23 points+5.3 assists+4.5 rebounds/game= Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
I know the Pistonscast Posse is excited because frankly every Pistons fan in the world should be.
Stuckey and the Pistons were 4-0 last week. If going undefeated isn’t impressive enough, consider that Stuckey played without Rip all week and without Sheed for three games.
“One thing about Stuckey is that when he sees an opportunity to attack, regardless of what the play call is, he attacks,” Pistons’ Coach Michael Curry said after Stuckey’s 38-point effort in the win over Sacramento last week. “Those are the things we saw withim him and that’s why he’s becoming a really, really good point guard. He’s picking and choosing when to be aggressive.”
Is Rip really hurt? That’s the question. Check out Episode 76 for the Pistonscast theory on Rip’s possible phantom injury. Also Chauncey Billups and the aforementioned Richard Hamilton both make special appearances through a new segment called the “Pistons Phone Tap”. Even with a 5 game winning streak, there is still a lot to talk about it.
1. Is Rip really hurt?
2. How do you like Amir in the starting lineup?
3. How many games with this current winning streak last?
4. Would you trade Rip? For Who?
Anything else you want to discuss, this is the place to do it!
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We have an updated report from one of the Pistonscast Posse.
Richard from Howell, MI
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*First of all I want to say that Dwight Howard is RIPPED. I managed to get his autograph by the tunnel and his arms looked like they were about to explode.
Now on to the pistons. They played with great intensity in the first have and rolled onto an 11-point half time lead. I thought Jason Maxiell did a great job off the bench, like that sick block on morcin gartet or whatever his name is. That should buy him some playing time.
Rodney Stuckey had another good game making me even happier with his change to the starting lineup. They did a good job playing without their co-captain and my boy, Rip Hamilton. You gotta wonder if this lineup without Rip is the best way to go, we seem to play better this way and we can only get better when Rip comes back. To me it’s the obvious choice of what lineup we should go with. Overall the best part about the first half was how well they were able to shutdown Superman Dwight. His huge stat line with one first half point proved it.
Unfortunately there was the second half. Right out of the gate they looked flat, bad body language, lazy Sheed (a.k.a. Rash) and they continually had possessions where they let the shot clock get low, causing a bad shot. They couldn’t stop Rashard Lewis or Dwight Howard. I lost count at somewhere around 50 three pointers for Lewis including the one that he nearly converted to a four point play after being tackled by Dyess. The game was physical all night long, it was unusual how many injuries we saw.
The Good: First half intensity, good play without Rip, energy off the bench, no Superman in first half, Rodney Stuckey, win pushes record to 18-11, MC seems to be getting more comfortable and more involved
The Bad: Second half, couldn’t stop Rashard Lewis or Dwight Howard, Rash…eed, poor execution, Iverson didn’t play well, we didn’t see either of the Walters but I guess I didn’t really expect Razor Sharpe to play anyway, Amir was quiet.
Peace,
Richard
Howell, MI
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What’s Going on World?
John W. Davis here.
Here is your official discussion blog for tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic. Hopefully we can play some of that outstanding 3rd Quarter Milwaukee Bucks defense tonight and get a big win!
“When we have the bigger lineup, we’re better defensively, we’re better defensive rebounding and it gives us an opportunity to block more shots,” Prince said. “It’s just kind of pick and choose.”
Said Iverson: “It’s something we have to work through, work on our rotations and take advantage of it (small lineup) on the offensive end and use our speed against those bigger guys.”
Injury report
Pistons guard Richard Hamilton, who did not play Saturday because of a left groin injury, is questionable for tonight. If he does not play, Amir Johnson once again will start at power forward with Tayshaun Prince back to small forward and Rasheed Wallace at center. The backcourt will consist of Rodney Stuckey and Iverson.
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*Personally, I’m looking for Stuckey to eat up Jameer Nelson tonight like he did D. Rose!
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