Just a few days after dismantling the Spurs, the Pistons went down to Charlotte and knocked off the Bobcats in a tight overtime affair. Three different Pistons rained in at least 20 points but it was Chauncey Billups who led the way. He scored 27 and this was on top of his seven assists and four rebounds. Rip Hamilton also had a fantastic game with 26 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while Tayshaun Prince scored 22. Antonio MyDyess led things on the glass with eleven rebounds.
What was disconcerting was how poorly the Pistons shot. They were 38 for 98 from the field but fortunately, they were able to make this up at the charity stripe by making 20 of 21 free throws. The thirteen steals (Rasheed had four) also helped.
Next up is a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Gardens. Hopefully the Pistons can make it three straight with another win.
Happy New Year, and I’m happy to say the Pistons roll continues as they beat up on the Raptors for the eleventh straight win. All five Pistons starters had nice games in their own way. Rip Hamilton led the team with 22 points while Chauncey had eighteen points and a team high nine assists. Rasheed Wallace put 20 points on the board while both Tayshaun Prince and Antonio McDyess racked up doubled figures in rebounds. Even the rookie, Rodney Stuckey, gave the Pistons some solid production with eight points and six rebounds. It’s his fifth straight game where he’s played at least 17 minutes so his time on the court is becoming significant.
The Pistons are still the only team in the Central Division with a winning record and they have an already impressive ten game lead. They have a tough opponent tonight though as they take on the Boston Celtics at home. The Pistons are one of just three teams to beat the Celtics and they’re the only team to beat Boston on their home court. In the friendly confines of the Palace, I like the Pistons chances tonight.
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