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Billups and Kander’s quality time
Published 5/9/2008 by Matt Watson at Detroit Bad Boys
Flip Saunders claims he’s thinking about using Amir Johnson in Game 4. From A. Sherrod Blakely: Pistons coach Flip Saunders talked some about Rashard Lewis who has given them fits throughout this series. Lewis’ play is one of the reasons why Jarvis Hayes is out of the rotation, and replaced by Walter Herrmann. Saunders said he’s also giving some thought to putting Amir Johnson on Lewis tomorrow night. “Just because of his (Johnson’s) quickness and his length and his ability to defend people out on the floor, but also if ...

Eastern Conference Semifinals: Pistons vs. Magic, Game Four
Published 5/10/2008 by Ben Q Rock at Third Quarter Collapse: Front Page Posts
... ) that Amir Johnson might get the call against Lewis tonight. Johnson, in his third season after being drafted from Westchester High School, is quick; a good leaper; and fresh, averaging only 12 minutes a game this season. He's the sort of guy who can give Lewis fits on the perimeter. If/when Johnson defends Lewis, Rashard should look to post him up. Lewis' post game is underrated, probably because so many of his shots are three-pointers. But he has the skill, strength, and footwork to befuddle the younger Johnson. ...