Key Points:

• What happened to Detroit’s defense. The Kings were shooting the lights out at the Palace. The Kings shot 51.3% on the night.
• Ben Gordon, who Pistons fans had a glimmer of hope, was getting his shot back went 0-for-8 from the floor. And after seeing his post game interview in the locker room, I’m convinced he need a break more than most. Body language says it all.
• Impressed as always with Kevin Martin, who put up 26 for the Kings as well as Evan and Casspi. Purple uniform or not, I still hate Andres Nocioni.
• Why does Udrih burn the Pistons, no matter what team he plays for? He put up 22 off the bench for the Kings.
• Tayshaun was clearly the Player of the game going 11-for-15 for 23 points, 5 boards and assist and a blocked shot in 35 minutes on the floor. It’s hopeful to see Tayshaun revering from injury and finally stepping up.

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• Hate to say it, but Prince’s last two performances really helps his trade value.
• Charlie Villanueva 4-for-8 for 11 points 3 boards and 1 assist. At this point, Jason Maxiell is totally outplaying him.  Charlie, we need a post presence, I know you like to shoot threes, but we already did this whole thing with another PF that just left the D for Green.
• Ben Wallace still blocking shots and making hustle plays. Ben with 5 points, 13 boards, 2 steals and 2 blocked shots.
• Rodney Stuckey put up 17 on 4-for-13 shooting with 9 assists, 4 steals, a blocked shot and 5 turnovers. It was one of those games when Rodney was doing whatever he could to make the push, but just couldn’t do it. It was also one of those games that late game turnovers from Rodney really hurt the Pistons chances of winning a game they had in their reach.
• Stucktacular – Rodney Stuckey with the first half speedy layup buzzer beater.

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• Rip Hamilton with 14 on 5-for-18 shooting, with 2 steals, 3 assists and 3 boards.  Do you realize Rip has the worst FG% of his NBA Career at 39%, and his worst 3 point % at 25.
• Is it too much to ask for a little Austin Daye?  I really feel he needs some minutes.
• Will Bynum looked a little tentative after tweaking his ankle a bit on Tuesday.  Will scored 8 with 4 assists.
• Jonas Jerebko 10 points, 7 boards and a steal in 26 minutes.  His Swedeness is making this season a little easier to watch.  Don’t  forget to watch him in the Rookie Challenge on Friday night.

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• The Kings pace was clearly too much for Detroit and the combination of the Pistons lack of D and quick shots from Sacramento did Detroit in.
• The Pistons biggest lead was 8, while the Kings was 7.
• Upset they lost this one, because they really are playing and better.
• Board war tied at 41.
• This one was hard to lose, it went back and fourth with 19 ties and 12 lead changes. Once again the Pistons folded in the closing minutes.
• Don’t know if it was the snow, the Kings, the Pistons record, or a combination, but the crowd was very light at the Palace.
• With all the injuries and the way the season has unfolded I’m sure that the Pistons can’t wait for the break.  I’m also quite certain Pistons fan don’t mind it much either.
• Remember, February 18th is the NBA trade deadline.

UPDATE:
Pistons 114 Timberwolves 122 (Box Score)

Defense…. We knew it was going to be a problem, and I know it’s the preaseon, but when you score 114 points that is usually an indication that you won the game.

Video Highlights

The 3-3 Pistons host their last preseason game a tonight at 7:30 PM at the Palace of Auburn Hills tonight against (YES) Bill Laimbeer and the 1-5 Minnesota Timberwolves.  Yes I know Bill’s not the head coach nor is he playing, but it’s nice to mention his name whenever I can.  Check out his return video interview at Pistons.com.

The game isn’t on television, but you can listen to it from your radio on WWJ AM 950 or follow the gamecast over at NBA.com.

And if you cant do either…make sure you read a little on one of my favorites Antonio McDyess (Ice 4Dyess).

The season is right around the corner and PISTONS WEEK starts this Sunday at FSN!
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