[DetBNyce]

Originally posted by <b>jvanbusk</b>!


The Pistons need to put themselves in the best situation to win games. By starting Darko, we would not be doing that.

Also what if starting him does the opposite? Starting could break his confidence and with that West Coast trip coming up, it could really break his confidence. Messing up in practice is behind closed doors, but messing up in a game would be seen by many, many more. Also LeBron and Melo have shown they're ready by putting up 20 point games, from what I've seen Darko isn't going to do that soon. Plus like many in this thread have said, he just isn't ready.

[PyroManiac]

He deserves atleast 10 Min is Rebraca doesn't play tomorrow.

If he scores 5, the minutes will be a success. If he scores 7+...time to get him in rotation.

For rebounds: 4 is a success.

[rainman]

beak his confidence?what did it to his confidence when they wouldnt even let him on the court.i guess what you're saying is break it even more.like i said before i have never seen a #2 pick that i can remember that couldnt get on the court.i'll guarantee you rick carlisle wouldnt have left him on the bench.look at carmelo anthony he goes 1 for 13 last night and he'll be out there again tonight.they're young and they are going to struggle,so what.

[jvanbusk]

Originally posted by <b>rainman</b>!
beak his confidence?what did it to his confidence when they wouldnt even let him on the court.i guess what you're saying is break it even more.like i said before i have never seen a #2 pick that i can remember that couldnt get on the court.<b>i'll guarantee you rick carlisle wouldnt have left him on the bench.</b>look at carmelo anthony he goes 1 for 13 last night and he'll be out there again tonight.they're young and they are going to struggle,so what.

Oh the irony in the statement bolded. I'm guessing if it were Carlisle, Darko would be wearing street clothes.

[jvanbusk]

Alright Memo scores, Pistons finally take the lead 39-38.

Baker answers, 40-39 Boston, but it was nice to have the lead for a little bit. We were getting smoked early on.

[jvanbusk]

Alright! Tied again, 62-62. Let's go stones.

[jvanbusk]

Fire alarm in my dorm so I miss the whole 4th quarter. Wonderful. Pistons win though, so I can take solice in that much.

[Brian]

It was a hard fought victory but it still counts. Billups hit some huge shots tonight. It seemed rip was forcing a lot of his shots. The trade to get rid of Twan was a good move by the C's they are a much improved team. A lot of credit needs to go to Vin Baker he has had his share of problems but it looks like he is finally back on track.

[jvanbusk]

I agree. That Toine trade was a solid move.

[DetBNyce]

I missed the game, had to work... looks like Billups had a good game and Big Ben was all over the court as usual.

[PistonFAN81]

I saw the end of the game and I was so impressed on how the pistons played down the stretch. They are an amazing team and I think that we have the potential to do whatever we wanted to do this year....Tayshaun 4-4 from 3pt line...yes...its good....

[DetBNyce]

Read up on the game and saw that Billups went for 11 in the fourth... So he gets player of the game... if anybody who saw the game and feels differently just let me know and i'll change the player of the game...



Points: 27
Assists: 6
Steals: 3
Rebounds: 2
Minutes: 36

Box Score

Game Recap

[jvanbusk]

You know I'm still quite upset about having to miss the end of this game. 4th time this year the fire alarm has gone off, and 2nd time this week. Getting a little irritating.

They are whining over on the C's board. Totally uncharacteristic of the Celtics fans. Usually they have more class than to blame their losses on the officials. Oh well, 3-1 is 3-1.

[PistonFAN81]

I'm not saying that he doesn't deserve player of the game but on FSN(fox sports net) they awarded Ben Wallace....

9pts
4bl shots
0turn
13rbs
4asst


But Chance is da man..........