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Pistons are in town
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11/4/2009 12:21:00 PM
Detroit must be flying high after that big win against Orlando on Tuesday. Even though they shot 37.5% and missed everything from beyond the arc. But, Detroit is a team that will be able to show up at times and then disappear on others. Hence their game against the Bucks.
The on again off again play of the Pistons will be something the Raptors can take advantage of tonight. Toronto's record really doesn't do their performance justice. Other than the Memphis game they have looked really sharp on the offensive side. The defence can use some work, but the majority of you knew the Raps were not going to be shutting down teams anytime soon.
It doesn't look like Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton will be playing tonight. Prince has a back injury which will sideline him for the next couple games and "Rip" is still nursing his ankle.
However, don't forget that Orlando played without Vince Carter and Mickael Pietrus and were able to drop 17 three pointers on the Raptors. I know Detroit is not Orlando by any stretch. I'm just saying it can happen.
Ben Gordon will be the main source of offence for the Pistons. He is capable of dropping 40 points at any given time. Look for him to get the ball a lot tonight.
If the Raps can shut down Gordon they should be able to pull out a win. Chris Bosh is averaging a double double a game. If that play continues Charlie V will be a non factor. I also think that Hedu will have his break out game tonight. We saw flashes of it against the Magic on Sunday and tonight he is squaring off against inexperienced rookie Jonas Jerebko. I'll give the advantage to Turk.
Cheers,
MC
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Mark Cheel
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