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The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

the staff of Detroit Bad Boys

Welcome to The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast, brought to you by the staff of Detroit Bad Boys. Your hosts Wes Davenport and Blake Silverman break down the latest news and analyze the biggest players leading the Pistons" restoration.

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01:12:53

Off-Season, Great Vibes I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/05/10

The Pistons have entered the offseason, but, honestly, the vibes are very positive. Rightfully so! This young group took a 3-seeded Knicks team to 3 games! Wes and Blake look back on the playoffs — what was the best moment, is parity in the league leading to more unpredictable outcomes? They also look forward to the offseason and consider what may happen, what they want to see and what is most likely.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode

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01:05:11

Back to Detroit! The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/04/24

The Pistons and Knicks are deadlocked in a competitive playoff series that now heads back to the friendly grounds of Detroit, Michigan. The Pindown is here to break down exactly what the Pistons need to do to maintain home court advantage during these two games. Wes and Blake discuss Cade transforming into a superhero when the lights turn the brightest, why JB Bickerstaff deserves all the flowers and Tobias Harris’s impact so far. They assess the performance of both teams so far, diving into what

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01:08:07

Most Vital Playoff Players I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Ron Holland got suspended a game and Wes and Blake are confused. The guys go through that skirmish against the Wolves, break down which suspensions made sense, which didn’t and why Ron Holland’s is especially confusing. Beyond that, we have exciting playoff basketball to think about! Wes and Blake explain why Cade Cunningham’s injury is nothing to worry about, what “finishing strong” looks like for this group given the injuries and suspensions and which Pistons players will be most important for the

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01:06:21

Playoff Pistons I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/03/28

The Pistons are heading through the final stretch of an improbable regular season. Wes and Blake chat through Ausar Thompson's recent play as well as the breakout performance from Ron Holland. They also discuss Marcus Sasser's hot stretch and what his potential role can look like moving forward. Also, what's a ballpark range for Jaden Ivey's potential extension?We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on

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01:09:18

Jack Kelly Joins I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/03/21

The Pistons are fresh off a season-defining buzzer-beater from Cade Cunningham and the guys knew just the man to bring in and break it all down. Jack Kelly joins Wes and Blake to gush about Cade’s shot, impact and season to date. They explore the officiating controversy from the OKC game, favorite moments from this season and how Pistons’ young core ranks amongst the league’s best. They also go through their favorite and least favorite idioms in basketball.We’ve got you covered for all this and more

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01:06:43

4th Seed? I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/03/15

Despite a disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards, the Pistons remain one of the hottest teams in basketball. Wes and Blake break down why that Wizards loss is nothing to dwell over and explore a change in approach from Cade Cunningham that has led to his career high free throw output. They also predict the records for the Pistons and Bucks for the rest of the season, calling their shot on how the seeding shakes out. As well, they discuss Ausar Thompson’s recent slump. Is it foul trouble

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01:07:49

West Coast Trippin’ I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/03/07

The Pistons are off to yet another strong start to a west coast swing and the guys are here to guide you through all of it. From the team’s emphatic play in Utah to Cade going shot for shot with Harden, this team is for real and only seems to building more strength as the season continues. With that, Wes and Blake address the question of if there is a team in the East who would even want to play against Detroit in the first round. Better yet, who should the Pistons want to play? They also discuss

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01:08:13

The NBA’s Hottest Team I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/03/02

The Pistons have rattled off nine out of their last 10 games. As far as Blake and Wes are concerned, they’ve proven that they are not only legitimate, but a true threat for future playoff basketball. The guys break down exactly why the sequence of games against Boston, Denver and Brooklyn should allow fans to cast aside any lingering doubts they may have. They take the time to shout out the monster defensive game Jalen Duren had against the Nets, Cade’s willingness to take a back seat in blowouts

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01:15:19

An All-Star Caliber Deadline Primer I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Cade Cunningham is an All-Star! On a special trade deadline preview episode, the guys were thrilled to see the NBA announce All-Star reserves as the recording light lit up red. Blake and Wes discuss how exciting it is to have an All-Star back in Detroit, outline exactly why Cade is so deserving of the honor and take a moment to appreciate how important this is for the organization. They then dive into the trade deadline. What should the team do? Do they really need another ball handler or is the

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01:11:27

Heating Up I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/01/25

The Pistons are fresh off a great start to a tough stretch of games — beating the Rockets and now the Hawks. In both, Cade was absolutely dominant. Blake and Wes marvel at those recent performances, discussing why Cade Cunningham making an All NBA team is not so far fetched. They also dive into why Trajan Langdon is in a challenging position heading into the trade deadline, the ceilings of Ron Holland, Ausar Thompson and Jaden Ivey, and JB Bickerstaff’s approach to the coaches challenge.We’ve got

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01:05:31

Too Good Too Fast? I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/01/18

The Pistons loss to the Pacers does not diminish the fantastic start to the year, and the season in general, that this team has had. Blake and Wes discuss what went wrong in that game, both on offense and defense. They break down why the Pacers’ defensive strategy may be something we see deployed against Detroit more often. The guys also enjoy the leap that Cade Cunningham has taken, answer the question, “have they gotten too good, too fast,” and make their predictions about what the Pistons will do

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01:11:00

New Year, New Pistons I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/01/11

Cade Cunningham will be an All Star, the Pistons are nearly .500 on the season and young forwards Ron Holland and Ausar Thompson have both flashed this past week. Add in the Lions earning the #1 seed, and you’ve got a wonderful week of Detroit sports! Blake and Wes are here to break it all down. From Cade taking this leap, to Ron Holland’s potential and on-ball defense. The guys also discuss how, or if, this recent bout of strong play should impact Trajan Langdon’s strategy at the trade deadline,

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01:14:54

How to Fill Jaden Ivey’s Shoes I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/01/04

It’s impossible not to feel for Jaden Ivey. Not only has he suffered a traumatic injury, but it comes during possibly the best stretch of basketball he’s played in the NBA. Wes and Blake discuss how this injury is not as bad as it could have been. They break down how the team ventured to fill his vacant role during the win vs. the Hornets, what JB can and should do with the rotation going forward and how Marcus Sasser fits into the equation. They also dive into Ausar Thompson’s new role in the

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01:00:33

Wild Wild West Coast I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/12/28

Jaden Ivey just hit a four-point-play game winner to seal a comeback against the Sacramento Kings, and Wes and Blake are here to break it all down. Along with that gut-check win against the Lakers, the guys discuss the return to form of Simone Fontecchio, Jaden Ivey’s heroics and how Cade Cunningham can have an off half but still put up All Star numbers. They also break down the big man rotation as Paul Reed continues to log strong minutes in Isaiah Stewart’s stead. Will Jalen Duren be the starting

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01:08:20

The Ups and Downs | The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/12/21

The Pindown is back to discuss the Pistons' recent overtime win over the Miami Heat and difficult loss to the Utah Jazz. Wes and Blake talk about the recent Paul Reed transactions which brought the big man back under a minimum contract. They also discuss Jaden Ivey's best role with the team moving forward. Lastly, does Cade Cunningham need to do anything more to become an All-Star?We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode. You can watch the entire episode on

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01:05:45

Ron Holland’s Big Day I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/12/14

While the game against the Celtics may have been a let down, Ron Holland certainly made it entertaining. Wes and Blake discuss why his big night was so exciting. They also give Cade his props for what was probably his best game as a Piston, break down Jaden Ivey’s recent struggles and what he can do about it, and why the big’s didn’t actually have a bad game vs Boston. The guys also answer questions about what the Pistons may do at the trade deadline.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in

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01:06:30

Medicine with Honey I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/12/06

The Pistons really soiled themselves against the Bucks and the Celtics. But it’s not all bad… even though the beginning of this podcast starts that way. Blake and Wes break down the simple thing the Bucks did to generate all those wide open threes, and how the Celtics immediately followed suit. But as a silver lining, they also explain why this could be a vital learning experience for these young Pistons. The guys discuss what’s going wrong with Jalen Duren on defense and why Ron Holland’s potential

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01:01:06

Meaningful Basketball in December I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/11/30

The Pistons are playing meaningful basketball in December! Wes and Blake are here to break down exactly why the pressure that comes with a win-or-go-home game could be so valuable to this young team, regardless of the outcome. They also break down the exciting adjustment JB Bickerstaff has made to put Ausar Thompson in great spots, why Ron Holland might earn All Rookie Team buzz by the end of the season & how Bickerstaff has gotten more out of this roster than we could have predicted.We’ve got

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01:03:59

Is This Pistons Defense Sustainable? I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/11/23

After the Pistons loss in overtime to the Charlotte Hornets, the team ranks 11th in team defensive rating. Is that sustainable or just a flash in the pan? Blake and Wes break down the stats and discover what simple things are driving the team’s defensive turnaround. They also discuss the incredible impact Isaiah Stewart has had on lineups, the entertaining play of Wendell Moore Jr. and Jaden Ivey’s rough week. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode. You can watch the

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01:01:22

Suddenly, Ausar Thomson Returns | The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Fresh off a week of crazy games, Wes and Blake recap the heartbreaker Pistons loss against the Bucks and look ahead. With Ausar Thompson cleared to return, the guys talk through what the rotation could look like with him in the mix. Plus, who could lose minutes with Thompson back. There's also a couple of voicemail questions, including one discussing Cade Cunningham's recent triple-double streak. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode. You can watch the entire episode on

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