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ESPN really hyping this Clippers vs Pistons game tonight

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My goodness, never seen so much hype for a game between two 9 seeds. I go to their website and instantly am attacked by pop ups showing Blake Griffin changing uniforms. Really cool, so stoked for this game tonight! Nothing makes me more excited than the 57th game in an NBA season between two 9th seeded teams!!!

Also can't wait to see the athlete that is Blake Griffin display his athleticism. Not his basketball skills, because that is debatable if he has that, but pure athletic ability. Such an exciting match up tonight! Going to make sure the TV is one and ready to go! May even set up the DVR just in case I miss tip off.
 

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2 borderline playoff teams.

I guess the revenge narrative is interesting.

I hope Blake goes for fiddy.
 

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I guess it's moreso the trade that is giving this match hype. Really can't think of any other reason this match would be hyped.
 

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I guess it's moreso the trade that is giving this match hype. Really can't think of any other reason this match would be hyped.
Lots of hype for a guy that is just super athletic rather than great bball skills. Griffin was a hot commodity 5 years ago. He hasn't done anything in years and he no longer utilizes his athletic ability.

Like LeBron, the guy should just attack the hoop with ever possession.
 

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Lots of hype for a guy that is just super athletic rather than great bball skills. Griffin was a hot commodity 5 years ago. He hasn't done anything in years and he no longer utilizes his athletic ability.

Like LeBron, the guy should just attack the hoop with ever possession.
Griffin has a good jump shot and can handle the ball very well for his size. He always seemed to kill the Suns so I’m glad he’s in the East now.
 

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Griffin has a good jump shot and can handle the ball very well for his size. He always seemed to kill the Suns so I’m glad he’s in the East now.

He is a beast that really was good because of his athletic ability. But he isn't near the "player" he was just 2-3 years ago.

ESPN trying to get some viewers for tonights blah matchup, and the only storyline they can come up with to make Detroit/LAC interesting is this trade. Don't know why ESPN even is airing this, if they are reaching that far to try and make a Pistrons/Clippers game enjoyable they should probably air something else. I am sure there is some good CBB games they could put on.
 

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He is a beast that really was good because of his athletic ability. But he isn't near the "player" he was just 2-3 years ago.

ESPN trying to get some viewers for tonights blah matchup, and the only storyline they can come up with to make Detroit/LAC interesting is this trade. Don't know why ESPN even is airing this, if they are reaching that far to try and make a Pistrons/Clippers game enjoyable they should probably air something else. I am sure there is some good CBB games they could put on.
ESPN is in the business of ratings.

I haven't seen them go above and beyond what they normally do to advertise.

So, I'm not sure what is confusing you.

For crissakes, the NBA put 2 Phoenix Suns games on National TV in the last couple of weeks.

At least these two teams are over .500.

Ps. Lmfao about Blake.

You obviously haven't seen him play, which isn't surprising with the Teams he's been on.

He is the best he's ever been because he actually has a legitimate jumper, out to the 3 pts line, now.
 

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Griffin has a good jump shot and can handle the ball very well for his size. He always seemed to kill the Suns so I’m glad he’s in the East now.
Yeah, I have no idea with this guy is going on about.

Epsn shouldn't advertise. But, he creates a thread?....lol

Maybe he's a ringer for the Network.
 

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Big game. Lots of excitement around the Stones last couple of weeks.
 

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ESPN is in the business of ratings.

I haven't seen them go above and beyond what they normally do to advertise.

So, I'm not sure what is confusing you.

For crissakes, the NBA put 2 Phoenix Suns games on National TV in the last couple of weeks.

At least these two teams are over .500.

Ps. Lmfao about Blake.

You obviously haven't seen him play, which isn't surprising with the Teams he's been on.

He is the best he's ever been because he actually has a legitimate jumper, out to the 3 pts line, now.
I remember when OD complained about the Suns getting too much national TV games a few years ago. Here we are now an even worse team still pulling in ESPN and TNT games.

But yeah, the Spurs killing us in that fashion was a bad look.
 

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I remember when OD complained about the Suns getting too much national TV games a few years ago. Here we are now an even worse team still pulling in ESPN and TNT games.

But yeah, the Spurs killing us in that fashion was a bad look.
Bad games happen.

Cavs have gotten destroyed on National TV several times.

The schedules are made months before the Season.

Months before trades and injuries happen.

Sometimes they drop/add games that are clearly gonna be shitshows.

I don't think this one qualifies as that.
 

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2 borderline playoff teams.

I guess the revenge narrative is interesting.

I hope Blake goes for fiddy.

Gotta like the Pistons' chances in this one. I think they win handily.
 

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Look at the slate of games tonight. I'm sure espn is locked into showing nba by contract. This game at least this game has a story and potential to be a contest. What other matchup would you rather see and have them hype? Blazers/kings?
 

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Look at the slate of games tonight. I'm sure espn is locked into showing nba by contract. This game at least this game has a story and potential to be a contest. What other matchup would you rather see and have them hype? Blazers/kings?
I don't need ESPN to televise Blazers/Kings since I get that game locally.

I just get extremely annoyed that every time I visit espn website I get this black griffen pop up ad for tonights game. Whipdee doo its Detroit vs Clippers.
 

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I don't need ESPN to televise Blazers/Kings since I get that game locally.

I just get extremely annoyed that every time I visit espn website I get this black griffen pop up ad for tonights game. Whipdee doo its Detroit vs Clippers.
Pistons are winning the east!
 

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Haven't watched a Stones game since the trade.



Prolly won't any time soon. Annoyed.
 

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The gm is awful. Andre Drummond should be way better than he is
 

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The gm is awful. Andre Drummond should be way better than he is
Wouldn't that be the coach? Yes, van Gundy is bad.
 

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