Pistons/Magic 2nd round game 1, May 3 7:30PM - Detroit Pistons Fan Community

max · #1 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 10:55 PM

Pistons/Magic 2nd round game 1, May 3 7:30PM

tv: TNT
Local: WMYD

Orlando Magic to face nemesis Pistons in 2nd round -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Orlando Sentinel - 10 Ways Magic Can Beat Pistons by

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Mahorn was on Detroit's Bad Boys team that won an NBA title in 1989. He now is a regular on Full Court Press and the color commentator for the Pistons' radio broadcasts for six seasons -- still a Bad Boy and challenging any fan who says their favorite team can beat the Pistons.
He responded quickly to Thursday's caller -- though he didn't exactly reveal any trade secrets and he didn't get into much detail. Mahorn said the Pistons would double-team Magic center Dwight Howard and try to make life as miserable as possible for Orlando forwards Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis to keep them from scoring.
Orlando Sentinel - Rick Mahorn talks about Pistons taking on Magic by

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Last year was last year and this is this year," Howard said. "That was a long time ago. We're not concerned about what happened last year. Our concern is coming back this year playing harder and better. We're a lot more mature now."
The Magic and Pistons split four games in the regular season, with Howard averaging a double-double (17.3 points and 10.8 rebounds). When asked if the Magic would be at all intimidated by the Pistons, Howard shot back, "Not at all. We know that they're going to be physical but we're not going to back down
Magic ready for challenge

mikhail1973 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 11:09 PM

A totally different opponent. The defense will have to play well for the Pistons as Orlando has multiple offensive weapons. It will be important to contain Turkey Glue. Sheed should be able to slow down Howard.

TheeTFD · #3 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 11:20 PM

9.0 DR - Open the gates to the reserve.

round · #4 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 11:29 PM

I didn't get to see any of the 4 games we played just saw the boxscores online as I was out of the country...... how did we match up for the most part on D? who did prince take and how did the other forward get guarded.... Max on Lewis seems like a mismatch against us, if thats how the match ups go... but not sure mcdyss would be anybetter... Sheed will have to bring his A game on howard, but we should have an advantage with the guards slots....

lets hope things follow the wings 4-2 in the first round and a sweep in the 2nd...

TaShawn · #5 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 11:32 PM

You would think that Howard will get Sheed and Dyess in foul trouble at some point and Ratliff will come in handy.

lpgrl26 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 11:37 PM

I think Max might be semi-effective against Howard. The goal is to keep him as far away from the basket as possible. He doesn't really have post moves per de.

Also Hermann will be extremely useful in this series. Sheed is going to have to punish Lewis on the block. Luckily, he seems to want to do that lately.