Podcast: Pistons Snap the Skid vs. Nets — Can Detroit Hold Onto 1st Place in the East?
Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia discuss the Pistons’ four-game skid, their bounce-back win over the Nets, Ausar Thompson’s injury, and whether Detroit can hold onto first place in the East.
On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, hosts Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the Detroit Pistons’ recent four-game losing streak and the much-needed rebound win over the Brooklyn Nets. After a tough stretch of games, the guys discuss what went wrong during the skid, what the victory over Brooklyn could mean moving forward, and whether Detroit can stabilize its play with the playoffs quickly approaching.
Aaron and Jasper also dive into the latest on Ausar Thompson’s injury and the decision to move Marcus Sasser into the starting lineup. What does Sasser bring to the lineup in Thompson’s absence, and how could this change impact Detroit’s rotation down the stretch?
Plus, the guys discuss how concerned they are about the Pistons’ recent slide, examine the upcoming schedule, and debate whether Detroit can bounce back in time to maintain their grip on first place in the Eastern Conference. With the postseason around the corner, the pressure is rising — can the Pistons find their rhythm again when it matters most?
Tune in for all that and more on the latest episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast.