Was a great game. Even out-rebounded them on the offensive end. Not in total rebs because of all the free-throw attempts by Ben.

I never saw the hack-a strategy fail so badly. Clipps were down by 8 and seemed to be gaining some momentum. Pistons would have won anyway but that decision to foul Ben on every play doomed the Clipps and they even lost Cassell in the process. Pistons almost doubled their lead by the time it was over.

Bench stepped up. Flip tried some different combo's using both Delfino and Evans for extended stretches along with Davis. Davis is a good defender and will bang in the post which we need.

No real complaints. Sheed has been playing great along with all the starters. I have to credit Sheed for getting this game on track by establishing a nice post presence and playing tough on the glass.

During Hack-a-Ben. Ben gets his own board back and passes it out to Billups for a 3. That should be the play of the season so far.