At Phoenix Feb. 24th, 2:30 PM

TV - ABC

The Pistons begin a stretch of seven games with six on the road, with a stop in Phoenix. Shaq has two games with his new team and looks somewhat lost, however, he did have 14 rebounds and 2 blocks in 26 minutes in a win against the Celtics on Friday.

We are two-thirds of the way into the season and even though Suns are trying out new parts, this is still a statement game for both teams. As you can see, the NBA still likes Shaq. Not to say that these games were previously scheduled for commercial broadcast, but the Suns get three straight games on ESPN and ABC with the Lakers, Celtics and Pistons. They lost to their rival and beat one of their potential finals matchup. if they can beat the Pistons, then their concern should be beating the best in the west.

The Pistons need to win and establish to themselves and the NBA media that some team east of the Mississippi can knock off a so called retooled western power.

The Pistons need to play defense!!! Inside and out. Don't be afraid of Shaq. Don't let Nash beat them from the inside or outside. The suns are second in scoring and third in 3pt%....but they also give up 104 ppg so as long as we take care of business and play smart, we can win and silence those media ex jocks...

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I watched the beginning of the Suns/Celts game. Shaq didn't look lost to me at all. The Celts looked completely lost. They get the run and gun going with Amare----LOOK OUT!

My two cents: I depends how well pistons will be able to execute from start: hitting shots after using 20 sec from 24sec or getting offensive rebounds will be crucial. Rebounding battle decides outcome here.

Phoenix is the team to send waves of players at. Play big and use lots of guys 6' 10" and taller. Make Shaq think twice about having success against our team. Amir should get 30 minutes and START next to Sheed.
Make sucking for air Shaq's new hobby..........

I saw the Celt game. The Suns got up 21 to 5 then it was 28, 28 then 50 to 40 Suns etc. Celts couldn't get over the hump. P's need to stay close, period.
9.3 DR.

Closet Suns fan?????...........

hey man, checking out the competition!

A great summation of a whole-lotta doubt being cast out in dispersion.

Got to take care of Amare and the treys from outside the arc. I'm not worried bout Nash and Shaq.

CB has always bully Nash, so there won't be any problem here. Shaq, well he is the 'old' Shaq, Not much to worry about.

Really got to watch out for Amare and the 3 bombs. If this is being taken care of, we will win.