Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Who Will Be A Pistons' Next Year?

Splitting Up (?)
by Keith Langlois


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Chauncey Billups wants to be back. So does Antonio McDyess. Ditto for Flip Murray. And maybe even for Dale Davis.
The Pistons cleaned out their lockers on Monday – well, all but Rip Hamilton and Chris Webber, who didn’t show for the usual day-after meeting, which is informal and not mandatory – but won’t so easily leave another near-miss season behind them after the upstart Cleveland Cavaliers advance to the NBA Finals by overcoming a 2-0 deficit to sweep four straight games. Here are the list of some Pistons' players option for next season.

1.Chauncey Billups-can opt out of the final year of his contract.

2.Antonio Mcdyess-Antonio McDyess, like Billups, can opt out of the final year of his contract. Chances are McDyess will return to the Pistons

3.Flip Murray-Murray, who signed a two-year contract last summer with a player option for the second year, said he is intent on returning to the Pistons next season despite falling out of the rotation in January.

4.Dale Davis-Davis, a 16-year veteran who signed with the Pistons two summers ago, had indicated he would seriously ponder retirement, but Monday said he would “probably, more than likely, definitely play. I still feel like I can help contribute to this game and help a team win. I’m still short of that goal of winning a championship, as well. I look to be back in action.”

5.Sheed-Rumors that he might be an KNICKS next year.

*There isn't any talk about what would and could happen to the other Pistons' players yet, but Reporters say that Flip Saunders will be back next season.

Season Over For The Pistons

I haven't have much time to post lately, so here is part of an article from Ryan Pretzer, title, Over and Out.

The Cavs beat the Pistons for the fourth straight game Saturday night, 98-82, becoming the third team ever – and the first since the 1993 Chicago Bulls – to win the conference finals after falling in an 0-2 hole.

The Pistons played well enough to keep it close for three quarters before being outscored 31-16 in the final 12 minutes. The Pistons' season was undone not by LeBron James but rookie Daniel Gibson, who had his own statement game Saturday.

Friday, June 01, 2007

San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons

Everybody knows now that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the lead in the Eastern Conference with 3-2. But for all the believers out there. It is not over until the fat lady sings, and let me just tell you she haven't yet. The Detroit Pistons will make it to the 2007 NBA Conference to play and win agianst the San Antonio Spurs(Pistons fans you just have to believe).

Thursday, May 31, 2007

James’ 48 tops Pistons’ best effort
We Haven’t Seen This Before
by Ryan Pretzer




The 2007 Eastern Conference finals had been considered a pretty mundane exhibition in playoff basketball up until Thursday night. Close scores, but not a lot of offense. Players from both sides made as many poor choices down the stretch as clutch plays. It was four games of good basketball, not great.
That changed two minutes shy of midnight Friday, when LeBron James capped one of the most memorable NBA playoff performances ever. And the Pistons, who did everything else for 58 minutes, couldn’t stop him.

Over the course of the fourth quarter and two overtimes, James scored 29 of Cleveland’s final 30 points. James’ layup with 2.2 seconds remaining (perhaps his easiest bucket of the night) capped a Herculean, 48-point effort – and the Cavaliers’ 109-107 double-overtime victory in Game 5. It is the most points scored by a Pistons opponent at home, topping Elgin Baylor’s 47 points 46 years ago.

For the second year in a row, the Pistons find themselves facing a 3-2 series deficit against Cleveland after winning the first two games at The Palace. But Thursday night was not about the Pistons’ desire or focus or execution, because it was all there.

At the end of regulation and the game tied at 91, the Pistons had more rebounds (38-33), more assists (18-12), more points in the paint (38-30) and more second-chance points (17-14). The Pistons also won the turnover battle, 10 to Cleveland’s 11, and only one had been committed by the much-maligned Chauncey Billups.

It was vintage playoff Billups Thursday. Trailing by one with 22.9 seconds left, Billups didn’t hesitate, knocking down a 3-pointer that gave the Pistons a 91-89 lead. Then James sent the game to overtime with a dunk.

There Billups was again at the end of the first overtime, making two free throws with 3.1 seconds left to force a second overtime. Billups had 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists – but not the winning basket, which rolled around the rim and off as the second overtime expired.

It’s hard to believe James’ exploits were put in early jeopardy when he received a technical foul for charging after Pistons forward Antonio McDyess, who was ejected for a flagrant-2 foul on Anderson Varejao in the final minute of the first quarter.

Chris Webber – coming off a two-point, three-rebound no-show in Game 4 – came through when his team needed him most, playing 30 minutes after McDyess’ ejection. No Piston has benefited from McDyess more than Webber, who has virtually shared the starting center minutes in this series.

Webber scored 11 of his 20 in the first half, including seven straight to help the Pistons take a 39-35 lead. Then on weary legs in the second overtime, buried his shoulder into Cavs center Zydrunas Ilgauskas to draw a foul and flipped a turnaround jumper. Webber’s three-point play gave the Pistons a 107-104 lead with 1:28 remaining, and the Pistons again had victory within sight – before James hit a 3-pointer on the next possession.

The Pistons even had their first halftime lead in the series, 52-51. The second half in Game 5 went just how it did in the first four games – with momentum moving fiercely in one direction or the other, and never staying put for long. Richard Hamilton scored eight of the Pistons’ 10 unanswered points during such a fourth-quarter run, which put the Pistons in control, 88-81, with 3:15 remaining. The Pistons then committed three straight turnovers, and James made sure this game reached the conclusion of his choosing.

Hamilton scored a team-high 26 points and made all 12 of his free throws. He is now the second Pistons player – along with Isiah Thomas – to score 2,000 postseason points. Hamilton has 2,017 points – and a chance to add to it Saturday in Game 6 at Quicken Loans Arena.

Monday, May 28, 2007

Playoffs

Hey guys I'm BACK,I'm so sorry that I've been on hiatus but I had problems with my blogger account. Here are the playoff games that the Detroit Pistons have been doing so well in(We are almost to the trophy).

DETROIT vs. ORLANDO
Game 1: at DET
DET 100, ORL 92 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 2: at DET
DET 98, ORL 90 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 3: at ORL
DET 93, ORL 77 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 4
: at ORL
DET 97, ORL 93 - Final


PISTONS vs.BULLS
Game 1: at DET
DET 95, CHI 69 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 2: at DET
DET 108, CHI 87 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 3: at CHI
DET 81, CHI 74 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 4: at CHI
CHI 102, DET 87 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 5: at DET
CHI 108, DET 92 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 6: at CHI


PISTONS vs. CAVALIERS
Game 1: at DET
DET 79, CLE 76 - Final
Recap | Box Score Game 2: at DET
DET 79, CLE 76 - Final
Recap | Box Score
Highlights Game 3: at CLE
CLE 88, DET 82 - Final (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/playoffs/detchi)

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Playoff Games

I know I haven't wrote anything about the Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic games(yes the major playoff games)but I have been so busy with my school work, and exams are right around the corner. I 'm trying to juggle a lot of things right now. I'm so sorry and I'm really trying my best. I should have the two game recaps tomorrow.

ON THIS DAY

On this day, April 25, 1976,Tim Duncan(NBA forward for the San Antonio Spurs)was born.

ON THIS DAY

Here is the Monday "On This Day":

On this Day, April 23, 2007, the Los Angeles Laker Jerry West scores 53 points.

Did You Know?

-born january 20, 1964, in Daytona,Ohio.
-is a retired American Professional basketball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 2001.
-After Attending Miami University, he was selected 8th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1986 NBA Draft.
-He later played for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers, where he finished his career.
-He won five championship in his career(3 with the Bulls and 2 with the Lakers).
-In 2005, he signed as an assistant coaches for the Detroit Pistons.

Did You Know?

Do you know Igor kokoskov? How Well?

Igor -Stefan Kokoškov (Serbian Cyrillic: Игор Стефан Кокошков) became the youngest coach in Yugoslavian basketball history shortly after suffering serious injuries sustained during an automobile accident that ended a promising playing career.

-Kokoskov coached various club teams in Belgrade and was on the coaching staff of the Yugoslav (now Serbia) men's and junior national teams.

-His savvy, ambitious nature and command of the English language were factors when he was hired by the University of Missouri as a part of their coaching staff in 1999, the first European to be holding that position in NCAA Division I.

-The following year, Kokoskov became the first non-American to be hired in the NBA, as a full-time assistant coach, by the Los Angeles Clippers. In 2003 he joined the Detroit Pistons staff of coach Larry Brown.

-Kokoskov is a graduate from the University of Belgrade.(wikipedia.com)



Thursday, April 19, 2007

Resume on Friday

I will do two "DID YOU KNOW" and "ON THIS DAY" on friday. I'm truly sorry for not posting regulary. But now since it's playoffs time I should be back on track.

"We Ain't DoneYet"

The Pistons hard work paid off. Like Nelly says "If Hard Works Pays Off, Then Easy Work Is Worthless." Though the Pistons reached the playoffs, they are still not done yet, they still have a lot of work ahead for them. They will play the 1st round against the Orlando Magic on Saturday @ 7:00 on ESPN. You guys really need to watch this one it will be "FIRE", the 2nd game will be on Monday night. The playoffs is where you really show your skills, so pistons prove it to everybody.



LETS GO PISTONS LETS GO, LETS GO PISTONS LETS GO, LETS GO PISTONS LETS GO, LETS GO PISTONS LETS GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Detroit vs. Philadephia

The Detroit Pistons vs. Philadephia 76ers today @ 6:00, stay tuned.

DID YOU KNOW?

Do you know Flip Saunders? How Well?

Did you know that he was:
1.)born February 23, 1955 in Clevelad, Ohio.
2.)Head Coach for the Detroit Pistons.
3.)Was an All-American basetball player at Cuyahoga Heights High School in Cleveland.
4.)Was named Ohio's Class A High School Basketball Player of the Year.
5.)Began his coaching career at Golden Valley Lutheran College.
6.)Saunders joined the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 11, 1995, as geeral manager and later became coach.
7.)On February 12, 25, Saunders was fired and replace by then vice-president of Bsketball operation Kevin McHale.
8.)Later replaced Larry Brown as coach of the Detroit Pistons on July 21, 2005.
9.)Under Saunders the team set a new franchise record for wins during the regular season, finishing with a 64-18 record. Now:51-28
10.)Coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the 2006 NBA All-Star.

DID YOU KNOW?

Do you know? Chris Webber? How Well?

Did you know that he was:
1.)born March 1, 1973, in Detroit Michigan.
2.)A 5-time NBA All-Star.
3.)A former NBA rebounding champion.
4.)Former NBA Rookie of the Year.
5.)Former #1 overall NBA draftee.
6.)Former NCAA Men's Basketball 1st ten All-Areseal and is well membered for his leadership if the University of Michigan Wolverins.
7.)Part of the Fab Five along with Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson.


DID YOU KNOW?

Do you know Jason Maxiell? How Well?

Did you know that he was:
1.)born February 18, 1983, in Chicago Illinois.
2.)6'7 260 lb.
3.)Plays forward.
4.)Selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 26th pick in the 1st round of the 2005 NBA draft.
5.)Middle name is "Dior"(Cute name).
6.)Often called "Baby Ben" because of the comparisn made between him and All-Star and former Pistons center Ben Wallace.
7.)Earned All-Conference USA Second Team honors.
8.)Finish 11th on the University of Cincinnatis career scoring list with 1,566 points.

DID YOU KNOW?

Do you know Rasheed Wallace? How Well?

Did you know that he was:
1.)born September 17, 1974, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2.)plays power forward and center--depending on oposition.
3.)6 ft. 11 in. (213 cm) and 230 lb(104.3 kg).
4.)Nickname is Sheed.
5.)Originall selected out of the University of North Carolina by the Washington Bullets in the 95 NBA Draft.
6.)Was named to the All-Rookie 2nd team folling his last season.
7.)In 04 Rasheed helped power the Detroit Pistons to the NBA title and obtained his first championship ring.
8.)Label One of the most controversial player in the NBA.

DID YOU KNOW?

Do you know Alex Acker? How Well?

Did you know that he was:
1.)born on January 21, 1983 in Compton, California
2.)is currently playing for Olympiacos BC in Greec.
3.)Attended Peppardine University and was selected by the Detroit Pistons,with the lst pick in the 2nd round (60th overall) of the 2005 NBA draft--ranked 5th in the "effeciency'averaging 15.5 points, and 7.5 rebouds)
4.)He was signed to the NBA Developmental League's Fayetteville Patriots on February 27, 2006.

ON THIS DAY

Here are the "On this Day" for this week:

On this Day, April 9, 1959, 13 NBA Championship: Boston Celtics sweep Minnesota Lakers in 4 games. Bostons Celtics wins 8th straight title.

On this Day, April 10, 1985, 9th NBA Championship: Syrac Nats beat Ft.Wayne Pistons, 4 games to 3.

On this Day, April 11, 1961, 15th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat St. Louis Hawks, 4 games to 1.

On this Day, April 12, 1992, 2nd lowest NBA scoring game-Detroit Pistons 72, New York Knicks 61.

On this Day, April 13, 1997, 14th Largest NBA crowd(45,458) see Orlando play at Minneopolis .

On this Day, April 14, 1968, 1st NBA game at Madison Square Garden, Knicks beat the clippers.

Recaps

I know I been on hiatus for a minute, I'm sorry guys, but I have been very busy with my schoolwork. So here are a few recaps I didn't have time to get to sooner.

March 25. vs Milwaukee(121-95)W
March 26 vs. Denver(113-109)W O.T.
Mach 29 vs. Chicago(93-81)L
March 30 vs. New Jersey(110-105)W
April 1 vs. Miami(94-88)W
April 4 vs. Chicago(106-88)L
April 8 vs. Cleveland (87-82)W
Aril 9 vs. New York(91-83)W

*Our ranking:51-28
*We have reached top seed in the Eastern Playoff

Game today vs. Philadephia 76ers @ 6:00