4/27/26 8:00PM RD1 GM4 Pistons (1-2) @ Magic (2-1)

[Hongbit]

The Magic FO deserves credit.  

They made a trade that was universally panned.  4 unprotected firsts for Desmond Bane.   They got exactly what they wanted and needed from him.  He wasn’t the 2nd option down the stretch.  He was the guy.  Making huge shots and also providing a little attitude that they needed in this series.  

Their roster only played 19 games together and we are seeing first had what they are capable of at full strength.  

One GM rolled the dice with a huge move and the other did nothing for fear of “upsetting the culture of the room”.    The results are showing.

Edited 2 hours ago by Hongbit

[Hongbit]

I also have to give a shout out to @Deleterious and @Betrayer.  

For the last year, they have both  repeatedly talked about this exact scenario of the Duren offensive model not working in the playoffs.   Here we are and it’s come to fruition almost exactly as they predicted.  Amazing that Trajan and any of 35 VP’s that are employed by the club couldn’t figure out.  

[Deleterious]

I also said Detroit would sweep.  So, ya know.