Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers April 9th, 2006 ~ 1:00pm The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI TV: ABC Radio:WDFN Your Comments?? GUESS THE SCORE!!
If Flip puts McDyess on Granger again I'm gonna cry. And if the Wallaces get owned by scrubs again (Foster and Pollard), I'm going to cry some more.
This is not the current game thread, Shine's just upset that the Pacers still won't be able to field a real starting lineup even in April.
Jermaine O`Neal`s explanation for this Detroit win will be - he wanted to lose so they could grab the 8th seed, and beat Detroit in the playoffs.......
Let's not forget that JO is coming off a severe injury, Harrison might be out for the year, and these "professionals" have basically quit on Carlisle. No excuses because we all know that Carlisle's 3 year window is just about up and his substittion patterns have become less than questionable.
I want this one. Another loss to our team this afternoon would be like kicking the Pacers when they are inches from trying to regain their composure. This loss could possibly be the one that sends them swooning straight out of the playoff picture. I love it! Take that Jermaine. Pistons 91 Pacers 85
I actually want the pacers to make the playoffs, especially if they can finish in 6th or 7th. Reason being, I believe they are one of the few teams in the east that could knock off the nets or heat if things go their way. (Injuries specifically) And if they do lose in the playoffs thats another load of press conferences we get to hear JO's 'if only' routine...
have you noticed that indy is only 1.5 games ahead of philly and chicago? It would be funny if philly and chicago ended up making it and the pacers didn't.
Had to get my comments in before the game I had to chose between going to the Tigers game today of watch the Pistons. I choose the Pistons. Great game today, means nothing we will not see the Pacers in the Playoffs. Pacers will come out and play very hard a game they need, and the Pistons need to take care of business lock up home court. Pistons will win 90-83
Hey man, we had these things up on the calendar before you were even thinking about watching a preseason game. Give me a break.
Am amazed at how touchy you guys still get over these lineup pics. But that Artest pic bothered me back in December. Give me a break!
Great to see Ben come out with a classic Ben Wallace type of game. Over 20 boards and overall dominance of the Pacers. Releives the worry for me over the Orlando incident. Add what Delk and Hunter did there should be no more concerns over the bench besides some Delfino posts. Kato made an appearance. He does look huge out there. Offensive boards 18 to 7. Paint points 40 to 20. Is this the official start of playoff mode? I say the Pistons run the table the last 5 games.
Good game today by the home team. Bench got us going in the second qtr with some hot shooting by Hunter and the starters put the game away in the 3rd qtr as Tay who did not score a single point in the first half, led the Pistons for the game with 17 pts. Eleven Pistons scored including Kelvin Cato whose squeaky knees got their first action in a Piston game. Dale Davis who took two ugly shots, including a nasty three point attempt was the only Piston who didn't score. His did contribute with 3 meaningless rebounds in the last 4 minutes to go along with Ben "I don't want to go in now" Wallaces's 22 boards. The Pistons outboarded them 52-35 and out assisted them 27-17, and we are finally beating teams in the paint (40-20 today). Good production from the bench for the 3rd game in a row,but this time they played well in both halves. 45 points, 20 brds, 11 assists, 3 steals. Interesting stat: We only take 8 ft's to their 28. Where was the home cooking?(No FT's by Ben tonight) The Pacers are heading in the oposite direction as it relates to securing a playoff spot and will probably be facing the Pistons again if they are lucky?? or sitting at home watching. Our opening round opponent is still up for grabs as there are at least 4 teams trying to avoid us.
