Billups isn’t ready to sit … but should he?
As much as I’d like to pretend otherwise, it’s officially time to ponder whether Chauncey Billups is healthy enough to make any kind of sustained impact in this series. I thought he turned a corner in Game 2, but in hindsight it seems more likely that a) Game 2 was a mirage; b) he…
May 27, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Celtics @ Pistons, Game 3
I used to do that all the time … in the third grade. Just saying. Rajon Rondo and the Celtics will have to learn a few new tricks if they’re going to take back command of the series tonight at the Palace. If you’re going to the game, don’t forget about the whole…
May 27, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Vote Wallace-Kander ‘08!
President Sheed and the Hebrew Heron / FanHouse
May 27, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Look out behind you!
What Kevin Garnett doesn’t know quite possibly may hurt him.
May 27, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Appreciating Flip
This already made it’s rounds in the comments, but for those who missed it, check out Ian Thomsen’s “5 Reasons Detroit can be champions” on SI.com. There’s a lot of good stuff there from Joe Dumars and Flip Saunders, including this nugget explaining how Saunders keeps…
May 27, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rasheed sings Guns N’ Roses
I know a lot of you guys saw it, but here’s Rasheed Wallace channeling his inner Axl Rose in the final seconds last night. More silliness detailed at FanHouse, and sweet air guitar action at Boney’s site.
May 27, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Phil Jackson: Expect San Antonio precision and cohesion Sunday
EL SEGUNDO — The theme at Lakers practice today was guarded optimism … except for Kobe Bryant’s uncontrollable laughter with trainer Gary Vitti over some prank Bryant played on Vladimir Radmanovic. Before boarding their flight for San Antonio, the Lakers were told by Phil Jackson…
May 27, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Doc Rivers: “They had a no lay-up”
From my FanHouse post about Game 4: “Give them credit because I just thought they were much more physical than us the entire game, in every way,” said Doc Rivers. “They bumped us up the floor, they bumped us, every cut we made there was body. Every time we had a chance to get to…
May 27, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Meet Detroit’s Big 3
Thanks to DBB reader Monday for sending that in (long-time readers of the site may remember his previous handiwork), and Rob G for providing the inspiration. And of course, here’s a PDF version if you want to decorate your cubicle.
May 27, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
A Sunday “stake” dinner, led by D-Fish and Kobe
SAN ANTONIO — The Lakers left the arena and in a demonstration of how much closer a team they are than in previous seasons went out to eat. A group led by Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher went to a postgame dinner late Sunday night and ran through the disappointments of Game 3 further. “We…
May 27, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Have the Pistons made a promise to DJ White?
It’s that time of the year. From DraftExpress: D.J. White may a promise from the Detroit Pistons at the end of the first round, according to sources with ties to the player. The Pistons have the 29th overall pick and may like the way White’s length and toughness fit into their team’s…
May 27, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Phil’s free-throw solution for Kobe
SAN ANTONIO — Kobe Bryant took 23 foul shots in a single game against Utah last round. He has six foul shots through three games against San Antonio this round. A big part of it is that San Antonio’s strategy is flat-out not to foul Bryant, but after studying some film Phil Jackson has…
May 27, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The internet loves Rodney Stuckey
I have a history of latching on to certain players and overstating their worth before they really deserve it (OMG Delfino! Free Amir!), so I don’t want to do that with Rodney Stuckey. Instead, I’ll let the rest of the internet do it for me … From Dr. Lawyer Indian Chief at Free…
May 27, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Yes’sir!
There are some things as a Pistons fan I wrongly assume other NBA fans also know. This is one such example.
May 27, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Day 38 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
I’ll give this Celtics and Pistons series one thing. After all of the games we’ve seen this postseason, these two are at least managing to put together an unpredictable series. With each of the teams now sitting on one home win and one road win, they’ve shown all of us that…
May 27, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Baby eating tipping point?
A certain Baby Eater t-shirt made not one but two appearances in the mainstream media today: this Detroit Free Press’ gallery from last night’s game plus this column in the National Post.
May 27, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lakers 101, Spurs 71
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register LOS ANGELES - There were no excuses about rust and fatigue to fall on for the Lakers and San Antonio in Game 2: The Lakers looked that good and the Spurs that beaten. The Lakers thoroughly outplayed the Spurs on both sides of the ball for a 101-71…
May 27, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
It’s hard being a Pistons fan in Boston
I usually don’t link to comments made on other blogs, but this is worthy of an exception. From BW in response to Dr. LIC’s ode to Rodney Stuckey at Free Darko: I watched the game from a bar in Boston last night… and as the 4th quarter wound down, I couldn’t keep in my…
May 27, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kickin’ back in the Whicker chair again
SAN ANTONIO — Just a heads-up that Spurs-picking Register columnist Mark Whicker and I had another cyber-chat about the Lakers-Spurs series today, if you want to check it out and hear a couple anecdotes about a certain former Laker and current Spur. The debut installment of the weekly Whicker…
May 27, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Doc Rivers may be colorblind
Doc Rivers literally didn’t know how many jerseys the Celtics have.
May 27, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
McDyess should be the face of the Pistons …
… because if he were, there’s not a person alive who could say they’re cocky, arrogant, complacent, or any other negative adjective commonly affixed to this team. Witness his post-game press conference: For more on Miggidy (and video of Maxiell annihilating KG), head to…
May 27, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons try to pull even
Optimism seems to be in short supply right about now, which in hindsight is a bit odd considering this isn’t even the first time this postseason that the Pistons have been down 1-2. With one win tonight, the Pistons get a clean slate. Maybe Chauncey Billups is toast, or maybe he’ll only…
May 27, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
It’s all tied up
I say this without hyperbole: last night’s game was the most entertaining playoff game Detroit’s played in years. It was competitive throughout, the big names on both teams showed up and it came down to the very end. (And, of course, the Pistons won.) But of all the things that went…
May 27, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Billups isn’t ready to sit … but should he?
As much as I’d like to pretend otherwise, it’s officially time to ponder whether Chauncey Billups is healthy enough to make any kind of sustained impact in this series. I thought he turned a corner in Game 2, but in hindsight it seems more likely that a) Game 2 was a mirage; b) he…
May 27, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
No suspension for Rip Hamilton, but cross your fingers for Rasheed Wallace
This is old news, but just to be thorough, the NBA fined Rip Hamilton for throwing an elbow at Kevin Garnett in Game 1. This is actually good news, since there was a small (okay, tiny) chance that Rip might have been suspended. That said, it doesn’t sound like there’s any hard feelings…
May 27, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Celtics @ Pistons, Game 3
I used to do that all the time … in the third grade. Just saying. Rajon Rondo and the Celtics will have to learn a few new tricks if they’re going to take back command of the series tonight at the Palace. If you’re going to the game, don’t forget about the whole…
May 27, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Vote Wallace-Kander ‘08!
President Sheed and the Hebrew Heron / FanHouse
May 27, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Appreciating Flip
This already made it’s rounds in the comments, but for those who missed it, check out Ian Thomsen’s “5 Reasons Detroit can be champions” on SI.com. There’s a lot of good stuff there from Joe Dumars and Flip Saunders, including this nugget explaining how Saunders keeps…
May 27, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rasheed sings Guns N’ Roses
I know a lot of you guys saw it, but here’s Rasheed Wallace channeling his inner Axl Rose in the final seconds last night. More silliness detailed at FanHouse, and sweet air guitar action at Boney’s site.
May 27, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Meet Detroit’s Big 3
Thanks to DBB reader Monday for sending that in (long-time readers of the site may remember his previous handiwork), and Rob G for providing the inspiration. And of course, here’s a PDF version if you want to decorate your cubicle.
May 27, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons @ Celtics, Game 2
This isn’t a must-win, but it’s still damn important. I put together a preview of sorts at FanHouse, and I’ll also be live-blogging the game. Do your thing in the comments — I’ll see you when this gets tied up.
May 27, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The internet loves Rodney Stuckey
I have a history of latching on to certain players and overstating their worth before they really deserve it (OMG Delfino! Free Amir!), so I don’t want to do that with Rodney Stuckey. Instead, I’ll let the rest of the internet do it for me … From Dr. Lawyer Indian Chief at Free…
May 27, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Yes’sir!
There are some things as a Pistons fan I wrongly assume other NBA fans also know. This is one such example.
May 27, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Doc or Flip?
From the Boston Herald: He doesn’t listen, but he hears. Doc Rivers knows that even with his team just three wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals, his job approval rating among many fans generally runs along a fine line between acceptable and get him the hell out of here. I bet you could swap…
May 27, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey Billups: I have to be more aggressive
Chauncey Billups expects to be more aggressive in Game 2. From Keith Langlois’ blog: Billups said he came out of Game 1 feeling pretty good physically and expects not only he, but backcourt partner Rip Hamilton, will attack more often in Game 2. “I’m going to – I probably will,” he…
May 27, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pre-Orlando Mock Draft, v. 1.0: Picks 15-30
2008 NBA Mock Draft Previously I offered some thoughts on which players the lottery teams should select. Here are my thoughts on the rest of the first round. 15. Phoenix Brandon Rush, Kansas, SG Rush is an excellent jump shooter that has improved his off-the-dribble game substantially. Unlike…
May 27, 2008, 12:45 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
It’s hard being a Pistons fan in Boston
I usually don’t link to comments made on other blogs, but this is worthy of an exception. From BW in response to Dr. LIC’s ode to Rodney Stuckey at Free Darko: I watched the game from a bar in Boston last night… and as the 4th quarter wound down, I couldn’t keep in my…
May 27, 2008, 09:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Doc Rivers may be colorblind
Doc Rivers literally didn’t know how many jerseys the Celtics have.
May 27, 2008, 09:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
McDyess should be the face of the Pistons …
… because if he were, there’s not a person alive who could say they’re cocky, arrogant, complacent, or any other negative adjective commonly affixed to this team. Witness his post-game press conference: For more, head to FanHouse. Pistons 94, Celtics 75 box score / NBA.com …
May 27, 2008, 09:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Third quarter: Lakers 74, Spurs 57
Lamar Odom came alive and the Lakers pushed San Antonio to the brink with a flurry of offense and timely defensive stops. Odom scored 11 points and sparked the Lakers to a 74-57 lead after three periods. The Lakers took a double-digit lead at 52-41 and never let the Spurs get close. San Antonio,…
May 27, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Game 3: Spurs 103, Lakers 84
SAN ANTONIO – The Spurs’ big three of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker had quite a homecoming party to take Game 3 of the Western Conference finals pretty easily. That’s because the Lakers’ big three wasn’t much after Kobe Bryant’s 30 points. Lamar Odom swung dramatically from…
May 27, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
NBA Finals set for June 5-19, “that girl” Gasol and contact time for Kobe
SAN ANTONIO — Detroit’s Game 4 victory over Boston ensures the NBA Finals will not be moved up on the calendar, so here is what it is set to be, according to the NBA master schedule: The NBA Finals will begin with games June 5 and 7 in Detroit or Boston. The next three games would be…
May 27, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Copyright © 2007 Michal Pelikán
|