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re: Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets with/without Josh Smith, updated
Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:14 am to LSU Piston
Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:14 am to LSU Piston
It is a coincidence that the Rockets haven't done as well with Josh Smith.
They were struggling before Josh Smith got there.
Josh Smith isn't the reason for their struggles.
I'd have no problem blaming Josh Smith if he really was fricking shite up.
It's Dwight more than anything. He's playing hurt and he looks like arse. His post ups always look like arse, so that's nothing new. But his defense has been bad.
He can't move very well. He looks so much less explosive. If Dwight can't use his athleticism, he sucks.
The defense is designed to funnel guys to Dwight. Since he's hurt he's slow and can't get in good position in time. He can't alter or block shots he usually does. He can't get in good position to rebound.
He's playing really bad right now. He needs to sit and heal instead of trying to play.
They were struggling before Josh Smith got there.
Josh Smith isn't the reason for their struggles.
I'd have no problem blaming Josh Smith if he really was fricking shite up.
It's Dwight more than anything. He's playing hurt and he looks like arse. His post ups always look like arse, so that's nothing new. But his defense has been bad.
He can't move very well. He looks so much less explosive. If Dwight can't use his athleticism, he sucks.
The defense is designed to funnel guys to Dwight. Since he's hurt he's slow and can't get in good position in time. He can't alter or block shots he usually does. He can't get in good position to rebound.
He's playing really bad right now. He needs to sit and heal instead of trying to play.
This post was edited on 1/22/15 at 10:22 am
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Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:25 am to PrimeTime Money
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He can't alter or block shots he usually does.
And on the rare occassion he gets in postion to alter a shot, nobody is even trying to box out his man -> Rebound & Layup.
God their defense is a mess right now.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:34 am to MSMHater
Dwight looked as bad as I've ever seen him look last night
He still made some explosive, athletic plays, though. So I'm wondering how healthy he actually is.
On another note, I don't know how you Rockets fans or his own teammates can handle his demeanor. I'd lose my fricking shite watching him commit stupid fouls and grinning about it.
He still made some explosive, athletic plays, though. So I'm wondering how healthy he actually is.
On another note, I don't know how you Rockets fans or his own teammates can handle his demeanor. I'd lose my fricking shite watching him commit stupid fouls and grinning about it.
This post was edited on 1/22/15 at 10:34 am
Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:36 am to NawlinsTiger9
He has a knee issue. He can jump off of two feet with no pain he said. So you can still see him jump up and dunk and catch lobs and grab a rebound, although he's not quite as explosive as normal.
Moving laterally or jumping off of one foot is a problem.
So he's slow on defense, can't box out as well or get in position. So he can't really use his power. Remember... slow-arse Omer Asik drove past him and dunked on him.
He was as bad last night as I've seen him.
And yeah, his demeanor is annoying at times. If they are blowing out a team, then laughing isn't a big deal. But I don't get the laughing during an intense game or cutting up on the bench in the middle of a tight game.
Moving laterally or jumping off of one foot is a problem.
So he's slow on defense, can't box out as well or get in position. So he can't really use his power. Remember... slow-arse Omer Asik drove past him and dunked on him.
He was as bad last night as I've seen him.
And yeah, his demeanor is annoying at times. If they are blowing out a team, then laughing isn't a big deal. But I don't get the laughing during an intense game or cutting up on the bench in the middle of a tight game.
This post was edited on 1/22/15 at 10:43 am
Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:39 am to NawlinsTiger9
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I'd lose my fricking shite watching him commit stupid fouls and grinning about it.
This is just how he keeps from getting technicals. NBA officials hate him. If he looks mad after a call, it's an automatic T. It's ridiculous.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:44 am to PrimeTime Money
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And yeah, his demeanor is annoying at times.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:47 am to LSU Piston
Dwight was always jealous of Stan's handles.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 10:49 am to LSU Piston
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trends continue
Posted on 1/28/15 at 10:58 pm to Patrick_Bateman
Since this topic was posted..
Pistons have lost 4 in a row after getting beat by 20 by Philly tonight (only scoring 69 points)..
Rockets have won 3 in a row after beating the Mavs tonight without D. Howard (Smith led the team with 18/6/3 blocks off the bench)..
I guess the trend is over..
Pistons have lost 4 in a row after getting beat by 20 by Philly tonight (only scoring 69 points)..
Rockets have won 3 in a row after beating the Mavs tonight without D. Howard (Smith led the team with 18/6/3 blocks off the bench)..
I guess the trend is over..
Posted on 1/28/15 at 11:18 pm to LSU Piston
Dude would be one of the most valuable players if he played like Demarre Carroll. Grind as hard as he could on defense, since he is a freak out there. Then let the offense come to him and just do what is needed.
He just wants to be the star.
He just wants to be the star.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 11:21 pm to brmark70816
See Jennings, Brandon.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 11:24 pm to MSMHater
I agree with you. Still love the fact my Viber pic has still held true!
Posted on 1/29/15 at 5:59 am to brmark70816
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Since this topic was posted..
Pistons have lost Brandon Jennings for the year.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:31 am to John McClane
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Still love the fact my Viber pic has still held true!
J? I had no idea you changed your sreenname.
This post was edited on 1/29/15 at 9:31 am
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:34 am to ATLTiger
Weird, Jennings sucked most of the year (and pretty much his entire career) went on a little hot streak, but now his loss is the reason they suck again.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:44 am to PortCityTiger24
Yep. And if the reason for the hot streak was because of Brandon Jennings, then it's disingenuous to say the hot streak was because of the subtraction of Josh Smith.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:48 am to PrimeTime Money
I get the thread from the Pistons POV because Smith was the guy taking all of the shots. But on the Rockets, he's like the 4th option at best behind James, Dwight and D-Mo. It's not like he is the reason we were losing games.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:58 am to MSMHater
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J? I had no idea you changed your sreenname
Yessir
Posted on 1/29/15 at 10:07 am to PrimeTime Money
quote:How so?
And if the reason for the hot streak was because of Brandon Jennings, then it's disingenuous to say the hot streak was because of the subtraction of Josh Smith
You could easily argue that dropping Smith allowed the offense to flow much better through Jennings, something they couldn't do with Smith in the lineup.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 10:31 am to PortCityTiger24
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Weird, Jennings sucked most of the year (and pretty much his entire career) went on a little hot streak, but now his loss is the reason they suck again.
Jennings was playing really good basketball without Josh Smith...it wasn't some "little hot streak". It was a huge loss for the Pistons.
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