Pistons/Magic 2nd Round Game 2, May 5th, 7:00 PM - Page 2 - Detroit Pistons Fan Community

round · #11 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dumars4Ever

There was some talk in the Game 1 thread about JMax coming out early in the first quarter, only 6 minutes in, but I didn't see anyone posting Flip's comments on it from the postgame press conference, which were mentioned on DetroitBadBoys:

Obviously that worked quite well, so it'll be interesting to see how the big man rotations go tonight.

So this shows the good and bad of Flip right there.... Great idea.... but why didn't he mention it to the players ahead of time...

Delfino Delivers · #12 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dumars4Ever

There was some talk in the Game 1 thread about JMax coming out early in the first quarter, only 6 minutes in, but I didn't see anyone posting Flip's comments on it from the postgame press conference, which were mentioned on DetroitBadBoys:

Obviously that worked quite well, so it'll be interesting to see how the big man rotations go tonight.

This is the way all our rotations should be. 6-8 minutes at a time; Balls Out.

st8ofmind · #13 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 12:22 PM

Sign of the apocalypse, I agreed with pretty much every move Flip made all game.

Scary.

BallDon'tLie · #14 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by st8ofmind

Sign of the apocalypse, I agreed with pretty much every move Flip made all game.

Scary.

True-dat st8!

Our little twitching head coach seemed to come of age right before our eyes last game.

Keep it up Flip!

TaShawn · #15 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by round

Great idea.... but why didn't he mention it to the players ahead of time...

That's a good point. If the player thinks he is getting 12 minutes, then he will pace himself accordingly. If Flip told him that he would get 6, you think he would play harder.

Oh well. Still a good idea by our coach overall. He's full of them lately.

basketbills · #16 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 12:58 PM

Is it possible the Pistons will "fix" game two and lose on purpose?

Warthog · #17 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by basketbills

Is it possible the Pistons will "fix" game two and lose on purpose?

no see that's reserved for game 3 or 4. they probably get a bonus from mr. d for all of the extra revenue game 5 brings in.

TheeTFD · #18 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 03:39 PM

9.1 DR
The big win goes to their head. Need to stay focused.
Magic will shoot lights out in game 3 and 4
Flip has the horses now - no excuses.

Dlev59 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MainManJoeD

Anybody think the Magic threw game 1? Think about it. What better way to beat the Pistons than to get them back into their "too good for you" malaise that they get when they know they can beat you? So you throw the Pistons a game 1 blowout, then win game 2 when the Stones don't show up to get home court. Then its back to Orlando with homecourt and momentum. You only need to win one game on the road. I mean, Orlando is not nearly as bad as they showed in game 1. It seemed like DHoward and the 3pt bombadiers were really not trying to assert themselves at all. I think we're going to see a completely different Magic team tonight!

Yeah right...........

Pistons by 16 tonight!!!!!!

TaShawn · #20 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 04:58 PM

I bet they throw the first 4 games and then realize their mistake.