Brandon Knight got fitted for his mask today after suffering a broken nose in Saturday’s game against the Hornets. The masked Night will most likely play on Wednesday night against the Nets.

Knight will be just another of the masked men at the Palace, however I think these Pistons theme night have been taken a bit too far.

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Star Wars night should be really fun, especially for Brandon.

As for the other injured..

“Guards Ben Gordon and Will Bynum went through full-scale practices Monday, although Frank declined to say when they would come back.

Gordon hasn’t played since Jan. 20 against Memphis, when his injured shoulders finally forced him to shut it down for a short time. Bynum injured his right foot against Charlotte on Jan. 13.

Gordon said he’ll have to watch himself on the defensive end; getting hit by screens helped cause a tear in his left shoulder, the worse of the two.

“It’s really one of those things you don’t know until you get hit there,” Gordon said. “I try to dodge whatever contact that’s out there but I felt good today.” Via The Detroit News

The Pistons beat the New Orleans Hornets 89-87 Saturday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills despite losing Brandon Knight within the first five minutes of the game. Knight, who only the night before put up a career high 26 points, went to the locker room after  an elbow under the basket from former Piston DaJuan Summers.  Knight suffered a broken nose and didn’t return, but  should be ready with his mask for the Pistons Tuesday practice.

Key Points:

• Jason Maxiell all about the hustle again.  Maxiell in another start, finished the game with 10 points, 5 boards, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot. No shot was more important on the night than Jason’s putback jam on a Greg Monroe miss late in the game to help the Pistons lock in the victory. As much ups and downs as Jason has had he’s shown a lot these last few games and I have always called him the Putback King.

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• This Maxiell dunk brought the house down. Via NBA.com

Lawrence Frank “Jason Maxiell embodied what the effort was all about, his tenacity, his effort, his toughness – I don’t know what (Monroe) finished with (in) offensive rebounds. I guess he had six. I would bet that three of them were the result of Max keeping balls alive and then to get that big dunk – momentum play. Max brings a toughness, an intensity, a tenacity about him. He played with an edge.”

• The Hornets Trevor Ariza couldn’t miss Saturday night leading all scorers with 26 on 9-for-12 shooting.
• Jonas Jerebko was headbutted by Jason Smith and it looked almost intentional, that may have been the reason why Jonas put his arm out in retaliation after  he got hit.  Smith went crashing to the floor on his own.  And depending on the replay you saw, Jonas’s arm didn’t touch him.
• Hustle all night from Jonas, who was 5-for-10 for 11 points, with 5 boards in just 18 minutes on the floor.
• Austin Day just1-for-5 for 4 points and 3 boards in 19 plus minutes on the floor.
• Add another check mark to Greg Monroe’s double-double tally as Moose poured in 24 points with 16 boards, 2 assists and a steal. Did you envision this much progress in Greg’s game this season?

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• Yes this stat is correct…54 points in the paint for Detroit.
• Thirteen turnover on the night for Detroit, five of them came from Monroe.
• This one went back and forth.  The Pistons trailed by three at the half took the first double-digit lead either way by going on an 8-0 run early in the fourth.

Greg Monroe: “You know Brandon’s a big part of what we do, but Walker D. (Russell) and Rodney (Stuckey) moving back to the point more, definitely stepped up tonight and everybody else that got into the game. Everybody stepped up tonight. It was a tough night, but everybody had a crazy amount of energy for the schedule that we just went through and I have to applaud my teammates, they did a great job tonight.”

• Solid night for Rodney Stuckey, who really stepped up his game as soon as Brandon went to the locker room.  Rodney took it to the hole all night finishing with 17 points on 5-for-13 shooting with 3 assists, as steal and just one turnover.
• Walker Russell showed just how important he can be for this Pistons team.  Russell with 4 assists, 9 points and 2 steals in 32 minutes.  Have they started selling his jerseys at the Palace yet?

Walker Russell on n Brandon Knight going out and him stepping in: “Usually I’m the guy that was always playing, but I’ve been playing more and more lately, so when coach called my number, he had the confidence in me and I had the confidence to step up and play.”

• What you can see in the last two Pistons performances is that they still have issues holding on to a lead, but they are learning.
• Highlights, including Brandon’s injury via NBA.com

• The Pistons can sure use their extended vacation, they next play on Wednesday in New Jersey.

Brandon Knight left before the end of the first quarter from an elbow under the basket from former Piston DaJuan Summers.  Knight suffered a broken nose and is doubtful to return against the Hornets, but I’m betting he’ll be back for their next game looking like another masked man we know.

The 5-20 Pistons are playing their second game of a back to back as they host the 4-19 Hornets. New Orleans would like a win in Auburn Hills to avoid losing 14 of their last 15 games. Detroit would like to make this two win in a row after stomping out their losing streak Friday night against the Bucks.

• The good: The Pistons one game winning streak. That’s the best we can do people so we are counting it. Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight just keep going strong. Eric Gordon and Jarrett Jack are out for NO.
• The bad: Charlie V (injury update) and Ben Gordon still out for Detroit, no word on Bynum who’s status seems to change depending on who you ask.
• Who to watch:Brandon Knight, Moose Monroe for Detroit and Greivis Vasquez for the Hornets, who has the daunting job of replacing Chris Paul.
• The unknown: Will Brandon do it again? After excusing Chris Kaman from team activities last week while trying to trade him, New Orleans reactivated him Friday. Kaman isn’t expected to be available in this game but could return Monday versus Sacramento.

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The #Pistons snapped their seven game losing streak Friday night with a 88-80 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.  Rookie Brandon Knight erased any thought of his previous game against the Bucks by leading the team with a career high 26 points.

Key Points:

• Knight won the battle of the Brandons and look confident all night doing it.  A Pistons PG that does things like this is all right with me.
• Via NBA.com

• Another double-double from Greg Monroe with 18 points, 11 board, 2 assists, 1 block and 2 steals. If this guy doesn’t make the All Star reserve squad there is something wrong with America. That’s six double-doubles in the last seven games for Moose.
• I wish you all could have seen the Vanilla Ice half time performance, the intro video alone was one of the biggest laughs I’ve had all season and considering I’ve cried a lot watching some of these game it was like a breath of fresh air.
• Austin Daye struggling in his ten minutes on the floor going 0-3 for 4 points.
• There was finally some defense in the Palace
• Jason Maxiell seems to like starting in place of Ben Wallace. Max scored 8 with a season high 12 boards and 2 blocked shots, one of which was just nasty.
• Sorry Mr. Jennings.
• Via NBA.com

• Though the Pistons were in charge almost the entire game, they almost gave this one up. The Bucks trailed by 15 late in the third quarter, then went on an 11-0 run to climb back into the game. But the Pistons’ Monroe and Jason Maxiell came to the rescue by sparking an 8-1 spurt for an 80-69 lead.
• Hustle from Jonas Jerebko per usual.
• Count them, 46 points in the paint for Detroit.
• Stuckey with 10 points, 6 boards, 4 assists, 2 steals and just one turnover in 30 minutes.

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• Brandon Knight’s stat line was fantastic. In 39 minutes Knight has 26 points, 7 assists, 3 boards and ZERO turnovers. By halftime, he’d scored 18 points, shot 7 of 11 and drained three 3-pointers.

Brandon Knight “It wasn’t about an individual thing. For me, at the end of the day, it’s all about wins and losses. I thought today we came out with a win, that was really the main thing. I know I was playing against a really good point guard and he’s playing really well, but it’s not about that. It was just about doing my part and my teammates doing their part to get a win.”

• Nice crowd at the Palace and everyone except Scott Skiles and his team left with a smile on their face.
• Keep Walker D!
• I got a chance to say hello to one of my favorite people at the Palace, Matt Dery. Matt know just about everything there is to know about Pistons basketball so follow him on twitter at @deryNBA.
• Game Highlights via NBA.com

• Another game tonight at the Palace against the Hornets.

The 4-20 are back home to host the 10-11 Milwaukee Bucks. Despite losing Andrew Bogut for the season, this Bucks team is playing well. Milwaukee picked up two big wins during its 3-0 home-stand by defeating Miami and the Lakers.

The Bucks will be going for their second win against the Pistons in five days. The Pistons however need this one to stop the slide of their seven game losing streak.

• The good: Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight.
  
• The bad: Charlie V and Ben Gordon still out for Detroit. Most likely Vanilla Ice.
• Who to watch:That other Brandon…Jennings, and I hate to say this, but Drew Gooden.
• The unknown: Can Brandon have a better game against the other Brandon.

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We all know that Greg Monroe’s nickname is Moose, so for me you know the obvious combination in toon land is Rocky and Bullwinkle. So who truly is Greg’s Rocky? I’m going with Brandon Knight.

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Now if you’re familiar with the old cartoon you’d know there were the evil Boris and Natasha (spies) that Rocky and Bullwinkle had to deal with. You can decide for yourselves who plays those roles in this Piston scenario.

And FYI..Bullwinkle sometimes came off as a little goofy so I’m making it clear that I’m not putting Greg in that category, it was just a fitting duo in my eyes.

The Pistons lost their 7th game in a row to New Jersey 99-96. Detroit kept the game close, but looked just like the Pistons of late by digging themselves in a big hole after the half. This time on the play of Brandon Knight, Tayshaun Prince and some clutch makes from Walker D Russell, the Pistons tied it up at 88 with five minutes left in the ball game.

Detroit with the ball after a Jerebko got the game within two points with 41.9 seconds left, had a chance to to tie or take the lead, but Tayshaun missed 3 seconds left leaving him to foul Williams to make the score 99-96 with 1.8 left on the clock. Brandon Knight with one last chance to tie it just missed a three pointer at the buzzer with some contact from Deron Williams, making this the…that almost just happened recap.

Key Points:

• Jason Maxiell started in place of Ben Wallace. Jason seems to play better off the bench he finished with 4 points and 4 boards in 22 minutes.
• If that was just about any other team or a superstar, that last play would have sent Brandon Knight to the line for three foul shots. A lot of body contact from Williams.
• This team showed heart.
• Rodney Stuckey turned his ankle before the half and didn’t play much after that. I he wanted to go but didn’t play much after he did it.  It  could have been them wanting to rest his ankle or it could have been the fact the The Walkman was running things the right way. Stuckey finished with 7 points and 3 assists in 25 minutes.
• Walker D Russell with a career high 12 points. This guy is staying, he knows how to run this team and is unselfish. Russell was on the court when the game was on the line and played very will. I for one am hoping he stays.
• Mrs. Kardashian 18 points and 18 boards.
• 48 points in the paint for Detroit.  34 for the Nets.
• Pistons are getting torched from downtown.
• Moose Monroe with 21 points, 8 boards and a blocked shot in 36 minutes. Close your eyes and image him with a solid big man down low to give him help.

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• Brandon Knight was schooling Deron Williams at times. Brandon is logging the most minutes of any rookie in the league. He logged 43 in New Jersey after playing the previous two nights. Brandon with 15 points, 4 assists and 5 boards on the night. Have I mentioned I love his floater?
• Did you get your Brandon Knight Schedule Wallpaper yet?
• Are the Nets hording Williams’? They have Deron Williams, Shawne Williams, Sheldon Williams and Jordan Williams.
• Nets dressed just 8 for the game.
• Deron led all players with 26.
• As every game goes by the more balls they have…lottery balls that is.
• Tayshaun Prince was burning hot with 21 on a really hot 4th quarter that got the team right back in it. The last play to take the game or tie it…was kind of a mess though. Tay added 6 boards and 4 assists in 39 minutes.
• A Daye 11 minutes and 0 points.
• Out rebounded 44 to 31.
• The Nets biggest lead was 12, the Pistons was just 2.
• Yes they are bad, and yes they keep losing, but Greg, Brandon and JJ are learning on the job. Baby steps to bigger things.
• Highlights via NBA.com

• A much needed day off for Detroit and then Vanilla Ice and the Bucks at the Palace.

The 4-19 Pistons are in New Jersey to play their last game of their back to back to back against the 7-15 Nets. The Nets, who have lost two in a row, are excited to see Detroit as they try for a fourth straight home win over the Pistons. Detroit needs to avoid a loss to save face and to avoid a season-high seventh loss in a row.

• The good: The Nets are without MarShon Brooks (toe), Mehmet Okur (back) and DeShawn Stevenson (knee).
• The bad: Letting the Knicks shoot a higher percentage rate than most of our IQ’s. Detroit is allowing 103.0 points per contest while opponents have shot 52.2 percent overall and 50 of 97 (51.5 percent) from beyond the arc.
• Who to watch: Deron Williams, Anthony Morrow and Mr. Kardashian for fun.
• The unknown: They have to show up sooner or later don’t they?

Next home game…Friday night for 90′s night. Who in their right mind doesn’t want to see Vanilla Ice. Get your exclusive ticket deals with NO FEES directly from the Pistons here and I’ll see you there.

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