Chauncey Billups is (finally) ready to play
Chauncey Billups will be on the court for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, whenever that may be. From Joanne Gerstner of the Detroit News: Billups, who has missed nearly three playoff games with a strained right hamstring, said Thursday he’s ready to play again. Billups practiced…
May 17, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lindsey Hunter’s advice to Rip Hamilton
This is kind of funny. From Krista Jahnke of the Detroit Free Press: Hunter said after the game that Hamilton’s shot selection can anger him. “Hopefully he’ll be settled down a little more (in the next round),” Hunter said. “I’m telling him, ‘You’re…
May 17, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Dumars talks about the playoffs, Stuckey and Tay’s block
As I’m sure many of you have already seen, Joe Dumars sat down with Keith Langlois for a rather lengthy Q&A for Pistons.com on Wednesday morning. Every time he does this I want to quote the entire article on DBB, but instead I’m just going to pick a handful of highlights and urge…
May 17, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
In defense of Flip
Kelly Dwyer pens a rather solid defense of Flip Saunders (not that he needs much defending these days). (via LB in the comments)
May 17, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
McDyess’ sad story
This was mentioned briefly in the comments, but one of the reasons that Antonio McDyess’ performance on Tuesday was so remarkable was because it came just hours after he learned about the passing of his grandmother. Ryan Pretzer of Pistons.com tells the story.
May 17, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey’s phantom assist
Chauncey Billups played the role of part-time assistant coach last night … and was rewarded with an assist.
May 17, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons are selling $24 tickets 5/15
Conference Finals tickets are already on sale at Ticketmaster, etc, but the Pistons will put 1,000 tickets priced at $24 for sale tomorrow. The catch? No internet and no phone orders. If you want a chance at them, you have to go to the Palace box office tomorrow morning to put your name in a…
May 17, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Dumars: Billups will “try to give it a go tonight”
DBB reader Q-Dog emailed me a little bit ago to inform me that Joe Dumars was a guest on Chad Ford’s NBA Dish podcast on ESPN today: I just finished listening to ESPN’s “NBA Dish” podcast. Joe Dumars was the featured guest and Chad Ford asked him about Chauncey. He said, “…he went…
May 17, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Is Michael Curry allowed to interview with Chicago?
From K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: Mike D’Antoni isn’t the only name that might be scratched off the Bulls’ coaching list. The Pistons continue to give signs they won’t allow the Bulls to interview assistant Michael Curry. Tellingly, Pistons general manager Joe…
May 17, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Spurs-Hornets: Series Notes
This game was actually not in keeping with the rest of the series. Yes, I know the final score looks the same, and yes, I know it seems like the Hornets had one big meltdown in the third and that cost us the game, but it's actually not an accurate representation of what happened. …
May 17, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Hornets-Spurs: Saturday News Wrap
Typical: I have more time to do this stuff on the weekends but then there's not as much to link up. Screw you, world.We'll start off with the Horry/West stuff again. Mike Monroe and Mike Finger team up in the San Antonio Express-News to tell us that the NBA has reviewed Horry's hit and…
May 17, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Random Jazz fan: “We kicked your …”
EL SEGUNDO — Win or lose, this will be the Lakers’ last trip to Salt Lake City for awhile, which is just fine to them. Phil Jackson complained about the noise level there in advance of the team’s Game 6 trip: “I’m almost pretty sure it’s over the safety…
May 17, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers maintain the lead at halftime, 61-54
LOS ANGELES The Lakers had four of their starters on the bench to start the second quarter, including Kobe Bryant. They all were back on the floor less than four minutes into the quarter and the Lakers clinging to a slim three-point lead. The difference was evident by the scoreboard. Less than a…
May 17, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pistons eliminate Magic in five
There’s been a lack of activity on my part over here today and last night (not that it’s stopped any of you), but that’s in part because I’ve been pretty active on FanHouse. Here are some highlights from last night: Flip Saunders on Chauncey Billups taking his time…
May 17, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Bryant starts strong as Lakers take early 29-26 lead
LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant took the floor for the tipoff, took and made the first shot, a 3-pointer. He took the second shot, a fade-away jumper for a 5-0 lead. His third try was a miss, clanging off the rim. Bad back? Not Kobe. He quickly put to rest any concerns about his ailing back. At least…
May 17, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Stuckey is 2nd Team All-Rookie
The NBA revealed it’s All-Rookie teams today, and Rodney Stuckey earned a spot on the second team, though he did receive five first-place votes. All in all, being included among the league’s top 10 rookies is a pretty nice accomplishment for a guy drafted 15th overall, especially when…
May 17, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lakers hold off Jazz, 111-104
By JANIS CARR The Orange County Register LOS ANGELES — If Kobe Bryant was hurting, imagine how the Utah Jazz is feeling after watching the Lakers guard score 26 points in Wednesday’s Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center. Bryant’s routine output, combined with…
May 17, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pistons, Magic, elimination game
Enough said. I’m at the game for FanHouse — leave your thoughts in the comments.
May 17, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Better Lakers news than the Game 6 victory? Bryant “100 percent”
SALT LAKE CITY — No need to fret Kobe Bryant’s back problem plaguing the Lakers as they try to win the last eight of the 16 playoff victories needed to be champions, apparently. “I felt normal, felt 100 percent,” Bryant said. “Our staff did a fantastic job, and our…
May 17, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Rip Hamilton climbs the leader board
A. Sherrod Blakely points out that Rip Hamilton is on the verge of an impressive milestone: becoming the team’s all-time leading scorer in the playoffs. Making the record all that more improbable is the fact he has been able to do it in just six postseasons. He needs just 10 points to tie…
May 17, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Elsewhere in the Eastern Conference …
I’m going to try something weird — I’m live-blogging the Celtics-Cavs game over at FanHouse, but I’m pretty sure I can also embed it here … let’s see if this works. (more…)
May 17, 2008, 04:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Flip talks about Porter’s interview with the Suns
From Chris McCosky: “It says something about the organization here and the success we’ve had,” Saunders said. “This league is a copy-cat league a lot of times. When teams have success, others look at things you do and try to inject that same thing into their team.”…
May 17, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Don’t worry, Kobe Bryant will play in Game 5
By JANIS CARR The Orange County Register LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant’s back must not be dire. Otherwise, Lakers coach Phil Jackson wouldn’t have been so casual about his star player’s status for Wednesday’s Game 5 at Staples Center. First clue? Jackson showed up to pregame press without his…
May 17, 2008, 03:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 108, Jazz 105
SALT LAKE CITY – The Lakers looked the part of the NBA’s main championship threat by closing out their second-round series with the Utah Jazz in Game 6. They’ve wrapped up both series so far in their first try – and on the road, no less. They dominated right from the start this time,…
May 17, 2008, 03:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: Day 27 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
HIGHLIGHTS: Day 26 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs Gimme a J! Gimme a U! Gimme a M! Gimme a P! What's that spell? Over in the East we've got the Pistons heading to their 6th straight Eastern Conference Finals (on a side note- where are all those clueless critics who called for Joe…
May 17, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Lakers, Jazz tied at 81 after three quarters
LOS ANGELES There was a Lakers player on the floor, having been knocked to the ground as he drove to the basket. It wasn’t you-know-who. Lamar Odom took a hard fall and had to have treatment on his chin midway through the third quarter. He came back in moments later and with Kobe Bryant helped…
May 17, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: Day 26 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
I think Maurice Evans wanted to feel like he was on the Pistons instead of the Magic The Pistons aren't coasting through the playoffs? After taking care of the Magic in game 5 to close out the series, I'd say Detroit is the favorite to represent the East in the Finals no matter…
May 17, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Kobe Bryant moving fine today
SALT LAKE CITY — There is some normalcy returning for the Lakers with the issues in Kobe Bryant’s back calming down. Bryant took part in the Lakers’ Friday shoot-around, as usual. “He went out early and shot with his teammates and seemed to be moving fine,” Phil…
May 17, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: Day 25 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
Wow. Talk about fighting the good fight here. If the Celtics aren’t worried, they should be. Not being able to win on the road is a serious serious problem. For a team that had no problem establishing such dominance in the regular season, they seem to be clinging on the edge with their…
May 17, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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