Pistons-Celtics (the real) game 5

Frustrating game that left Detroit fans with some hope. Terrible to
get down that far and get out-rebounded that badly; worrying to let
Perkins get off like that; and I guess Ray Allen had to show up
sometime.

The silver lining was the big comeback that just fell short. I hope
Detroit draws the right lessons from that. If Rip is healthy (and he
might not be), I expect Detroit to win game 6. Then anything can
happen in game 7. -- Joe

"jslater@NOutnet.utoledoSPAM.edu" <jslater RemoveThis @utnet.utoledo.edu> wrote in
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> Frustrating game that left Detroit fans with some hope. Terrible to
> get down that far and get out-rebounded that badly; worrying to let
> Perkins get off like that; and I guess Ray Allen had to show up
> sometime.
>
> The silver lining was the big comeback that just fell short. I hope
> Detroit draws the right lessons from that. If Rip is healthy (and he
> might not be), I expect Detroit to win game 6. Then anything can
> happen in game 7. -- Joe

I'd hate to see Hamilton not playing or playing at only 75%, but I'm glad
they have options. They can go with Stuckey or Hunter playing the point
and Billups at shooting guard for a while, and Afflalo can give them good
defense and maybe even some efficient scoring. For that matter, they could
also put Prince at guard and let Hayes play some forward. We'll see.

Also, Wallace suddenly found his 3 point range. He relaxed, squinted a
little differently when he aimed, or whatever. Now, I'd love to see him
mix up his post moves and his outside shooting and drop in 35, but I don't
think it will happen.