I really can't see the Pistons losing it. I think the MINNY GUYS will want to play harder against FLIP than any other preseason team, but it won't be enough.

I would like to see more of the rookies and youngins in this game. I want to see 15+ minutes o JMAX and more of Acker. Amir I figure (has great potential) but will spend the year in Fayetteville.

I want to see Delfino playing all out. I want to see Darko post up Olowakandi. I have last season's preseason game vs Minny on DVD and I just re-watched it a couple weeks back, both Delfino and Darko looked pretty good in that one. I want to see Darko against a BIG CENTER. I want to see JMAX try to shoot over bigger guys and see how he does. I want to see Acker do more than just bring the ball upcourt a few times. I want to see him out there at least 10 minutes. I want to see Mo Evans (he's getting alot of hype) actually hit a JUMPSHOT (other than a random 3). Evans is a great athlete but his mid-range jumper hasn't been very good yet.

I expect Flip to have a little more desire to WIN this game because it was HIS FORMER TEAM.

Detroit will get a test as far as defending quicker PG's. Troy Hudson is lightning quick and can penetrate at will.

Will KG play? He is listed as DAY-2-DAY and I don't expect him to play. Wallyworld sat out the last game as well.

I expect to see a very good and competitive game with alot of transition scoring.