The pistons are going to have switch up their game. (old thread)

[mercury]

One of the problems with last year's offense was that teams would sag early in the shot clock because we were predictably dumping it inside (mostly Ben)...
What Flip is doing is establishing a reputation for our perimiter threats... this is especially effective for Rip.
You would hope that opponents will reluctantly play tight around the arc... this should open up the lanes for our slashers.
Hopefully they will gradually shift the focus to the inside... for now the basic strategy is to work outside then go inside so the paint isn't clogged (instead of Larry's disdain on establishing an outside threat).

The problem is that Ben can't get his man to follow him outside... until he can start hitting a mid-range shot they will always have a help defender inside against us.
The other problem is we're not getting to the foul line enough or getting enough easy put backs when we have everyone floating but Ben.

[-NoQuarter-]

One of the problems with last year's offense was that teams would sag early in the shot clock because we were predictably dumping it inside (mostly Ben)...
What Flip is doing is establishing a reputation for our perimiter threats... this is especially effective for Rip.
You would hope that opponents will reluctantly play tight around the arc... this should open up the lanes for our slashers.
Hopefully they will gradually shift the focus to the inside... for now the basic strategy is to work outside then go inside so the paint isn't clogged (instead of Larry's disdain on establishing an outside threat).

The problem is that Ben can't get his man to follow him outside... until he can start hitting a mid-range shot they will always have a help defender inside against us.
The other problem is we're not getting to the foul line enough or getting enough easy put backs when we have everyone floating but Ben.

Great analysis Mercury. Glad to have you back with us!

I always said that if Ben could palm the ball, he'd be like Amare inside. Such a damn shame...

[Koolaid]

ben needs to develop a better shot to be a true "offensive jugernaut". Palming the basketball would only really help him dunk, he does that well enough to be more then efficent though.

[H1Man]

My biggest concern when it comes to our post play is the fact that our players are reluctant to pass the ball into the post. Our players are content with jacking up jumper after jumper whether or not they are falling. I would like to see them throw the ball inside even if the resulting shot is a jumper. When you throw the ball into the post, it forces the defense to react and thereby help with free throws and rebounds.

I would also like coaching staff to better utilize some of our players. Tay, Delfino and Dyess in particular.

[Tahoe]

at some point before the playoffs the pistons are going to have to play different.

Truth be told I like the way they play right now, and the record does speak volumes. It's amazing the pistons have won as much as they have playing the style they're playing. It's completely unexpected and very effective... for now. No one on the team is really taking any chances at getting injured, which also a very good thing. the competition is going to be forced to guard positions 1-4 all the way to three point line becuase of how well they have shown they can shoot, and that's a very good thing too.


however, when was the last time you saw a piston take a charge?

how about the last time Sheed dominated in the post?

have the pistons switched up their defense at all so far this year?

I'm just saying what everyone already knows. The pistons are not playing pistons basketball, they aren't playing PLAYOFF basketball. At some point they're going to have to start playing tough defense again, because in the playoffs this style doesn't tend to get championships.


However for the time being, I'm cool with this. Let Rasheed shoot three's all day, he stays healthy and we get wins so what's not to love. I don't think I want to see any pistons diving for lose balls, taking charges or anything until they need to get ready for the playoffs.

Holy fuckin Batshit!

[Pharaoh]

Um, post padding is not cool.

[Laxation]

bow down to yee, nostradamus

[Pharaoh]

No one predicted the future. The problems with the team simply haven't changed over the years.

The bit about Sheed in the post? Ring any bells?

Players falling in love with the 3-ball?

No back up for Tayshaun?

Lazy ass D?

It's been the same thing year after year and no coaching change could fix it. It's time the players took the hit for it. (you can only blame Joe for Tay not having a back-up, everything else is on the Coaches/Players)

Trades need to be made and new blood needs to be brought in regardless of who the Coach is.