reflections
October 17th, 2007 Pistons vs Nuggets Part II
(2-2) Detroit Pistons vs (2-1) Denver Nuggets
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
7:00pm FSN Detroit
Sunday Night the Pistons came away with the 109-106 victory over the Nuggets but they did allow Denver 106 points without Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Nene, and Kenyon Martin. Starting point guard Chucky Atkins only played 10 total mintues throughout the game as he left with an hamstring injury so the Nuggets put up over 100 points with pretty much only one starter in their lineup. That’s unacceptable Preseason or not and I expect a better defensive effort tonight in Grand Rapids.
Jarvis Hayes led the team with 24 points and also led the team in minutes with 33 Sunday night. Billups and Prince added double figure scoring as Billups put in 16 and Prince 19. For the subs, Maxiell 16 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, Afflalo 8 points, Hunter 7 points, Stuckey 5 points and even though Murray struggled with 6 turnovers and only shot 1-6 from the field he did give the Pistons 6 points off the bench and 3 assist.
The Pistons bench was outshined though as the Nuggets had 4 bench players in double figures but yeah, it is only Preseason. I was impressed with Anthony Roberson, Bobby Jones, and Von Wafer, all three had a solid game and it’ll be interesting to see how the Pistons adjust defensively to prevent these guys from lighting up the scoreboard again, whenever you’re giving up over 100 points to a team that’s missing 4 starters that’s not acceptable.
Side note: Richard Hamilton won’t suit up tonight as he’s nursing a sprained left ankle. Guard Ronald Murray will start in place of Hamilton. No word yet on the status of Amir Johnson or Nazr Mohammed for tonight’s game but I’d sure love to see Amir Johnson suit up, I’ve been hearing about how great he is for so long but still yet to see any evidence.
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