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Warthog · #41 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jzchen

WOW!!! If I'm not wrong, this is the 1st time there is 4 pages of posts before a game in this forum.

if you have any semblance of a decent connection you should change your settings to show more posts per page. mine shoes 40 per page and that way i don't have to flip between pages so much.

mercury · #42 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 01:42 PM

Yeah, I think the sympathy factor will be in effect for the Cavs this game... the foul calls will flip flop in their favor.
Also think the 3 point shooting efficiency will drop significantly on the road.
Look for the Brons (er Cavs) to go inside much more... that's what got them back in the game last time.
If the Pistons are serious about winning at the Q they need to post Sheed and Chauncey often... and take advantage of the defensive drop off from Hughes not playing.

roscoe36 · #43 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lemonpen

As road warriors our most significant weakness has been a tendancy to become very perimeter oriented. We usually don't shake that urge until the score nececitates otherwise.

Our high shooting % has helped diminish the Cavs full court thrusts to the basket. Being on the road has also helped reduce the Cavs bench contribution. Lastly, being home has gotten us more friendly whistle toots.

~~Lambs~~ Lemonpens Lowdown:
1- control the boards, to slow the Cav transition game
2- execute well on O, making the Cavs take the ball out of the hoop.
3- avoid foul trouble. Labron will be more aggressive at home

Good work LP. I think #2 is the most important. The best way to shut down a transition offense oriented team is to make hoops (execute), limit turns, and use the clock to allow the bigs offensive rebounding position.

Foul trouble will probably be inevitable, the Pistons have to stay aggressive and not get too far behind, because the refs don't help teams that are far behind and doing nothing to help themselves. Particularly since they are playing "THE KING".

The coaches hinted at some new scheming on defense after Game 2. I will be watching to see what they roll out.

TheeTFD · #44 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 03:08 PM

#2...well of course.
How are you going to do that? They got the refs in their pocket and the 12th man screaming in our ear! Strange iron. Strange glass?
Just bring the energy and we'll be fine.

roscoe36 · #45 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 03:52 PM

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ggazoo69 · #46 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 07:38 PM

Ho-hum. More Game 3 absenteeism by the boys. Awful tough to win when you get 9 bench points. Mo Evans was so horrible that he should be dismissed from the team immediately. Awful tough to win when you play one-quarter of the game. Two things I'm amazed by: LeBron is allowed to drive down the lane without any harm. No way the '88-'90 teams would have allowed this. Those teams were prideful and 'ol LeBron would have ended up on his azz more than once. I'm also amazed by the fourth-quarter collapse. Isn't that when experience takes over?

Well, the league'll love this. LeBron for at least two more games.

ahb · #47 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 07:40 PM

Didn't watch the game, but it looks like Chauncey started ballhogging, Sheed didn't show up, and Tayshaun was in "Princess" mode. Delk and Hunter were invisible, Dice picked up more fouls instead of playing defense, and Ben's BPG average for the playoffs has dipped to 1.2.

And how about that game from Mo Evans? As I said, I didn't watch the game - but unless I'm wrong, and I don't think I am, he made his usual, reliable, consistent contribution and Flip still managed to find time to play him in the 4th quarter.

On the bright side, Rip shot a respectable percentage, so hopefully his ankle's doing better.

Either way, this team is like clockwork. They should win Game 4 by 10-15, and close out the series in 5 now.

Reve · #48 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 07:50 PM

Tough loss. We were so close. Lebron James will get all the credit for this win but if it wasn't for his teammates showing up the first 3 and a 1/2 quarters he never would have had the chance to win this game.

It is just one loss. We will rebound. Chauncey started off really slow. He needs to start better.

BigDaddy · #49 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ggazoo69

Ho-hum. More Game 3 absenteeism by the boys. Awful tough to win when you get 9 bench points. Mo Evans was so horrible that he should be dismissed from the team immediately. Awful tough to win when you play one-quarter of the game. Two things I'm amazed by: LeBron is allowed to drive down the lane without any harm. No way the '88-'90 teams would have allowed this. Those teams were prideful and 'ol LeBron would have ended up on his azz more than once. I'm also amazed by the fourth-quarter collapse. Isn't that when experience takes over?

Well, the league'll love this. LeBron for at least two more games.

You said it.Letting LeBron's non-scoring stats and his crew keep the game close and then he explodes in the end,you could see it coming the way we played.Awful offensively on our part and some crap fouls by the refs didn't help either.Oh well looks like we will witness a game 5 after all.Refocus and drop em in 5 just like the Bucks.

Dlev59 · #50 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dlev59

I expect the Cleveland fans to be into this game. 13 years since they made some noise in the post season is a long time.

Look for Lebron to be very agressive in this game, thus putting pressure on the refs in the "Q". I don`t want to keep harping on this conspiracy thing but the NBA and TV networks would prefer a 6-7 game series as opposed to a sweep or 5 game series.

So don`t be suprised if we see some freaky calls in this one to assure at least a 5 game series! I picked Detroit in 5 games and i am sticking to my prediction. I see the classic Piston let down in this one.

Ben yawning on the sidelines, Sheed staring into space, and Rip committing 5 or more TO, CB launching up 3`s like he is at All Star Weekend, and Tay playing matador defense on the so-called King.

This will be the Pistons MO throughout the playoffs - take the first 2 then have a minor let down, before regaining their focus.

We may even see Delfino play in this one, and have a good game!!!!!

Ok, I am going to watch the game now, didn`t see it live. How close was I to my prediction? I know the Pistons loss, but did they seem as disinterested as I said?

I will soon see for myself.......

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