Here are 5 random thoughts that don't deserve their own thread. If you can, post some of your random thoughts back as well.

1. When did Rasheed Wallace figure out time and score?

2. Don't the Pistons get flu shots?

3. Lindsey is supposed to be earning back his spot. Did anyone tell him that?

4. Maxiell is so intriguing. Will he continue to excel against small front lines, or could this be a prelude towards establishing himself as a starting PF in this game? Like a chunky Gerald Wallace...

5. Flip Murray plays defense. With more effort and to better results than most of our guards. This could be bigger than signing CWebb.

Flu viruses come in many different varieties. About 150 types. The flu shot each season protects against about three of those, the ones most prevalent.

Flip is a potentially good player. He is my choice to replace Chauncey if he leaves.

1. Maxiell indeed is a good player on the verge of a breakthrough, it will be interesting to see whether or not he will start next year and in what position.

2. I hope Joe D will think seriously about offering CB a large contract. He has been very inconsistent this year and Flip Murray seems to be making a case in being an ultimate guard

3. Initially I didn't think that Flip was a decent defensive player, I admit that I was totally wrong.

4. Will Acker be a backup guard next season?

5. Amir needs playing time next year in the rotation 15+ minutes a game.

6. What FA will Joe D. target next season.

1. CB at times seems to deserve a max contract, at other times he is just a good PG.

2. A huge lead or deficit with the Pistons is no guarantee of a loss or win.

3. Rip will adjust his game back to hitting his midrange jumpers instead of trying to create his own shot going to the hoop, or else he will become an IR regular.

4.If Mcdyess would have played the beginning of they year like he is currently, he would be a lock for "Sixth Man of the Year".

5. I wonder if Ben Wallace is really happy as a Bull, other than on the 1st and 15th of the month.

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"We are going to be really good offensively and definsively, we are going to be a team that can beat you 120-110, or beat you 80-70" Coach Michael Curry on the 2008-2009 Pistons.

1. If we win the title this year, will Rasheed flip the bird to Stern and retire rather than go through another year in today's buttoned-down NBA?

2. Will Dice and Lindsey follow him?

3. Is it just me, or is Henry Abbott's blog success going to sour when people realize he's just linking to other people's work, rather than creating a lot of unique content?

1. How soon after he made that shot did Sheed's thoughts drift back to the Horry play?

2. Would Sheed erase his miracle shot if he could also erase the Horry play? (You betcha).

3. Are we in love with Sheed again? Will it last until his next bonehead play?

4. Will this help propel the team to the ship? Are we excited about the miracle shot because we sense "destiny"?

5. Is my fantasy hockey team going to show up tonight? Will my basketball team get upset in the first round? What the heck am I going to do with my baseball team?

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"Quite simply captain, I examined the problem from all angles, and it was plainly hopeless. Logic informed me that under the circumstances, the only logical action would have to be one of desperation. Logical decision, logically arrived at." -- Spock

1. Why do we still play "The Final Countdown" as an intro theme song instead of the great "Keep Rollin, Rollin, Rollin"?

2. Why did I picture Warthog to be 6'3" about 280lbs , who never met a beer and brat he didnt like?

3. Why do I dream about being Army Girl's 'naughty' drill sergeant during her basic training?

4. Why do I want to take George Blaha shiny dome to a cuisinart party?

5. Why do I fear this team will break our hearts in the 2nd round?

hmmmmm

Have to love Flip coming back from the demotion and playing as well as he has.

But have to wonder why he played so many minutes with flu symptoms. I mean, it's not like it was a must win game.

Makes me think that Flip thinks Delfino is incapable of playing the two, or at least playing it the way Flip wants the position played.

1. The over/under on number of points scored by Mike Dunleavy Jr. tonight is 15.

2. After crushing the Pistons 3 weeks ago, Golden State went on a nice run (6-1), including wins over some good teams (Dallas, Washington, etc.). They are back in the playoff race.

3. The Pistons get their shot blocked the fewest of any NBA team (3.5 times per game). Dallas and Phoenix are tied for second (3.7).

4. Las Vegas favorite to win the Eastern Conference: Detroit Pistons (Miami and Cleveland are a distant second).

5. People actually bet on how many points Mike Dunleavy Jr. will score in a game.

6. Kevin Garnett leads the league with 59 double-doubles (out of 68 games). Chauncey Billups is 41st in the NBA with 14. Flip Murray and Dale Davis both have 1. Ben Gordon, Stephon Marbury, Michael Redd, Grant Hill, and Peja Stojakovic all have 0.

7. Las Vegas favorite to win the 2008 Presidential Election: Hillary Clinton.

8. Rasheed Wallace has more technicals (18) than the entire Toronto and Philadelphia teams (14).

9. Las Vegas favorite to win Dancing with the Stars: Joey Fatone (Laila Ali is a close second).

10. What team does Mike Dunleavy Jr. play for?

1. Why were all the boys wearing white headbands the other day against San Antonio instead of their regular blue or red bands?

2. What is the significance of Carlos Delfino wearing a blue & white wristband. My theory after a quick Google search is he's a Tsunami Relief supporter.

3. Is Flip Murray one of the most enigmatic talents in the NBA today or just a good player that defines the word "streaky".

4. Is Flip Sr. hitting up the tanning beds or is that healthy glow he's sporting from being outside in the Detroit sunshine?

5. What kind of father is Sheed with his kids when they misbehave? I wonder if he's a strick disciplinarian or laid back cat?

6. After last night's miracle shot is this a team of destiny? I sure hope so!