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'SHEED'S RAGE: 'Darling' officials anger Wallace into big night vs. Spurs January 11, 2008 BY KRISTA JAHNKE FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER SAN ANTONIO -- During their recent 11-game winning streak, an early 20-point lead usually meant the Pistons could count on a light night of work for their starters. But things are different against the San Antonio Spurs, the reigning NBA champs. The 20-point lead ...
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Dime Magazine —
... . “After yesterday’s practice, Isiah Thomas said there is ‘no truth’ to the rumor,” writes Alan Hahn. “Thomas recently said he has no plans to make any changes with the 9-25 team. Why? ‘Because that’s how I feel,’ Thomas replied.” Detroit overcame both the defending-champion Spurs 90-80 and some homer officiating last night , according to ‘Sheed. “I knew how (the officials) were going to do us,” Wallace said. “Any time we’re going against one of the darlings, I know how they’re going to try to treat us. Period.” Mehmet Okur (22 points, 17 boards) had a big night against the ...
NBA: Is Eastern Conference Ready For A Championship?
FanIQ Blog —
The Eastern Conference has only won two championships since the Chicago Bulls 3-peat from '96-'98, and even in those years the West still dominated. Michael Jordan's departure has at times appeared to have permanently tilted the scale in the other direction. ...
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The Enigmatic Rasheed Wallace
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Truth&Rumors | Rasheed takes Celtics loss hard
fannation.com 1/11/2008 — Posted: Thursday January 10, 2008 08:35AM ET Forward Rasheed Wallace spoke with reporters Wednesday for the first time since he left the Palace without showering shortly after the Pistons ' loss to Boston on Saturday. But he didn't say much. "Just a ...
Rasheed, Pistons Notch Crucial Win In San Antonio; 90-80
pistonpost.com 1/11/2008 — Detroit handed the Spurs only their third home loss of the season as they avoided a 3-game losing streak Thursday night.
The Pistons made a statement last night, showing every one that they can keep their heads on straight in the midst of two disappointing losses and nab a win in the house of the defending NBA champs.
Buck Harvey: Another MVP? If Pistons had been here instead
mysanantonio.com 1/11/2008 — Buck Harvey: Another MVP? If Pistons had been here instead Web Posted: 01/11/2008 12:35 AM CST San Antonio Express-News Chauncey Billups watched some of the Finals last June. So did Lindsey Hunter. Rasheed Wallace? "Nah, I'm a football fan," he said. ...
