Tayshaun Prince Still Have The Pacers Wondering "What If?"

The 2004 Eastern Conference finals must be like a reoccurring nightmare for The Pacers. All they can see is Tayshaun Prince blocking Reggie Millers shot over and over again. Have you noticed how TNT and ESPN like to show that clip, every time The Pistons play The Pacers?... I love it!

FSN showed the clip last night. Then they showed The Pistons celebrating. Rasheed and Rip was standing on top of the scorers table and everything...Made me feel all warm and tingly inside.

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Rasheed Wallace Punish The Pacers

Rasheed Wallace Punished The Pacers in Tuesday nights game.

He scored 11 points in the second quarter, after not scoring at all in the first, shot 10 for 18 and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. What I love the most about how Rasheed played, is that he wore the Pacers out in the paint. He should really make an effort to play like that every game.

In the second quarter, Amir Johnson really made some great plays. He set Rasheed up nicely for a dunk. I was really excited about that. Then in the fourth quarter, he had a nice put back dunk himself, when Jason Maxiells shot bounced off the rim. So, kudos to Amir who had 6 points, 6 rebounds to go along with his 2 assists.

The Pistons beat The Pacers 110 - 104

Next opponent - The Lakers, Thursday @ 7:30 on channel 20.

I can't wait to see Amir play in Thursdays game against The Lakers. That should be a fun game to watch.

It's Amir Johnsons' Turn

I think the main reason why Joe Dumars didn't re-sign Chris Webber, who is now joining The Golden State Warriors, is because he wanted to give Amir Johnson, who signed an $11 million contract some playing time. In Saturdays game against the Magic, Amir Johnson had 2 points, 4 rebounds, and three blocks in 9 minutes. So, imagine what he could have done in 20 or 25 minutes! When given the time, Amir Johnson has the potential to be a nightmare for opponents, especially playing alongside Jason Maxiell with that help side defense.

Chris Webber Joining The Golden State Warriors?

Chris Webber's unlikely but fast-moving return to the Golden State Warriors is on course to be completed by Tuesday, according to sources close to the negotiations.

Barring an unexpected change of heart, sources said, Webber will accept the invitation from former coach Don Nelson and former teammate Chris Mullin to come back to the team with whom he won NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 1994, only for Webber to force a trade to Washington some six months later when his prickly relationship with Nelson collapsed.

"I hope that it happens to be quite honest with you," Nelson told Bay Area reporters Sunday before the Warriors hosted the New York Knicks. "I think our team needs it."

Nelson made his own surprising and triumphant return to Oakland last season, guiding the Warriors to their first playoff berth since they went 50-32 in Webber's rookie season in 1993-94. Sources say Nelson and Mullin, now the Warriors' vice president of basketball operations, are confident that the 67-year-old coach and Webber are ready for this seemingly hard-to-fathom reunion after multiple conversations in recent days.

For his part, Nelson has maintained that he and Webber reconciled years ago, when he chose Webber to replace the injured Shaquille O'Neal -- over Dirk Nowitzki from Nelson's Dallas Mavericks -- as the West's starting center for the 2002 All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

Webber could not be immediately reached for comment Sunday, but sources insist that he would be Golden State-bound now even if the Detroit Pistons made an 11th-hour bid to re-sign him. The Warriors have offered to sign him for the rest of the season for a pro-rated share of the league's $1.2 million veteran minimum.

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Pistons Knock Out Magic In Rematch

The Magic was like a tiny speck in the Pistons rear-view mirror the entire game. Well, more like a smashed bug on their wind-sheild. Yep, The Pistons stepped on the gas and there was no turning back.

Get this!

In the first quarter The Pistons shot 75 %, they only missed five shots and scored 39 points. Rasheed Wallce was the leading scorer in the first quarter with 13 points. He fouled out of the game with 15.


BATMAN AND ROBIN...THAT'S WHAT THEY CALL THEMSELVES.

I didn't make it up...

Rip Hamilton was the player of the game once again shooting lights out. In fact he showed the Magic his Magic, the power of Telekinesis. If you ask me, that's the only explanation for how he managed to catch two rebounds, in one game, while sitting on the floor... Rip finished with a very impressive 32 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.

Chauncey "Batman" Billups showed off his "super powers" as well. In the 3rd quarter, he jumped like he had a springs attached to his feet, and pulled down a rebound in the middle of two defenders. Gee golly Batman! I didn't no you had hops like that. Chauncey finished with 21 points and 6 assists.

Amir Johnson who got some valuable playing time, was very active as well. He was the sub of the game with 2 points, 4 rebounds, and three blocks in 9 minutes. Way to go Amir! Tayshaun Prince dished out 8 assists, to go along with his 9 points and 3 rebounds. Antonio Mcdyess had another double-double; 10 points, 13 rebounds.

The Pistons were just clicking on all cylinders. The Magic only had 10 turnovers, but the Pistons scored off of all of them. They had 20 points off of 10 Magic turnovers.

The Pistons beat the Magic 101 - 93.

NOW THAT'S FOUL!...

The Pistons was called for 30 fouls to the Magics 18. Many of the fouls were questionable, so as you can imagine, 'Sheed was hilariously animated, but rightfully upset. Even Chauncey got a technical.

Amir Johnson And Arron Afflalo Help Pistons Beat 76ers

It was all Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton in the first quarter. In the first quarter Chauncey and Rip combined for 21 points. Chauncey had 13 points, Rip had 8. at the end of the first quarter, The Pistons led 25 - 23.

In the second quarter, it was the youngsters Amir Johnson and Arron Afflalo who came up big for The Pistons. They were part of a 12 - 2 run that put the Pistons back in the lead, and in control of the game.

The Pistons were down by four with the 76ers leading 36 - 32. First Tayshaun Prince scored cutting the 76ers lead to two (34 - 36), then Amir johnson scored tying the game 36 - 36. Then Rookie Aaron Afflalo scored giving The Pistons back the lead. The Pistons led 38 - 36.

Then it was Arron again. First he made a steal, then he knocked down a shot pushing The Pistons lead to four. The 76ers cut the Pistons four point lead to two. Tayshaun scored pushing the Pistons lead back up four. Then Arron knocked down another shot giving the Pistons a six point lead. The Pistons led 44 - 38. The Pistons led by nine at the end of the second. They led 50 - 41.

In the 3rd quarter The Pistons 12 - 2 run grew into a 24 - 7 run. They led 70 - 63 at the end of the third.

In the fourth quarter however, The Pistons offensive went cold. At one point they shot 1 for 11. The 76ers offense wasn't any better. They shot 0 for 7. Nevertheless, The Pistons got the win, snapping a three game losing streak.

Chauncey Billups had 21 points. Rip Hamilton had 19 points. Tayshaun Prince had 16 points, 3 assists and a steal. Arron Afflalo had 6 points and a steal. Amir Johnson, 5 points and a block.

The Pistons beat The 76ers 86 - 78.

Next opponent: The Magic, Friday night @ 7:00, channel 20.

Unmotivated Pistons Lose To The Bulls Again

I'm not trying to take anything away from The Bulls, but they're no tougher an opponent than any other team The Pistons beat this season.

And fatigue is not an excuse for the awful way that The Pistons played last night. Whenever The Pistons meet with The Bulls, The Pistons don't even seem to be interested in playing. I mean, where's the passion?

I think they're suffering from some type of physiological issue. They seemed to have enjoyed playing against The Bulls, until their friend and leader Ben Wallace decided to join sides with the enemy. Now I guess its just not fun for them anymore...

They're like "what's my motivation"?

How about a few hundred boos from angry Fans?

Just kid'n. We can't do that to our Pistons. Just let them work out they're insanity on they're own.