Detroit vs. Miami, ECF Game 5

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Discuss.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Fuck Alonzo Mourning.

that is all

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Pistons looking pretty strong. Lots of energy and actually some DEFENSE.

[ducks]

Prince Is The Mvp Of The Pistons

[pussyface]

predictably solid bounce back effort for Detroit.

...im thinking antoine walker in 6

[Pistons < Spurs]

time to rest Rip and his 2 fouls. Bring in Delk.

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Dangit, the Heat are making a run....

[Pistons < Spurs]

3 on Shaq

[Pistons < Spurs]

man...Rip makes sooo many bad passes. the other night, there were 3 consecutive plays where he threw some junk to Dice that he couldn't get to....=3 turnovers.

tonight he tried some Carlos Arroyo no look behind his head bounce pass to Hunter....who needless to say was in no position to get it.

Now we have an easy layup....and again Rip flubs it.

[ShoogarBear]

Bitches, I'm stuck at work. You need to do a better job of keeping me in the flow. Or at least amusing me.

[Bob Lanier]

Princess is being killed. Why the hell would Flip try putting him of all people on Dwyane Wade in an elimination game? And he's getting killed on the boards.

The Pistons' halfcourt offense looks terrible. They still can't get the ball in to Rasheed when he's fronted. If it weren't for Rip, they would be down 5-10 right now.

[Bob Lanier]

Miami takes the lead.

For all of Flip's renowned zone brilliance, the Pistons still can't score against one.

[Slinkyman]

Wow, the pistons are sad. Shaq plays only 12 minutes and they're only up 4? Not a good sign.

[jochhejaam]

Qverall good defense. Billups and Rasheed need to pick it up, both 2-7 and that ain't gonna cut it.

Tayshaun with 15, including a dunk over Mourning, is the man so far!

[Pistons < Spurs]

They definetly look much more like the Pistons tonight.

[lilmads]

Pistons are playing alright... But I still think Heat have a good chance of winning this if Shaq plays more which he will.

[Pistons < Spurs]

WTF is Rip doing?

[resistanze]

A. Wade is such a freaking drama queen
B. Why the fuck does Rip always looking for the foul before he even attempts a shot???

[Pistons < Spurs]

Jump Ball!!!!!

[Bob Lanier]

:lol Wade and Rip are trying to outwhine each other.

Snaq REJECTED by Ben!

... and then Chauncey trips over the 3-point line and the Pistons burn a timeout.

[resistanze]

Ben is a beast

[Spurologist]

Jump Ball!!!!!

See the guy in the front row? :lol I think he shit his pants after that block.

[Manu20]

That was a hell of a block by Ben! :tu

[RashoFan]

Go Pistons....
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c333/RashoFan/gotmojo.jpg

[Spurologist]

:lol I don't think Ben could have blocked that.

[resistanze]

Sheed = ass

[Bob Lanier]

Idiots jacking up 3-balls as per usual. But they're outrebounding Miami?

MVToine! :elephant

[Spurologist]

Sheed = ass

= white chocolate

On two straight possessions, billups took jwill to the basket and drew a foul twice. Next he attempts he three pointer. Then the team follows suit. They can't pull away doing that shit

[resistanze]

= white chocolate

On two straight possessions, billups took jwill to the basket and drew a foul twice. Next he attempts he three pointer. Then the team follows suit. They can't pull away doing that shit

:lol Billups again!

I have to admit though, Antoine is gangsta.

[ShoogarBear]

Pistons 0-9 behind the arc?

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Wow, learn how to defensive rebound.

[RashoFan]

Prince for Three!!!! 69-61 Det 1:23 left in the 3rd

[RashoFan]

Not as good as blogging a spurs game but it does help the withdrawls....:D

[Bob Lanier]

This bullshit zone Flip's using and the switching on S/Rs is killing the Pistons defensive rebounding.

I think Wade was fouled by Evans on that shot, too. Impressive.

Pistons up 8 after 3.

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Man Wade is one lucky prick.

All in all good effort through 3 quarters, though.

[Spurologist]

A possible three by wade to end the quarter could have been huge. Now I'm not the heat can win this game.

[Spurologist]

Flip's neck is getting a little tighter

[Bob Lanier]

Just how long can the Pistons afford to have McDyess in the game?

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Now I'm not the heat can win this game.

Never count Miami out unless the lead is BIG, Wade can be absolutely unbelievable.

[FreshPrince22]

Just how long can the Pistons afford to have McDyess in the game?

It's not Dice, it's the fact that Ben isn't in the game. Sheed is doing about as much defensively as Dice is, and is worse on offense. I'd say bring in Ben for Sheed.

[Bob Lanier]

It's not Dice, it's the fact that Ben isn't in the game. Sheed is doing about as much defensively as Dice is, and is worse on offense. I'd say bring in Ben for Sheed.
Obviously it's the fact that there's no shotblocker in the game. But McDyess is simply god-awful on defense. He provides absolutely no resistance at all; Sheed is still less than completely healthy but can at least occasionally get stops.

But it looks like Flip agrees with you. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. :lol

How long until Miami starts going to Hack-a-Ben?

[Spurologist]

Wade is blowing it. 2 missed fts and a turn

[ABDENOUR POWER]

4th quarter = time for the refs to start favoring Wade

[ABDENOUR POWER]

But it looks like Flip agrees with you.

I agree with him as well.

[Pistons < Spurs]

I agree with him as well.


Yep same here.

[Pistons < Spurs]

THANK GOD for Prince.


and someone tell Rip to quit shooting.

[Spurologist]

Can someone refresh my memory on the all stars of the pistons team

[Bob Lanier]

I don't want any false hope. Come on, Wade. 6 points, 4 minutes.

[RashoFan]

2:56 in the 4th Rasheed got called on loose ball foul, Shaq to the line#1 bad,#2 bad 83-78 Det

[angel_luv]

Miami doesn't seem to want the close out very badly.

[RashoFan]

Billups was fouled shooting at the line #1 good #2 good Det 85-78 2:36 left in the 4th

[RashoFan]

Hi Lil Sis!!! How are you?

[Pistons < Spurs]

I don't want any false hope. Come on, Wade. 6 points, 4 minutes.


What are you a Heat fan in Pistons clothing? All you do is call our players different names like "princess" and "Chauncey the chucker". You're more negative about this team than Cav, Heat or even Mav fan. What do you do when you go to the games? Boo the Pistons?

[angel_luv]

Hi Lil Sis!!! How are you?


Hello! How are you! :)

I am well- feeling better everyday, thank God.

I have my job interview tomorrow at 2.

Dude, Miami. Lazy on offense and D.

[RashoFan]

Wade to the basket, short on the shot REB bu Prince

[Pistons < Spurs]

Hack - a- Shaq
Whack - a- Wallace
Dunk - a - Dice?

[RashoFan]

Mcdyss got fouled and made both free throws 87-78 Det2:05 left

[angel_luv]

Sis that was some powerful mojo of yours in the bravitar thread. Pistons should make you the sixth man for the rest of the play offs. :)

[Pistons < Spurs]

I have my job interview tomorrow at 2.




Good luck Angel.

[RashoFan]

Price got fouled trying to get the REB after Miami misses #1 good #2 good 89-78 1:50

[Spurologist]

2:56 in the 4th Rasheed got called on loose ball foul, Shaq to the line#1 bad,#2 bad 83-78 Det

understatement of the year

[Spurologist]

For Miami Game 6 = Game 7.

[angel_luv]

Good luck Angel.


Thank you.

Congrats on your team- they are quite the fighters. :)

[RashoFan]

Hello! How are you! :)

I am well- feeling better everyday, thank God.

I have my job interview tomorrow at 2.

Dude, Miami. Lazy on offense and D.
Good to hear you are feeling better
Good Luck with the interview!

[Manu20]

1:32 left in the 4th Q, Pistons lead by 11.

Looks like the Pistons will survive to play another game.

[RashoFan]

Sis that was some powerful mojo of yours in the bravitar thread. Pistons should make you the sixth man for the rest of the play offs. :)
I would have to politely decline since I have silver and black in my veins...it was a nice thought

[Manu20]

All the pressure is on Miami to win game 6.

[Bob Lanier]

What are you a Heat fan in Pistons clothing?
As I said, I don't want any false hope. This team is fatally flawed, and the sooner they lose the more likely it is that Dumars will do something about it.

Pistons will win this one. They are very lucky Miami's missing free throws. It's very possible they'll even win the series. There's even a remote possibility they'll win the championship. None of that makes them a great team.

Two Detroit basketballs? I don't think I've ever heard that before. :drunk

[angel_luv]

Thanks Sis.

[RashoFan]

Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasketball

[angel_luv]

Shudder. Mason. Shudder.

:lol

[RashoFan]

1:32 left in the 4th Q, Pistons lead by 11.

Looks like the Pistons will survive to play another game.
Manu20 are you going thru Spurs games blogging withdrawls too?

[ShoogarBear]

As I said, I don't want any false hope. This team is fatally flawed, and the sooner they lose the more likely it is that Dumars will do something about it.

Pistons will win this one. They are very lucky Miami's missing free throws. It's very possible they'll even win the series. There's even a remote possibility they'll win the championship. None of that makes them a great team.

You are the amuseddaysleeper of Piston Fans.

[angel_luv]

Pistons earned that win.

[RashoFan]

I will go out and say it Detroit WINS!!!!!

[Pistons < Spurs]

You are the amuseddaddysleeper of Piston Fans.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing earlier tonight aswell.

[ShoogarBear]

Wow, massive choke job at the FT line by the Heat.

[Manu20]

Manu20 are you going thru Spurs games blogging withdrawls too?

Yes! :depressed

[angel_luv]

Congrats Piston :)

[RashoFan]

Power of the MOJO does work...most of the time...

[ShoogarBear]

LOL, speak of the devil:


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[Manu20]

Heat 6-20 from the free throw line!! Ouch!!

[RashoFan]

Yes! :depressed
me too...you are not alone in your suffering

[RashoFan]

Erik,
Tell me you love me for my MOJO...

[ShoogarBear]

Thanks for the play-by-play, RF.

[RashoFan]

Final score
Detroit 91
Miami 78

[RashoFan]

Thanks for the play-by-play, RF.
couldn't help myself...Hi my name is Beckie and I am a game blog addict...

[Pistons < Spurs]

Good win. Glad to finally see the PISTONS play ball. We've been watching pretenders of late.

This win was all about 2 things. playing agressive and EFFORT.

EFFORT, EFFORT, EFFORT

Enough of this blame Flip talk. It's all about the effort the guys put forth. Thats what this team has always been about.

Glad to see Ben do the little things that have been missing from his game.

Good to see Chauncey create opportunities for his guys w/ smart passing. Nice job of knowing when to attack, and when to pass.

Hopefully they'll bring that effort friday.....and sunday.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Erik,
Tell me you love me for my MOJO...


You know I do!!!!! :worthy: :worthy: :tu :tu :fro :fro :tu :tu :worthy: :worthy:

[angel_luv]

You're good at it.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

holy shit ben blocked the hell out of shaq

[ABDENOUR POWER]

holy shit ben blocked the hell out of shaq

I know, I'm sensing a great "OWND" picture. :lol

[austinfan]

Good game, Pistons. Just need one more and then the series is back to an empty slate on your court.

[jochhejaam]

Chauncey, Rasheed and Rip combined for 13-44 and we still win by 13!
Those 3 had better step it up in Miami, we can't count on another 6-20 from the line for Miami.

Awesome games for Tayshaun and Ben with good shooting by Mcdyess and great defense from Hunter!

[Bob Lanier]

Heat 6-20.
Pistons 23-26.

There's your ballgame.

[RashoFan]

I will have to send my Mojo out for Detroit on Friday....

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Here's a nice, insightful post taken off of the Miami Heat boards:

"WE WILL WIN ON FRIDAY AND KILL THOSE INSENSITIVE DIRTY,ONE-SIDED GHETTO THUGS!!!!!!!!REFS WERE ON THEIR SIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THOSE LUCKY CRIMINALS DONT DESERVE TO LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1"

:lol

[Dunc]

I know, I'm sensing a great "OWND" picture. :lol

Somebody needs to find that, and find it now. That was one of the sickest blocks I've seen, lol. And about the game, how bout Tayshaun? Wow! Riding that guy to victory again. Great game, and a fantastic game from him.

Btw, big props to Zo for his little mixup with Tay in the first half. Getting under his legs after the dunk so he couldn't get down from the rim, and then giving him shit for hanging on the rim. Way to pick on somebody your own size Zo. Then when Sheed and Ben came over he put his hands up and kinda backed up. Lol.

[Dunc]

Here's a nice, insightful post taken off of the Miami Heat boards:

"WE WILL WIN ON FRIDAY AND KILL THOSE INSENSITIVE DIRTY,ONE-SIDED GHETTO THUGS!!!!!!!!REFS WERE ON THEIR SIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THOSE LUCKY CRIMINALS DONT DESERVE TO LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1"

:lol


:lmao

And this, my friends, is why I hang out at a Spurs board and not a Heat board :)

[Pistons < Spurs]

:lmao

And this, my friends, is why I hang out at a Spurs board and not a Heat board :)
:tu

[jochhejaam]

Here's a nice, insightful post taken off of the Miami Heat boards:

"WE WILL WIN ON FRIDAY AND KILL THOSE INSENSITIVE DIRTY,ONE-SIDED GHETTO THUGS!!!!!!!!REFS WERE ON THEIR SIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THOSE LUCKY CRIMINALS DONT DESERVE TO LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1"

:lol
LUCKY CRIMINALS DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE... :lol

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Sounds like RedLion...

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Sounds like RedLion...

Bingo. :lol

[Winnipeg_Spur]

Great effort by the Pistons on D, now THAT Detroit team is much more fun to watch. I don't know the last time I've seen a team force two 5 second counts in the same game... :)

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

The "lucky" part gave it away...

Isn't he like 15?

[jochhejaam]

Props to Flip for a good coaching night, pulling Ben with 4:30 to go force Riley to go to Hack-A-Dice which failed miserably.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Props to Flip for a good coaching night, pulling Ben with 4:30 to go force Riley to go to Hack-A-Dice which failed miserably.

Hack a Dice nice try :lol

[FreshPrince22]

Nasty...

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/2ed0d742-ff8e-40bc-a32d-1531acbcc7fa.jpg

[ducks]

Prince Is The Mvp Of The Pistons
DAMM I AM GOOD :elephant

[Pistons < Spurs]

Nasty...

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/2ed0d742-ff8e-40bc-a32d-1531acbcc7fa.jpg

SHAQ to Rachel Nichols of ESPN: that was a foul young lady

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Nasty...

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/2ed0d742-ff8e-40bc-a32d-1531acbcc7fa.jpg


That was a sweet block when asked about it Ben said he got lucky. LOL

[FreshPrince22]

SHAQ to Rachel Nichols of ESPN: that was a foul young lady

Yea, Ben bruised his ego so badly there must have been contact.

[T Park]

Almost as good as Bowen's on Nowitzki :)

[Pistons < Spurs]

Almost as good as Bowen's on Nowitzki :)

I will say that Bowens block was way more important due to the circumstances of the game and when it took place....but Ben sending Shaq to the floor was much more impessive in my eyes.

[FreshPrince22]

Almost as good as Bowen's on Nowitzki :)

Come on, this is Shaq we're talking here. Blocking Dirk is like blocking my grandmother. :lol


ok ok.. They were both great plays. :fro

[Marklar MM]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWo-VA1mf6Y

YA BITCHES. There is the previously talked about block.

[1Parker1]

Pistons have to be very, very, very careful in Game 6 now. They better not get over-confident/arrogant and get the job done. Holding Miami to 78 points was awesome :tu

Come on Pistons..........2 MORE!!!! :elephant

[DarkReign]

Shit, I dont feel half as good as some fo you about this.

Miami will not shoot FT's like that ever again (in this series). The refs will not be so kind on the physical defense in Miami.

Dont get me wrong, they werent giving the Pistons the game (check some of the BS calls DWade got), but on defense, they let alot of physical stuff go.

The only hope for the Pistons in game 6;

1) Same defense and effort, regardless what the refs call. You cant hang offensively with Miami. DWade is God.

2) Hope that your three guns (CB, Rip and Sheed) offset the additional production Miami is going to get at the charity stripe. They will not shoot 6-20, I guarantee.

3) Keep double-teaming Wade before he gets the ball. I am not stupid, I know when this kid actually puts his hands on the ball, 70% of the time it means Miami points. So dont let him touch it. Ever. lol

4) Most important: STAY COOL!!!!! Dont let the refs get in your head...for no fucking reason should any player or a coach take a tech. It has never helped in close games.

Look, on the ref thing, I dont even like mentioning it really. It is such a BS excuse or whatever. Complaining of conspiracies and all that other NBA voodoo is a complete waste of time.

But one thing is true. Homecourt matters. Home team most of the time gets the calls unless they are being completely outplayed. Obviously, game 6 is going to go one of two ways, really close or total blowout. Close game = either way. Blowout = Miami going to Finals.

We arent going to run Miami off their own floor. If we do, holy shit I would lose my mind. But that isnt going to happen.

Basically, we one game out of the 3 we need. I seriously did not expect the Pistons to win this game. But they did. I sincerely doubt they win game 6. I also sincerely hope I am dead fucking wrong.

[1Parker1]

With 2:11 left in the first quarter of the Heat-Pistons Game 5 Wednesday night, Tayshaun Prince finished a slamdunk for the Pistons when he inadvertently swung his legs and bumped Heat center Alonzo Mourning, who responded by shoving Prince while he was still hanging on the rim. Mourning and Rasheed Wallace were pointing fingers, but cooler heads prevailed and no technical fouls were issued.

God, I hate Alonzo Mourning. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Win this series Pistons!!