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It says “Michael Curry, Small Ball is BAD!!!” on it.

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A short poem written by me just now in 5 seconds.

http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/01/michael_curry_will_start_three.html

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It looks like MC has become too concerned with manipulating the lineup instead of Coaching the players.

I think his inconsistencies show that he doesn’t trust his players or his own judgement at times.

PS- I’m feeling those Pistons cartoons, and would love to collaborate with the artist.

The Pistons are just 1 game up on Miami. MIAMI!

And they let OKC get 10 more rebounds than their average while Detroit got 6 less than normal.

We had Rip and Afflalo guarding him — that’s not good enough.

Jason Maxiell might as well go and sleep on the bus during games.

Out rebounded 35-52.
DNP Maxiell….why?
Just 8 FTA’s
Stuckey 1-10
Durant 14-21…defense anyone?

Well, at least this means change is coming. You can’t lose three in a row (Charlotte, Indy, Thunder) to teams w/ a combined record of 38-82 and now have changes.

I don’t know what it will be….lineup changes, Curry getting fired, a trade, or what….but I guarantee that something will change.

Curry doesn’t stick to what he said about the bulk of the time going to the traditional lineup.

We’re getting our butts kicked because we have three guards and two power forwards on the floor — at times, three guards, a small forward, and a power forward.

Herrmann should’ve been subbed in when Tayshaun needed some treatment.

And Jason Maxiell, yet again, hasn’t played.

That’s cool, I guess one of the best rebounders/shot blockers on the team doesn’t need to play when we need those attributes the most.

Free Amir? Pshh. Free Jason.

I’m surprised we’re only down three.

If this were any other team, we’d be down at least 10, maybe 15-20.

Because:

A.) We can’t rebound with three guards on the floor. GET THAT THROUGH YOUR HEAD CURRY.

B.) Defense is lacking with THREE GUARDS ON THE FLOOR. GET THAT THROUGH YOUR HEAD CURRY.

Watching Rip try to guard Durant was like Earl Boykins trying to guard Shaq.

It just doesn’t work, and he just can’t guard him. That’s who Tayshaun would normally be guarding.

C.) You sub out… but only for PF’s? Really? Keep all three guards in so our defense and rebounding is still lacking?

I honestly don’t have faith that the Pistons can win against the worst team in the league right now…

Heck, they had to rely on a last second shot by AI to win last time.

Maybe a loss will open Curry’s blinded eyes.

How is that even possible? With all that firepower they should be scoring at least a 100 every game.

And check out the teams they’re above: Memphis, LA Clippers, and Charlotte.

Oh, and those teams all suck….alot.

http://truebluepistons.blogspot.com/2009/01/pistons-fans-come-down-from-that-ledge.html

It makes sense in the sense that this lineup features the Pistons’ best players, but I don’t think it should be the one they start.

Let’s put it honestly: Detroit is starting two SGs. Um, that’s not good.
Last I checked Rip and Tay aren’t a SF and PF respectively. When the Pistons play Boston and Cleveland that lineup won’t work. So just bring someone off the bench.

Check out the bench points from recent games: 19 (Pacers), 6 (Bobcats), 17 (Blazers)

Putting AI w/ the second unit just makes sense. If the Pistons lose tonight, something HAS to change.

I agree with John!

Coach Curry needs to take charge and bench rip! I still trust him, but he needs to not be afraid of his own players and do what’s best for the team!