Pistons hope to avoid another MSG barnburner

by Matt Watson on Apr 9, 2007 7:55 PM EDT

The ball tipped in New York a few minutes ago and Rasheed Wallace was back in the starting lineup. According to A. Sherrod Blakely, Flip Saunders will likely try to limit Wallace's playing time to the mid-20s and low-30s, apparently because of the hyperextended finger suffered a couple of games ago.

It was a barnburner the last time the Pistons played at the Garden -- the Knicks won in three overtimes 151-145. Rip Hamilton had 51 points (his finale two) -- more than he's had in his last three games, combined. The Knicks have lost a lot of key players to injury, though, and have won just two of their last 10 games. Here's to hoping Detroit doesn't make this more difficult than it needs to be.

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Nice — Nate Robinson practically passed it to Carlos Delfino for the dunk. That’s two strong dunks for Delfino in the first half alone.

by Matt Watson on Apr 9, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

I’m buying two posters: one featuring Carlos Delfino dunking, and one of Tayshaun dunking. What do they have in common? They’re both abusing Eddie Curry.

by Rob G on Apr 9, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

I was the 2004 nba playoffs vs the new jersey nets game 3 and the pistons got blown out, i was at the pistons vs knicks st.patricks game last year, crawford ruined my night, also i was the triple overttime game and we all know how that ended even though i saw rip’s career high in points anddddd tonight i was at the game and saw my 1st ! detroit pistons win ! and it was 50th win of the year =)

by Vin Richitelli - Connecticut on Apr 10, 2007 2:05 AM EDT reply actions