Good win for a Pistons team that still hasn't played their brand of ball in the playoffs. Tobias and Dennis stepping up. Cade and Jalen playing solid.

As far as Thibs' thoughts on foul discrepency:

Maybe your dude Brunson should try playing ethical basketball like Cade. Too much flop and flail

My idea to fix All-Star Weekend:

Go back to a simple East-West game; but the winner of the game gets automatic home court advantage in the NBA Finals.

Pistons-Cavs Halftime Thoughts:

1. Cavs are a team of excellent role players.

2. If Ron Holland adds the three-ball to his game, he becomes a dangerous two-way guy.

3. That being said, he needs to become less predictable on his drives to the basket. Runaway train isn't always the right move.

To where does Trey Young get traded after the Pistons beat the Hawks tonight?

#DetroitvsEverybody
#Starkillers

Pistons-Bulls Post-Game Thoughts:

1) Pistons are a young team that still plays up and down to their opponent's level at times.

2) Luckily, Pistons have dudes who swing serious momentum like Malik and Tim. And Cade who is learning to take over games.

3) Love him, but Tobias is anti-momentum.

Halftime Thoughts on Pistons-Bulls:

1) Both teams are playing hard. It's a fun game to watch so far.

2) Ron Holland is gonna be one of those dudes that fans of other teams love to hate.

3) Reffing seems solid so far. Letting them play.

4) Chicago is too small to effectively guard Detroit.

I don't want to speak out of turn, but has anyone floated the idea that the Luka trade indicates that Mark Cuban is going to sell the Mavs -- maybe so he can focus on a run for the U.S. presidency...???

The Mavs gifting Luka to the Lakers is further evidence that we are indeed in the darkest timeline

That's the best offer they could get? Why would they want to trade with a conference rival?

Why would ANYONE in the NBA want to help the Lakers?!

It's just baffling.

I just don't understand.

Pistons-Mavs tonight! Here's what I hope to see:

1) Ausar defending Luka like a boss

2) With Stew out, big minutes for Basketball Paul

3) Malik and/or Timmy with a 20+ point game

4) Cade shooting the threeball more accurately

5) Pistons win!

"I want people to know Detroit basketball is back. We’re all here together, working hard. I think all our journeys were put together for a reason, and we’re putting it together."

-Malik Beasley, HoopsHype interview

Also, here is footage of Bennedict's screen navigation when he first joined the Pacers

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Takeaways from Pistons-Pacers:

1) I appreciate the intensity of Beef Stew, but getting ejected isn't the move.

2) The Pacers are good, but it won't be long until the Pistons are the better team. Why?

3) The Pacers don't play defense.

I'm excited to make this my first "official" bluesky message as a longtime fan of the Pistons:

Ignore any trade that involves the Pistons trading away Beef Stew.

Anyone who watches the Pistons can see how much Cade and Stew have bonded.

Cade is the brains of the team; Stew is the heart.