Det 102 - 88 Mlw
April 29, 2004 - Game 5 - Bucks 77 @ Pistons 91.
Detroit 102 Bucks 86 close until the third Pistons blow it open.
I expect a 15+ blowout, for two reasons:
-Ben is going to be BEN tonight. He's had early foul trouble and short minutes the last couple of games, and most significantly, he's made a big point of acting nonchalant about it. He's been carefully saving two full games' worth of frustration up for tonight.
-With Rip's iffy ankle and Billups abusing TJ, Bucks will adjust to control Billups and put less emphasis on Rip. Which won't help at all - it's Rasheed that's going to bury them tonight, going all Bugs Bunny on Bogut and Smith.
I think the Pistons realize that if they end this in five, they can rest up until Washington and Cleveland are done with their affair (at least 6 games).
The guy'll be in street clothes, but this still has to be some sort of omen -
DetNews article
......For Pistons rookie Amir Johnson , it was no big deal. But it was a different story for everybody else witnessing Tuesday's practice.
Johnson, who turned 19 on Monday, leapfrogged unsuspecting Pistons coach Kevin Wilson .
Johnson, who is 6-foot-9, came behind Wilson, put his hands on his shoulders, and jumped straight over an unbowed Wilson with ease. Johnson had enough clearance to get his baggy shorts well over Wilson's head.
And Wilson is 6-4.
"That was pretty impressive," Wilson said, laughing....."I'm glad he made it......"
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All I know is that I am absolutely pissed off at this absurd 6:00 EST start time. 6 O'Clock? WTF is that? At least I'll have my radio at work.
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Deeeeeeeetowit Baaaheeeeballlllll 104
Does 90
That is called marketing King James in the 8:30 time slot...
And the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks got rid of the Nuggets and Grizzlies too soon.
Late hours, too bad. The 2004 and 2005 NBA Finalist Detroit Pistons relegated to the JV game.![]()
Blowout in the 1st Quarter, Pistons up 39-23. Tayshaun with a half court shot at the buzzer!
Pistons have this game in the bag. Bucks are not a playoff team.
The New Bad Boys: 105
Deer: 87
Meanwhile, Andrew Bogut wins Rookie Of The Year in the National Fishing League!![]()
Rip with 40 pts in 30 minutes hitting 15-23 fg's. Guess the ankles okay.
Rest it up anyway Rip.
Great job by my boys!!! That's how you finish a series!!!!
Bring on the Wizards!
This game stopped feeling like the playoffs after about ten minutes. Oof.
Nothing like an old fashioned BEATDOWN.
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