Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 Piston game was AMAZING tonight!!! Sheeds shot was 1 in a million, but I'm glad it was for us!!! Watched it at the bar after the Wings game...and screamed in the face of all my roommate Cavs fans...then reminded them they havent won a title....then pwned them in hockey and baseball...then ignored the Lions. Fun night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 Oh my gosh, what a shot. That was just plain freaky! Sheed you legend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2007 I was just thinking during this Magic game how things could really help the Pistons. If Orlando goes in slump, and misses the playoffs we will get their lottery pick (unless its number 1). How great would it be to have a top 5 pick...even top 10? We could really reload! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted April 12, 2007 I was just thinking during this Magic game how things could really help the Pistons. If Orlando goes in slump, and misses the playoffs we will get their lottery pick (unless its number 1). How great would it be to have a top 5 pick...even top 10? We could really reload! If I'm not mistaken the pick is protected if it's top 5 this year. So we're not really getting a lottery pick - the best we can do is pick at whatever position the Magic get if they don't win the lottery, since the lottery only chooses the top 3 picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2007 If I'm not mistaken the pick is protected if it's top 5 this year. So we're not really getting a lottery pick - the best we can do is pick at whatever position the Magic get if they don't win the lottery, since the lottery only chooses the top 3 picks. I swear they said last night that the only way we don't get the pick if it's No. 1 overall. Maybe I heard wrong though...won't be the first time I'm wrong in my life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted April 20, 2007 We have a serious talent on our hands with Amir Johnson. His last three games: 12 pts, 10 rbs, 6 blocks, 3 assists. 8 pts, 6 rbs. 20 pts, 12 rbs, 3 blocks, 3 steals. And he's only 19 years of age. Our first round opponent in the playoffs is Orlando who shouldn't pose a problem. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Pistons take Game 1! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Watching the game last night, it looks like the Pistons should have pretty good control of this series. As long as Dwight Howard is contained, like last night, Orlando doesn't pose much of a threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruiser008 37 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Flip need to play the bench more. That's all I have to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Flip need to play the bench more. That's all I have to say. Yeh the starters will probably burn out again. It's only a matter of time before Delfino sees no time, and that will only leave us with Dice and Hunter. And since I don’t rate Hunter at all these days, it doesn’t leave us with much off the bench… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Delfino, and MAXIEL have to play. Flip made the mistake of burning out our starters last year. If he makes the same mistake he should be fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted April 27, 2007 Pistons win 93-77 and take a 3-0 series lead. That's all well and good, but there are a few concerns... Davis played 15:20, Maxiell played under 2 minutes. Can't work that out. And Murray played more than Delfino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 28, 2007 Maxiel needs to play...it's a joke. I don't want to play the Bulls. I hope the Nets win so we can have another easier series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruiser008 37 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 (edited) Maxiel needs to play...it's a joke. I don't want to play the Bulls. I hope the Nets win so we can have another easier series. Actually the NBA does NOT reseed teams after the 1st round, so Detroit and Chicago are on a collison course for a down and dirty second round tilt (assuming Chicago win one of the next 4 games against Miami). Edited April 29, 2007 by Cruiser008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted April 30, 2007 Glad to have the Bulls for a nice old-school matchup. Knocking Chicago out of the playoffs never gets old, even though the teams haven't met in the postseason since 1991. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted May 7, 2007 Wow - after yesterday's beatdown of the Bulls, this team has that swagger back like they did in 2004. They look more focused than ever, which is scary for the rest of the league. I can't see any team beating the Pistons four times if they continue to play like they have to this point. Detroit Basketball! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted May 7, 2007 With the Mavs out things look much brighter. If the Pistons can just stay focused (which can be very hard for them) they should go to the finals. If SA can take out the Suns I will be very excited! First though, lets teach Ben Wallace a lesson, and take out the Bulls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2007 First though, lets teach Ben Wallace a lesson, and take out the Bulls. how ironic, chicago pulled him over to win the title. if we dismiss them in this round it doesn't look like a great return on their investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Another demolition job today, Pistons just too good. I’m starting to believe we can go all the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I agree on them going all the way, but this team has to stay FOCUSED! I already mentioned this above, but it's so important. The Pistons get bored very easy, and it usually bites them. Look at round 2 last year against LeBron...they were up 2-0, and almost blew it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 Down 19 points early, the Pistons claw their way back and manage to take Game 3 and take a 3-0 series lead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruiser008 37 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 Wow. Coming back from being down 19 on the road is awfullying tough but the Pistons made it look so easy! Is it too early to be looking forward to a Pistons/Cavs rematch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 The NBA playoffs have been totally boring. I love the Pistons - smoking teams is pretty fun - they'll come out of the East - but no competition is a little dry. I don't anticipate Cleveland stopping them (I don't think what happened last year is in the cards). The West is totally depressing. Golden State upsetting Dallas in the first round was the only mild excitement. Does anyone else want to barf if the Spurs are in the finals again - ugh. And if Detroit plays them I have to be subjected to watching them. I can only hope the Suns somehow win this series - or they get ousted by Utah - but otherwise ugh - we're stuck with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Anyone but Bland Antonio! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
