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Detroit Pistons Coach Drawing Inspiration From Previous Title Teams
This offseason, the Detroit Pistons decided to make a change at head coach. Monty Williams was dismissed after finishing with the league’s worst record, and Trajan Langdon brought on J.B. Bickerstaff as his replacement.
Earlier this week, Bickerstaff joined Richard Jefferson on his Road Trippin podcast to discuss an array of topics. As expected, most of the conversation was steered towards his new opportunity in Detroit.
When talking about his expectations for the Pistons in year one, Bickerstaff harped on building an identity for people to resonate with. He also touched on how he’s already started drawing inspiration from some of the franchise’s most successful teams.
“When you guys turn on the TV, I want you to be able to see oh that’s Detroit Pistons basketball,” Bickerstaff said. “There’s a style that we want to play…The old Bad Boys teams that so many people loved and admired. The Rip, Chauncey, Rasheed, Ben Wallace, Tayshaun Pistons team. Really going back and studying those teams. Those teams were elite defensively, they were blue collar.”
In just his first few weeks on the job, Bickerstaff seems to have already done a steep amount of homework on the franchise. Seeing that the teams he mentioned won three championships between them, he has found a good source of inspiration.
With the current core, Bickerstaff is smart to try and build a defensive identity. For starters, the roster has a pair of super athletic wings who pride themselves on that end in Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland. Detroit also had two physical frontcourt presences as well with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. If this group as whole brand themselves on defense, the Pistons could certainly take a big step forward under Bickerstaff’s guidance.
High Wind Warning Today
Winds could gust up to 60mph today. Snow squalls could reduce visibility and wind chills could be as low as the teens this afternoon. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.
(FOX 2) – With a High Wind Warning and high wind gusts expected to hit Southeast Michigan on Monday, utilities are preparing for a busy afternoon with possible outages.
DTE says it has response teams in place to deal with a loss of power to homes around the region.
DTE: Weather may cause power outages
According to DTE, approximately 6,200 homes were without power to start things out this week.
That number could rise as the wind picks up throughout the day. Gusts up to 60 mph are expected to blow through in the late morning and early afternoon.
“Our Storm Response Teams are ready to restore power as quickly and safely as possible,” read a note from DTE on their website.
The company will also be providing an update on their prepared response at 9 a.m.
Tap here to see the DTE outage map.
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If someone does come across a downed power line, they should avoid the spot.
DTE recommends staying at least 25 feet away from the downed lines, and assume they are live and dangerous. If anyone sees downed power lines, they’re asked to report it here.
If there is an emergency, such as a fire or you see a power line on an unoccupied car, first call 911 then call the power company. DTE Energy can be reached at 800-477-4747. Consumers Energy can be reached at 800-477-5050.
More: How to apply for reimbursement from DTE, Consumers Energy
If you are inside your vehicle and a wire falls on it, DTE says to stay in your vehicle and call 911.
However, if you must get out of the vehicle, DTE advises removing loose clothing, and getting out without touching the frame. Jump with your feet together to avoid touching the vehicle and ground at the same time. Do not remove your feet until you are at least 20 feet away from the vehicle.
46k Outages Elsewhere
The recent blast of active weather over the weekend has already knocked out power for a big chunk of the state further to the north.
Approximately 46,000 households remain without power, according to Consumers Energy.
The bulk of those outages are north of Mount Pleasant, near Claire off of Highway 127.
See the outage map here.
According to Consumers Energy, they have 500 crews responding to the outages and hope to have power restored by 10 p.m.
High Wind Warning
Michigan will be under a high wind warning for the majority of Monday.
The National Weather Service issued the order from 4 a.m. until 9 p.m. The winds will shift from Southwest to Northwest at 25 to 35 mph. Occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph are expected with a speeds climbing to 60 mph.
That means downed wires and tree branches are not out of the question.
Incoming snow could also worsen visibility on the road.
The Source: Data from DTE and Consumers Energy, as well as forecast information from the National Weather Service were cited for this story.
Detroit Metro Airport is facing over 200 flight delays and cancellations, and flooding is being reported in Southeast Michigan as a winter storm moves through the Midwest on Sunday.
As of 7:45 p.m., 17 flights that were scheduled to depart the Romulus-based airport on Sunday have been canceled, according to FlightAware, and 131 have been delayed.
Twenty flights scheduled to arrive at DTW Airport have been canceled and 118 have been delayed as of 7:45 p.m., FlightAware said.
Across the country, More than 3,000 flights were canceled or delayed by Sunday afternoon.
The disruptions come less than two days after a winter storm with ice and snow that strained the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, and during what was expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
Flooding in Southeast Michigan
Northville Road between Five Mile and Six Mile roads in Northville Township was flooded on Sunday afternoon, according to public safety officials who asked that people avoid the area.
Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township says it will be closed on Sunday night due to “extensive flooding” in the area. According to event organizers, anyone who had a ticket can email organizers for a refund or to transfer it to Jan. 3.
Rounds of prolonged heavier rainfall are expected through the afternoon and evening hours, generally along or south of Interstate 69. Thunderstorms are possible on Sunday evening.
Temperatures will drop significantly overnight and flash freezing is possible.
Snow squalls and brief, intense snow showers are expected through the day on Monday, along with brief whiteout conditions.
This is a developing story. Stay with CBS News Detroit to learn more.
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