Wed 5 Mar 2008
Late Rally Pushes Pistons Past Sonics 100-97
Posted by Jeff Sack under Main
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The Seattle SuperSonics scored 41 points, in the first quarter against one of the Association’s best defensive teams the Detroit Pistons. But a terrible second quarter by Seattle coupled with a late Pistons rally gave Detroit the victory Tuesday night as they rallied to win 100-97. Tayshaun Prince led Detroit with a game high 24 points, it was the second win in a row for Detroit who have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Seattle may have had their best quarter of the season in the first quarter as they broke out to a 41-28 advantage at the end of the period. But they followed it up with a second quarter that was just short of horrific, as they scored just 13 points, and their lead was down to just one point at the half as they led 54-53. The Pistons grabbed the lead in the third quarter with 7:01 left in the third as Richard Hamilton hit a 24 foot trey to put Detroit up 60-58. But the lead was short lived as Seattle again gained the upper hand, and built the lead back up to as much as a 6 point advantage, but settled for being back up by one at the end of the third 78-77.? Jason Maxiell hit a trey for the Pistons to put them ahead 81-78 early in the fourth quarter, and with just 5:41 left in the game Richard Hamilton hit an outside shot to put Detroit ahead by 10 points 90-80. Seattle tried to rally but fell short.
Tayshaun Prince scored 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, for Detroit in the victory.?Chauncey Billups scored 20 points, 9 assists, 5 steals, 1 rebound, Richard Hamilton scored 18 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds.
Earl Watson paced Seattle with 23 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal.? Chris Wilcox recorded a double-double, as he scored 20 points,?10 boards,?Kevin Durant scored 20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block. Seattle’s “other rookie” Jeff Green scored 15 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal. Detroit is now 44-16 after the win, while Seattle is 16-44.
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March 5th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Don’t forget about Detroit’s 2nd Unit which usually runs Six Deep with: Amir Johnson, Jason Maxiell, Rodney Stuckey, Aaron Affalo, Jarvis Hayes, and Juan Dixon. That’s as good as you get and they bring versatility, size, defense, athleticism, and a breather for the Starting 5. Pistons had Amir and Maxiell in at the end for the victory instead of McDyess and Wallace. They had important games and they won that game because of the bench play and this is the difference between them and the C’s. Amir and Maxiell are going to be stars one day if they get the PT.
Russ