If the Pistons don't start playing Amir and Afflalo, they will lose in the first round.

couldn't have said it better myself. i'll be at the game and hoping to see the pistons as the 1st team advance to the conference finals.

Um, still no play him or sit him poll on CB.

IMO we dress Billups, but start Stuckey.... If Stuckey is suckey, then play CB sparingly and dress Hunter too for oldtimes sake. Dixon and Amir can sit.

If we are able to get a lead and maintain it without CB, then he can rest and mend until the ECF starts.

However this is a close out game and we do not need to play anymore games until the ECF. So they need to take care of business Tuesday so that Rip and Tay can get a breather too for a few days.

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first round... heck they can't beat miami

I don't think that the defense is an issue as much as the offense is. When they toughen up defensively, Sheed has been able to shut down Lewis (when he wanted to) and they make Howard uncomfortable, Tay can hold the fort down against Hedo. I think the key is to shut the little one up. If Pistons guards can stay in Nelson's grill for the game and make him play defense, it will be a much easier game for the whole team.

Hopefully, while sitting, Billips understands what he has to do to break down their defense.

We were pretty lucky to win that game with one of our best players on the bench. I have to say I had my doubts. I thought he would have to get at least 5 seconds of of playing time.

That's an excellent observation bills!

Thanks.

Correct me if I'm wrong but is that avatar from Rufus' rookie year?

You're absolutely correct (I believe this picture was taken prior to the tracheotomy/voice-box installation that Henry had after his brief stint with the Albany Patroons of the CBA).

You REALLY know your hoops man!