This NBA Playoffs series seemed to be over before it even began. At first, it was reported Blake Griffin was out for the entire series. Now he is game to game. Not that one person makes a difference as it is a team sport. Nonetheless, each player impacts the game differently. He also will not be available for game two. We all know Detroit Pistons need him on the court.
Deja Vu
Head Coach Dwane Casey is no stranger to the NBA playoffs. He coached the Toronto Raptors to many post-seasons before he was relieved of his responsibilities. Casey has experienced the trials and triumphs of the post-season. So far after one game which it is too early to say but it looks like they have a long mountain to climb to even up the series. Also, including if Griffin plays or not in the series. In Griffin’s absence, they lost by a total of thirty-five points and didn’t ever have the lead. They trailed the entire game.
This leads back to the question in the title of this article do the Detroit Pistons stand a chance against the top-seeded team in the NBA Playoffs the Milwaukee Bucks? According to nba.com the Bucks swept the Pistons. Even more in two of the losses, there was a slight glimmer of hope. One game Detroit lost by ten and the other game they lost by three. Then this should answer the question no they do not stand a chance. Is it possible yes; will it happen no. They may win one game without Griffin. If he does play and they win the series then wow, what a series it can be.
Closing Remarks
Furthermore, the Pistons only had three players in double-figures, while the Bucks had seven players in double figures according to nba.com. No Griffin means this can happen again. Then it means this NBA Playoffs first-round series could be over in four games. Therefore someone other than Luke Kennard, Andre Drummond, and Reggie Jackson needs to step up
