Pistons and Cavs Win; Dwight Howard, Boston D Nowhere To Be Found
FanIQ Blog —
Pistons 90, Magic 89 I think we all thought that if the Magic were ever going to make a move, they were going to have to do it yesterday with Chauncey Billups on the pine. And for parts of Game 4, that looked exactly like what was going to happen. Detroit was a mess since Rodney Stuckey was in foul trouble and Lindsay Hunter was getting significant time.
But then Dwight Howard decided to have the worst game I've ever seen him play, which allowed Detroit to creep back into the game. Howard was a dreadful 3-12 from the floor for 8 points, although he did give us this ...
Tayshaun hits the game winner over the Magic
Hail Mary Jane —
If the Magic were going to have a chance in this series against the Pistons, they really needed to make a move yesterday and tie the series. With Chauncey Billups on the bench with an injury, they almost pulled it off with plays like this ridiculous block by Dwight Howard.
It wasn’t enough for them to pull off the victory though. Rip Hamilton led the way for the Pistons with 32. He wasn’t the hero though. Tayshaun Prince pulled off the game winning shot with just seconds left. ...
NBA Playoffs: Tayshaun Prince Helps Shock Orlando
Intentional Foul —
Who needs a Chauncey Billups when you have a perfectly healthy Lindsey Hunter? Of course, I doubt the Pistons players would agree with me but when you have Rip Hamilton dropping 30-plus points and Tayshaun Prince dropping game-winners, maybe the training staff for Detroit can take their time with the Billups hamstring and make sure it’s ready for the Eastern Conference Finals.
Of course, it doesn’t hurt the Pistons cause when Superman Howard only goes for 8 points and 12 rebounds. Perhaps the Magic guards should try and get him the ball a little more.
Anyway, on Saturday afternoon, Prince pretty much ended the Playoffs hopes of the ...
