OT: Pistons storm back to defeat Trailblazers 120-103 on the road
Did any MGoPistons fans catch this game? Down by as many as 18 in the 3rd quarter, the Pistons outscored Portland 41-11 in the fourth to defeat Portland 120-103 on the road.
Reggie Jackson scored 26 of his 40 points in the 4th, and Drummond tallied 29 points and 27 rebounds.
Tonight's game was the second of a six-game road trip, and the win brings the Stones to 5-1 on the season. It's early, to be sure, but for the first time in a long time I'm excited for the future of Pistons basetball.
November 8th, 2015 at 11:49 PM ^
6 games into the regular season posbang!!
And "stones?" Please no.
I'm sure there's more excitement on a Pistons blog, but in all seriousness, Drummond is a beast and SVG can coach.
November 9th, 2015 at 12:12 AM ^
People have been using "Stones" as a nickname for about a decade now.
November 9th, 2015 at 2:04 AM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 6:39 AM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 12:53 PM ^
I was saying...I don't like it.
You may not agree, but I wanted to be sure to clear that up. I realize that they're connected...it's not like saying "Big Blue" and referring to Michigan.
I was simply saying I think it's stupid. To me, they're the Pistons or the Bad Boys and really the Bad Boys were just an era of the Pistons more like the Fab Five.
But again, that's just me.
November 9th, 2015 at 6:21 AM ^
you should stick with hockey
November 8th, 2015 at 11:49 PM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 1:44 AM ^
STAN VAN GUNDY AND HIS PISTONS COMIN'!
1. The Andre Drummond + Reggie Jackson combo is working to perfection.
2. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has progressed.
3. Marcus Morris is having the best year of his pro career so far. He's averaging 17ppg/7rpg/2apg.
November 8th, 2015 at 11:50 PM ^
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November 8th, 2015 at 11:51 PM ^
29 & 27...jesus...
November 9th, 2015 at 10:03 AM ^
to have two games of at least 25 points and 27 rebounds in the same season. Took him six games to do it. Six.
November 9th, 2015 at 6:32 PM ^
Chamberlain averaged better than those numbers for a season. Twice. Not sure where you got that from.
November 8th, 2015 at 11:55 PM ^
The Pistons 30 point advantage in the 4th quarter is the most in a game since 1980 and tied for 3rd largest since the 1951-52 season. WOW.
November 8th, 2015 at 11:57 PM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 9:48 AM ^
Those that didn't watch will think this is hyperbole. 4th quarter was absolutely bonkers.
November 9th, 2015 at 10:06 AM ^
I was streaming the 2nd half in bed. After about 3 minutes of Reggie in the 4th I had to go into the living room because I was laughing uncontrollably at how unconscious Reggie was and I kept waking my girlfriend up.
November 9th, 2015 at 12:01 AM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 8:59 AM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 9:36 AM ^
He's given no indication that doesn't want to remain a Piston. In fact he held off on an extension to allow the team cap space to get even better!
November 9th, 2015 at 9:38 AM ^
he's a RFA after this season. It's a matter of when he'll sign the max money.
November 9th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
It's pretty much a given that Dre is waiting to sign his extension next summer so that the Pistons will have more cap space to bring in other players. Saves the team about $13mil by waiting, and then they can use his bird rights to sign him after spending the additional $13mil.
November 9th, 2015 at 12:01 AM ^
Also excited for young Red Wings. Larkin was great again tonight and they outplayed # 2 Dallas despite the score. Playoff time could be all icing on the cake in Detroit.
November 9th, 2015 at 12:02 AM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 12:15 AM ^
#FAFW
November 9th, 2015 at 12:30 AM ^
That was an awesome win, and the Reggie/Drummond combo is going to be lethal all year. Marcus Morris and KCP have been pleasnt surprises, too. The bench is brutally thin with the loss of Meeks and Jennings, though, and they'll need someone to step up and provide useful minutes once in a while. I wouldn't be surprised if the Pistons make a move later in the year if it looks like Jennings' recovery is moving more slowly than anticipated. Hell, they might make a move anyway considering that there really isn't a viable 5 on the bench that can spell Drummond. 38.4 minutes per game will catch up to the big fella by the end of the year.
November 9th, 2015 at 6:25 AM ^
Isn't that what Baynes is for? I know he is more of a PF, but in a league that is getting smaller, he should be able to take 8 min a night at that position...
November 9th, 2015 at 10:10 AM ^
Good, physical rebounder who can step out to 15-18 feet and hit a jumper. Great FT shooting big man too. He's an adequate backup, and definitely more of a C than a PF, especially on this team..
November 9th, 2015 at 12:31 AM ^
Drummond had 10 boards in the last 8 minutes, during which time the entire Blazers team had 4.
Play-by-play write-up was essentially:
- Andre Drummond defensive rebound
- Reggie Jackson 2 point basket
- Andre Drummond defensive rebound
- Reggie Jackson 2 point basket
- Andre Drummond defensive rebound
- Reggie Jackson 2 point basket
- Andre Drummond defensive rebound
- Reggie Jackson 2 point basket
- Andre Drummond defensive rebound
- Reggie Jackson 2 point basket
- Andre Drummond defensive rebound
- Reggie Jackson 2 point basket
- etc.
November 9th, 2015 at 12:38 AM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 12:41 AM ^
We finally got a good coach and got rid of Dumars.
November 9th, 2015 at 2:07 AM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 6:28 AM ^
Joe D means alot to Pistons fans, but to say that deserved criticism isn't called for after really doing is job quite poorly for the last 6 years is a little much.
Facts are facts, and he needed to go as an executive.
November 9th, 2015 at 7:45 AM ^
November 9th, 2015 at 10:47 AM ^
so you are saying he was forced to give big bucks to Charlie V, trade for AI, negotiating against himself with both Josh Smith and Jennings, etc? IF true, and he didn't support those moves, he should have moved on
November 9th, 2015 at 9:39 AM ^
has been stellar, especially at 2nd round where he keeps finding gems. Most players he drafted have a long NBA career whether if it's with the Pistons or other teams.
November 9th, 2015 at 12:01 PM ^
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November 14th, 2015 at 1:01 AM ^
Joe D's draft picks who have at least 5-7 years career in the NBA:
Mehmet Okur
Tayshaun Prince
Carlos Delfino
Darko Milcic (granted he was a big bust but still have a long career which is more than most player can say)
Amir Johnson
Jason Maxiell
Aaron Affalo
Rodney Stuckey
Chase Budinger
Jonas Jerebko
Greg Monroe
Kyle Singler
Brandon Knight
Khris Middleton
Andre Drummond (Pretty much a lock)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ditto along with Dre)
November 9th, 2015 at 12:41 AM ^
I've lived in Vancouver, WA for about a decade and never miss a game when the Pistons come to town! I love the Blazers, but Detroit are my #1 and I was so glad to see great games from Dre and Reggie! You could just feel the energy being sucked out of the arena with each field goal made and turnover forced; what an incredible fourth!
November 9th, 2015 at 2:12 AM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 6:49 AM ^
Drummond has been unreal. Only knock is the FT shooting . . . maybe he should try them underhand.
November 9th, 2015 at 9:05 AM ^
I really want to see the underhand free throw come back to basketball. It was awesome.
November 9th, 2015 at 9:08 AM ^
He started out great this year, going 6-10 and 8-11 in the first two games. Form looks solid to me. I think it's just one of those things where he'll have a good night or an abysmal one from the line.
November 9th, 2015 at 7:24 AM ^
I am a total bandwagon Pistons fan (years they are bad I dont watch more than a game or two) but the team looks fun and finally has some swag with Jackson Drummond and I love Morris; he seems like he was built to play for a team like Detroit (he is from Philly). He gives the team an edge for sure verbally and his game has been great too.
November 9th, 2015 at 8:57 AM ^
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November 9th, 2015 at 7:52 AM ^
Dre is like a more talented version of big ben, plus he can score. He is fun to watch and Reggie, well, where's all the people who were hating on his contract now? :)
November 9th, 2015 at 8:07 AM ^
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