Detroit at Cleveland: Game 4 Recap
LeBron thrives in the clutch, and so does BOOBIE!
By B.J. Reyes
For the first three quarters, at least, LeBron and Co. certainly TRIED to hand game four to Detroit.
They even followed the script from the first two games:
–Start off with a high-energy first quarter, outshoot and outrebound Detroit and get most of the hustle points.
–Pistons withstand the early spurt and stay close.
–After the first half, the game is on pace to be in the 80s, maybe *gasp* into the 90s.
–The Cavs go scoreless for the first FIVE minutes of the second half, as Bron goes O-fer-the-third-quarter.
–Detroit heads into the final quarter with the lead.
And then the Cavs committed to playing basketball in the fourth — playoff basketball, even.
LeBron remembered he was LeBron, and then forgot he was LeBron when he got to the free throw line in crunch time. Chauncey reverted back to playing like he put the puke in Tripucka.
Eric Snow found the floor, literally, and went diving for a pivotal loose ball as if he was still spry.
And somewhere along the way “Boobie Time” was created at the Q. LeBron may have even found his (pick one: Bobby Hansen/Steve Kerr/John Paxson) sidekick who will have all the sidebars written about him in the papers if the Cavs can somehow win six more times in the next month or so.
It’s 2-all people!! And if Sheed still thinks that the even the sun shines on a dog’s a$$, he’d better watch where’s he’s pitching his headband during timeouts!
Said LeBron: “I’m more focused than I’ve ever been in my life.”
Said Cavs Nation: Amen!
Some notes:
Pregame:
–My boys T-Gun and E (loyal Clevelanders that they are) happen to be on the road watching our other favorite exercise in sports futility (the Indians) lose a pair in Boston, so I’m under orders to send constant TXT message updates. This will come in handy, when Daniel Gibson blows up, and I can send multiple messages that simply say “BOOBIE!!”
–American Idol “show horse” Melinda Doolittle is on hand to sing the national anthem. She actually has a very nice voice, but I loathe that show. I’ve been to at least three major sporting events in the last year that have featured someone from this inane endeavor. Are we soon going to have to put up with the likes of Cliff Clavin, Laila Ali and Emmitt Smith performing at halftime?!
First half:
–It’s not exactly Willis Reed limping out of the tunnel at MSG, but Larry Hughes – partially torn plantar fascia and all – makes it into the starting lineup. This is key, because it allows our man Boobie to come off the bench and enter the game to much fanfare.
–After sub-par games 2 and 3, which even led to their coach calling them out, everyone expects Rip and Sheed to be more aggressive, and they don’t disappoint, going for 16 in the first quarter on 6-12 shooting. Drew Gooden keeps the Cavs in it with 10 of his own.
–The smallest man on the court is fearless! After 5-foot-11 Daniel Gibson drives into the tall trees for the third time, I make it a point to Google and find out where the “Boobie” nickname came from. Turns out it’s just what his mom calls him, which is mildly disappointing. A nickname like that deserves a better origin. Gibson plays the entire quarter spelling both Hughes and LeBron for stretches, while popping off for 11. After a foul by Rip Hamilton knocks him on his a$$, the Q sticks up for their man with a low-grade chant of “Boobie! Boobie!” This chant will echo throughout the Q later (in the third quarter), when Chris Webber commits a hard foul on Gibson and gets T’d up for it.
Second half:
–As the third quarter opens, T-Gun is anxious for an update, but it’s five minutes into the quarter before I can tell him that the Cavs have added to their first-half point total. LeBron has reverted back to the form that drew all the criticism after Game One, settling for jump shots and making one too many passes. The Pistons play like, well, the Pistons, with Hamilton back to his old self (9 points) and Billups committing just one turnover en route to outscoring Cleveland 24-15.
–LeBron’s third quarter line: 0-0 FG, 0-2 3PA, 0-0 FT, 3 A, 1 ST, 1 TO. But thanks to Boobie’s 9 points, striking distance would’ve remained just a bad Bruce Willis movie set in Pittsburgh.
–Midway through the third period comes this TXT from none other than Farmer Jones: “I think Damon Jones and Donyell Marshall have cost the Cavs 35 pts tonight.” Donyell picks it up to finish the game a respectable 3-5 on FG with a 3-pointer to give him 7 points. He and Jones combine for 7 points in the game.
–Oh, Chauncey! Where is the real C-Bills? A nightmare fourth quarter for the former NBA Finals MVP, as he goes 0-3 from the field and commits three more turnovers. If you’re looking for a lottery play, try out his TO numbers for the series: 7-5-5-5.
–With 6:07 left to play, Pavlovic comes up with a loose ball rebound behind the defense and sails in for a layup to put the Cavs up 80-77, and the Q goes all “Miracle at Richfield.” Everybody and their brother will later call into sports talk radio to describe how frickin’ loud the place was.
–The Pavlovic layup prompted a timeout, during which Sheed is T’d up. Flip Saunders says he was just tossing his headband at the bench out of disgust over … Hamilton? “He was upset with Rip,” Saunders says. “He was upset because he tipped the ball back and he didn’t field it. Rip didn’t know that Pavlovic was behind him and he went after the ball not with full force and Pavlovic got it and gets the layup.” Boobie hits the technical putting the Cavs up 81-77. Gibson and Gooden hit consecutive shots to finish off a 7-0 run that sets up LeBron for a signature ending.
–Up 89-87, every talking head in the sports universe is waiting for LeBron to miss one or both free throws to validate their claims over the last few weeks that LeBron is NOT in the same league as Magic, Michael or even Kobe. Hamilton does his part – whispering something to Bron the way Bron did to Agent Zero before his fatal misses in last year’s opening round of the playoffs. “Nothing really,” Hamilton says of his whispers to LeBron. “Part of the game, trying to stall him a little bit – hopefully he’ll miss a shot. But tonight he stepped up and knocked down two free throws.” LeBron, for his part, admits he stole the strategy that Scottie Pippen once used on Karl Malone, but it didn’t work on him. “I definitely stepped up my free throws,” says James. “It’s something I had to get it over with. … He tried to mess with me, but I’m more focused than I’ve ever been in my life.”
80 Responses to “Detroit at Cleveland: Game 4 Recap”
May.30 at 8:08 am
Ryan Jones says:
Hey, BJ.
May.30 at 8:11 am
Bennie says:
Lebron……tough!
May.30 at 8:12 am
Ryan Jones says:
That “Striking Distance” reference nearly made me vomit. Well done.
May.30 at 8:15 am
Ryan Jones says:
Also: LeBron.
May.30 at 8:37 am
andrew says:
ryan, are u trying to hit 2000 comments mark?
May.30 at 8:39 am
neaorin says:
I swear, by the time 3rd quarter of Game 5 rolls around, I’ll be outside mowing the lawn. We must be the absolute worst team in the 3rd quarter this year. Maybe it’s the stuff they drink at halftime… because it couldn’t possibly be the coaches’ fault.
May.30 at 8:44 am
Cheryl says:
I’m happy for the Cavs, they just may pull this off. But, we’re back to zero and now it’s a best of 3. I won’t harp on it, cuz you guys have heard me say it since last year, but Flip Saunders is not the right coach for this Detroit team. The guys are not focused or disciplined. Every mental fart they made–particularly Chauncey–I kept thinking ‘he would not have done that with LB on the sidelines’. If they are committed to Flip, then I think it may be time to (choke) blow up this team. As good as they’ve been together, I get the feeling that the Pistons have probably gone as far as they’re going to go in terms of championships. They all need new environments and a new motivations. I’m curious to know what you guys think about this.
May.30 at 8:44 am
Ryan Jones says:
I ain’t “trying” to do sh*t, andrew. I am well on my way.
Also, BJ was in my wedding, so I have a duty to make sure he gets hits.
May.30 at 8:46 am
» LeResponding to criticism - SLAM ONLINE says:
[…] We have Game Notes from last night posted already courtesy of B.J. Reyes. Boobie! Boobie! But also LEBRON. There is no way to prove this of course unless he admits it, but I believe that he needed to go through what happened in games 1 and 2, and he had to take the beating from fans and media. He thrives on responding to challenges. This NBA season, there were none. He was content to just cruise all the way to the #2 seed in a weak conference. He never had to be the real LeBron this season. With his team down 2-0, LeBron has done everything you could ever hope for as a response to the haters/doubters. Now it’s a tie series and it almost feels like its his due rite of passage to overcome the superior team and carry Cleveland to the Finals. […]
May.30 at 8:56 am
K22C says:
I think the Cavs need to stay out of the locker room at halftime and just run lay-up drills. Also I am happy my city is finally turning around their sports teams. A little at least, I mean Cavs have LeBron, thats basically all they need. Then Browns, they just had an amazing draft picking up the best QB in the draft 22(?). On the other hand the Indians are still the Indians. The Cavs really are becoming a team. I just wish Lebron would take it hard to the hoop more.
May.30 at 9:17 am
Steve O says:
I’m really glad CLE has evened up the series, at least one of the conference finals has been worth watching. That said once TNT flashed that shot of Geraldo fist pumping that LeBron behind the back dish to Marshall for the and 1 it made me like CLE a little less. Damn’t Geraldo.
May.30 at 9:21 am
Nate says:
Here’s my thing about the third quarter….The Cavs are usually up at halftime. What they are doing is working. WTF should they be the ones making adjustments? If you’re going to get outscored for one quarter a game, I’d much rather it be the third quarter than the fourth quarter. And the players/coaching staff are two games away from the NBA Finals. Only three teams in the NBA can say they might play for a championship. The coaching staff must be doing something right.
May.30 at 9:22 am
Nate says:
And yes, I’ve written off the Jazz. Sorry Mormons and people that steal from blind men.
May.30 at 9:26 am
k.o. says:
“But thanks to Boobie’s 9 points, striking distance would’ve remained just a bad Bruce Willis movie set in Pittsburgh.” hahahahahahahahahahaha
May.30 at 9:37 am
white hot eboy says:
Cheryl, very on-point with your analysis. I think that they still pull this series out (can’t imagine Chauncey will have 3 MORE horrible games) and Mr. Gibson sure looked good at home but I can’t remember him doing anything in Detroit so let’s see if he can show up twice there. But you’re right. The Pistons don’t have anything else to throw at the rest of the league and they’re pretty muched topped out with this current roster. Webber has been particulary bad these playoffs, and McDysse is at the end of his career. Maxiell looks like he can be a beast if given big minutes and Lindsey is just a shell of his past shelf. This is the Pistons last year of ruling the East before they have to retool (something the Heat should have done THIS year) because these young guys are hungry right now (Cavs, Bulls, Wiz, Raptors, maybe even Charlotte next year). And if the Pistons do get to Texas, it will be a massacre at the Alamo again.
May.30 at 9:41 am
Russ Bengtson says:
I think the Cavs spend halftime getting smoked out and it takes until ths start of the fourth for them to recover.
May.30 at 9:45 am
Esco says:
B.J. is starting to get into the Slam way of writing, slipping in a couple harsh jokes here and there…Hire the man!!!! That striking distance reference was pure gold! Has me rolling in my bed, lol!
May.30 at 9:55 am
H to the izzo says:
@Cheryl,I agree that there needs to be a shake up in Detroit.I think that Saunders shouldn’t have been there in the first place.With the talent they have there they don’t perticularly need a technically great coach just someone with vision and who will put discipline and hunger into them maybe Billy Donovan but thats not gonna happen.On the players side Muhammeds beena bit of a bust and I can see Rip and Sheed being disposed of this off-season(though I hate to say it)
May.30 at 9:56 am
Decs says:
you do know there is no puke in Tripucka.
May.30 at 9:58 am
Sam Rubenstein says:
Striking Distance was the last time Sarah Jessica Parker was attractive. IMO!
May.30 at 10:05 am
Russ Bengtson says:
And she wasn’t attractive then. Dee Snider.
May.30 at 10:06 am
Ryan Jones says:
Sarah Jessica Parker hasn’t been attractive since Square Pegs. Google that, b*tches.
May.30 at 10:08 am
deestarbuckz says:
GO CAVS! Whatever it is that Chauncey is toking up on through the series I hope he stays on it. As far as the third quarter who knows? It’s worse than the new R. Kelly cd. They look as if they just are not in sync. It can not be all of Detroit’s halftime adjustments that do it.
May.30 at 10:12 am
Eoin says:
Izzo would you really get rid of Rip?I hate Detroit, but I like Rip.And what about Billups?Re-sign?If you let him go, you’re basically committing to a re-tooling.I hope the Cavs win this series, but I think you’re all underestimating the Pistons.
And I think the Pistons will keep it close against the Spurs if they make it that far.The Cavs won’t though, too many holes.Sigh.The Finals could’ve been so much better…if there were any good teams in the East.
May.30 at 10:13 am
Tariq says:
I just want to stress how lucky you damn Americans are. While you were enjoying EJ, Chuck and Kenny, I had to endure this horrendous British analyst who makes Reggie Miller seem like freakin Wordsworth. Here are some of his observations (my sarcastic remarks in parentheses): 1- The Cavs “literally” ran into a wall in the 4th quarter.
2- Rasheed’s foul “literally” ignited Cleveland (luckily, Donyell Marshall reminded everyone to “stop, drop and roll”)
3- LeBron “literally” froze his defender (The X-Men have since expressed their interest in acquiring Bron) Also, apparently “Dwight” Gooden played well.
May.30 at 10:16 am
Ryan Jones says:
British people can’t speak English. Ha, ha.
May.30 at 10:22 am
Eoin says:
Oh Tariq was it Kevin Cadle?Isn’t he frickin’ awful?Was it on Sky Sports?Don’t they sound like they’ve actually never watched basketball before??
May.30 at 10:23 am
Tariq says:
Sorry, i meant 3rd quarter
May.30 at 10:24 am
Rod Strickland says:
You know what is sad? Damon Jones will have a spot in the League next year. I’m gonna vomit now.
May.30 at 10:25 am
AB_40 says:
So with detroit playing, well yeah not real piston basketball. Mainly the starting 5 not being a threat all the time. Is there any doubt in anyone’s mind that San Antonio in the finals will lose to any of these teams?
May.30 at 10:25 am
Tariq says:
Eoin,
No, it was on five. it wasn’t Kevin Cadle. Some Black British dude with a fat face. And the other guy in the studio was a really old white guy who says things like: “It’s good when your team scores, innit?” and Fat-Face says “Literally!”
May.30 at 10:28 am
Eoin says:
Ah ha.I just wish I actually…HAD a television that showed the damn games.Student life for ya.At least I have the not having to work thing going for me.
May.30 at 10:32 am
neaorin says:
@Nate, the problem is not so much getting outscored in the third, it’s getting outscored by a bunch every. single. game. I’ve done some quick math: on average, in this series they’ve been outscored by 7 in the 3rd while putting up just over 16 points. For the Nets series, those numbers are 7 and 19. And you’d have to go back all the way to the first round to find a 3rd quarter they actually won. I understand not wanting to mess with what works, but you also need to respond to the OTHER team’s adjustments a little faster, and this I think is mostly on the coaches.
May.30 at 10:33 am
Tariq says:
I’m a student too. They only show 2 games a week here. The rest of the TV schedule is occupied; they can’t not show Yorkshenchesterstonshire vs Prestonkeyston-upon-Avon for the 3rd division Lucozade Cup for the 16th time. But I guess if I lived in the States I wouldn’t be able to watch the Premiership or La Liga as easily, so it evens out in a way.
May.30 at 10:35 am
Cub Buenning says:
Ryan, love the Square Pegs reference… Was Jamie Gertz in that too? Why no talk of Flip’s sweet low-key early-90’s curly mullet???? Mine was epic back in the day. That third quarter was brutal by the Cavs. I kinda tend to lean towards Russ’ theory. Russ, I also liked your take on SJP. When you are barely 5ft tall and can’t tip a buck on the scales, PLUS you look like the Dee Snider, you are not attractive, you’re a middle schooler. Also, can we put that whole “Donyell is the eastern conference, Robert Horry” thing to bed? Yes, he owns the league record for triples in one game, but dude has not lifted his team…. ALTHOUGH, maybe at halftime, he is to blame for “lifting” his team. He’s little short on jewelry, too….
May.30 at 10:36 am
Ryan Jones says:
Tariq, I was in the UK during the MLB playoffs couple years ago, staying in a sh*tty hotel room in Liverpool, and I had to get up mad early to catch the train to Manchester to fly home… which is why I was awake to catch the live coverage of the game at like 4 am. As you probably know, your baseball announcers suck, too. They were as clueless about the game as I would’ve been about cricket — the difference being, no one was paying me to talk about cricket on TV.
May.30 at 10:36 am
Tariq says:
I apologize for any typos. I’vr literally gouged my eyes out.
May.30 at 10:40 am
Ryan Jones says:
PS, Tariq, not to rub it in, but the Prem is getting pretty easy to watch over here — I hate to big-up Rupert Murdoch, but with Fox Soccer Channel, we usually get 3 or 4 games each weekend (2 of 3 live, one tape-delayed) and often another tape-delayed game early-mid week. Plus we usually get “Monday Night Football” live here, too. Sadly, we only get the occasional FA Cup tie, meaning I’ve only seen Prestonkeyston-upon-Avon three or four times over the past few years…
May.30 at 10:42 am
Tariq says:
Ryan, Luckily, I hate baseball, but I assume that the baseball announcers suck too. If they’re anything like the NBA guys, the probably have conversations like:
“Innit. Cal Ripken Jr.’s called that cause ee’s got someone else in his fam named Cal as well, innit?”
“Definitely, Reginald. Prolly ‘is dad. Now if you’ve got three outs, you don’t want to get a fourth, cuz then the crackerjacks go bad. Innit?”
“Literally, Trevor. Literally.”
May.30 at 10:42 am
Ryan Jones says:
Great call Cub: www.tv.com/square-pegs/show/129/summary.html
Who could forget Muffy Tepperman? I mean, I did, until you reminded me, but still…
And just so it’s clear, I didn’t think SJP was hot in that show, either. That’s just the first time I remember seeing her. I did watch the Strangers with Candy movie the other night on cable, and Dee Snider was in that and actually didn’t look bad. I think it was the lighting.
May.30 at 10:44 am
Tariq says:
Ryan,
What about La Liga, Serie A and Champions League you lucky bastards?
May.30 at 10:44 am
Ryan Jones says:
Tariq, I NEVER type this, but that exchange between Trevor and Reginald just made me LOL. Reads like something out of Amis. Props.
May.30 at 10:44 am
Eoin says:
I just had a thought.And yes, it hurt.Ryan, maybe our announcers over here for American sports, they’re all like Jerome James-people who refuse to try hard at something even though they’re being paid for it!This may not seem that relevant, but I remember reading somewhere someone wondering if the Jerome James phenomenon would ever happen in another profession - like a lawyer saying to their friends “hey I just made junior partner - now I’m gonna mail in the next seven years till my contract’s up!”Well, I think we’ve found the analogy.European announcers for American sports.
May.30 at 10:46 am
Cub Buenning says:
Ryan, I am singing the theme song on my head right now….. Saw the dude (not named Tom Hanks) from Bossom Buddies on a bad movie this weekend. Another 80’s sitcom classic….. Tariq, love that simulated call… its literally hilarious.
May.30 at 10:48 am
Tariq says:
Fanks, Ryan. That literally warmed my heart. I probably need to get that checked.
May.30 at 10:49 am
Cub Buenning says:
I literally have the theme song ON my head. Sorry, but I had a little moron in my joe this morning…
May.30 at 10:50 am
Tariq says:
Kobe Bryant is talented.
May.30 at 10:56 am
MTLien says:
a “What’s My Name?” for Pavlovic: how bout Sacha “Right Place, Right Time” Pavlovic.
May.30 at 10:59 am
Eoin says:
How about Sasha “Elijah Woods” Pavlovic. Anyone else think he looks like Elijah Woods?
May.30 at 10:59 am
Jake Appleman says:
I once caught a Yankees-Angels playoff game in a London hotel room and it was the most clueless announcing I’ve ever seen.
May.30 at 11:07 am
FLUD says:
Cadel routinely calls teams by the wrong name. It drives me crazy. You should hear Irish commentators on B.ball. Jesus… “and now M. Jordan (!!???) with some free shots from the foul line.” It was soo bad they stopped even bothering years ago. Americans doin’ european sports is hysterical. Bedt one I ever was “Ronaldo with a worm burner!”…a shot that scuffs along the ground. genius
May.30 at 11:10 am
Quan says:
Question, people. Sheed gets a tech for throwing his headband at the bench. Gooden grabs onto his shoulders while Sheed is attempting a shot, clearly not going for the ball, and only gets a tech, no flagrant foul. “King” James looks as though he is throwing a ball in the stands in Detroit. He also completely tears into the ref at the end of game 2 when he doesn’t get the call. He elbows C Webb in the head, the same thing that got Kobe suspended for a couple of games. All of this and nothing happens. It is good to be “King”.
May.30 at 11:11 am
Quan says:
Actually that was all statement. But y’all understand what I am saying
May.30 at 11:19 am
Eoin says:
Oh…someone wants to talk about the game.Tsk.How irritating.
Flud, did you hear the time the Irish announcers were like:
“Ireland really need to get a stop right now!”
“They certainly do!Now, a STOP is when you STOP your opponent from scoring!”
May.30 at 11:20 am
Cub Buenning says:
Eoin, there aren’t many 6′8″ Serbian hobbits, though.
Worm Burner is a term usually saved for the links.
May.30 at 11:31 am
Eoin says:
Good point Cub.I wish there were though.Sasha coulda crushed that annoying Sam guy.
“Mr. Frodo!”
“SHUT UP, MIDGET!IN SOVIET RUSSIA, THE RING MAKES PRECIOUS OF YOU!”
May.30 at 11:38 am
ForzaMilan says:
Because Sheed is not 5′11? Cavaliers have basically been preparing all season for this series. And I was thinking, without Lebron constantly vouching for him, Pavlovic would still be terrible now in all likelihood. That’s a solid teammate right there. In that respect, better than Michael.
May.30 at 11:42 am
H to the izzo says:
Two people on this site will love this:Timmy McCarthy and Ger Canning
That is all
May.30 at 11:50 am
Eoin says:
I’m one of those people!!Did you see the Cork Tipp game last year when Ger was like “You don’t do that mon!”I was like, Ger, you are NOT Jamaican!
May.30 at 11:54 am
H to the izzo says:
I saw that,Ger is a known rastafarian.
The best is Timmy’s constant use of the term “shake and bake” he even said it once a few years ago after a made free throw
May.30 at 11:58 am
Eoin says:
Ah ha ha.See the time when he explained that a “STOP” is when you “STOP” the other team from “SCORING”.He then proceeded to explain that a few “STOPS” were what Ireland needed at that particular point in time.
May.30 at 12:03 pm
H to the izzo says:
Yes the mans a tool.He does commentating for two weekends a year and doesn’t even keep in touch with whats going on in between.This annoys me when there is a good few journalists who are dedicated basketball analysts.And also they need more than a few stops-I blame Pat Burke
May.30 at 12:26 pm
FLUD says:
H to the Izzo… You dawg!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha. International ball related while I’m here… I’ve seen Marty Conlon shoot free throws for real in a game. Weird isn’t the word. Maybe that’s where the ‘Free shots’ thing comes from. Canning….
May.30 at 12:36 pm
Reggie Evans says:
Lebron is talented.
May.30 at 12:37 pm
Eoin says:
Why does Pat insist on jacking twenty footers when he’s our…ONLY inside presence?I presume he’s still hyped up on the youtube clip of him making three threes against the kings like, two years ago.Although, to be fair, he’s clearly our best player.I’m interested to hear who these dedicated journalists who know basketball are?You sure?In Ireland??
May.30 at 1:21 pm
FLUD says:
I’ve never heard of one myself. The only decent basketball journalism I’ve EVER heard was on Newstalk106. They specialize in football n the GAA n rugby etc.. But they’ve had Lang on the phone a couple of times and recommend SLAM to listeners. While also noting that anyone into basketball will already know about SLAM. It’s a small scene.
May.30 at 1:29 pm
.Cub Buenning says:
I just heard Kobe “officially” demanding a trade on Screamin’ A.’s radio show….
May.30 at 1:40 pm
FLUD says:
Ridiculous. Fletch would be so disappointed in these modern Lakers.
May.30 at 1:46 pm
Eoin says:
Is Cub serious?Also, FLUD, I’m into basketball but only got into slam this year - i couldn’t get it anywhere in cork, so i had to wait till i came to college in dublin.it is a small scene though.everybody knows everybody.
May.30 at 2:17 pm
FLUD says:
YOoooEoin, I hear ya. You can’t even get King crisps in Cork.. I got into SLAM years ago. Ish 1. Missed a few over the years but I’d say 50 copies max got into the country for a while. Always sold out after a couple of days. Or ‘read to bits’ on the shelf. And so it should be!!
May.30 at 3:02 pm
TJ PARKER JR says:
DETROIT WILL WIN IN 6 GAMES. AND WIN IN 5 GAMES AGAINST SAN ANTONIO IN THE FINALS. IF YOU REMEMBER IN 2004 THE PISTONS DID NOT HAVE HOME COURT ADVANTAGE. SHOCKED THE LAKERS IN THE FIRST GAME. IT WAS WRAP AFTER THAT WINNING IN 5 GAMES. THE PISTONS TEND TO PLAY BETTER WHEN THEY ARE THE UNDERDOG. IT’S GONNA BE REVENGE WHEN THEY FACE THE SPURS. BELIEVE ME EVERYBODY THAT WAS ON THE ROSTER IN 05′ THAT ARE STILL ON THE TEAM HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN WHAT THE SPURS TOOK FROM THEM.
May.30 at 3:20 pm
Esco says:
Wow…Slam has gone European, mainly British and Irish…Just wow.
May.30 at 4:54 pm
Cub Buenning says:
As if the chips weren’t already stacked against the Jazz, looks like DWill and Fish might BOTH be out of the lineup tonight for Game 6!
Can i give my standard, “GAME OVER” right now?
i’ll have my recap tomorrow regardless!
May.30 at 5:55 pm
G J says:
Lebron took care of business with two clutch free throws. Detroit made it close but with Gibson having an awesome game…Cleveland might take this to 7 games.
May.30 at 7:10 pm
Darksaber says:
BOOBIE!! Sorry, just had to say that. Wasn’t Cam’ron known for that word on a few of his songs? I do recall him using that on “hey ma”, aahhh classy stuff. Hope Gibson keeps it up, that larry hughes sure dissapeared as soon as the cavs gave him the big salary two seasons ago. Plantar in the playoffs, who are you, Peja?
May.30 at 11:17 pm
Kilo G says:
bitch ass detroit and their gayass fans,looks like this whole series will be going tits up for them!!hahaha jk.everyonein detroit is gay except for sheed, im down with sheed thats it
May.30 at 11:53 pm
NZ Baller says:
You wanna talk NBA deprivation,let’s talk NZ
May.31 at 4:44 am
OneShot says:
The last time i actually listened to the “British” commentators was when Scoop was on channel 4.
May.31 at 5:11 am
FLUD says:
Tony Gervino aswell!! Man..thats about 10 years ago. The music playlists on those shows were great. Got me into cats like Yusef Lateef.
May.31 at 7:35 am
H to the izzo says:
@Eoin:I know I’m late on this but The Evening Echo has about five full or part time people covering basketball.They even cover the NBA about three times a week.This is mainly because their sports editor is a former international.Its a good point one of you made that everyone knows everyone-its really odd and unique that way-but its growing and theres a website thats really helping it.