10 hrs ago | Detroit Free Press
Pistons' Rodney Stuckey sore reminder of Darko deal for Magic
“I don't have to score, but if I'm running the show, controlling the game, that's being productive. If I can get to that point, I'd be feeling good about things.”
Stuckey really could reopen the debate on that trade on Saturday night. If veteran all-star Chauncey Billups misses Saturday night's Game 4 - and indications are that he will - the Pistons will put the ball in ... via Detroit Free Press
Wednesday | Detroit Free Press
Orlando columnist: One of the worst days in Orlando history
“But our guys grinded it out. That's what we do as a team - we grind it out.”
It looks like it's now time to officially change the Magic mantra for the playoffs. via Detroit Free Press
Monday May 12 | The Daily Tribune
“We can relax and just hopefully Chauncey will be ready to play and we'll get this win.”
Lindsey Hunter spent most of the season doing more coaching than playing. All along, Flip Saunders maintained that he was saving up his 15-year veteran guard for the postseason. via The Daily Tribune
Sunday May 11 | Detroit Free Press
Magic have no place to start talking smack to the Pistons
Eric Pate guest blogs for freep.com. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press or its writers. via Detroit Free Press
Friday May 9 | Detroit Free Press
Orlando Columnist: With every win, the Magic's goals keep getting higher and higher
“The bottom line is at the end of the year the only team you know will be considered successful will be the one that wins it all”
As renowned point guard Mick Jagger once said, you can't always get what you want, but you just might get what you need. via Detroit Free Press
Thursday May 8 | The Ledger
It's a Whole New Series After Magic Beat Pistons
“We're shooting for him to play on Saturday”
It's a different story now, perhaps much different if Chauncey Billups' hamstring doesn't heal. via The Ledger
Wednesday May 7 | WDWB-TV Southfield
Pistons Take Game 1 Against the Magic
“I can't make free throws, but other than that we have to find something better.”
The Detroit Pistons beat up Orlando physically and mentally. They shoved Dwight Howard out of his comfort zone and pushed the Magic's buttons during heated exchanges, leading to Detroit's 91-72 win Saturday ... via WDWB-TV Southfield
Tuesday May 6 | KIRO-TV Seattle
NBA: Officials Followed Proper Procedure On Billups' Shot
“After reviewing the video of last night's Pistons-Magic game, we determined that the play that concluded with Chauncey Billups' three-point field goal at the end of the third quarter took approximately 5.7 seconds”
The NBA issued a statement on Tuesday saying officials at Monday's playoff game between Orlando and Detroit followed proper procedure in regards to a clock malfunction at the end of the third quarter. via KIRO-TV Seattle
Monday May 5 | Detroit Free Press
Tall Task: Jason Maxiell plays big on both ends, but can Pistons contain Howard again?
“Maxey's one of our better post defenders”
BY KRISTA JAHNKE * FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER * May 5, 2008 Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups didn't have to sneak into the Orlando Magic's huddle Saturday to guess what those players were thinking in the ... via Detroit Free Press
Saturday May 3 | Detroit Free Press
How Orlando GM built Magic into contender
“What have you done to make the Orlando Magic champions?”
In all of the hullabaloo and hoopla surrounding the Magic's first real playoff success in 12 years, you barely saw the man responsible for so much of it. via Detroit Free Press







