Pistons in a groove!
Five games doesn’t make a season, I understand this. Still, there has been plenty to be encouraged about watching the Pistons torch their opponents over the last five games. 109-74, 117-91,118-95, 106-95, and 91-75. These scores represent Grade A dominance over the competion. How have the Pistons done it? Here’s where it gets good.
The much improved bench deserves just as much credit for the Piston’s latest winning streak as the starters do. Jason Maxiel seems to have turned the corner, developing a level of consistency and production that we have yet to see from him. Playing Lindsey Hunter more frequently has paid off as well. Rumor has it that Hunter is old, but you would never know it watching him play. Still one of the quickest players on the Piston’s roster, Hunter has a nice chemistry with his fellow benchmates, being able to play the high tempo style they excell at. Another plus worth mentioning is that when the Pistons administer butt whoopings like they have been doing lately, this means much needed rest for the starters. It has been a common occurance over the last five games, to see the starting five sitting most, if not all the fourth quarter. Considering all the early injuries that the Pistons have dealt with, rest is exactly what their impact players need. Also, it means more minutes for Amir Johnson who needs all the seasoning, and experience he can get.