One week, one win. The Pistons have started 1-2 against what on paper couldn't have been an easier schedule. Last week, I failed to mention the matchup with the Bucks, which proved to be the worst loss of the 2. Leading at halftime, the Pistons were thoroughly dominated in the third quarter by a team younger than theirs. Brandon Jennings, who I'm not sure is legally allowed to drink even in Canada, dominated Rodney Stuckey and took over the game in the second half. Playing poorly in the third quarter is a great way to lose a game. This is a trend usually followed by poorly coached teams. But hey, this only John Kuester's 25th year coaching basketball, give him time.
I think its feasible that OKC and Milwaukee could end up contending for playoff spots come spring, but does that make the losses any easier? Sometimes you can take solace in how a team losses. Buzzer beaters, missed free throws and turnovers are understandable and correctable problems. What do you do about a complete lack of execution on both ends of the floor and an alarming lack of talent? This is what the Pistons will have to figure out and soon. Doing it by Tuesday night would help.
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