a hair over Ajo a little bit. Ajo's going to have a career high in assists this year. So Sveshnikov is close to his career high. Ehlers is having a career year, more points, assists, and goals. He might not get to 30. He could get there, but he's having a career year in points and assists. So, yeah, so Detroit, they're kind of similar that way to Carolina. You know, the goalies don't really have a guy. their defense is good obviously cider kind of blossomed this year Edmondson's coming but he not there every night and then obviously they made the move of the deadline but after that it not an impressive decor in front of up and down goalies who had a great start You know Gibson was saving them They come down to earth So yeah it just not a team It's just not quite a strong enough team that we're, Hey, we're top five in the conference. So they're going to, they're going to hang around there. I thought I've had them out for a while now. I just don't think there's enough gas there left. It just doesn't seem. And now it's strange because they definitely have assets. They definitely, you know, they …”
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Detroit Red Wings are struggling to find their winning formula, leaving fans questioning the future of their management. With assets available but luck running dry, the team needs a game-changing player to move forward. The pressure is mounting as they risk another disappointing season without significant progress.
“… high in Houston or so, they want to keep telling us. So, anyways, that was the one buzzer bid. The other honorable mention, Dennis Jenkins from the Detroit Pistons has kept that thing, not only kept it afloat, like they've been playing pretty good basketball. He almost had another buzzer beater in OKC. Well, and that's the thing. He would have been in the top three if that thing would have fallen. Because that would have been a buzzer beater on the road against the defending champs with the Pistons. He wouldn't have won with two buzzer beaters. The first one wasn't a pure buzzer beater, but it was a hell …”
“… kind of saved the day because it would have been like, how do you celebrate passing Michael Jordan if you miss the game deciding shot? So, Mint Thompson swooped in, saved the day. They had a nice little celebration in the locker room. Vibes are high in Houston or so, they want to keep telling us. So, anyways, that was the one buzzer bid. The other honorable mention, Dennis Jenkins from the Detroit Pistons has kept that thing, not only kept it afloat, like they've been playing pretty good basketball. He almost had another buzzer beater in OKC. Well, and that's the thing. He would have been in the top three if that thing would have fallen. Because that would have been a buzzer beater on the road against the defending champs with the Pistons. He wouldn't have won with two buzzer beaters. The first one wasn't a pure buzzer beater, but it was a hell of a shot to count a 30-point performance against the Lakers with a game winner. He's getting the love of a winner, though, with one of a multitude of honorable mentions. Yeah, so if the three would have fallen against OKC, he'd have been up in the top three. But it's a pretty damn jam-packed top three. So we will start with the brass balls.”
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This month, only one true buzzer beater stood out: Thompson's high-flying tip-in that clinched a win against the Miami 83-ers, coinciding with Kevin Durant's milestone of passing Michael Jordan. This moment not only secured the game but also lifted the spirits in the Houston locker room, showcasing the importance of clutch performances in basketball. Meanwhile, Dennis Jenkins of the Pistons also made waves but fell short of a buzzer beater that could have placed him in the top three this month.
“… lots of interesting companies. And one of the analogies I used to use to help founders understand market potential, market sizes. Yeah, I grew up in Detroit. You're sitting in the Detroit Metro Airport, and you're sitting in a gate. You look around. How many of those people are really deeply using Claude Coat? I mean, frankly speaking, not many. Now, a lot will probably be using something like ChatGPT, some variants of that, maybe Gemini. But how many of those people drive? How many of those people work at construction sites? How many of those people ride in buses? how many of those people serve in …”
“… you. I want the biggest number. I want the biggest number. The numbers are absurd and ridiculous. But I can tell you this much. If you think about the way I think about it, I used to be a Y Combinator before I was a COO and ran the firm and funded lots of interesting companies. And one of the analogies I used to use to help founders understand market potential, market sizes. Yeah, I grew up in Detroit. You're sitting in the Detroit Metro Airport, and you're sitting in a gate. You look around. How many of those people are really deeply using Claude Coat? I mean, frankly speaking, not many. Now, a lot will probably be using something like ChatGPT, some variants of that, maybe Gemini. But how many of those people drive? How many of those people work at construction sites? How many of those people ride in buses? how many of those people serve in our armed forces, the point is a much, much larger group. And I feel a little, again, the engineer in me feels a little awkward saying these kind of, you know, pitching these things. But I think the market for physical AI is way, way bigger purely because the surface area is much bigger. And it's compounded by the way that the way technology …”
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AI technology is set to drastically reduce the number of warfighters needed in combat, shifting the defense industry's focus towards autonomy. This shift promises a much larger market for physical AI, as it encompasses various sectors beyond just tech enthusiasts. With funding nearing a billion dollars, companies are poised to capitalize on this expansive opportunity.
“… to sit here and say that the Philadelphia Flyers have no business being in this conversation and when I going to sit here and be like this but the Detroit Red Wings do yeah The Detroit Red Wings are they need Larkin back in this lineup so fucking badly It unbelievable And I do believe it should be any day now, but it's an absolute disaster how bad they are in March. Three years in a row now. Yeah. Where you're like in a great spot and you just let March completely dick kick you. Think about the fact that they were comfortably in the Atlantic automatic bids for a long part of the season. It was …”
“… yep that we are we are fully in a war between the bruins blue Jackets sends wings and Flyers the Flyers are for our hundred percent in it they're they're tied with the Blue Jackets it's I give so much I think that it's yeah it's unacceptable for me to sit here and say that the Philadelphia Flyers have no business being in this conversation and when I going to sit here and be like this but the Detroit Red Wings do yeah The Detroit Red Wings are they need Larkin back in this lineup so fucking badly It unbelievable And I do believe it should be any day now, but it's an absolute disaster how bad they are in March. Three years in a row now. Yeah. Where you're like in a great spot and you just let March completely dick kick you. Think about the fact that they were comfortably in the Atlantic automatic bids for a long part of the season. It was unbelievable. It was unbelievable. And now they're 4-5-1 in their last 10, and Philly up their asshole is 8-1-1 on a three-game heater. And I got to believe, Dan, I don't know this for sure, but the way they're listed on NHL.com, I got to believe, is incorporating some sort of tiebreakers already. Like, they're doing that math, so they're behind the …”
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The Philadelphia Flyers are making a surprising push for the playoffs, riding an impressive 8-1-1 streak. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are struggling and may have already slipped out of contention, needing to win 7 of their last 9 games to stay in the race. As the playoff picture tightens, teams like the Blue Jackets and Senators are also in a fierce battle for the final spots.
“Number seven, the Detroit Pistons. I think they're a very dangerous playoff team because of their physicality at every position group. From their guards, to their bigger wings, to their centers, they're super athletic and strong all over the floor. They get up into the basketball on the perimeter. They force turnovers. They generate a ton of margin in transition and on the offensive glass. I was actually talking about this the other day with respect to the Lakers with my buddy …”
“Number seven, the Detroit Pistons. I think they're a very dangerous playoff team because of their physicality at every position group. From their guards, to their bigger wings, to their centers, they're super athletic and strong all over the floor. They get up into the basketball on the perimeter. They force turnovers. They generate a ton of margin in transition and on the offensive glass. I was actually talking about this the other day with respect to the Lakers with my buddy Daman Rangula, big Lakers fan. And he was making the point that like last year's playoffs were indicative of the fact that margins actually matter a lot more than they used to. It used to be that that was more of a regular season thing. And then you get to the playoffs and it's like your half-court offense versus my half-court offense. Let's see …”
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The Detroit Pistons are highlighted as a dangerous playoff team due to their physicality, athleticism, and ability to force turnovers. Despite some offensive inconsistencies, they excel in transition and offensive rebounding, which creates margin for error in half-court situations.
“What did we talk about with Green last week? you got to set the tone. You got to set the tone. Just incredible to watch, though. A couple of things. Detroit. That was a tough weekend for them. They almost stole it against Philly. Philly hung on, got their win. I'll say this. So, you know, there's this conversation right now. Is Iserman in trouble if they don't make it? May I present an alternate theory? Yes, please. I was waiting for your permission. Okay. First time ever. My alternate theory is Iserman goes up to president of hockey operations and they promote Chris Draper, Sean Horkoff to be the …”
“What did we talk about with Green last week? you got to set the tone. You got to set the tone. Just incredible to watch, though. A couple of things. Detroit. That was a tough weekend for them. They almost stole it against Philly. Philly hung on, got their win. I'll say this. So, you know, there's this conversation right now. Is Iserman in trouble if they don't make it? May I present an alternate theory? Yes, please. I was waiting for your permission. Okay. First time ever. My alternate theory is Iserman goes up to president of hockey operations and they promote Chris Draper, Sean Horkoff to be the new GM. But does that really change anything in terms of who has final say? It doesn't necessarily who has final say, but I think what it could do is it does at least empower somebody else. You're in the league meetings. You start to have like, I think in all of these situations, there's control. somebody has final control but the one thing i've …”
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Steve Iserman may be facing pressure in Detroit if the Red Wings fail to make the playoffs, but there's an intriguing alternate theory: promoting Chris Draper and Sean Horkoff could empower new leadership while keeping Iserman in control. This dynamic could reshape the team's future as they navigate a tight playoff race, especially after a disappointing weekend performance against Philadelphia.
“… some of the stuff there in the East when I started it, right? I was like, hey, Eastern team. And you said, boss, you said New York. You didn't say Detroit. Now, I very well may have been. You didn't say Detroit because we all do this job. And sometimes you don't say a player. Sometimes you don't say a team. And it's actually not an act against that society. but with the Cade injury and I would say an offensive profile although when I ran the numbers this morning and looking at it month to month and after the all-star break it's it's actually not as bad as everybody seems to talk about it being …”
“I noticed when you were kind of just running through some of the stuff there in the East when I started it, right? I was like, hey, Eastern team. And you said, boss, you said New York. You didn't say Detroit. Now, I very well may have been. You didn't say Detroit because we all do this job. And sometimes you don't say a player. Sometimes you don't say a team. And it's actually not an act against that society. but with the Cade injury and I would say an offensive profile although when I ran the numbers this morning and looking at it month to month and after the all-star break it's it's actually not as bad as everybody seems to talk about it being and I think Bickerstaff still kind of searching for what he wants and I understand when he changes his closing group it's usually like matchup based and I'm like okay that he's going with the Asar move here because of this defensive assignment or Asar is going to be watching because of the priority that they're going to need here And then there's the …”
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Cade Cunningham's return could be pivotal for the Detroit Pistons' playoff success, with expectations of him nearing full strength by the second round. Despite concerns over his recent injury, analysis suggests that his offensive contributions may be more significant than perceived. This insight highlights the critical role he plays in the Pistons' playoff outlook.
“Speaking of your Hawks man They got the best of the Pistons yesterday 130-129 OT win 14 to the last 15 team Vibe this high man I'm playing around man Okay Look at Jalen Johnson All-star 27 points 12 assists 8 rebounds Shout out to CJ man 520 alumni 27 points 5 assists man Yeah, Jalen Durant had 26 points, excuse me. 14 rebounds. Tobias Harris had 22. Thompson had 18 points, man. Go ahead and love some Hawks in this game. We had them fucked up. Yeah, they compete, bro. Yeah, they're a real team. Now, to …”
“Speaking of your Hawks man They got the best of the Pistons yesterday 130-129 OT win 14 to the last 15 team Vibe this high man I'm playing around man Okay Look at Jalen Johnson All-star 27 points 12 assists 8 rebounds Shout out to CJ man 520 alumni 27 points 5 assists man Yeah, Jalen Durant had 26 points, excuse me. 14 rebounds. Tobias Harris had 22. Thompson had 18 points, man. Go ahead and love some Hawks in this game. We had them fucked up. Yeah, they compete, bro. Yeah, they're a real team. Now, to be fair, the Hawks definitely did smoke this game. Young Zachary got messy yesterday. Yeah, they told me to leave him alone, too. I respect. I apologize, Zach. We need to see more of that, brother. Yeah. Dang. You just get a lot of pressure. You're the number one pick, brother. We still ride with you. Respect Love to put the bias in the clutch man …”
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The Atlanta Hawks narrowly defeated the Detroit Pistons 130-129 in an exhilarating overtime showdown. Jalen Johnson led the charge with a stellar performance, scoring 27 points and dishing out 12 assists, showcasing the Hawks' rising potential as a competitive team. With this victory, the Hawks continue to build momentum, making them a team to watch in the playoffs.
“… long. So I had guys like Corliss Williamson who played for the Razorbacks, won the national title, played in the NBA, won an NBA championship with Detroit Pistons. I've been knowing him since I was in high school. So getting a chance just to rap with him, get some game from him, And you know it makes you want to work even harder Alan Fletcher 23 What up guys How it feeling when you can can make a basket like UConn missing threes tonight”
“… because as a kid i don't know about y'all but when i was a kid 16 17 18 19 i had a lot of questions bro and if I could talk to a guy who played the professional sport that I'm trying to play, man, I'm taking that all day long. I'm taking that all day long. So I had guys like Corliss Williamson who played for the Razorbacks, won the national title, played in the NBA, won an NBA championship with Detroit Pistons. I've been knowing him since I was in high school. So getting a chance just to rap with him, get some game from him, And you know it makes you want to work even harder Alan Fletcher 23 What up guys How it feeling when you can can make a basket like UConn missing threes tonight”
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Former pro Iso Joe Johnson emphasizes the importance of mentorship in college sports, stating that players need guidance from experienced athletes. He recalls how impactful it was for him to learn from legends like Corliss Williamson during his formative years. This connection not only inspires young athletes but also drives them to work harder towards their professional dreams.
“… Lakers are the best clutch team and their clutch record and Luca in the clutch. And it's all these clutch numbers. That was a clutch game and the Pistons did everything they needed to do. And I thought the shot that Luca had at the end was just, it just felt like there was no plan besides from like give Luca the ball. And he didn't really get any downhill momentum. It was pretty disappointing, but that game, the Pistons were up 16 in the second half and the Lakers come storming back. And you kind of, it kind of felt like a Laker win. I thought they showed a lot of heart. This is a very …”
“there's so many clutch stats that are the Lakers are the best clutch team and their clutch record and Luca in the clutch. And it's all these clutch numbers. That was a clutch game and the Pistons did everything they needed to do. And I thought the shot that Luca had at the end was just, it just felt like there was no plan besides from like give Luca the ball. And he didn't really get any downhill momentum. It was pretty disappointing, but that game, the Pistons were up 16 in the second half and the Lakers come storming back. And you kind of, it kind of felt like a Laker win. I thought they showed a lot of heart. This is a very encouraging win for the Pistons. So there's other games that are going on, but there are ones that are just worth mentioning on this Thursday night to update some things that are going on. The record is not Thursday. Oh, it's Monday night. It's Monday night. Why did I say Thursday night? Sometimes I wonder about you. Sometimes I wonder about you, Bruno. …”
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The Detroit Pistons stunned the Los Angeles Lakers, breaking their nine-game win streak in a thrilling match. Despite a valiant comeback attempt from the Lakers, the Pistons held strong, showcasing their heart and resilience, especially after leading by 16 points in the second half. This victory marks a significant moment for the Pistons as they gear up for the playoffs.
“… from New York City is Vince Goodwill. What up, though, Wendy? How are you? Do you know, while you're in New York City and you're stomping grounds of Detroit, that is where Anthony Slater joins us from today. It's only appropriate that we have some Detroit voice here. I had a very Vince and Goodwill day today. I went to the Pistons, I think, new facility. How recent is their practice facility? It's nice. About four or five years. Yeah. Yeah. And Jerry Stackhouse, Warriors assistant coach, and I was in there working out and I was joking with him. I'm like, it wasn't this nice when you played here, …”
“… Joining us from New York City. By the way. Oh, you're watching. All right. Yeah, look. The Duke game. Right to my right. I'll let y'all know as it's... All right. Yeah. It'll be days later. It'll be hours later. They'll all know. But joining us from New York City is Vince Goodwill. What up, though, Wendy? How are you? Do you know, while you're in New York City and you're stomping grounds of Detroit, that is where Anthony Slater joins us from today. It's only appropriate that we have some Detroit voice here. I had a very Vince and Goodwill day today. I went to the Pistons, I think, new facility. How recent is their practice facility? It's nice. About four or five years. Yeah. Yeah. And Jerry Stackhouse, Warriors assistant coach, and I was in there working out and I was joking with him. I'm like, it wasn't this nice when you played here, right? But we were also looking at all, they have all the retired jerseys up in the facility, or at least the numbers up there. And I was surprised to see Dennis Rodman. Maybe I'm just too young and I just don't remember the Rodman era of Pistons well enough to know that it would be retired. But I was asking Steve Kerr about it. And should I have …”
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Dennis Rodman's time with the Detroit Pistons is often overshadowed by his later antics, but his era in Detroit was marked by unparalleled defensive prowess. During a visit to the Pistons' practice facility, it was revealed that Rodman's contributions as a defender and rebounder were vital to the team's success, leading to his jersey retirement. This legacy is a reminder that accolades often come with winning, as discussed by Steve Kerr and others.
“Uh, he said, uh, if you're seriously going to the Rangers, please give me a call back. we don't want you going there uh i called detroit asked for a two-year contract and they they got in the mix but the team i actually wanted to go to was a pittsburgh penguins and uh so i put in a call and uh red put in a call for me they never returned my call and i i i felt it was the best chance and uh so and but the most natural fit was for me to go back home to detroit detroit was second on my list and uh but and by far the best thing i ever did so i and i spent 29 years in that …”
“Uh, he said, uh, if you're seriously going to the Rangers, please give me a call back. we don't want you going there uh i called detroit asked for a two-year contract and they they got in the mix but the team i actually wanted to go to was a pittsburgh penguins and uh so i put in a call and uh red put in a call for me they never returned my call and i i i felt it was the best chance and uh so and but the most natural fit was for me to go back home to detroit detroit was second on my list and uh but and by far the best thing i ever did so i and i spent 29 years in that organization and what a great organization and um but yeah so uh so i had three i ended up playing three more years instead of two uh well the rangers won a cup uh or pittsburgh won a cup the rangers won a cup yeah well yeah well at least i'll at least i got to the finals They're my third year and we lost to the devil. So when I went to Detroit, Detroit had …”
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Mark Howe reveals how choosing the Detroit Red Wings over the Pittsburgh Penguins shaped his career and family life. Initially wanting to win a Stanley Cup, he found a home in Detroit, leading to a legendary 29-year tenure with the organization. His journey highlights the importance of personal connections and the impact of a great team culture.
“… might have, yeah, this might have been, I left my purse at the hotel bar and now it's gone. We got to find it. The honeymoon's in shambles. uh detroit lost today they're six and five their last 11 they are 45 and 18 the celtics are now two wins in the loss column behind them nine and two in their last 11 um the brooklyn loss which i did not watch then did not have kate cunningham in okay um and blew a big lead near the end you know that's fine the loss today was a little different because they got their asses kicked by miami and we'll talk about miami in a second too um detroit hanging on a …”
“… blow up. Did they sign Harden to the extension or no? Not yet. Wasn't, I think Harden had one of those games where it's like, wait, is it mid-May? Oh no, it's the beginning of March. You're burying honeymoon. Is honeymoon Harden over? Honeymoon Harden might have, yeah, this might have been, I left my purse at the hotel bar and now it's gone. We got to find it. The honeymoon's in shambles. uh detroit lost today they're six and five their last 11 they are 45 and 18 the celtics are now two wins in the loss column behind them nine and two in their last 11 um the brooklyn loss which i did not watch then did not have kate cunningham in okay um and blew a big lead near the end you know that's fine the loss today was a little different because they got their asses kicked by miami and we'll talk about miami in a second too um detroit hanging on a little bit and then you watch some of these other teams in the East that have two, three, four guys who can create a shot and Detroit. So like we say every week has the one guy who can create offense and then just a lot of good cutting, a lot of good cuts and, uh, and, and some low post play. Um, but not a lot of guys who can create shots and it's …”
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The Detroit Pistons' recent struggles reveal a critical flaw: they lack offensive creators, making their playoff chances grim. Despite a strong start, their inability to secure a versatile wing at the trade deadline has left them vulnerable, especially with star player Cade Cunningham out. As the playoffs approach, the team's reliance on a single offensive powerhouse raises serious concerns about their viability as contenders.
“and then we'll get Buffalo plays Detroit on Friday night that is just a massive massive game massive game can we just go back to Pasternak for two seconds yeah sure absolutely man so don't you find like one of the great compliments or one of the greatest qualities a player can have is their ability to elevate those around him. Going into this year, you know, we wondered, okay, who's going to score for Boston beyond the Pasternaks of the world? You know, Geeky had a great second half …”
“and then we'll get Buffalo plays Detroit on Friday night that is just a massive massive game massive game can we just go back to Pasternak for two seconds yeah sure absolutely man so don't you find like one of the great compliments or one of the greatest qualities a player can have is their ability to elevate those around him. Going into this year, you know, we wondered, okay, who's going to score for Boston beyond the Pasternaks of the world? You know, Geeky had a great second half of the year in Boston last year. Is that going to happen again? And who else going to emerge. And you look at, and he's had a number of different line mates over the season, whether it's Geeky, and we talked to him earlier in the year about playing off of Pasternak, Minton there now, and the education he's getting alongside him, like Hustedinov, how …”
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Detroit's team morale is crucial as they face a pivotal weekend against Buffalo and Philly. After a disappointing loss to Ottawa, the players' frustration was palpable, highlighting how a coach's attitude can influence team spirit. The right mindset, especially from leadership, is essential for overcoming challenges in high-stakes games.
“… she, man? Yes, sir. All right, man. Listen, breaking, breaking news, man. Before we get to the games yesterday, man, shout out to our guy, man. Detroit Pistons, K. Cunningham, man. He is out for a little minute, man. Collapsed lung. He went out a couple days in the game before. They say it was a back injury, but he will be out missing a little bit of time. Prayer is up to our guy. I don't know. It's in somebody else's hands. Mmm Now it the Boston Celtics to win That a big loss That a loss right there there Bro damn man Good work son MVP season Hell of a season man The vibes was high in Detroit man …”
“… 520. Special guests who will drop soon, man. Stay tuned. I'm your host. My name is DJ Wells. We got a full house on Thursday morning. We got Moot. We got Bishop. We got Teague. Fellas, good morning. How y'all doing? What's happening? What it do? Who's she, man? Yes, sir. All right, man. Listen, breaking, breaking news, man. Before we get to the games yesterday, man, shout out to our guy, man. Detroit Pistons, K. Cunningham, man. He is out for a little minute, man. Collapsed lung. He went out a couple days in the game before. They say it was a back injury, but he will be out missing a little bit of time. Prayer is up to our guy. I don't know. It's in somebody else's hands. Mmm Now it the Boston Celtics to win That a big loss That a loss right there there Bro damn man Good work son MVP season Hell of a season man The vibes was high in Detroit man Hell of a season so far, man. Hopefully, you know what I'm saying? My guy can get back soon. I don't know what the severity of the case is. Well wishes and prayers to him. But what a blow to that team. We talked about how him and A. He had so much to carry for that team. Missing him is a lot to overcome. Yeah, bro. It's spooky, bro. Like you said, …”
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Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons' star player, is out indefinitely due to a collapsed lung, a significant setback for the team. This injury not only impacts Cunningham's impressive season but also alters the Eastern Conference playoff race, giving the Boston Celtics an edge. The Pistons now face a tough challenge as they try to overcome this loss and maintain their momentum.
“… it goes. Yeah. If we shrunk Dalton down, maybe? I will go Dodgers. Because I think they're still those guys, pal. And they will face off against the Detroit Tigers. three p dodgers and six i don't hate that i mean if you're really thinking about it like you got to give the dodgers the edge in any of this the pitching staff alone dude now i'm mad i didn't pick the dodgers but i want the phillies that's gonna be your world series You said it in there, Trev. The Dodgers didn't have a good postseason last year. They didn't have a good season at all. They didn't, dude. I know. They really didn't. They …”
“… for you. Big Samwise energy. You know, like Mary and Pippin are more, they deserve more credit for what happened. I think you're absolutely right. Directing the Ents to Isengard is massive. And that's kind of the Hobbit thing. Yeah. That's just how it goes. Yeah. If we shrunk Dalton down, maybe? I will go Dodgers. Because I think they're still those guys, pal. And they will face off against the Detroit Tigers. three p dodgers and six i don't hate that i mean if you're really thinking about it like you got to give the dodgers the edge in any of this the pitching staff alone dude now i'm mad i didn't pick the dodgers but i want the phillies that's gonna be your world series You said it in there, Trev. The Dodgers didn't have a good postseason last year. They didn't have a good season at all. They didn't, dude. I know. They really didn't. They did it for their roster last year. They never went on that run. No. They were just kind of good. Bullpen was bad. The second half of the lineup wasn't very good. They had a lot of injuries to their pitching. Yeah, man. Yeah. I wish it was a little more hot takey for the people, but that's what I see. And I do think we have one of my favorite things, …”
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The Dodgers are poised to face the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 World Series, with predictions leaning towards a Dodgers victory in six games. Despite a lackluster postseason last year, their strong pitching staff gives them the edge. As the conversation unfolds, we also dive into potential trades that could shake things up this season.
“… you. You will not believe this. But as a matter of fact, they were not. Oh, I'm shocked by this. yeah so the project was to be spearheaded by the detroit international bridge company and basically the idea is hey if you build these new interchanges and ramps guess what you get to build a second bridge and you know and then the second bridge you get even more tools from it isn't that great yeah it's amazing it's a great idea you should just do a natural monopoly well an unnatural monopoly into the prospect of second bridge i know right by jingling sort of like money at them in the famous words of …”
“… called the Gateway Project. because eventually Michigan was like, hey, we need to fix the traffic problem. Hey, Marone family, the guys who own the bridge, can you help? Can you do your damn job? And I'm sure they were receptive. I've got bad news for you. You will not believe this. But as a matter of fact, they were not. Oh, I'm shocked by this. yeah so the project was to be spearheaded by the detroit international bridge company and basically the idea is hey if you build these new interchanges and ramps guess what you get to build a second bridge and you know and then the second bridge you get even more tools from it isn't that great yeah it's amazing it's a great idea you should just do a natural monopoly well an unnatural monopoly into the prospect of second bridge i know right by jingling sort of like money at them in the famous words of star wars episode one this is getting out of hand now there are two of them and by them i mean bridges because the first agreement uh between dibc and mdot michigan department of transportation was basically executed in 2004 and at that time dibc was unable to acquire all the necessary land by which i mean they didn't fucking try to do it …”
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Matty Marone, the 85-year-old owner of the Ambassador Bridge, was held in contempt of court for failing to follow through on a state-mandated construction project, leading to his imprisonment. Surprisingly, this legal action prompted the Detroit International Bridge Company to finally complete the necessary infrastructure in just seven months. This scenario highlights the dramatic lengths to which authorities went to enforce compliance and improve traffic issues.
“… year, Hornets. Okay. Let's go. Anyway, top four in the East. Look, here's where I am. I think any of the four could win the East. Any of them. What Detroit has done so far without Cade now, two of the games have been against bad teams. But still, like they've reminded you we've got other stuff here and other ways to win. I do think offense is going to get harder for them in the playoffs. I might actually rank them in terms of finals equity. I might rank them a slight fourth out of these four teams. But it's the kind of thing where like it's 28 percent, 26 percent, 23 percent, 21 percent, whatever …”
“… 99 or something like that. I'll tell you right now when the last time they won 50 games is. It's not that they're going to win 50 this year. Oh, boy. Oh, boy. The last time the Hornets franchise won 50 games was 1998. Let's break that streak next year, Hornets. Okay. Let's go. Anyway, top four in the East. Look, here's where I am. I think any of the four could win the East. Any of them. What Detroit has done so far without Cade now, two of the games have been against bad teams. But still, like they've reminded you we've got other stuff here and other ways to win. I do think offense is going to get harder for them in the playoffs. I might actually rank them in terms of finals equity. I might rank them a slight fourth out of these four teams. But it's the kind of thing where like it's 28 percent, 26 percent, 23 percent, 21 percent, whatever the math I just did is probably wrong. Boston has has sort of emerged as the quote favorite. I get why they are the most complete and coherent and certain of themselves team. I just think it is notable like as awesome as Tatum has looked and this has gone as well as possible for Boston He is shooting 39 and 29 on threes And he clear And I like the …”
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The Detroit Pistons could surprise everyone by making the NBA Finals if Cade Cunningham returns strong, but their playoff offense raises concerns. As teams tighten their defenses, can the Pistons find enough scoring options to win four out of seven games? With a competitive Eastern Conference, their path to success is uncertain.
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