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Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 12:57 pm
by FNG
The Wolves get a rematch with the Pistons after getting blown out last week. Both players were missing key players last game...Cunningham and Stewart for the Pistons, and Ant, Ayo and Jaden for the Wolves. The Pistons will still be missing those two rotation players, while the Wolves expect Ant and Ayo to play...both looked healthy and very good against Dallas.
The Pistons are only favored by 3 1/2, despite being 29-9 at home and having won 7 of 9 since Cade went down...with the only losses against two of the hottest teams in the Association (Atlanta and OkC) in very close games. They're just too physical and strong defensively, and that's why I think the line might be too low despite Cade being out.
Why the Wolves might win? I thought Ant's return was more promising than I thought it was going to be. The joy in his face after a fast break dunk facilitated by Ayo was a revelation for me, and hopefully for him. Many of us thought Ant would revert to his ball-dominant slow offensive style, but it seemed he enjoyed the faster pace...I'd like to see it tonight, because the Pistons are brutal in half court defense. The other reason we might win is that replacement PG Daniss Jenkins has come back to earth...after a very nice start, he has only 15 assists and 11 turnovers his past three games, and is only 4 for 13 on 3-pointers.
As I type those 2 factors, maybe the line is just fine after all...
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:33 pm
by mjs34
FNG wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 12:57 pm
The Wolves get a rematch with the Pistons after getting blown out last week. Both players were missing key players last game...Cunningham and Stewart for the Pistons, and Ant, Ayo and Jaden for the Wolves. The Pistons will still be missing those two rotation players, while the Wolves expect Ant and Ayo to play...both looked healthy and very good against Dallas.
The Pistons are only favored by 3 1/2, despite being 29-9 at home and having won 7 of 9 since Cade went down...with the only losses against two of the hottest teams in the Association (Atlanta and OkC) in very close games. They're just too physical and strong defensively, and that's why I think the line might be too low despite Cade being out.
Why the Wolves might win? I thought Ant's return was more promising than I thought it was going to be. The joy in his face after a fast break dunk facilitated by Ayo was a revelation for me, and hopefully for him. Many of us thought Ant would revert to his ball-dominant slow offensive style, but it seemed he enjoyed the faster pace...I'd like to see it tonight, because the Pistons are brutal in half court defense. The other reason we might win is that replacement PG Daniss Jenkins has come back to earth...after a very nice start, he has only 15 assists and 11 turnovers his past three games, and is only 4 for 13 on 3-pointers.
As I type those 2 factors, maybe the line is just fine after all...
Ant is out again
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:46 pm
by 60WinTim
mjs34 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:33 pm
FNG wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 12:57 pm
The Wolves get a rematch with the Pistons after getting blown out last week. Both players were missing key players last game...Cunningham and Stewart for the Pistons, and Ant, Ayo and Jaden for the Wolves. The Pistons will still be missing those two rotation players, while the Wolves expect Ant and Ayo to play...both looked healthy and very good against Dallas.
The Pistons are only favored by 3 1/2, despite being 29-9 at home and having won 7 of 9 since Cade went down...with the only losses against two of the hottest teams in the Association (Atlanta and OkC) in very close games. They're just too physical and strong defensively, and that's why I think the line might be too low despite Cade being out.
Why the Wolves might win? I thought Ant's return was more promising than I thought it was going to be. The joy in his face after a fast break dunk facilitated by Ayo was a revelation for me, and hopefully for him. Many of us thought Ant would revert to his ball-dominant slow offensive style, but it seemed he enjoyed the faster pace...I'd like to see it tonight, because the Pistons are brutal in half court defense. The other reason we might win is that replacement PG Daniss Jenkins has come back to earth...after a very nice start, he has only 15 assists and 11 turnovers his past three games, and is only 4 for 13 on 3-pointers.
As I type those 2 factors, maybe the line is just fine after all...
Ant is out again
Bummer. Although I was gonna suggest that the real question is "will Ayo be the difference?"
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:49 pm
by FNG
mjs34 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:33 pm
FNG wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 12:57 pm
The Wolves get a rematch with the Pistons after getting blown out last week. Both players were missing key players last game...Cunningham and Stewart for the Pistons, and Ant, Ayo and Jaden for the Wolves. The Pistons will still be missing those two rotation players, while the Wolves expect Ant and Ayo to play...both looked healthy and very good against Dallas.
The Pistons are only favored by 3 1/2, despite being 29-9 at home and having won 7 of 9 since Cade went down...with the only losses against two of the hottest teams in the Association (Atlanta and OkC) in very close games. They're just too physical and strong defensively, and that's why I think the line might be too low despite Cade being out.
Why the Wolves might win? I thought Ant's return was more promising than I thought it was going to be. The joy in his face after a fast break dunk facilitated by Ayo was a revelation for me, and hopefully for him. Many of us thought Ant would revert to his ball-dominant slow offensive style, but it seemed he enjoyed the faster pace...I'd like to see it tonight, because the Pistons are brutal in half court defense. The other reason we might win is that replacement PG Daniss Jenkins has come back to earth...after a very nice start, he has only 15 assists and 11 turnovers his past three games, and is only 4 for 13 on 3-pointers.
As I type those 2 factors, maybe the line is just fine after all...
Ant is out again
Hmm...maybe I should go back and revise my title.
I don't know what this means. They mention illness and the knee in the report. Worst case: he came back too early because he was focused on the 65 game thing, and he made his knee worse. Best case? His knee is not too bad. He's not feeling great (although it seem ls like he usually plays through illness), and the Wolves are more focused on getting him healthy for the playoffs than they are in competing for 5th place. Anyway it's good to see Ayo not on the injury report.
I'm out of town, but able to watch on Prime. This is going to be a tough one to win without Ant and Jaden, but hopefully Ayo and Donte turn this into a track meet. Who starts...Naz, TJ, Slo or Mike?
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:52 pm
by FNG
60WinTim wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:46 pm
mjs34 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:33 pm
FNG wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 12:57 pm
The Wolves get a rematch with the Pistons after getting blown out last week. Both players were missing key players last game...Cunningham and Stewart for the Pistons, and Ant, Ayo and Jaden for the Wolves. The Pistons will still be missing those two rotation players, while the Wolves expect Ant and Ayo to play...both looked healthy and very good against Dallas.
The Pistons are only favored by 3 1/2, despite being 29-9 at home and having won 7 of 9 since Cade went down...with the only losses against two of the hottest teams in the Association (Atlanta and OkC) in very close games. They're just too physical and strong defensively, and that's why I think the line might be too low despite Cade being out.
Why the Wolves might win? I thought Ant's return was more promising than I thought it was going to be. The joy in his face after a fast break dunk facilitated by Ayo was a revelation for me, and hopefully for him. Many of us thought Ant would revert to his ball-dominant slow offensive style, but it seemed he enjoyed the faster pace...I'd like to see it tonight, because the Pistons are brutal in half court defense. The other reason we might win is that replacement PG Daniss Jenkins has come back to earth...after a very nice start, he has only 15 assists and 11 turnovers his past three games, and is only 4 for 13 on 3-pointers.
As I type those 2 factors, maybe the line is just fine after all...
Ant is out again
Bummer. Although I was gonna suggest that the real question is "will Ayo be the difference?"
And that is the real question now, since he's the only guy back of the three that missed the last Piston game. Let's see what he can do!
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 6:02 pm
by Phenom
Another Grady game. I know no one else wants to acknowledge it but the Wolves have been less than stellar with Grady on the call this year.
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 6:02 pm
by FNG
We get Grady tonight. Good? Can we break the Grady jinx?
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 6:05 pm
by Phenom
If Wolves can keep pace, the Nuggets have 2 games left against San Antonio and one against OKC. Alas, I don't think they care slightly about their seed as long as it is top 6.
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 6:12 pm
by FNG
Mike gets the start. Who runs the point...him or Ayo. If it's Mike, I hope he pushes the pace.
Re: Will Ant be the difference? Pistons GDT
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 6:15 pm
by Coolbreeze44
This is not good as I really don't want to finish 6th. We know we can beat Denver, we've done it many times. I don't believe we can beat the Lakers this year even though we won easily last.