 |
|
10-31-2003, 09:21 AM
|
#1 (permalink)
|
|
*Floor General*
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Detroit
Age: 26
Posts: 7,585
|
Game Thread: Pistons@Heat
Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat
 vs. 
Pistons:
Heat:
Note: Udonis Haslem may start instead of Malik Allen
We really need this win, no offense to Miami, but this is a team we should beat and I really don't want to go into Orlando an 0-2 team. Lamar Odom is day-to-day with an injured ankle, the rook Wade is also a little banged up, and they are a team with a lot going on with the injuries, a new coach, and being 0-2 ... perfect situation for us to go in and get a win.
PG- Wade vs. Billups
Wade has played very well in the first two games and he looks very comfortable on the court, he's a good defensive player and I wonder how much his injury is affecting his movements and the such. Billups is coming off a 3-17 outing from the other day, but these are the situations he shines in the most. When it comes down to it Wade is still a rookie and Billups a savvy veteran and better player. Edge: Pistons
SG- Jones vs. Rip
Eddie Jones is going to carry the offense for the Heat tonight if he's off it could be an easier game for us. Carrying the offense in addition to chasing Rip all day could wear him down. I fully expect Rip to come back and have a decent game. Even
SF- Wallace vs. Prince
Two tall linky forwards matching up here. I could see Wallace trying to use his size advantage to post Prince, but he just doesn't have the skills. If Prince plays anything like he did in the first game, Wallace won't be able to keep up with him. Edge: Pistons
PF- B. Wallace vs. Malik Allen
Do I really have to?
C- Campbell vs. Grant
Brain Grant may be smaller, but he is the better player. His rebounding numbers so far don't really tell the whole story of how good a rebounder he really is. Campbell played very well against the Pacers providing low post scoring along with Ben early on. Edge:
Bench: We have one of the better benches in the league, Miami isn't too deep. Nuff said. Edge: Pistons
Like I said earlier this is an important game, we need this win. We have a tough, tough schedule coming up and we need as many wins as we can get.
Last edited by DetBNyce : 10-31-2003 at 09:33 AM.
|
|
|
|
Sponsored Links
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 12:44 PM
|
#2 (permalink)
|
|
-LIFETIME MEMBER-
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,360
|
I think it is going to be a Pistons win because the Heat are just really unlucky right now. I don't even know if I would consider Eddie Jones even with Richard Hamilton not anymore. Go Pistons.
|
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 12:46 PM
|
#3 (permalink)
|
|
Legend
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: UCF
Age: 20
Posts: 13,719
|
Pistons easily. We cant compete till we get out players back.
__________________
My Miami Heat/Miami Sports Blog (Just started, so give me a break, lol
http://wadecounty1231.blogspot.com/
Quote:
1. One of only seven players in NBA history to average 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists while shooting 50% or more from the field in a playoff series (the others are Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan). Wade accomplished this in two consecutive series in the 2005 playoffs.
2. Joined Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, and Allen Iverson as the only players ever to record games of 40+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in the same playoff season in 2005.
3. Holds the record for being the only player in NBA history to ever average at least 30 points on 69.5 field goal percentage for four consecutive NBA playoff series games (5/23/06-5/29/06). The last record was held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 63%. Wade accomplished it with less than 20 field goal attempts per game
4. Fifth player in NBA history with at least 30 points, 15 assists and 5 rebounds in a playoff game (5/10/05 vs. WAS). The others are Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Walt Frazier and Oscar Robertson.
5. One of four players in NBA history to have at least 30 points and 12 assists in three consecutive games (November 24-27, 2006). The others are Oscar Robertson, Nate Archibald, and Kevin Johnson. [5]
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 01:54 PM
|
#4 (permalink)
|
|
BasketballBoards Veteran
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Mi
Posts: 1,388
|
I just wanted to know how come they aren't starting Okur...i think that he is the real deal now and I think that he deserves a chance to shine but I think that campbell is not the answer that they are looking for....TAYSHAN IS THE MAN!!!!!
GO PISTONS!!
__________________
Billups for MVP!
|
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 06:58 PM
|
#5 (permalink)
|
|
*Floor General*
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Detroit
Age: 26
Posts: 7,585
|
Came out strong, but stalled late in the first and early second. Up 47-38 at half. It seems like we should be winning by more.
|
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 07:49 PM
|
#6 (permalink)
|
|
Basketballboards Benchwarmer
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Detroit
Age: 19
Posts: 132
Rep Power: 6
|
We win! Darko doesn't play! (For more than 1 minute) 
__________________
Darko Milicic is the future of the Pistons!....and Larry Brown is killing the Pistons!
Last edited by PyroManiac : 10-31-2003 at 08:44 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 08:55 PM
|
#7 (permalink)
|
|
-LIFETIME MEMBER-
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,360
|
Darko two boards in one minute. He also had two turnovers and a foul in that minute too.  |
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 09:21 PM
|
#8 (permalink)
|
|
BasketballBoards Veteran
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Mi
Posts: 1,388
|
Does anyone else think that Corliss is a waste? I mean I think that Memo, or rebracca could have got more looks and shots if he wasn't getting so much playin' time. I mean I don't think that he is a bad player or anything like that I just mean that I think that there are other players that deserve to get the ball more than that.
__________________
Billups for MVP!
|
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 09:28 PM
|
#9 (permalink)
|
|
Star
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Michigan
Age: 20
Posts: 2,618
|
Darko must lead the league in rebounds per 48 minutes.
|
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 09:34 PM
|
#10 (permalink)
|
|
-LIFETIME MEMBER-
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,360
|
96 rpg per 48
...but the same number applies for TO's and 48 fouls per 48 too!
|
|
|
|
|
10-31-2003, 09:40 PM
|
#11 (permalink)
|
|
*Floor General*
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Detroit
Age: 26
Posts: 7,585
|
Quote:
Originally posted by <b>PistonFAN81</b>!
Does anyone else think that Corliss is a waste? I mean I think that Memo, or rebracca could have got more looks and shots if he wasn't getting so much playin' time. I mean I don't think that he is a bad player or anything like that I just mean that I think that there are other players that deserve to get the ball more than that.
|
He isn't a waste, he's just a good low post scorer nothing more, nothing less. He's one-dimensional, but he's very efficient and effective in what he does. I liked what he did tonight, he gave us a nice lift. He plays SF anyway so him playing shouldn't really affect Rebraca's or Okur's minutes.
|
|
|
|
|
11-01-2003, 10:58 AM
|
#12 (permalink)
|
|
All-Star
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 8,350
|
Quote:
Originally posted by <b>KABI</b>!
Darko two boards in one minute. He also had two turnovers and a foul in that minute too.
|
how did he look?it baffles me he doesnt get on the court,its not like they have the lakers front line there.
|
|
|
|
|
11-01-2003, 12:41 PM
|
#13 (permalink)
|
|
Faith Inspires One
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Kutztown PA
Age: 23
Posts: 3,379
|
Wheres Lamar???
What's up with Lamar?? He has been terrible turning the ball over, or is that just the Detroit defense!!!!!  |
|
|
|
|
11-01-2003, 03:17 PM
|
#14 (permalink)
|
|
Basketballboards Benchwarmer
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Detroit
Age: 19
Posts: 132
Rep Power: 6
|
Yeah, I turned off the game with like 2 min left, and I didn't see Darko play.
What were his turnovers/foul like? Was it like a bad-pass, did he step out of bounds, etc?
__________________
Darko Milicic is the future of the Pistons!....and Larry Brown is killing the Pistons!
|
|
|
|
|
Pistons@Heat
