Pistons 103, Celtics 97: Instant Analysis
KG did as much as he couldWhy the Pistons won: They executed the hamster wheel at light speed. Whether it was Rip (25 points) on virtually every possession down the floor in crunch time, or Chauncey (19 points, 7 assists) with 20 seconds on the clock, Detroit created open jumpers by running their guards through walls of screens. It allowed Rip to get into the lanes of the Celtics’ defense for quick jumpers or to spot open teammates. With about 2:20 to play, ‘Sheed (13 points, 10 rebounds) knocked down an open jumper off a dish from Rip which epitomized the Pistons’ team offensive scheme. Six of Detroit’s last eight buckets were assisted. They had an answer for everything the Celtics threw at them.
Why the Celtics lost: It’s easy to blame Ray Allen (9-16 FG, 25 points) for missing two crucial shots down the stretch – he was blocked on a three, and then missed an eight-foot floater, which would have cut the lead to four with under a minute left. It’d be even easier to blame him for not being able to stick Hamilton. But ultimately, the Celtics were never able to break through Detroit’s four-point cushion back-and-forth through the fourth quarter because they didn’t control the glass in the fourth quarter. Though the Pistons were outrebounded 39-31 on the game, they got the edge on Boston in the fourth 10-9. Second chance opportunities kill when you’re trying to make a comeback.
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:34 pm
daquest?on says:
well so much for the celtics they are done homecourt advantage is over 4 them, if they couldnt beat atlanta they certainly wont beat detroit in detroit
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Junio says:
Notes:
- Ray missing jumpshot is hidden in the first game scene in the C’s pre-game intro. They should take that buzzerbeater of the footage.
- The C’s old school pre-game jackets, with the green name tag really rocks…
- Rondo at moments in this playoffs is really playing wise beyond his 2 nba seasons…dude skyrocketed his learning curve…
- Predicting a wiiiiild intro in the Palace saturday….Not a piston fan, but that ‘deeetroit, get on your feet’ is faaaantastic…
Regards…
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
daquest?on says:
look at that ray allen 25 points but guess what the C’s still lost!!! f u commentators and analists (on tv not dime)
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Not Fantasy Doctor says:
Rodney Stuckey?
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Tim says:
Stuckey is a beast…He missed the first 25 games…and check him out now…
Van Gundy calling him Dwayne Wade was priceless comedy…
I am gaining more respect for Pierce with each game though…and i’m not happy about Mr. Shuttlesworth starting to hit his shots.
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Washington the Frog says:
Stuckey, dangit! Dime, c’mon…not even a mention? Stuckey BEASTED them cats, man. I know the Detroit staff has been comparing him to a small DWade, but dude is Young Billups. Pistons can now slowly phase right into their next point guard, as Billups declines, Stucky will improve. Sick move by Dumars to bring dude on board. Peace.
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 am
Not Fantasy Doctor says:
Darko Milicic?
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:14 am
Washington the Frog says:
Darko, dangit!! Dime, c’mon…not even a mention? Darko BEASTED them ca…..wait. Heeeeyyyy!!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:31 am
G says:
At least this game is over so we can look forward to the game that really matters tommorrow
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:37 am
Tim says:
Actually Darko could be mentioned, because trading him gave us the pick used to get Stuckey haha. Joe D fixed that mistake.
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:43 am
MoxWestCoastRep says:
I think the Cs are finally feeling the effects of back to back 7 game series.
Geez, its looking bleek in Bean Town.
I was hoping for an old school 80s match up vs the Cs, but a revenge series of ‘04 will be sweet too. Go Lakers!
Shout out to me and some of my hommies making it in the Mag! Thanks Dime!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:45 am
Tim says:
and also,
Stuckey is gonna be this years Boobie Gibson without the stupid nickname.
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:49 am
G says:
…at least this game is over so we can look forward to the real game tommorrow
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:36 am
bill says:
spurs 2008
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:36 am
bill says:
darko ha ha
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 am
YOUNGFED says:
I told yall all year long but nobody listened, STUCKEY IS THE “ROY”.
@CELTS and the CELTICS
“Uh Oh Raggy Rooks Rike Rubble” – Scooby “Doobie” Doo.
LMAO
@Tim
The difference between, Stuckey and Gibson is Stuckey won’t take a nose dive next year.
Pistons 2008
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:09 am
YOUNGFED says:
@Dime
I noticed yesterday that not one Piston was on the new cover. What’s really good? Ya’ll need to really stop hatin’ on the New Era Bad Boys. I thought “Game recognized Game,” Guess ya’ll ain’t got no game.
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:50 am
YOUNGFED says:
WHO’S BETTER:
Ray Allen/Reggie Miller-Reggie Miller?
Time Duncan/Karl Malone – Timmy D
Lebron James/Charles Barkley – Lebron
CP3/Isiah Thomas – Zeke
what yall think?
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:54 am
kobeef says:
Celtics D failed them.
The pistons shot really well and for the most part so did the celtics. Allen getting his shot back is a good thing even if he missed a couple.
Celtics need to get back to playing tough D. If they pistons score more than 100 it will be tough to beat them ’cause they won’t let you scre that many.
May 23rd, 2008 at 8:03 am
cbizzle says:
Anybody else notice Rodney Stuckey looks a little like 50 Cent?
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:26 am
djKianoosh says:
how about Reggie saying the only guy who had a better shooting stroke than him was Drazen Petrovic? very interesting. (i think he said it in the pregame)
Detroit was getting a liiiiittle too happy with their jumpers. they were getting open, and so they have to take them, sure, but they shouldn’t settle so much. still, the celtics weren’t on point defensively in the 4th. It almost looked like they got dizzy wathing Rip run laps around them.
anybody else see that?
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:25 pm
DaPro says:
@ FED
You a fool fam 4 dropping Scobbie Doo in
@ cbizzle
Damn I guess they do look alike, never peeped that
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:10 pm
dh says:
this series looks over. i don’t think the celts can win in detroit.
i love kg and his passion for the game but does he really have a passion for winning?
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Tim says:
The Celtics already won in Detroit this year, and since Detroit. I dont think Celtics will win Game 3.
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Tim says:
and Game 3 is going to show everyone how REAL pregame intros should go…seriously, of all the ones I’ve seen, Pistons intros are by far the best.
The Celtics intros look like JV intros to Detroit’s setup…
May 24th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
doc says:
Young aint no question about Reg being better than Ray stop tripping.