A good win. The Pistons offense reminded me of running water. Whenever the Cav's tried to stop them, the Pistons just flowed right around. If it wasn't CB distributing, it was Webber. We had a variety of people get down on the low post. We had different people hitting the 3. The defense seemed pretty transparent but the commentators were talking about how the team defense kept lebron from attacking the basket. It seemed pretty easy for Pavlovic who ran layup drills on the Pistons D 3 times in a row.

Rip: The engine of the pistons machine...still. Didn't shoot as often as usual but boy was he active and all over the place. On one sequence he ran into a stationary JAmes and went down for a couple of minutes.


billups: I kinda think it was the lack of a dominant PG for the Cavs but CB basically controlled the whole game. He aslo made some good defensive plays on Big Z early on. He also got to the line a lot which points to a more active role in the offense.

Webber: I remember him outletting early while his man got a rebound and a put back. But otherwise, he rebounded ok. He really helps the offense. He had some great passes that never got converted. Tried to grab offensive rebounds...came away with 2. Took Full advantage of the opportunities presented.

Sheed: I saw him work the post consistently. Controlled out defensive rebounds and had a sweet putback jam. He took 3 3's which is good. 5-7 is too many.

Prince. I didn't really notice prince so much. it didn't seem like Tay was any more successful at containing lebron than anyone else which isn't to say he did a bad job. He did convert 66% of his 3's.

Mcdyess. You know I turn my head and when a I look back at the TV the ball is sailing in from mid range...Dyess!!! He's really been doing well for us.

Hunter. Say what you want...lins got 3 steals and didn't over dribble too much.

Delfino played 10 minutes. hit his outside shots...the best thing was the extra passes made to him.

Maxiell got 5 minutes. I heard he got a dunk but he whole stint was when I was in the little boys room. damn. I missed it.

The defense is still susceptible to slashers who are not Wade and Lebron. It seems we are able to focus on one person and discourage attacking the basket but anyone else...today it was pavlovic...can get in easily and either score or dish off for a score.

However, we did play scrappy enough and came away with loose balls and turn overs.
Lets get amir involved!

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