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Also on Cade...the offense overshadows the defense but he has really been playing good defense lately. Has 4 blocks tonight to show for it.

Yep. Three point percentage slowly creeping up. I know some prefer the Pistons to lose but I would rather not throw away games for the sake of Killian anymore. Sit him in crunch time. It's not like he has a ton of upside we are trying to develop.

Killian getting some run with Cade on the bench is so good for him. Should keep bringing him off the bench so he can play the point guard role that he was drafted for.

True. Next year will be telling in this regard. I love his ability to finish with both hands so even if he may not have elite athleticism, I think there is a chance he develops a penchant for getting to the line a lot more.

Utah has been really struggling lately for whatever reason. Still, the Pistons are getting better. We still have too many clunkers against good teams but I think the second half of the season will be better than the first. Obviously getting another cornerstone thru the draft would be great but I find myself rooting for the Pistons to win games this year more than I have in previous years. Not that I get upset with losses. But I think we are in a position now where free agency is as viable an option as the draft. It sucks that we blew the Killian pick (although I think he could still be a decent player on another team that doesn't have Cade Cunningham). It's very important that if we draft in that 4-10 range, we don't blow it again (Stanley Johnson, Luke Kennard, KCP, etc). We need to find that Scottie Barnes or Franz Wagner, assuming we don't get a top 2-3 pick.

I think it's pretty easy to get excited about the Pistons now that Cade is showing why we made him the #1 pick. Just need to add a high end guard to the mix to go with Bey and Cade and with the continued improvement from those two, they can get very good very fast.

Cade looks really good on both ends tonight. This is the best I have seen him play on defense. He really benefits with Grant out so that our lineup gets smaller and he plays more of a forward position.

Let's just continue saying this because we did the same last year and ended up with the #1 pick. If we did fall that far, TyTy Washington is very intriguing. I could see his stock going up and up though, pushing himself into the top 5.

I've been following this kind of close. I think I would put Jabari in a tier by himself at the top. I'd probably take Holmgren second for his defensive potential.

Booker is on a mission.

Cade is looking more and more comfortable. Could be a fun second half of the season seeing him develop. Need some better defense though. Phoenix is making scoring look too easy.

While I would like another top 3 pick, is it as crucial this year as last year? I would say no. We have a lot riding on Cade now and free agency is an option to get him some help as well.

Diallo really started to shine when Cade was out and now he is continuing to find a role with Cade back. I would say that is the basis of my comments. I was never concerned about Bey. As far as positions go, I do find it interesting that the Pistons still list Cade as a starting guard and Diallo as a starting forward. It doesn't really matter who is listed where but I do prefer Cade defending bigger/ slower guys than smaller/quicker guys. And I do think the easiest path to project success forward at this point is some kind of lineup that includes Cade and Bey next to two other wing players (including a point guard). Similar to what they are doing now. But I am more a seller than buyer on Hayes at this point. Not that I don't think he can't carve out a productive career but I am just not sure I want it to be as a starter with the Pistons.

Looks like Cade, Bey, and Diallo all had nice games. That's encouraging. I think Diallo is getting close to the point now where you feel like he is part of your future. He has fit in as a role player next to Cade better than I expected given that he is not really a shooter. But he does a good job of blending in, picking his spots, and scoring efficiently.

I'd like to see more usage for Diallo. The efficiency has been there for the most part this year.

Another reason to trade Jerami Grant...I think it helps Cade on defense. He doesn't have to chase around a guard that is quicker than him.

Does anybody else have any interest in Collin Sexton besides me? Seems like a great chance to buy low on a player because Cleveland has Garland and is looking for more playoff help.

I don't know that Stewart is the long term answer but I don't think he hinders the starters near to the extent that Hayes does. Hayes needs to go to the bench for his own good because he is basically not getting developed out there with Cade running the offense.

I agree and would add there are varying levels of 3 and d guys and he should be near the top because he needs so little space to get a good shot up. There was one play last night Cade kicked it out to Saddiq and it was a bad pass that allowed the defense to recover but Saddiq was still able to get the shot up and knock it down.

Hopefully Cade can finish this one strong. Nice to finally see some of that #1 pick potential. I love Saddiq but man he is so much better shooting any kind of jump shot than he is going to the rim and shooting some kind of wild runner/layup. He is a big time weapon though I think with the right players around him. Another non impactul game for Hayes. Let him come off the bench where he can play less of a supporting role. He just disappears out there next to Cade. Diallo continues to play well though. Low volume since Cade came back but he's at least efficient.

I know I am in the minority but spending a high draft pick on a receiver is not my first choice. They do need another guy but I think this team needs to be great on defense with the quarterback situation what it is. They are on their way to having a great offensive line. They should be spending their capital and resources in the offseason on defense as much as possible. I don't know what Chris Godwin would cost but I would love to get him on a 1 year deal at a reasonable deal.

Goff was getting another year no matter what happened this year The problem the Lions have is that they are going to take 2 or 3 years to figure out what most people already know...you are up against it if Goff your #1 quarterback. Almost everything else will have to fall in place perfectly to win a Super Bowl. And then they will be scrambling to find their next quarterback once they realize this.

His mechanics seem fine to me. I am hoping it is just taking a year to adjust to the deeper line. Next year will be telling.

Cade and Diallo showing some nice chemistry tonight. It would be nice for that to continue to grow. Diallo has been quiet since Cade came back. Cade continues to struggle with poor shooting nights but I thought this was a solid all around game for him. I'd like to see this team with another good wing next to Bey, Cunningham, and Diallo. Killian is just giving us nothing right now.

It's hard not to be at least a little bit disappointed. I was convinced before the season that at the very least, we could make him our main facilitator on offense. Now I am wondering if it would help him long term to play next to a more traditional point. He is a really good passer but so far, I just don't think the offense functions well when he is the primary ball handler.