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Can The Detroit Pistons MATCHUP With The Top-Tier Contenders In The West WITHOUT Making A Move?



Can The Detroit Pistons MATCHUP With The Top-Tier Contenders In The West WITHOUT Making A Move?

Detroit Pistons’ playoff hopes hit a crossroads—can elite defense alone fuel a championship run, or will half-court offense be their downfall? Ku Khahil spotlights Detroit’s suffocating defensive identity, the pivotal role of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren’s emergence, and draws bold comparisons to past contenders like the 2004 Pistons and last year’s Oklahoma City Thunder.

Key questions ignite the mailbag: Would losing Duncan Robinson cripple Detroit’s spacing? Will front office moves before the trade deadline determine if the Pistons keep pace with Western Conference heavyweights like the Denver Nuggets and OKC Thunder? Ku Khahil breaks down J.B. Bickerstaff’s lineup challenges, Cade’s need for offensive help, and the urgency for more sharpshooters. Dive into strategies to maximize the current roster and whether Detroit’s gritty style is enough to survive the East and stun the NBA elite.

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29 Comments

  4. @iwoodinknow

    I think you're wrong KK I'm telling you I've been watching these pistons for over 35 years trust me they can compete with the West without any moves

  5. @c_note313

    I honestly think Trajan isn’t goin to do anything. He’s goin let this play out, he’s still “evaluating”, I don’t think he cares what the Pistons do this year.

  6. @ttmoore4447

    Dude gives San Antonio no respect. 😢 I think they will come out the West if Wemby stays healthy.

  7. @kennethricks5650

    The Detroit Pistons have the best record against Western Conference teams with an 11-4 record and a .733 winning percentage. They also have the best record against teams that are above .500 with a 16-6 record, a .727 winning percentage. Relax Piston Community. The sky is not falling

  9. @danielmccarther8903

    Ummm the Pistons are 11-4 against the West and they have the best record against winning teams in the entire NBA.. This panic thing has to stop bruh lol One lost= It’s over for us RELAX

  13. @mrcobb73251

    if we play denver in the finals..ausur wont even be able to play because he cant breathe in high altitude…so we must trade ausur to get a shooter…if ku was smart and not bias..thats the smart move…

  14. @gcburns4

    Ku is a young guy who admits Andre Drummond was his best years.. no dude.. not the time to make the big move. The 2004 pistons were built quickly but they were older when put together. I agree the Pistons have to be a better half court team eventually. Unless you're now admitting you want to trade Ausar? Stop trying to jump the shark.

  15. @AR15-agr

    Don’t trade Tobias. In games like phoenix and Boston he came up HUGE in a big moment. He gives vet presence and can act like a on floor coach sometimes. He may not be as good at shooting or defense as we would have hoped for but I think him off the bench would be a much better move than trading him. He is also an extremely good iso player which sometimes they absolutely need. Trading him mid season for a guy like MJP that doesn’t fit the community, and will have to fit in quick could really hurt the team chemistry. The 04 pistons were amazing because of that team chemistry. If you see this Ku that’s my take and go Detroit!

  16. @maddoxvacio7973

    Ku is dumb man he don’t believe in this pistons team man there 33-11 bro don’t u see that Ku they could beat Denver and OKC

  17. @gerardoarambula8613

    We need another Shooter. When Cade gets tired n beat up during the playoffs. U will all Understand. Jenkins will not get the calls Holland N Stewart techs trust me. The gambling gets involved in the lost season.

  18. @justjewellent

    Cabe is definitely no SGA but I'll take Cabe over Luka any day. Luka lazy and get bore when he's not winning, Cabe gonna play his heart out missing shots and all

  23. @Shaw_Cardboard_Treasures

    If the Pistons don't compete for the title, it's solely on Trajan Langdon. The opportunity is there to get MPJ. It would probably cost us Harris, Lavert and 2 1st or Harris, Ivey and one 1st. I would rather keep Ivey because we will need a 2 guard next year.

  24. @NFZ-2004

    Pistons are playing playoff basketball during the regular season, and the rest of the league is probably not. If the more offensively talented teams ramp up their defense as well, as is expected in the playoffs, the advantage in effort and defense might be negated. I agree with Ku, we need at least one more reliable spacer, at least.

  26. @Coffee-iv4gt

    They should have a good chance of winning a first round series. That was their goal for this season. Anything past that is over achieving their goal and great playoff experience which should help them improve in the areas that need it.

  28. @kylonhaugabook9447

    This all star break I would love to see an episode where you respond to your preseason podcasts. Three things specifically.

    1. How wrong you and others were for saying running it back with the same core would be a mistake.

    2. How wrong so many were for saying the magic and hawks (LMAO) had passed the pistons after their big off-season moves.

    3. Lack of enthusiasm for the off-season moves trajan did make like bringing in Duncan. I saw a lot of people slandering him when he was brought in but now I hear people say we couldn't survive without him.

    I think reflecting would influence you and others opinions in the future.

    Love the pod

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