Pistons Basketball

[Revtro]

WHAT?  SPEAK UP!  YOU ARE ALL TALKING SO QUIETLY I CAN'T HEAR A WORD YOU'RE SAYING!   

[djkimmel]

My brother talked to me that way once...

ONCE!!

[Skulley]

Everybodies a comedian.  And yes the Pistons got to the finals in 2006 when they lost to San Antonio.  Saunders was the coach.  It was the last year that Ben Wallace was playing here.

BD           

[djkimmel]

I don't even watch, but I seem to remember that...

[cr]

I don't think home court advantage is as important as when a team peaks, or gels . The last two games were possibly the most impressive, at least in my opinion, of the year. If the Pistons can mantain this intensity they will be fun to watch in the playoffs. Boston seems to struggle some times and look vulnerable. I like it when Sheeds on his game and feel he's one of the leagues best . When flip puts him on the floor with the young guys they seem to draw confidence from him. I tired of hearing "the ball don't lie" though. Never heard the ball talk, have you?

[Skulley]

Right now the Pistons could start Maxiell and bring McDyess off the bench.  McDyess is a better player off the bench.  Maxiell is young and he could gel real well with the rest of the starters.  They have cut Rasheed's playing time a bit and he has been stronger and more productive.  Here is my problem with Saunder's.......he doesn't trust his bench although lately he has been touting them which is about time because they have stepped up and played GREAT!!!  Now the question is...........when the game is on the line and the it is time to sub because starters are tired...........will he do it.........will he sub in the bench........he hasn't had a very good record of this in the past..................when the game is on the line.

BD             

[Duke]

Sorry, but I hate being wrong when I'm actually right. 

Wallace did leave Detroit, but not after losing to the Spurs. In fact, it was after losing in 6 games to Miami in the conference finals. That was Flip's first year. He's only been in Detroit for 3 seasons now. And I got this straight from Wikipedia:

Saunders replaced Larry Brown as coach of the Detroit Pistons on July 21, 2005. Under Saunders, the team set a new franchise record for wins during the regular season, finishing with a 64-18 record. Saunders coached the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the 2006 NBA All-Star Game in Houston, Texas.

Despite the successful season, however, Saunders has been a target of criticism for the Pistons' playoff performance, in which the Cleveland Cavaliers pushed them to 7 games in the 2006 Eastern Conference Semifinals. The worn-out Pistons then lost the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat in 6 games. Saunders has received criticism for the poor defensive showing by the Pistons in the East finals. This has been speculated as a deciding factor in Ben Wallace's decision to sign a free-agent contract with the rival Chicago Bulls in the 2006 offseason. The 2007 playoffs also ended in disappointment for Saunders and the Pistons as the Cavaliers rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win the next four games and the Eastern Conference title.

Thus, Saunders has never been in the finals.

[cr]

Duke,I love it when I'm right , just wished it happened more . I read in the news rumor has it Dumars gave Flip a win it all or your done ultimatum. I like the way the young players are coming on , but wonder how a team can be so inconsistant . When they pass the ball good things happen , but sometimes Rip gets away from his game and trys to take his man one on one , and they seem to get stagnant . I did like Rips D on LeBron on last week though . Soooooo lets here some predictions . I'll say Flip gets tuff , steps up to the plate so to speak , and the Pistons win it all !!!!!!

[cr]

No takers???

[Durand Dan]

I think they will reach the finals. I'm sure hoping they win it all

[Duke]

I'll be real surprised if they can beat Boston, but I'll be cheering for them!