Thankful For Wedgies

But desperate for more

‘The Wedgie Scale’ breaks down wedgies in the categories of uniqueness (was it a 3 or free throw attempt?), game situation (did it happen early in the first half or in the clutch?), importance (playoff game or regular season?), and frivolities (any post-wedgie shenanigans or broadcast shoutouts?). Then we give it an overall grade on a scale of 1-5 Ralphs, named for the legendary Clippers broadcaster, Ralph Lawler, who originally coined the term.

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WEDGIE NO. 15 | Nov. 24, 2025 | Duncan Robinson (DET-IND)

UNIQUENESS: Duncan Robinson sticks the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it wedgie while getting fouled in Indianapolis. We almost didn’t count it cuz it barely stuck in there … but Jalen Duren may have dislodged it by hitting the mesh or backboard, so … 🎶 Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson. Wedgies love you more than you will know. 🎶

GAME SITUATION: Late second quarter. Detroit outscored Indiana 36-23 in that frame for a 71-55 lead at the half. Pacers ended up making it a game though.

IMPORTANCE: The Pistons won their 13th straight game to tie a franchise record. They matched winning streaks by their ‘89-90 and ‘03-04 championship teams, which naturally means they’ll win a title this season. FanDuel has Detroit’s championship odds at +2700. I will not be putting money on this.

FRIVOLITIES: Both teams wore their City Edition uniforms. I’m a little slow — still can’t for the life of me remember whether soy sauce goes in the fridge or cupboard despite being told 1,000 times by Nora — so it took me a second to realize which two teams were playing.

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