Game 4: Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons [Game Thread]
by Packey on Nov 3, 2009 5:15 PM EST
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NBA Regular Season Game 4 Palace of Auburn Hills Magic Blog Blog: Third Quarter Collapse
This very well could have been a match up between two 3-0 teams, but the Pistons had problems with the "third quarter collapse" this past weekend. Coincidentally, that's the name of the Orlando Magic blog here on SB Nation.
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3-0 (2-0 away) 1-2 (0-1 home)
November 3, 2009 7:30 PM ET
TV: Fox Sports Detroit Radio: 97.1 The Fan
Probable starters:
Jameer Nelson
PG
Rodney Stuckey
Vince Carter
SG
Ben Gordon
Matt Barnes
SF
Tayshaun Prince
Jonas Jerebko
Ryan Anderson
PF
Charlie Villanueva
Dwight Howard
C
Ben Wallace
Detroit was outscored by a combined 30 points in the third quarter of their two losses. Coming out strong after halftime should be a focus every game, but will definitely be key tonight against a very good Orlando Magic team.
This game has the opportunity to be an ol' fashioned shootout as the Magic are averaging 113 points per game and giving up 102. Detroit is only averaging 88 points per game and is allowing 87 per game, but there's no question they are capable of putting up 100+ and their defense can be suspect, especially when matching up against Dwight Howard (sans Rasheed).
There's a good chance Orlando is somehow dome jobbed by Detroit, though. Detroit was the only Eastern Conference team that swept the season series with the Eastern Conference Finals representative last year and Detroit holds a .600 winning percentage all-time vs. Orlando.
As I mentioned yesterday, Richard Hamilton will miss his third straight game. Ben Gordon will most likely start again in his place. Gordon is averaging 24 ppg and shooting 49%.
There's some talk that Vince Carter's own ankle injury could prevent him from playing for the Magic. A decision will be made after he partakes in the shootaround. Rashard Lewis is still out due to the suspension he received for violating the NBA's steroid policy.
Game tip is at 7:30 PM EST and will air on Fox Sports Detroit. Remember, tonight is the last night you can watch on NBA.com's League Pass for free should you be outside the Detroit area. While you watch, share all your thoughts and feelings in the comments. Consider it your Pistons "gournal."
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No Lewis and Pietrius For Oralndo......
…….With no rip for us….Should be a good game……Im calling a pistons win!!!
I like the positivity
I hope you’re right, obviously.
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Tayshaun is out tonight. And out until the weekend, at least.
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I think you have
Futurama and Spongebob at least haha
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I like Jonas starting tonight...
should bring some good energy. I am worried about energy levels coming off the bench though. Max had better bring it tonight.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
Sure can
He makes sweet sweet string music every time
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wow he REALLY can't...
off his toe??? C’mon BG, you know better than that.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
s'what he does
his feet are ginormous or something.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
I know I can't really pull anything from a few minutes of play...
But I’m REALLY liking the decision to start Jonas.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
Is this game being dictated by good defense or bad offense?
I’m thinking bad offense.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
Free throws difference is mind boggling
Pistons 12-17
Magic 0-2
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So I'm thinking 50 3-point attempts by the end of the game for Orlando?
They haven’t made one in a LONG time, yet they still keep firing away.
Why can't we hit a 3-pointer?
I’m pretty sure all of our attempts have been WIDE open.
At least we’re not forcing it like Orlando though.
So I traded Vince Carter for random crap and the ninth pick in fantasy
and then I picked Brandon Jennings
Seems like a good move amirite?
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
Oh, sorry, wrong blog ...
I was going to rub it in with the bulls sucking.
Go Pistons though. It’s the game I’m watching! [The thunder/Lakers game is blacked out, thanks NBA League Pass]
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
I'm surprised Orlando continues to shoot so many threes
Vince hasn’t slashed once
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I'm not really...
it’s what they do. Usually they don’t miss this much though.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
They're doing alright
playing now without Rip, Tay, and Bynum. Gutsy performance tonight so far.
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I agree.
I’m loving the effort I’m seeing. I’m even seeing a bit of passion out of CV.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
At the time I posted it they'd looked horrible and blew a 6 point lead...
Now they’re playing fine again.
Gundy really needs to scream at his team...
They haven’t taken a good 3 in a while.
But with Howard out, their options are limited.
Detroit definitely has the most dynamic guard rotation right now...
They are getting it done.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
Ryan Anderson has been sucking it up
Pistons are coming through in the clutch.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
I called it in the opening post on this thread!!!!
3 guards looked pretty good tonight…..Only 8 assists though……To much one on one but it worked tonight!!!!…..Lets get those raptors tomorrow!!!…..GO PISTONS!!!
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