Detroit Pistons

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics are putting on a clinic Boston lead the bench points at the half 21 - 6. I just still don't believe Boston is that much better than this team....I really don't.... You know what's revealing? The Big Three didn't do jack. Rondo and their role players punked the Pistons again.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Overreact here, Celtics fall to Nuggets Celtics at Nuggets in pictures WEEI Powe sprains hand in Celtics loss Celtics-Nuggets pregame TSN It's Celtics-Lakers in a two horse race Enterprise Celtics can't play catchup Celtics mired in 3 point slump

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Various posts on Globe Celtics blog Raptors at Celtics in pictures The Celtics need to start Leon Powe The Association Detroit needs more than McDyess to challenge Boston Pierce wouldn’t allow Celtics to lose LA Times Lakers beef up on defense Did Chauncey Billups just get traded again?

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) I think the Celtics defense has a lot to do with this. The Pistons still haven't found an offensive answer. The game can be summed up in a nutshell: Celtics are getting lay-ups (due to zero interior Piston defense) and Pistons can't buy a hoop. Because of the Celtics interior defense.

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) LOY's Place Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Olympics edition FL's Take: For all the flack Kevin McHale has taken, I think he is on the right track with this team. He has a lot of nice young and talented players on his team now. Nashua Telegraph Celtics will return to N.H. Connecticut Post Perkins' Props: Punched Pistons Bleacher Report All NBA under 25 team FL's Take: What, no Rondo? No Perk? FL's Take: I am happy for Gomes getting a nice contract, but wish the Celtics could have worked it out to bring him back to Boston. Time US-China hoops: Everyone scores The Sport Count Reality Shows of the NBA Lex Nihil Novi Chick Hearn was Lakers' Most Dualing triple doubles Sports of Boston Celtics' player review: Eddie House   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Not everyone is chomping at the bit for a big payday overseas. Will Bynum left lucrative offers overseas for a shot at making it to an NBA team. He played with the Pistons summer league team hoping to stick with the team as their No. 3 point guard. Bynum's gamble paid off and has agreed to a multi-year deal with Detroit. Bynum was signed by the Celtics in 2005 after he played with their summer league team. It was Bynum's signing that he and Tony Allen were celebrating when Tony was charged with assault in that night club shooting. The first of the Pistons' three second-round picks in last month's NBA draft, Walter Sharpe, is expected to sign a two-year deal as well.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Patriot Ledger Celtics to keep eye on free-agent market beginning tonight KU Sports Giddens feels ‘blessed’ SI.com Heat still have holes to plug in free agency Detroit Free Press Expect a big Pistons trade, not a big signing Manila Vanilla Basketball and Pacman Lex Nihil Novi The other number 35 McCartney or Lennon? Perkins as Loscutoff Inquirer Sports Pacquiao gets the job done ABQ Journal Why I grew to like J.R. Giddens hopes to embark on a new life in the NBA BostonSportZ Celtics partying in Vegas Draft Express 2008 NBA draft report card WCVB Celtics fan hospitalized after celebration dies ProJo NBA blocks out thrills of college basketball Bleacher Report Things we learned in the 2008 NBA Finals   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) FL's Take: I wholeheartedly agree! DJ should be in the Hall of Fame and it is a travesty that he isn't. Globe Survivor Boston Two down, two to go FL's Take: Kobe was mad because Radmanocic took that last 3 instead of passing to him. I really hope he continues to seethe. He will try to take over the game and Michael Jordan proved that one person can't beat a team when he scored 63 and lost. They're in foul mood From the Booth: Your time Celtics hold on - Up 2-0 Celtic notebook game 2 Powe answers the call Lakers notebook game 2 Dr Jack Ramsey, reporter We're up 2-0 Flying to LA for Game 3 No sweat Green smile Fox Views Some post game quoteage NBA Finals game 2: Or how Leon Powe destroyed the LA Lakers Game 2 recap Sports of Boston Celtics fend off Lakers in the 4th   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The Celtics are the Eastern Conference Champions and will face the Lakers in their first finals appearance since 1987. This team that started the season with 9 new players and plenty of doubters is still silencing the critics as they closed out the Pistons in a come from behind victory on the road. Now they get a much needed rest before the Finals start on June 5. The Pistons had a big 3rd quarter, outscoring the Celtics 31-20. The refs were a factor the entire game, but in this quarter, they made one of the worst calls I have ever seen. Pierce got Hamilton in the air on a fake and then hit a 3 as Hamilton came down on him. Instead of calling a foul on Hamilton, they called an offensive foul on Pierce. It was a terrible call and instead of the Celtics getting 4 po...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Here are comments found around the Pistons' boards during game 6 against the Celtics. When the Pistons fans start talking about how bad the calls are against the Celtics, you know the officials are bad. You have to feel for the Pistons fans. Seems like lately, the Pistons have always been the bridesmaids and never the brides. I have a feeling changes are coming for that team, even if it is only a coaching change. I think the Pistons gave it their all, but the Celtics were just better this year. They owned the paint and played better defense overall. Even when they struggled, those two things bailed them out.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Back to game 6 after the brief anti-Kobe tirade. The Pistons have never won the Eastern Conference Finals after being down 2-3. The Celtics are a perfect 29-0 in series that they have led 3-2. History is on the Celtics side. But then again, in this year's playoffs, the Pistons are 5-0 in games after a loss. We know they are going to come out fired up and are going to put pressure on the Celtics to try to disrupt them. It will come down to focus, intensity and defense. In every loss in these playoffs, the one constant is that the Celtics played half hearted. In the losses, they didn't bring their defense and they didn't bring their intensity. The Celtics have beaten themselves in every loss. If they play their game, play tough defense, move the ball, and be aggr...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Pistons get day of rest Can Jason Maxiell do it for the Pistons again? Detroit Bad Boys Paul Pierce: Game 5 is a must win Detroit Free Press With freshness in mind, Pistons opt not to practice on off day Reserves give Pistons the tools they need to go far Detroit News Pistons have the edge now Khandor's Sports Blog 8 possessions which extended the Pistons' season Parquet Pride Celtics need to match the Pistons' intensity Indy Cornrows Pistons and Celtics heading for seven? Patriot Ledger Tied playoff series suits Celtics MLive McDyess leads Pistons in hunger for a title Indeed, Indeed The Pistons' prospects   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Bad Boys in stands, too Antonio McDyess driven by ring Antonio McDyess switches roles with Chauncey Billups Globe Pistons keep on churning Pistons put it on the line A trivial pursuit, from Fort Wayne to Detroit SI.com Pistons find sparkplug in McDyess In a tough spot, Pistons tie series with a passion Pistons still working on to do list Maxiell's energy lifts Pistons again Hanging tough: Pistons rebound to tie series Pistons perfect following defeats Pistons start fast, get even Pistons intensity troubles Celtics Sports of Boston Celtics return home tied 2-2 Billups, Pistons stand in Celtics' way Pistons Palace Pistons play with purpose Metro Pistons draw even McDyess becomes a force for the Pistons   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Rivers doing damage control in his post-game interview. He is complaining about Detroit being more physical when his team was on the free throw line every three trips up the court. Twice the referees reversed calls that originally went against the Celtics. In the second quarter, Celtics coach Doc Rivers charged onto the court to argue a call with referee Danny Crawford. Crawford warned Rivers three times to back off -- no technical foul. In the third quarter, Crawford was across the court when Pistons coach Flip Saunders threw his arms down in protest of a call. Crawford hit him with a technical foul right away. It was that kind of night.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Celtics look to ’role’ out a 2nd Motown hit vs. Pistons Road work ahead License is revoked Rough going for Pistons Detroit Free Press If Billups doesn't start playing like Billups, the Pistons are cooked Pistons must prevent another bad start or risk 3-1 series hole Celtics aim to sweep Palace pair ProJo Pistons’ Billups can’t hide the painful truth Garnett steps forward as the Boston Celtics’ road warrior Hoopsworld Attacking the Pistons' trap Pistons have got it rough now HoopsAddict Celtics continue to thrive despite shaky point guard play The Sports Network Pistons try to even series with Celtics Daily Tribune The Pistons must now exert their wills   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Game 4 is a pivotal game. If the Celtics win, they have the Pistons down 3-1 and need only 1 more game to advance with 2 tries at home to get it. If the Pistons win, they are right back in it with the series tied 2-2. The Pistons are 4-0 in games after a loss in the playoffs. They are a veteran team but they also have a habit of letting up and not playing hard after big victories. They seem to feel that they can turn it on whenever they need to. We know they are going to come back with more intensity than they showed in game 3 and the Celtics must be ready and match it. We will see a lot more pressure from the Pistons' defense tonight and the Celtics have to be ready to beat it with their passing game. They can't dribble through that kind of pressure. They have to move the ball...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Here are comments found around the Pistons boards during game 3 with the Celtics. These are definitely more fun to read when we win. Enjoy! IF the Pistons get this game.....they will be smelling blood in the water and kill Boston in Game 4. I can't see Boston winning this game though. Say a prayer or whatever you believe in that the Pistons won't do their typical "Letdown Game" after a big win My concern is the Celtics are just due to win one on the road. The Pistons need to win both home games to keep the advantage. They gotta keep the Celts role players down and limit the Big Three to outside shots I don't care if Boston is 0-6 on the road. That zero can change to a one real quick. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) When I think back to the Celtics losses on the road in the first two series, most of them were lost by the Celtics and not won by the opponent. The Celtics didn't play their game in any of them. In fact, in the loss in game 2 in this series, the Celtics lost it rather than the Pistons winning it. The Celtics lost their focus and didn't play defense. This series is in the Celtics hands and is going go come down to their focus and intensity. If they play their game with the defense that got them here and stay focused and not let the Pistons defense take them out of their game on offense, the Celtics will win this. The Celtics need to keep their focus and intensity on both ends of the court and they will get a win in Detroit, regardless of what the Pistons do.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Both teams shot 49% for the game. The Celtics won the battle of the boards 39-31. The Pistons shot 32 free throws to 25 for the Celtics and the Celtics turned the ball over 12 times to 9 for the Pistons. The Pistons picked up their defense and the Celtics struggled to get their offense going against it. On the other hand, the Celtics had big lapses in their defense and allowed way too many easy baskets. The Celtics walked the ball up the court and didn't pass the ball like they did in game 1. The Celtics must now do something they haven't been able to do in either of the first 2 series. They have to win on the road. They will have to get a better effort from their bench and they will have to tighten up their defense if they expect to win in Detroit. It's time for the Celt...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics control the tap Plenty of fight in Celtics Chauncey Billups looks back on starting point Joe Dumars a proven winner MetroWest Daily Celtics 88, Pistons 79: Celtics deliver Celtics 17 Celtics force pace and turnovers to beat Pistons NBA.com Celtics take early advantage in East Finals Celtics too much for Pistons Hoopsworld Celtics Pierce Pistons Detroit News Pistons-Celtics series is not time for nostalgia Pistons' rust shows in game 1 loss to Celtics Celtics will need real Allen Pistons guards struggle Celtics' runs enough to dispatch flat Pistons Hamilton struggling to find shot against Celtics Right at home: Celtics' star power overwhelms Pistons Flip Saunders knew Garnett was a special player   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) The question of rest vs rhythm was answered early. The Celtics came out strong and got off to an 8-0 lead before Billups hit a 3 to stop the run. The Pistons then went on an 8 point run of their own to give the Pistons their first lead at 13-12. The Celtics finished the quarter on a run to grab a 22-17 lead at the end of one. The Pistons shot just 37% in the quarter in part because of some rust on the game and in part because of the Celtics stifling defense. Perk was a beast right from the start, grabbing 8 rebounds in the first quarter. He finished with 5 points, 10 rebounds and 1 assist in 31 minutes and his defense on Rasheed Wallace was a big factor in this game.   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Here are comments found around the Pistons boards during their game 1 with the Celtics. I love the props that Rondo is getting. I am always amazed when fans call for a player to be injured. The Pistons got all the calls early as they had 10 more free throws at the half, but the Celtics got more calls late and it kind of evened out. The Pistons did shoot more free throws for the game though so the Pistons fans really can't cry too much. Boston has the tackiest fans in the East. Well props to Boston, they out-defended us tonight. The Celtics have the two best players in this series BY FAR in Pierce and KG. That might be too much to overcome. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Pistons, Celtics are full of similarities Shaughnessy, Ryan preview Celtics- Pistons Pistons may be rested, but Celtics have rhythm SouthCoast Today Pistons 101 Will C's momentum trump Pistons' rest? Pistons Celtics series breakdown Celtics Pistons series breakdown Pistons fire will put Celtics to the test Green Bandwagon Meet the Detroit Pistons Canton Rep Cavs' West a restricted free agent Flashback: Pistons overcome the luck of the Celtics Prediction: Pistons over Celtics in six Bleacher Report The Boston Celtics: A look back and ahead Pistons fear Celtics' Allen despite shooting woes Pierce, Celtics have to buckle down vs Pistons Preview of the Eastern Conference Finals Daily Tribune Pistons ready for Celtics   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) I watched the Magic beat the Pistons very decisively at home after losing two close ones in Detroit. I would rather meet the Pistons than the Magic because that is another of those athletic teams that give us fits. Billups went out with a strained hamstring and that could mean trouble for the P...

By FLCeltsFan Just a few thoughts on this Friday before a very big game 6. The Celtics need to win this one. Yes, they lost two games in Atlanta where they in no way resembled the Celtics team we saw all season. They played no defense in those two games and looked old and slow. Then, they came back to Boston for game 5 and all was right again. They found their defense and once again looked like the Celtics we all know and love. Hopefully the good Celtics will show up and they will get the win tonight. The Pistons righted themselves and got a blowout in game 6 and the Celtics should do no less. If Cleveland and the Celtics both win tonight, they will meet at the Garden at 1. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan This was a good night. The Celtics beat the Sonics 111-82. The Sixers (who the Celtics just beat handily) beat the Pistons by 1. And the Spurs got blown out by the Hornets. Yes, it was a very good night as the Celtics now have their first 10 game win streak since the 1985-86 season. The Celtics defense was great in this one as they held the Sonics to 38% while hitting 51% themselves. Seattle is the best rebounding team in the league and they only out rebounded the Celtics by 1. The Celtics took good care of the ball, turning it over only 10 times while forcing the Sonics to turn it over 19 times. The Celtics had 42 points in the paint to 40 for the Sonics. The only flaw in the Celtics game tonight was that they misses 8 free throws. They are going to have to work on that f...   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan The Pistons' schedule is slightly more favorable than the Celtics'. The Celtics have 10 home games and 13 road games left. The Pistons have 13 home games and 8 road games. The Celtics have a tough 5 game road trip through Milwaukee, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and New Orleans that will take a lot of focus to come out of it with more wins than losses. The Pistons don't have any extended road trips left. Since the Celtics are the front runners and have beaten many of the teams that they will face already, every game is a challenge. Every team will be up for the Celtics and play their best game against them. With the Pistons running behind the Celtics, they aren't as much of a target. Maybe there is something to the articles in the Detroit papers that say that t...   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan From the very beginning of the season, Celtics fans have been concerned about the back up point guard spot. It especially became an apparent need when the Celtics played the Pistons in Boston and Rondo struggled against Billups, and House wilted under the Pistons' pressure. Well, Danny was patient and passed on several point guards who became available and now has come up with the big prize. Sam will be in town for his physical today. According to the Globe he has already signed the papers to join the Celtics. We know he has a sore wrist. It would be very bizarre if after all this he didn't pass the physical. Nah, I won't even think about that.   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Pistons take away Suns' shine FL's Take: It was pretty depressing to see the Suns get dismantled by the Pistons right after the Suns beat the Celtics. Must be they put out so much effort against the Celtics that they didn't have anything left for the Pistons. The Celtics are just 2 games ahead of the Pistons in the East but the Pistons are starting a 4 game Western trip where they will face the Nuggets, Jazz, and Clippers and the Celtics will be headed home. Hopefully the Celtics are back on track and can open up a little space between them again. The Pistons come to Boston on March 5 and that will be a very big game. You know the Pistons will be up for it, hopefully the Celtics will be too. Names bouncing around With Malice NBA Finals - history repeats?   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan The Good: The Pistons and Magic also lost last night so the Celtics didn't lose any ground in their lead in the East. After a 10 game winning streak, what are the odds that the Pistons would keep pace with the Celtics and lose two in a row? KG is working his way back into game shape and looked much better last night than he did in Denver. He played 32 minutes and finished with a double double of 17 points and 15 rebounds although he shot only 7-16. The Celtics were out-rebounded 49-37. The Celtics' bigs need to be more aggressive on the boards. There is no excuse for the to be out-rebounded. Rebounding is mostly desire and effort and the Celtics need to show more of that as a team. Box Score] Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan Knicks trounce Pistons FL's Take: I really enjoyed watching this. The Pistons are a very arrogant team and they needed to be taken down a notch. I have disliked the Pistons since the days of the Bad Boys when Bill Laimbeer practiced his thuggery. But the new version of the Pistons aren't much more likeable. There are 3 teams I just can't like: the Lakers, the Pistons, and the Bulls. MetroWest Daily News Celtics depth issues exposed by losses CelticsBlog Fixing the Celtics LOY's Place Random thoughts ESPN Hollinger's Power Rankings, Celtics still #1 in spite of losses Full Court Press It's a matter of perspective SouthCoast Today Celtics learning to rebound Examiner Can the Wizards double their pleasure? New York Post Strictly Cash   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan The Celtics made a statement with a 92-85 win over the Pistons in Detroit. This win avenges the Dec 19 loss to the Pistons in Boston. It was all it was built up to be with 12 lead changes and 16 ties. There were 6 technicals called and blood drawn as Rondo received a cut over his eye early in the first quarter. This was a big game historically speaking as well. There have only been two regular season games since the 1954-55 season when the shot clock was adopted where two teams have had better combined winning percentages after at least 30 games than the Celtics and the Pistons had coming into this game. They brought a combined winning percentage of .844 into the game. One game where the combined winning percentage was higher than this game was in 1966 when th...   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan The Celtics will be facing their toughest test yet when they play Detroit at home on Wednesday. The Pistons are 17-7 on the year and 8-2 in their last 10 games. They are 8-5 on the road. A win on Wednesday will move the Celtics in to the history books with the best star in franchise history. It would also move them to 14-0 at home. But the biggest thing it would do is to quiet the naysayers who question their record because of not having faced the top teams. The Pistons have the second best record in the Eastern conference and are third overall behind the Celtics and the Spurs. The Pistons are a proven team having won championships with the same group. this same unit for the Pistons have been together many years. They also pride themselves in playing tough defe...   [read the full post]