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Originally Posted by TBird I think this is going to be a tough game for us. Jefferson and Carter have always given Tay problems because of their strength, and now Rip will have to guard one of them as well. We may see Mo Evans get a bit more run tonite, as he may be more effective on one or both of them.
Our biggest advantage is at the 4/5. We have to control the interior to offset their perimeter game. |
Well said Tbird, I too am not very comfortable with this match up.... Particularly Rip having to defend vince or rj since he is not only slim but doesn't have the ridiculous reach that Tay has to hender shots. His only defense will be to make his opponent work defensively and perhapse keep rj shooting jumpers. Carter can kill you inside and out so I don't like our chances with Rip attempting to check vc, we'd better let Tay try his luck vs him.
Kidd still is a premier pg in the league, but I think the fact that Chauncey is always an offensive threat gives us a bit of an advantage in that department (call me a homer but C-note is damn good ya'll)! Besides that we know we've got it on lock in the frontcourt, but young kristic should NOT be underestimated. The kid is fundamentally sound and offensively aggressive, if sheed takes him for granted he'll have #36 in foul trouble before he knows it. If Detroit can control the glass and limit their fast breaks we should be in good shape, with the finishers they have letting them run too much is a HUGE no no!
By the way it would be very cool and interesting to see what young DMC can do against kristic and collins.... GO PISTONS!