The Streak is at 2!
by Kevin Sawyer on Jan 15, 2010 11:25 PM EST
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The Pistons shut off Chris Paul at the pressure valve, got to the line and destroyed the Hornets on the boards en route to an overtime victory that was closer than it should have been.
The Good:
All around, the Pistons seemed ready for this offense. Chris Paul was taken out of the game until the end, when he got on a tear and brought his team back.
Frankly, the Hornets had to make some impossible shots to stay in this one. Detroit was on top of its game, and had New Orleans resorting to fouling just to stay on pace.
Ben Wallace had one of his best games as a Piston. I'd be interested in seeing the list of 35 year old players who have grabbed 20 rebounds in a game. Is it more than 50 players? I bet it's not.
The Bad:
The fouling thing almost worked, as the Pistons missed six free throws in the fourth quarter. Rodney Stuckey was terrible prior to a heroic OT performance. That said, it was a pretty damn heroic OT performance.
The Fats Domino Unsung Hero:
Austin Daye. Great plays late in the game are fun to watch, but if he hadn't stepped up in the 2nd quarter, there would have been no late game heroics.
The Takeaway:
The Pistons had the right game plan to beat this team. They made Chris Paul put the ball on the floor. They made the Hornets pay for playing the perimeter (10-2 OReb advantage), and they had much more balanced game than the previous victory.
This should also put to rest any notions that the return of our best players is a hindrance to this team. If the Pistons are going to make a playoff push, they will need contributions from Rip, Tay, Gordon etc...
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wooooooo
gonna go streaking again
big win
and no matter what you think of rip you had to be happy tonight. if you want him traded, nights like this up his trading value. if you don’t want him traded, you want him playing at this level when he’s here.
big ben – crazy game. esp considering no fouls
Interesting.
Ah, it’s been a while. Though I haven’t been commenting on the site since before the format change, it doesn’t mean I’ve lost my keen eye for everything and anything basketball related. So here’s my interesting stat from looking at the box score- 6 players in the game had 13 points. Wow.
great job
Personally for the Pistons to even make a run for the playoffs they need to have their play makers shooting at a high percent. Rip did well tonight and carried the team scoring wise. But 4-15 shooting from Rodney Stuckey is just play unacceptable.
Tonight just proves when you even PLAY DEFENSE, unlike 2 games ago vs the Bulls, and move the ball around they tend to get a win more often than not.
Thinking about this team
and this game, we should just go ahead and try to get Jeff Foster off Indiana, throw like Kwame’s expiring contract at them and maybe see if Joe D can rainbow three his way to a HORSE win over Bird to seal the deal (Bird loves a challenge!).
I’d be interested in seeing the list of 35 year old players who have grabbed 20 rebounds in a game. Is it more than 50 players? I bet it’s not.
Since 1986-87 (which is as far back as Basketball-Reference.com’s Player Game Finder data goes), the feat has been accomplished a grand total of 53 times by 14 individuals, which includes Wallace last night. (Not surprisingly, Dennis Rodman pulled the trick 27 times. Robert Parish did it seven times, and no one else did it more than three.)
by Matt Watson on Jan 16, 2010 4:47 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Beat me to it
I started to look it up on Basketball-Reference when I read that quote. Just glad I checked the comments before posting, or else I’d really look stupid.
Rodman was amazing.
Didn't somebody look up...
how many players in history had 20 rebounds last night and 0 fouls?
I believe it was one, and it was Big Ben Wallace at that.
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I'll copy what I put in the last thread...
Since 1986 (which is as far as their search function goes), there have been 10 games where a player has played 40+ minutes and snagged 20+ rebounds without fouling.
Ben has three of those games; no other player has more than one. Last night’s game was the first time a player over the age of 28 did this.
by Birdman84 on Jan 16, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ben wallace and rip hamilton
were they on the 2004 team that beat the lakers?
by andyfrombrooklyn on Jan 16, 2010 9:08 AM EST reply actions
Goodt game not just for get more WINS, but also PLAYOFF position. No sugarcoat, pistons need to win MORE games SOON. Just epinion
by coachDP on Jan 16, 2010 10:31 AM EST via mobile reply actions 7 recs
Its official....
…..2 wins in a row its now a streak!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jan 16, 2010 10:39 AM EST reply actions
Stuckey -- JJ chest bump
In OT is why I don’t want to even think about tanking for a better draft pick. That was real emotion, great stuff to watch.
My only worry is all those guys playing all those minutes last night, and another one tonight.
by Toledo Joe on Jan 16, 2010 11:37 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
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Totally agree. In the highlights on pistons.com they showed a close up on Stuckey after that chest bump and he looked exhausted but pumped as hell. Gotta keep fighting.
Last night was a legit team
as opposed to the Wizards, one of the most dysfunctional teams in the league.
I think the win serves to provide a little momentum and a much-needed boost of pride.
They should win tonight against NY.
"We’re going to turn this team around 360 degrees." –Jason Kidd
He's been playing great.
I’m definitely a fan of Stuckey.
"We’re going to turn this team around 360 degrees." –Jason Kidd
Hell to the no.
John Wall >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> First Round sweep
by Terrence J. Lynch on Jan 16, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
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