ECF Game 6 Celtics/Pistons Fri. May 30th, 8:30 PM

tv: ESPN

Series swings back to Auburn Hills as the Pistons enter their 1st Elimination game of the post-season.

I don't have to tell you all how huge this game is. Will this be the last charge for Flip and his immortals? Or can they finally get over the 10 win post-season hump and force this thing back to Boston for a game 7?

If they lose then all I ask is for the team to leave it all out on the court. If Boston is the better team then they are the better team. But thats not been decided yet and the Pistons are still alive.

Back in the ECF of 05 against the Heat the Pistons were also down 2-3 without homecourt in the series. Time to step it up and prove that they still are capable of winning these kinds of things.

This is it. This is what they are going to be remembered by. Its going to determine if they will be remembered as underachievers or as champions.

Hamilton uncertain for game 6
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I concur Max.

We got to get over the proverbial 10 game hump and win # 11 and then take care of business Sunday and win #12. We were actually in the same position the last three years, down 3-2. We came back and won the won 6 and 7 as you indicated (with LB in 05). But with Flip we have lost game six and the series the last two years. Each of those two losses were on the road but this time we have game 6 at home and have to prevail.

No game 3 duplications or let downs here, no free chili for the Celtics. If they do then it so long Mr Flip and one of those underachieving vets

Stuckey says that we got killed on the glass and need to do a better job. Then he suggested we play Amir . . .
















Ok, the second part is not true, but you know he thinks it.

And so do I. Why not give a try ? Does it hurt ?

Flip's scared to death to try it

Flip's gone after tomorrow (I hope), and I'll be happy, for one.

you're funny here: all blames to flip who didn't play amir. Ok, he maybe could have been good enough for several rebounds but at the same time committed several fouls also, it means 4-6 additional foul shots to C's. And he is physically a lot weaker than perkins or KG or PJ Brown.

The only way to beat boston is that all starters have to play well or at least have above average game.

I know, I know, next poster asks after this: but how'bout afflalo? Isn't he savior's materal?

Joe needs to sign Flip to an extension just before the game starts. This will set the tone for the whole night. 4 years at about 18.9 million should just about do it. When we win it all, then Flip becomes a bargain. Remember...All of you who think that Flip is gone...Think... Who was the person who picked up Theo during the season? Who gave Flip the opportunity to bench Amir in favor of Theo? All Joe had to do is just watch Flip play Amir if that's what he wanted. I see Joe keeping Flip.........He's the consumate company man...

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9.98 DR
Elimination game, it would only be tougher on the road.
Celts could relax and reload for home, that been there M.O.
Aside from the rebounding issues just avoid the cold shooting streaks.

This is like saying, aside from the dagger in my lungs and subsequent blood filling them up... I feel fine.