Pistons in Orlando, Rip in starting lineup
Posted by pistonsnationThe Pistons (27-29, 13-14 road) will in Orlando to take on the Magic (42-15) at the Amway Arena. Tip off is 7:00 pm est and can be viewed locally on Fox Sports Detroit and nationally on ESPN.
Magic Snapshot
Home record: 22-6
Last game: 2/25 (Weds) W 114-109 @ Knicks
Last 10: 6-4
Streak: Won 1
Vs. Pistons: Dec. 29th – Magic (82) @ PISTONS (88)
Injuries: Mickael Pietrus (wrist, day-to-day)
It’s finally happening. Rip will take his rightful place alongside Rodney Stuckey in the Pistons’ starting backcourt, while Allen Iverson will, if he’s able to play (back strain), will come off the bench.
If you’ve followed the site you’ll know this is the move we’ve been calling for from the start. Here’s what Curry had to say about his most recent lineup change:
“This change is more than about Allen and Rip,” Curry said. “We hope that with this change, more guys will play better. That’s what we are seeking. Hopefully this will allow us to execute better, get us back in sync and rejuvenate us.”
Curry said he talked at length to Iverson Thursday night. Curry said Iverson isn’t happy with the decision but he expects him to handle it like a pro. “He’s been trying to play hurt and he’s been frustrated with that,” Curry said. “He didn’t react any different than Rip did when I told talked him about coming off the bench earlier. Neither guy wants to come off the bench, but this is the hand we’ve been dealt. If Allen is healthy, once he steps on the court I am convinced he will give us 110 percent.”-DetNews
Also, the Pistons WILL have the services of ‘Sheed-O-nite‘ Wallace tonight. After the two rescinded technicals he sits at 14 total with no other action being taken from the towel throwing incident.
ALSO OF NOTE: The Pistons have won 7 of their last 9 regular-season games against the Magic … Detroit hasn’t dropped 9 in a row since a 13-game skid to end the 1993-94 season … Top 5 alternate mask options for Rip … The Puns are Starting to Bore me preview … The Magic are an 8.5 point favorite tonight … Memo to Maxiell: Hedo is with fresh baby … 3QC preview … Ben Wallace breaks a leg …
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