Originally Posted by Lee356

With Maxiell picking up two fouls quickly, Amir ended up playing most of the first quarter, and the Pistons had a double digit lead and were looking pretty darn good. Amir had a lot to do with that. Even though he was not let to take a shot, Sacramento was having a heck of a time contending with Amir, who was constantly around the basket. This was freeing up everyone else. Billups tried just once, and failed, to actually get Amir the ball. Amir was also very active on defense and on rebounding. Then Maxiell got in more foul trouble in the 3rd quarter, again early, and again Amir played much of that quarter. And the Pistons did just fine until Amir came out of the game.

Afflalo scored some, and played good solid D. Strangely though, Flip Saunders decided not to reward the guy with any further playing time. Instead, he actually played Prince at shooting guard. (Hayes at small forward, Billups at point)