Dallas Romps Leader-less Detroit

Photo courtesy of ESPN.com Detroit's only chance was when the first quarter clock read, "12:00." After tip off, it was all Mavericks. The Pistons didn't look like they wanted to win at all, and the ESPN announcers certainly noticed, too. In the third quarter, they spent about eight game minutes berating the Pistons, claiming they don't appear to have anyone on the team that cares anymore; they lack leadership and desperately miss Chauncey Billups. The Pistons allowed the Mavericks to shoot above 60 percent in the first half and and 55 percent for the entire game. Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers with 26 points. The Pistons have been extremely inconsistent since making the trade that sent Chauncey Billups to Denver for Allen Iverson. The Pistons are 20-18 since the trade, but it would be worse had it not been for a seven-game win streak in the middle there. Meanwhile, the Stones are just 3-7 since that winning streak. If you missed the game or the highlights I have posted them for you ... (link)