This is a lose-lose game for me. If we beat Ben badly, I will feel bad. If we lose to the Bulls, I will feel bad.

The only way I feel good is if Ben has 20 rebounds and hits all his free throws, and the Pistons win by 1 point.

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

I'm not sure I'm ready for this game after being shown the error of our ways by Darko and the Magic...

Maybe Dolphin will Hack-A-Ben until Skiles relents and pulls him out for the remainder...therefore handing victory to the Pistons on a silver platter.

Low - Would you consider replacing your Bulls avatar if the Pistons win?

BTW - I hope the Pistons win and Ben has 3 boards and gets benched for fighting with Skiles. Know its not going to happen, its going to be a tough game. At this point you have to start thinking of sending messages to teams that you may see in the post-season so I am sure the Pistons will be playing their best.

Still have mixed feelings seeing Ben in another uniform. Hope the Pistons start the game with a montage recognizing Ben's great moments with the team. After tip off the I want the Pistons to pound the Bulls, though I doubt that will happen.

Well, you're going to see a change no matter what the outcome considering I lost that bet during the home game vs ORL.

However, my av is simply a silent protest in support of Ben Wallace ONLY. Not the bulls. I'm not arguing about Ben anymore so that's my way of not getting sucked back in to the bickering. After I literaly took part in running people out of chat, I decided to refrain from %%%%%ing about Ben. It's not solving anything and no one agrees at the end of it all.

Do you think Ben feels bad when the Pistons lose? I doubt it. He's a Bull now and when we play him he is the enemy just like any other player.

Of course, cheer him and show your appreciation for his past accomplishments when his name is announced. But I think once the game starts you are going to hope he misses every free throw, and gets butter fingers near the boards.

Ben made his choice. The Pistons made theirs.

Go Pistons!

Funny you mention that. Lately when I have been seeing yours and others posts around on this I have been trying to make a point of refraining. Everyone has a right to their own opinions right?

Absolutely, hence my Wallace avatar. States my view....saves us the misery.

The bottom line on Ben bolting to the Bulls is this; Ben needs some serious help to contend for a ship in Chi-Town. If he stayed in Detroit would his chances be better to win it all?

IMO, winning a championship didn`t weigh on Ben`s mind at the time of making his decision to move on. If Skiles and Paxson don`t make a move by next season to improve the Bulls chances of winning a title will Ben be upset? Or, will he be happy playing out his career with a fat paycheck?

We will find out, real soon......

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"I`m shocked" The Low, on the Pistons game 2 win in the ECF at Boston.

Well, I've always maintained that his AND our chances were better with him here, though I doubt Saunders possesses the ability to utilize Ben's talents effectively.