First, in case you missed it: yes, Boston’s locker room was sweltering on Monday. Were the Pistons playing tricks on the visitors? Probably not … but I’m curious to see if the ghost of Red Auerbach turns off the Pistons’ hot water after the game.
With a win tonight the Pistons will put the Celtics in an elimination game at the Palace in Game 6. That’s too good to pass up — expect maximum effort from the opening tip to the final buzzer.
I’ll be at FanHouse live-blogging this game. Feel free to stop by and say hello, and of course, leave all your thoughts on the game right here in the comments.
Someone please hire Avery Johnson. He’s like a villain in an southern-gothic film.
For the Pistons. Again, let K-Pierce have their shots. Just stop boobie and the fatman.
From Eastern Michington, Rodney Stuckey. Homework, people, homework.
Play smart, dont let this game slip at the start…
Earlier I made a statement I’d like to correct:
“Perkins guaranteeing a victory is like Cheikh Samb guaranteeing a victory.”
That should be:
“Perkins guaranteeing a victory is like Kid Rock guaranteeing a victory.”
Here we go. Pistons by 8 tonight. You heard it here first.
Whoever punches first will win. Dice should have the team sufficiently humbled into submission. He’ll get more attention tonight, which should give Sheed more true one-on-one looks in the post.
Look for RR to try and have a big game. CB needs to shut that down.
I’m really interested to see how the 1st 5 minutes of this game plays out. Let’s Go Stones!
enjoy the game amigos! i hope i don’t have to watch too much of the angry turkey!
Perkins guaranteeing a victory is like Dash Rick guaranteeing a victory.
I hope TP keeps PP under wraps. That match up will be especially critical tonight. PP will want to “bring it” on his home court in such an important game. If the Celts can get shaken up early, then the Pistons can get them into desperation mode. If the Pistons come out soft, they will regret it, as it will likely spell D-E-F-E-A-T for them.
Let’s go. I want the REAL, WINNING, PASSIONATE Pistons to show p tonight. The game 2 and 4 Pistons. The 2004 Pistons.
93 points wins.
Go Stones! Won’t be here to watch or keep up because of family stuff, but get me a damn win.
“I can say one thing tonight: it’s our time tonight.” The Flip don’t lie! I liked Flip’s pre-game speech. He really didn’t say anything, and that’s what he should do.
Kevin S, there is a W I D E difference between a guarantee (which I did not make, and which is always unsafe with this Piston’s squad) and a prediction (which I did make, and stand by). I called the Pistons by 6 in game 2, so I’m feeling it baby.
Is it a good idea for the home team to play the theme song from “Requiem For A Dream” during their introductions?
Anyone get the feeling that Perkins couldnt have gone to college even if he wanted to?
Ass to Ass (me, commanding the Celtics)
The Final Countdown to start the game? Bad news for the Celtics.
“Anyone get the feeling that Perkins couldnt have gone to college even if he wanted to?”
Should we nickname him “Buckeye”?
I really, really don’t think we need this game to win the series, but for some reason I’m going to be really uncomfortable until I see what Pistons team shows up.
Sheed looks angry. Good news.
LOL probably the only D-I that wouldve had him (and offered him a caddy)
CB!! Good sign.
Nice to see RA miss that. Hope he keeps it up.
I told you he looked angry! 3!
Rasheed the Dream!
Hey Marc Jackson, how is Rondo almost turning the ball over in the lane a great move by Rondo? You sir are an idiot.
You can’t leave him Rondo!!!
It’s great to see CB knock down a couple shots early.
WTF was that, a cluster play? Celtics offense just looked like a bad kid movie doing a kickoff return.
That arm flailing was a tech on Maxiell
What prison did Perkins just get out of?
Chaunce is an idiot for passing that layup
Perkins is beasting on us
Long 3!
Sheed is dialed in.
be a good game for chauncey to find his shot again. too many turnovers as a team so far.
Keep bricking and we will keep fouling… suit up Samb.
Making these 3s could come back to haunt us. We need to get our offensive sets rolling. Reliance on the three is dangerous. Ask the Magic.
Pass it Rip
Sheed get on that block!!
You’ve gotta love Rondos aggressiveness… (sarc)
ON FIRE!!!
Stop relying on the 3!
Argghhh! I have a love/ hate relationship with these 3s.
Dont fall in love with the 3! lol
Tell me, who exactly is watching this game on ESPN that doesnt understand that Sheed is a good 3-point shooter? Tell me.
I agree with you DASH but the guy has it going from outside. He is best when he mixes it up.
If Sheed keeps this up, the C-2.4 is in trouble.
Like that nickname? C-2.4? I do.
if people tells me that Sheed is going to have three threes in the first quarter I would of said they are lairs. But damn Sheed had a year to shoot that 3rd three.
He’s good but you dont want him to fall in love with it. Sometimes he hits em, sometimes he doesnt and you wish they had set him up to post.
I just hope they dont shoot too many and run out of gas.
True enough. He HAD to shoot that last one. He was alone on the court! Dice is being guarded more aggressively. No problem, opens up Sheed.
And I have to say that I LOVE Dice’s accent and demeanor in general.
Body up and foul PP
Babies!!
Rondo thought he had game, that was cute.
Love the steal there! And, uh, Rondo bad pass…
Yeah Clear Path!!
We are playing great. The in and out nonsense will stop eventually.
I like the fact that we didn’t come out down 8 or 10 or worse.
And the foul calls continues ladies and gentlemen.
Somebody block out Perkins… he’s killing us on the glass.
Finally Sheed takes perkins down low… that’s the way to take him off the boards. Nice adjustment.
Stuck!
Rodney Stuckey … cold-blooded!
Jesus, Stuckey is so damn good.
Prince did it again!
You just got Tay Tayed!!
Prince is a blocking maniac!
That’s how we close out a quarter!!!!
Prince grabs babies and slaps them away, he’d probably look a little more like Maxiell if he ate them.
Got some lucky calls in that quarter. I like the urgency so far
Perk is a Just Another Victim … of the Palace Prince.
I don’t suppose anyone knows a link for the game?
If Boston loses this series (and thats a big if), its gonna be hilarious knowing how worthless these NBA Finals spots have been.
Perk is driving me crazy. He’s getting the easiest looks.
Is a flagrant not when you foul on purpose?
Not a flagrant. Sorry. Bad call.
How is that not flagrant? No play on the ball… that’s the rule. Rules.
Flagrant foul bitches.
That was not a flagrant foul
But I will take that anyway!
Boston fans I understand
Classy Boston lol
What is CYO?
Nah, Brown absolutely made a play on the ball. Unquestionably a bad call. However, Boston can’t complain if you review the officiating from Game 4. You have to play beyond the bad calls from the refs. The Pistons managed to do it then.
YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CYO is a league without flagrants,
Whatever they say, that was dangerous.
The Old Man!!!
Great play Lindsey!
Maxi has to love Lindsey…thats twice in the last 2 games he has passed up layups to give Maxi an alley-oop.
“eliminate the pressure of Lindsey Hinter” ? what a moron game caller.
Welcome to the last game Boston fans…
The babies are not safe. Maxiell is hungry. I dunno about the chant this time. Looked like a 50/50 call to me. Looked like he got him on the arm some.
Hunter definitely has another season in him! The guy sees everything in slow mo. He is so fast. And 37?!?!
Bail-out call from Rivers crying
Melt down!!!
lol Rip slapping Paulie on the back.
Damn J-Max got 3?!!
Brilliant pass Rip.
There is so gonna be a fight in this game
Smart timeout. Get the crowd out of it.
Send Billups back in the stop that little fucker Rondo.
Damn that was nasty dunk by KG
Oh Theo
Jackson needs a new line. That, “I have an appointment with the rim” line was good the first 3 times.
Ratliff needs to put him on his ass. NO DUNKS!!!
Detroit is ON - so that pretty much means they win, cause if they’re not flat - they win. Right..
Excellent coaching by Flip! Great play by folks. I think Jeff Van Gundy has some serious depression, imho - just something about him..
Could just be me though..
HB
May 28th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Send Billups back in the stop that little fucker Rondo.
He seemed a little hesitant to attack him earlier. Wonder why?
Keep the pressure on boys. Keep it on! This game is ours for the taking if we do.
Seriously cant the Bad Boys get a lil love with these finals montages?
I like Stuck so much. He just attacks, attacks, attacks!
Careful, there gonna start giving the calls the other way now….
Hunter is such a pest! Good for him!
Rattler!!!!!
Good things are happening when Stuckey attacks the rim.
Shut up Rip….dont get a T
Stuckey is a Piston. Period. He defends, plays, and acts like one.
Somebody better get over there and help Stuckey up! Don’t leave him down on the enemy’s floor! Shameful.
So LB how do you feel about things so far? Do you like the team that has showed up so far, or are you withholding evaluation until the half? Just curious what you’re thinking.
while its pins and needles to watch the high energy close games - somehow I think the way the pistons are playing - that boston keeps the pressure on the stones, it motivates the pistons players to keep staying on top. Normally Detroit is able to slam a team with a massive run at the start (if they’re going to win a game) but it is certainly different with boston, and the stones thus far seem up to the challenge.
RA just cannot keep up with Rip. Not gonna happen.
Great offense for us… BS foul call for them.. this is frustrating
Dash Rick: This has been a weird game. It feels hard to predict. I feel like, if I had to choose one or the other, I like us to win (I’d say I’m like 60-40 on it). The Pistons haven’t done anything to discourage me from thinking they can win, but they certainly haven’t done a ton to encourage me, just a little. Boston is definitely helping us by beating themselves, but we’ll have to see how the second half shakes out. Good to know Maxiell is the only one in foul trouble Thanks for the useful reminder Mike Breen (no, seriously). Thanks for asking. You make me feel special.
P_P: You really don’t seem to have a handle on this “there”, “their”, “they’re”, thing. Doesn’t make you a bad guy or lacking insight, just frustrates me a lot.
I dont get it though, I pushed off, got almost open, and missed…why didnt you call a foul for me?
/s/
Celtics
What a shit shot by CB.
Wasted effort
LB you are special. Get used to it. The DBB community is pretty special really. And, yes, this is a bona fide feel good moment.
They hit a couple of threes, but we need to punch back before the half.
There is a lot that frustrates me about this game. The Celtics, well, they’re annoying. I hate their “intensity,” which just shows how they dont know what they’re doing.
If that BS foul on Maxi hadnt been called, we’d be up about 10 right now.
We are getting killed on the glass 24-9
This game has momentum shifts left in it. I’m not frightened by 2 threes from Allen.
Well we were a bit lucky with some of those foul calls as well…
We’ve collapsed
GO TEAM NBA!!!
BS foul on Dice
Whomever said that they hate how all the Boston players slap the ball away or block shots after the whistle…Sooo fucking annoying!
kg, lucky bastard.
sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed
btw … wtf is wrong with kendrick perkins
Damn….
That’s a three assholes… did he call glass?
Pistons have run out of gas, too many lapses from the vets
P_P: It’s long from becoming the Titanic, buddy.
Fucking assholes, just blowing so many dumb possessions with bonehead moves and poor shots. Way to give away the quarter.
All the old habits, all the old habits…..
If we dont make the adjustments and settle it in the 2nd half, that is the season.
Nah, we arent out of gas. Were absolutely fine. Fuck these clowns and their bs. Maxi’s been out with bs fouls, thats where the rebound problem is.
Motherfuckers refs are fuckers tonight again.
Look, we got hosed by a blown 24 second no-call and that helped Boston really swing it their way. We’re fine.
Looking at Perkin I wanna punch him in the face. Who’s with me?
LawyerBoy
May 28th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
P_P: It’s long from becoming the Titanic, buddy.
Yeah but the iceberg has been hit. That was a terrible lapse.
on the bright side, amir.
HB: I’d just rather point and laugh. Unless you’re calling the refs MFers for blowing tons of calls for both sides, I don’t get it. We’ve probably benefited more than we’ve suffered.
damn this is a good game to watch… if you’re a fan of anxiety.
I’m enjoying finally seeing both teams able to put down some 3 pointers. I think this is well within the Piston’s grasp. There was a hiccup at the end of the second but I’m not worried. They’ll come out fresh with some Maxiell and hopefully Dyess will knock a few down. Rip is playing very well. For all the attention Allen is getting for 2 three pointers, he probably has given up that much on letting rip and others be WIDE open..
Are they gonna play that old segment on Rip’s mask from 2 years ago?
Dude, Prophecy, there’s a big difference between showing your frustration and giving up. Why is it that game thread after game thread, you give up after a few poor plays and claim the game is over, the team is done.
If you’re wearing a Pistons jersey, take it off.
damn … i gotta go to bed
it´s 4 in the morning where i live
GO PISTONS - it´s possible if
sheed stays hot from three
rip and billups start playing like rip and billups
kendrick perkins starts playing like kendrick perkins
Oh, and a side note, I am seeing WAY too much Angry Turkey. They want to give him a nickname - give it - Angry Turkey all the way.
We have played well. We need to adjust on Perkins. MF is killing us on the boards. 28-11 in rebounds… 28 to 11?!? More Sheed on the block… more CB posting up Rondo. Way more Rip off the curls. No more shit ass guarded 3’s by CB.
If we can just even up the rebounds this game is ours. That means somebody needs to stop Just-Out-Of-Prison Perkins!!
The pizza arrived and Detroit bombed. What happened? Causality or coincidence?
“LawyerBoy” how is being 6 down beneficial? I just want to shut these damn Celtics up once an for all. They’re getting on my nerve.
I never post on game threads…but 28-11 rebounding margin? Shiiiit…
I dont think so LB, what fouls have we gotten? The breakaway, where KG fouled us to prevent the layup that was about to happen without challenge? The flagrant, where PJ went after Maxi instead of the ball?
I’m watching FOX NEWS until the game comes back on. I am so mad right now at my Pistons.
You know, with about 5 minutes to go and the Pistons up 6, I’m thinking, OK, let’s see if they can push it to double digits by the end of the half. Then just as my thought process concludes, the Celtics go on a run and finish the half up 6.
Depends Dash Rick, from where did you order?
Would you guys trade Avery off of this cast in exchange for the horrendous tbs commercials?
As for the rebounding margin, I’d like to see Amir at the center spot during bench time late in the 3rd.
My prediction is Maxiell and Stuckey will have a big game in the 3rd and 4th quarter.
And another positive, our bench always outplays Boston’s bench late in the 3rd / early in the 4th. Hopefully McDyess and Flip will energize the starters during the half, and Stuckey/Maxiell will give us a lead going into the last 8 in the 4th.
Tough calls and tough breaks to finish the half, but only down 6. Sometimes I wonder why Rip even bothers going to the basket considering the amount of contact and lack of calls he gets.
Also, there was no foul on Dice’s block! (Can’t help myself from mentioning that even though everbody already knows it.)
Avery Johnson, one day you’re the head coach of the Mavericks. The next day you’re offering commentary on how great the Celtics are. How pathetic.
Lucas: That’s two good examples.
HB: Never said “beneficial” just said the equivalent of it not being worth a bead of my sweat and that I’m not discouraged in the least bit but mildly encouraged.
P_P: I second MP, you’re plain nuts, dude. We’re down 6, not 36.
Perkins’s career high are still 24 points and 20 rebounds (ironically against us in the 3rd regular season game this season) once each on separate occasions. *twirls finger* Watch him go essentially silent in the 2nd half.
Dominoes. Won’t do that again.
Chauncey is holding us back. Stuckey and Hunter need to be in this game more. That’s it.
Mike Payne
May 28th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
And another positive, our bench always outplays Boston’s bench late in the 3rd / early in the 4th. Hopefully McDyess and Flip will energize the starters during the half, and Stuckey/Maxiell will give us a lead going into the last 8 in the 4th.
They need to rebound better. God damn@ us being outrebounded 28-11
I’ve said it a bunch of times: Rebounds don’t matter. They’re KILLING us on rebounds at the half and we’re down 6. They were killing us on the boards when we were winning this game too. They don’t matter. Stupid fouls and poor execution matters.
They are showing the friggin segment from 2 years ago. Damn ESPN y’all are lazy.
Rip doing a Napoleon Dynamite impression: priceless.
Man I would love to be in the locker room right now to see what McDyess would say to energizes the team because we all know he is the nucleus of the team in this series. I’m praying for a blowout in the first few minutes in the 3rd by out Piston and be in front again.
@Prophecy Projectz:
I really need you to see this, in case you missed it, because you didn’t reply:
“Dude, Prophecy, there’s a big difference between showing your frustration and giving up. Why is it that game thread after game thread, you give up after a few poor plays and claim the game is over, the team is done.
If you’re wearing a Pistons jersey, take it off.”
HB: The way he’s played in this game should he be the guy doing the verbal paintbrush?
It´s been frustrating to watch, because Detroit has had moments of brilliance but also some lapses that have prevented them from gaining a big advantage. But so far, Detroit has played a better game than Boston. Overall, I would say the things that are hurting the Pistons can be corrected with a little more care.
There were a few dumb turnovers, and a few offensive moments where they seemed a bit slow to react. I have to say Chauncey is not having too good a game, he seems tentative, except when he´s taking a very ill-advised shot! But really, they are in it. If they come out with energy in the third, the game will be good for Detroit fans. Stuckey and Maxiell are a joy to watch.
So, who all is wearing Pistons gear now? And what is it?
Blue Sheed jersey here
Just the blood in my veins, Lucas.
I hope the Pistons will come out and attack the basket. Now more perimeter shots. Just attack. And fuck what Flip has to say.
That was an interesting first half. Entertaining ball. Definitely some iffy calls, but it’s hard to get too worked up over them. This game is going to be close right up to the end. We can definitely hang in and steal one, and that’s all you can ask for.
Getting murderized on the boards, and for crying out loud somebody body up Perk. I think the getting crushed on the boards thing is due to how active we’ve been on D, we’re just one body short underneath which is also why Perk is killing us. All very correctable problems. Just gotta hang in and get this one at the end.
Again, Boobie and Perkins are professional basketball players. They will make basic plays on a regular basis. We ought to guard them as such.
“Lucas” the anger in my eyes is enough.
That lapse at the end of the 2nd drives me crazy. Sure, its nowhere near the end of the world (PP), but it sure would be nicer to be up 10 right now, which, really, you have to admit, we SHOULD be.
No team jumped out like crazy at the start, so you’ve got to believe that the third quarter will prove to be determinative.
I’d rather have KP on fire than KG.
Nice start… FUCK!!
What a fantastic start. If you’re a Boston fan…
We are getting Brian Scalabrinied by Perkins
Damn, I’m glad I was watching the wings score their goal and missed said 2nd quarter collapse, although the replay of KG’s 3 wasn’t my favorite. But it seems to be seeping into the third. Not good.
This game is just about over.
“I’d rather have KP on fire than KG.” I haven’t considered that.
Lucas: I have a full body tattoo of Fennis Dembo on my back, so when someone is standing behind me, they’re looking at Fennis.
Fantastic start to the half.
/sarcasm.
Did you hear the Deee-Troit Basket-ball mockery there at the end? Shameless! Get your own material.
…that’s not how you start a quarter.
Flip needs to get a tech on the very next bs call, if he doesnt one of the players will
Mike Payne
May 28th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
@Prophecy Projectz:
I really need you to see this, in case you missed it, because you didn’t reply:
“Dude, Prophecy, there’s a big difference between showing your frustration and giving up. Why is it that game thread after game thread, you give up after a few poor plays and claim the game is over, the team is done.
If you’re wearing a Pistons jersey, take it off.”
I dont need to respond, its on TV……
BULLSHIT CALL
GOOD NIGHT
We need to weather this or we’re sunk.
shut down that fucking Perkin.
Too much poor defense leaving key players open
Holy shit. 13-point lead? Wha happen…?
I remember Perkins having a game like this against us in the regular season, I think it was a 20 20, but I’m watching the game and not going to look.
I’d certainly trade a firey KG for a Perkins, but right now we’re looking at both.
I lied, I did check. It was 10 points, 20 rebounds.