8 Comments
User's avatar
Fabian Wadle's avatar

You know what's cool reading this? You're not hyper focused on the Hart missed call at the end (which I agree was a foul). I never like throwing blame on a player or call in close games because it's a fact there's always points left on the table due to team mistakes/miscues/coaching.

Expand full comment
Bryce Simon's avatar

Thank you! It's obviously part of the story but I feel like there are so many parts of the story worth talking about also!

Expand full comment
Kiliko's avatar

Credit to the team for getting back in it after maybe their worst start to any game on offense this year - it was REALLY bad haha. At the end of the day KAT and Brunson were just incredible in 4th, and that’s a hard thing for any team to stop.

Cade played well after the 1st but obviously he missed two opportunities to essentially put them to bed, with a turnover as well. It’s unfortunate but he’ll grow.

Many people will understandably complain about the no-call on the final shot, that stuff isn’t the sort of thing I care about and the refs swallowed their whistles for pretty much the entire second half anyway. Would’ve been awesome to hit that but we had other chances. Nonetheless that was an AWESOME game down the stretch from both teams. I can’t believe we’re actually here talking about Pistons basketball in late April.

I know our odds of taking the series just got way lower but that doesn’t mean these upcoming game/s are meaningless. Don’t let them away that easily! Have a good one, thanks for all your work Bryce

Expand full comment
Bryce Simon's avatar

It was truly a fun game to watch and take notes on even with unfortunate ending and no call. I expect nothing less than to see this team respond with their backs against the wall in Game 5.

Thank you for the support, it's truly appreciated!!

Expand full comment
Andy Callis's avatar

Enjoyed the discussion last night with Omari: puzzles to solve! I am really surprised at some fan’s negativity towards JB. I know you don’t want to talk offseason, but … do you think we need to go shopping for someone who can really guard (or counter offensively) a KAT or a Porzingis, etc.? Or do we stick with our Core? I lean towards the latter.

Expand full comment
Bryce Simon's avatar

Thank you!!! It's funny because I can feel myself slowly moving towards be more aggressive to win now this offseason after watching this series and that is NOT where I was before the series. Cade is just so dang good and ready to compete at the highest level and I don't want them to waste a single year of that. Ima have to really spend some time thinking after the series what I think the best path moving forward is and WHO that involves....

Expand full comment
Andy Callis's avatar

That prompts about 10 questions but you’re right: let’s enjoy this playoff run. Let’s enjoy not HAVING to talk about the offseason.

Expand full comment
Bryce Simon's avatar

Haha I know!! That's why I am trying to avoid it until the playoff run is over

Expand full comment