Tay did a great job defensivly on Paul Pierce to make up for his shooting. Think its safe to say that he has too many of these off-nights to ever make up Rip's production on a consistant basis.

So what have we learned?

Billups ownes their PG's. The best part of the game was probably watching Billups bring the opportunist Rhondo back down to earth. Could tell the guy thought he was a baller. What a hot shot trying to use both hands to play call and getting offended when CB took it away. Plus he looked a bit like Boobie Gibson which added to the fun. And what is Eddie House doing on a team?

Hunter can still play in limited mins.

They have no center. Perkins can sometimes put up the numbers playing alongside Garnett but is no match for Sheed/Dyess.

I like the matchups. Garnett will always get his and there is no defense for Ray Allen when he gets hot. But the Pistons effectivly controlled everyone else ( incl Pierce ).

Just one game though. Lets try to keep that in mind. I have a feeling there will be at least 7 more ( incl the post-season)