Pistons/Magic 2nd Round Game 5, May 13th, 7:00 PM - Page 3 - Detroit Pistons Fan Community

roscoe36 · #21 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 04:24 PM

Holy Cow. I can't believe that I didn't recognize Rufus.

BallDon'tLie · #22 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by roscoe36

Holy Cow. I can't believe that I didn't recognize Rufus.

To be fair Roscoe, his wooden leg isn't visible in this photo.

ggazoo69 · #23 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lpgrl26

Got to have much better rotations if we want to win. Use the bench. Inactivating Amir this game will be a mistake IMO, inactivate Arvis and play AA at back-up SF. He has shown the ability to guard Lewis as well.

Inactivating Arvis hasn't really been suggested, but I think it's an inspired idea. Arvis does not bring what is needed. I agree, sit him. The other guys bring so much more.

**max** · #24 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 07:06 PM

Of course its more of a side issue with Amir playing. Who knows though, maybe last game he would have blocked a shot or did something to add on 2 extra points so it would not have been a last sec shot that won it.

Much bigger issue is how Stucky and Hunter play if Billups cannot go. We know motivation will not be a problem with Jameer's gurantee, thats about as stupid as it gets right there. Lets see, we are playing a team that tends to relax with they are up in a series so lets pick this time to brag about how we are the better team.

Pistons 102 Magic 78 ( with or without Billups)

linwood · #25 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by roscoe36

Holy Cow. I can't believe that I didn't recognize Rufus.

The legend lives on.

raxrets · #26 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 08:55 PM

am I only one who do not get rufus-jokes here?

linwood · #27 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by raxrets

am I only one who do not get rufus-jokes here?

Probably not. It's a real old joke.

lpgrl26 · #28 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mikhail1973

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.

Defense is definately still an issue IMO. Sans that 3rd quarter they were scoring at will, and have been shooting almost 50% from three. And i agree about staying in front of Nelson. No one (who has played anyway) has hows that ability.

**max** · #29 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by raxrets

am I only one who do not get rufus-jokes here?

I don't know either.

adonis · #30 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 01:08 AM

Now that Celtics /Cavs series is tied, There will be at least two more games between those teams. First is Wednesday night and second is Friday night. If Pistons win this game, they have a long rest. resting and waiting for other series is something Pistons have not done in last few years.

Go Pistons