This is what Pistons fans have been waiting for since Detroit’s early departure in the playoffs last season. Let’s leave the mess behind us and get to the good stuff.
Detroit is in Memphis to take on the Grizzles for their season opener tonight at 8pm. You’re opening night linup is.
- Rodney Stuckey
- Rip Hamilton
- Tayshaun Prince
- Charlie Villanueva
- Ben Wallace
Yes, Big Ben will be the Pistons starting center.
Tip off is at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on FS Detroit with pregame festivites starting at 7PM. Can’t watch live? Listen on the radio over at 9.71 The Ticket or follow the gamecast over at NBA.com.
I’m excited, so I’m sure you will get a few choice Tweets out of me during the game.
To an eventful and action packed season! Leave em in the comments.
October 28, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Did you hear the Rip comments from Memphis this morning?
http://dimemag.com/2009/10/rip-hamilton-tells-his-side-of-the-iversoncurry-story/
He basically said that MC was a big time liar, lied to Rip, lied to AI, made promises he had no intention of keeping, and basically laying the blame for last season right where it belonged all along: Michael Curry. AI is Detroits goat.
That out of the way, I’m really looking forward to tonight, damn shame Jonas Balboa and Apollo Day aren’t going to play, Jonas is going to be the dark horse this year.
October 28, 2009 at 6:29 pm
also cool, where all the NBA team names come from:
http://blogs.static.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/38838.html
October 28, 2009 at 6:35 pm
yeah flu i agree with what rip said too. Even though we didn’t really like Iverson coming here, we all knew Michael Curry was in way over his head and really couldn’t utilize the roster.
That being said new year new coach new attitude, The Pistons will be undefeated tomorrow. They will have a 1-0 record.
Let’s go Pistons.
October 28, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I love the new look site, Nat. It would be nice to have Ausitn Daye available to night, but the Grizzlies probably wish they had Iverson available. I’ve been lookinjg forward to this season for a looong time.
October 28, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Natalie, the site looks great! Congratulations on really nice work!
October 28, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I know it’s early, but I’m excited, and the Pistons look decent! Well, at least they look better than last year. Rip and Prince started out well. It’s great to see big Ben! The only thing that could make this any better is a different PF. I’m still not impressed with Charlie.
October 28, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Oh my goodness, I just saw teamwork from the Detroit Pistons. Oh my gosh. Really, my expectations are so low right now just about anything would impress me! But I’m impressed!!
Natalie Sitto Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Nice to have you back Amber
October 28, 2009 at 8:51 pm
gordons shot looks good, wallace is playin D and gobblin up boards (and he hit a free throw!), and theres this guy, prince, hes aight
October 28, 2009 at 8:54 pm
What’s up Amber?!
Amber Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
FLUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!! Look at our team, they’re playing well! It’s a miracle. Are you enjoying the game? How have you been?
October 28, 2009 at 9:49 pm
is cv a foul prone player?
October 28, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Wallace is still awesome! Did you see that charge he took? Defense with finesse!!!!!!!! Best bargain buy of the summer
October 28, 2009 at 9:59 pm
The new skin to the sight looks sweet Natalie!!! Go Pistons!!!
October 28, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Rip and Ben are working well together. Glad to see Tayshaun getting good numbers.
PS: A new chatroom would go great with this new theme
KleenGee Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
second the chat idea!
Tay got a sweet shot when it’s sinking
October 28, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Working on the site…Chat is coming just trying to find the right one. Hard for me to monitor it so that’s the reason for the change. We look good dont we!
KleenGee Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
YES! looking good! I hope that they look good against a better team. The bigs needed to do a better job against Gasol.
October 28, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Ohhh Yeeaahhh!!! I love this new Pistons team. I know its just the Grizzlies, but they’re scoring at will and are lookin’ pretty good on defense. Looks like Chris Wilcox was the odd man out tonight, although he did pick up some garbage minutes. I think this team has tons of potential and should not be slept on. Oh, yeah. Nice job on the website, Natalie. GO PISTONS!!!
October 28, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Thanks, Natalie! I like the new look of this site, very nice.
October 28, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Welcome back, defense. I hope Rip isn’t injured too badly.
October 28, 2009 at 10:52 pm
website looks pretty awesome. I liked the game too but cmon guys, lets dont get carried away after 1st match.
Amer ican Prince Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
we’re fans not analysts. We’re allowed to get carried away. haha
October 28, 2009 at 10:56 pm
nat, y does the replies we put in to other people go underneath there comment where we cant read it? i tried clicking on it and you still cant get to it. just wondering. if u can fix it or if im just doing something wrong let me know.ty nat
October 28, 2009 at 11:10 pm
gordon and hamilton were on FIRE…still worried about the defense and a big man but thus far not too much to complain about
October 28, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I forget to say nice job on the new layout. Really cool. Also I heard George and Greg say something about Pistons were only allowed to dress 10 players? I think I heard it had something to do with the suspensions, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything like that before? Did I just mishear?
BTW good win nice 4 point play by ben gordon, monster jam by MAX and Rip with a nice scoring game. And Ben Walllace doing what Ben Wallace does. That part towards the end of the game where they showed Ben Chucky CV Kwame Tay on the bench was really a funny moment hah
Natalie Sitto Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Thanks!
October 29, 2009 at 12:05 am
natalie can you add a “comments” button? It took me 5 minutes to figure out where to click to read the comments.
Natalie Sitto Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:14 am
I know we are woking on making the trophy…a clickable link. It’s coming sorry!
October 29, 2009 at 2:56 am
The faster we stop mentioning AIyayaiyaiayai the better it will be…
October 29, 2009 at 3:32 am
go pistons!!
October 30, 2009 at 6:42 pm
GO pistons!!!!!!!