Game 11: Detroit @ Lakers // Tues. 10.30pm on FS Detroit HD

princeofpalace · Post #21 » by **princeofpalace** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:37 pm

Both Rip and Prince made the trip but niether are expected to play- according to Langlois

Post #22 » by **ajaX82** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:55 pm

My Spartys got a primetime ESPN game on at 8, should end as this game begins. Quite a night for some basketball.

Piston Pete · Post #23 » by **Piston Pete** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:17 pm

princeofpalace wrote:Both Rip and Prince made the trip but niether are expected to play- according to Langlois

This is an extremely interesting point. If neither is expected to play, why travel with the team? Is it possible to think that one or both may be dealt to one of these teams on the trip??

LA, Portland, Phoenix, and Utah are on this trip....

HeroicKennedy · Post #24 » by **HeroicKennedy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:25 pm

Piston Pete wrote:
princeofpalace wrote:Both Rip and Prince made the trip but niether are expected to play- according to Langlois

This is an extremely interesting point. If neither is expected to play, why travel with the team? Is it possible to think that one or both may be dealt to one of these teams on the trip??

LA, Portland, Phoenix, and Utah are on this trip....

That's some pretty dumb logic. I'm pretty sure that they're not just going to drop them off at one of those locations for a trade.

Piston Pete · Post #25 » by **Piston Pete** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:28 pm

Worse logic than taking players on a West coast road trip that aren't going to play?

HeroicKennedy · Post #26 » by **HeroicKennedy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:32 pm

Piston Pete wrote:Worse logic than taking players on a West coast road trip that aren't going to play?

Unlikely to play. No guarantee they can't, and with the team short-handed you can't take the risk of leaving them home when they could potentially play. Especially if another important wing goes down.

Piston Pete · Post #27 » by **Piston Pete** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:40 pm

According to Rip, he WON'T play

http://www.freep.com/article/20091117/S ... retire-A.I.

EDIT, adding quote from the article: "Rip Hamilton remains hobbled by a sprained right ankle and won't play on a four-game western trip that begins tonight in Los Angeles against the Lakers."

HeroicKennedy · Post #28 » by **HeroicKennedy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:44 pm

Piston Pete wrote:According to Rip, he WON'T play

http://www.freep.com/article/20091117/S ... retire-A.I.

EDIT, adding quote from the article: "Rip Hamilton remains hobbled by a sprained right ankle and won't play on a four-game western trip that begins tonight in Los Angeles against the Lakers."

Rip said nothing himself about not playing. It's just speculation on Ellis part.

Post #29 » by **Snakebites** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:53 pm

Anyone staying up for this one?

I've got no issues since I live on the West Coast, but is this thread going to be completely dead?

Master Shake · Post #30 » by **Master Shake** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:10 pm

I'll be up for sure... gotta love college, I can stay up for any west coast trip whenever... when I get a real job though...

Won't be so lucky.

Post #31 » by **ajaX82** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:30 pm

Master Shake wrote:I'll be up for sure... gotta love college, I can stay up for any west coast trip whenever... when I get a real job though...

Won't be so lucky.

it sucks. never leave college.

ill be up til about midnight watching before i have to go to bed to get up early for work.
*dies inside*

Choob · Post #32 » by **Choob** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:17 pm

Rip and Tay will be travelling with the team b/c it will be the first time the team will be going on an extended trip so its a chance to build team chemistry/camaraderie. As many players have noted in the past, its these long trips away from home that give the team a chance to really come together. If thats the case I have no problems with it as long as its not affecting their recovery...

I'll be up to watch the game. its kinda of nice being in grad school fulltime, classes start late in the day so i can stay up as late as needed...

srt4b · Post #33 » by **srt4b** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:09 pm

HeroicKennedy wrote:
Piston Pete wrote:
princeofpalace wrote:Both Rip and Prince made the trip but niether are expected to play- according to Langlois

This is an extremely interesting point. If neither is expected to play, why travel with the team? Is it possible to think that one or both may be dealt to one of these teams on the trip??

LA, Portland, Phoenix, and Utah are on this trip....

That's some pretty dumb logic. I'm pretty sure that they're not just going to drop them off at one of those locations for a trade.

That would be funny though, when RIP gets off the plane and Joe is like, you wont need a ticket back bro. Good luck.

Post #34 » by **Snakebites** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:25 pm

That they are still traveling with the team is indicative that its LESS likely they will be traded during the trip, not more so.

Post #35 » by **Cowology** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:41 pm

ajaX82 wrote:
Master Shake wrote:I'll be up for sure... gotta love college, I can stay up for any west coast trip whenever... when I get a real job though...

Won't be so lucky.

it sucks. never leave college.

ill be up til about midnight watching before i have to go to bed to get up early for work.
*dies inside*

Don't worry, you'll wanna turn the TV off long before the 4th quarter even starts.

nasty daddy · Post #36 » by **nasty daddy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:54 pm

Reason why both Tay and Rip are travelling with the team is because i quote Tay here: " Prince said he's on this trip because he didn't want to be away from strength coach Arnie Kander for the entire week".

Piston Pete · Post #37 » by **Piston Pete** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:25 pm

Does Mrs. Kander know about this??

Post #38 » by **Danny Darko** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:41 am

RTM wrote:No Luke Walton?

Pistons - 130
Lakers - 70

That's funny. Laker fans just posted:
No Luke Walton?
Pistons - 70
Lakers - 130 8-)

In all seriousness though, I think Kobe is really pretty hurt and he's been sucking it up lately. A guy like Gordon could run around his gimpy hammy, though I anticipate we'd move Ron over to the hot hand.

Also, It's crazy to me to think you guys have to wait up till 10:30 to see west coast games. I guess that's what tivo is for, but you guys must lose some sleep to cheer your team on, for sure.

nasty daddy · Post #39 » by **nasty daddy** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:47 am

Stuckey is good to go in this one.

vege · Post #40 » by **vege** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:20 am

Danny Darko wrote:
RTM wrote:No Luke Walton?

Pistons - 130
Lakers - 70

That's funny. Laker fans just posted:
No Luke Walton?
Pistons - 70
Lakers - 130

In all seriousness though, I think Kobe is really pretty hurt and he's been sucking it up lately. A guy like Gordon could run around his gimpy hammy, though I anticipate we'd move Ron over to the hot hand.

Also, It's crazy to me to think you guys have to wait up till 10:30 to see west coast games. I guess that's what tivo is for, but you guys must lose some sleep to cheer your team on, for sure.

What about me who have to wait until 1:30 for the game to start

10:30 is like the normal time Detroit play lol