Good win. Even though it wasn't a blow out, it reminded me of the 04-05 Pistons that won with defense and just kept the lead in the 8 to 12 point range for the whole game with no threat of the other team even coming close.

CB tried to show case court his skills on national TV with 18 pts and 10 dimes, but also had 4 TO's. The good is only took two 3 ball atempts. When is the last time Rip only took 8 shots in a game? 46 games this season now scoring in double figures. Just got that 10th point however in the last minute on a FT.

Webber looked good in the first half with 13 points to help Pistons to the 7 point halftime lead. 15pts, 13 boards and no techs for Sheed as he played a very good game down low.

Dice was the spark off the bench with 12 points and Hunter who dragged the offense down in the first half with three 3 point bricks, played some good defense in the second with 3 steals.

First in the conference with 1 game leads over Wiz and Bulls. Now 4-4 in the division, 15-9 on the road. 7-2 with Webber starting.

So far Flip is the coach of the month for February with Mike Mitchell of the Raptors

With five straight home games coming up, time to take advantage of the home cooking vs Celtics, Lakers, Raptors, Clippers and Spurs. Only the Celtics game is a gimme, but if they win all five then the team is BACK