Pistons Beat The Clippers

Rodney Stuckey started for the first time, filling in for Chauncey Billups who had to go back home for a personal matter...I wonder what the emergency was... The last time a Piston stayed home for a "personal matter", Rip Hamilton welcomed his first son into the world. I hope everything is alright with Chauncey.

Rodney Stuckey did a nice job filling in for Chauncey as did Tayshuan Prince who played the Point - Forward position. Rodney finished with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Tayshaun led the way with a very impressive 22 points and 10 assists. New comer Juan Dixon got some valuable playing time. He was great shotting 6 for 7. He had 15 points and 6 assist in 23 minutes.

Rasheed Wallace seem to really be enjoying himself here lately. He doesn't seem bored at all... That's the 'Sheed I love to watch. He had 13 points in the first quarter and finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Rip Hamilton was excellent with 14 points and 5 assists. The Pistons had 28 assists altogether. They also had 13 fast break points.

Walter Herrmann put on a nice show in the 4th qurater. He made some pretty layups that got the crowd and the Pistons bench Oohing and Ahhing. He also had a nice dish to Jarvis Hayes in the 4th. The Pistons beat the Clippers 101 - 73.

The Pistons victory over the Clippers Saturday night was their 4th win by 30 or more points. It was also their 13th win by 20 or more points. They finished the West trip 3 - 1. Go Pistons!