Rodney Stuckey’s been getting most of the Zoo Crew shine lately, well last night was Jason “OH-BEAST” Maxiell’s night to get down.

Max had a monster night! Jason scored a career high 28 points in 28 minutes. If that wasn’t efficient enough he did it on 11-for-13 shooting. And don’t think he got all his buckets off rim annihilating dunks either, he was stroking shots from everywhere inside the arc with lobs and putbacks thrown in for good measure.

Darius Songaila will be sure to remember to remember Max’s big night. Darius was nearly the victim of death by dunk when Max threw a one-handed thunderdunk off an offensive board on him in the 4th. It was frightening.

Rip Hamilton finally got back after missing 8 of the last 9 games. It took the Ripster some time to shake off the rust, he missed all 5 of the first half shot he attempted. He ended up 4/13 for 9 points. Like Rip did when he was in a little slump to begin the season he stepped up his assist game going for a game high 10 dimes, which included a signature Rip-to-Tay ally oop.

Rip played a team high 30 minutes, and was the only starter over 24 minutes. In the 4th quarter Rip debuted his “Warriors” extra look while taking in the game benchside.

“Wizzzards, come out to plaaaay-aaayyy!”

GAME NOTES:

[Box score]…With Philly losing to the Pacers and the Raptors beating the Nets the two teams swapped playoff seeds meaning the if it stays that way the Pistons would face face the 76ers in the first round of the playoffs