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Stuck in the Shadows
Stuck in the Shadows
In a game where two of the NBA’s most prized elite fought valiantly until the final buzzer rang, where Ray Allen finally broke out of his uncharacteristic slump and where the revolving door of late-game Pistons heroes continued to spin with enough consistency to make Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak blush, the one real surprise that stuck out for me was a 22-year-old rookie with cajones of ...
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The internet loves Rodney Stuckey
Detroit Bad Boys — ... the most ill-advised shots in tight situations. Guys like Stucky are not supposed to play on the road like he has. Guys like Stuckey are not supposed to play in the playoffs, period (see Allen, Tony). Although it could debunk my three-year thesis that KG’s problems in Minny were a result solely of bad coaching, I have to give Flip Saunders his props for trusting every single one of his guys, rolling out the ball, and seeing what the hell they can do. From Austin Kent at Hoops Addict: Again, Stuckey isn’t why the Pistons won Game 2, ...

Around The Way
Need4Sheed.com — ... Stuckey doesn't know won't hurt him. No excuses mentality for the rookie guard. Boston is having a hard time defending Detroit. Detroit must be prepared. Practice day Press Conference - Antonio McDyess - Tayshaun Prince and Flip Saunders. Here is to keeping the SKID going for Boston. Monday Busque made an inspired Detroit Pistons PDF Download...Here is your Detroit Big Three. Stuck in the Shadows. The internets love Rodney Stuckey. We know Billups ...

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