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Pistons' Maxiell could remain a starter - Detroit Pistons Basketball: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats
AUBURN HILLS -- Detroit Pistons coach Flip Saunders was not about to come out and say Jason Maxiell would remain in the starting lineup, ahead of Antonio McDyess, who still is recovering from his surgically repaired broken nose. But it appears the decision to keep Maxiell with the starting five and have McDyess reprise his role of off-the-bench star already has been made. "To say that's a good ...
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McDyess may stay on the bench
Detroit Bad Boys — ... It sounds like the Pistons will stick with Sunday’s rotation featuring Jason Maxiell in the starting lineup and Antonio McDyess coming off the bench. From A. Sherrod Blakely: ...

Pistons - Sixers Game 5
Need4Sheed.com — ... The Pistons will try finally take the lead in the series tonight at the Palace. Here are a few things of interest before tip. Dyess was fed up after the first half in game 4. McDyess may still come off the bench. Big Shot no more? ESPN's John Hollinger thinks so. I said it earlier, I have lost a little respect for C-Webb. Prince had been "The Man" this series, he may get the chance to keep doing it. KG gives props to Sheed. Link Via Detroit Bad Boys What Sixers fans are ...

Game Cinco Links
Depressed Fan — Mo finished fourth in Coach of the Year voting. You can't argue with Byron Scott or Adelman, but Doc Rivers? Come on. Garnett is coaching that team. Thad, unflappable. Phi Jasner has a thing for Tayshaun Prince. Not that there's anything wrong with that. (Seriously, read that opening paragraph) The Pistons may stick with McDyess and his snazzy mask as their sixth man for game 5. A compilation of great quotes from TV folk, over on the Starting Five. My personal favorite, from Sir Charles... ...

Round 1 / Game 5
PistonsNationBlog.com — ... If you were wondering, it sounds like Maxiell will again get the start and McDyess will come off the bench. This is a move I was campaigning for ...

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