I know. If that is what going to happen, then I will probably avoid the chat tonight and just watch the delay.

And oh by the way those without NBA TV, there is a free preview this week (2/10-2/19) that you can catch any televised games and etc. up through Thursday as well as round the clock All-Star behind-the-scenes activity that TNT won't show. Scroll thru your satellite or cable guides for this channel.

7th in a row today. Clippers havent beaten Detroit since 2002 and it wont change today. 11-2 with Chris Webber after this game. Detroit by 15 is my guess.

The game from Clipper.com perspective



:: Rasheed Wallace to make it a rough night on Elton Brand with his rangy defensive prowess. E.B.'s numbers have tailed off as the road trip's progressed. He's averaging a subpar 13ppg on 39% shooting over the last two contests. Wallace is coming off of a stellar showing versus Toronto two nights ago in which he scored 28 points while limiting East All-Star starting power forward Chris Bosh to 14 points. His length figures to give Brand difficulty and he's a confident player at the moment. The Clippers will likely need to find offense elsewhere in this game.
:: Guard play to determine this game's outcome. The tandem of Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton are as good as it gets in the NBA the way that they play off of and complement one another. Billups is a 6-3, 202 physically strong force who's known for his clutch shot-making and protection of the ball (currently second in the NBA with a 3.6:1 assist to turnover ratio). Hamilton's in perpetual motion around many, many screens that will be set for him and then a dead eye mid to long range shooter when he springs free. The Clippers stable of Sam Cassell, Shaun Livingston, Cuttino Mobley, Doug Christie and Quinton Ross must bring "A" games all if L.A. is to compete in this one.
:: Corey Maggette's scoring thrust to return in reserve in this game. Maggette, absent in Philly and Cleveland due to flu-like symptoms, looked rusty in his return to action Sunday in Indy scoring just 8 points while turning the ball over 5 times. His athleticism, ability to get to the rim both in transition and the half court and pride to perform at a high level versus this type of team figures to serve the Clippers well in this game. Don't be surprised by a big showing by Maggette.
:: Chris Kaman to be better inside than he was Sunday versus the Pacers when he made just 3-14 shots. Kaman's a Wyoming, Michigan native and will be jazzed for his homecoming with family and friends in the stands at the Palace of Auburn Hills. He should be able to manuever effectively inside against slow footed Chris Webber providing him with the opportunity to play a big offensive role in this game. His ability to finish on the interior will go a long way towards determining the club's chances of pulling off an upset because he will have ample opportunity to be a game swaying force.

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With politicians the future lies ahead

BREAKING NEWS

Elton Brand will not be playing tonight. He is out with back spasms.

Per WDFN 1130AM

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They are the archetype for dominance. They are the gatekeepers of the conference. They are the Detroit Pistons.

OH YEAH!!!!

wow!! Maybe my favorite PLAYER in the league. He's somebody I just love to watch on both ends of the court. He's a teamamtes teamate. Those are guys who dont go on the injured list, kick themselves out of games, or needs the ball 30 times a game to make a difference.Here's my all teammate teams (which features four pistons BTW):

FIRST TEAM:
F- BRAND, LAC
F- DUNCAN, SA
C- BEN, CHI
G- BILLUPS, DET
G- WADE, MIA

SECOND TEAM:
F- WEBBER, DET
F- NOWITZKI,DALL
C- HOWARD, ORL
G- NASH, PHX
G- HAMILTON, DET

THIRD TEAM:
F- HOWARD, DALL
F- PRINCE, DET
C- MARION, PHX
G- PARKER, SA
G- GINOBLI, SA

These guys do whatever it takes to win. they fight thru screens, hit th big shots and dont choke Under pressure. i'LL give U Lebron, Arenas, and all these sugar-sweet guys versus my guys and we'd wipe them out ..4-0 EVERYTIME!!!!!!!!!!

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BTW, NBATV just showed 10 of Kobe Bryants best dunks..all IN GAME PLAYS. I just fell out my chair. I still think he might be the most underated superstar ever...

Chat is open!!!!

http://www.pistonsforum.com/misc.php?do=flashchat

i got 24 on dvr!!!

That was good to know. I thought I had to watch the game on the crappy NBA channel. i can't believe you have to pay that much for crappy reception. channel 90 is my woohoo bar.