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The first half was disgusting...Horrible effort on defense and bad execution on offense, and way too tip ins and offensive rebounding in general for the Nets. Tayshaun got completely shut down for the first time this post season, but Chauncey was able to really step it up on the offensive end to make up for his absence. Chauncey and Rip each had great games and Chauncey was back to his old self in the fourth quarter just draining those 3's. At one point in the 4th we let New Jersey get back to within 7 due to some bad shots taken too early in the shot clock, but we were able to come up with the win.
What I liked about this game was 1)we limited the Nets to 13 fast break points and 2)it wasn't easy. Yeah, you look at the final score and is shows the Pistons by 15, but we had to fight the entire way. Pretty much since we've gotten Rasheed, the story has been when we win we are in complete control for the entire game while when the game is competitive for a long period of time we just can't come with the W. The best part about this win was that is showed the Pistons have not only the talent to win but the heart as well.
Now if we can just get 1 in New Jersey we should be able to end it in 5....
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It's time Detroit to go to work!
Ben Wallace for President
Rasheed Wallace for Vice-President
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