Game #66: At Hawks, no TV
Posted by pistonsnationThe Pistons (23-42, 7-24 road) will be in Atlanta to take on the Hawks (41-23). The tip will be at 7 pm est from the Philips Arena. The game can be viewed locally on…it can’t. Follow George Blaha’s call here or on WWJ 950.
Hawks’ snapshot
Home record: 25-7
Last game: 3/11 (Thurs) – W 105-99 @ Wizards
Last 10: 7-3
Streak: Won 1
Vs. Pistons: Nov 29th Atl (88) @ Det (94)
Injuries: Maurice Evans (illness: day-to-day)
First thing’s first. It is patently ridiculous that this game is not televised for Pistons’ fans. Shame on Fox Sports Detroit for dropping the game as well as shame on every other network for not picking it up.
The Pistons will be without Ben Wallace and Rodney Stuckey again. That fact gives at least two guys something to play for. Will Bynum, who is coming off a historic 20 assist game, is getting his chance to show off his point guard prowess.
Then there’s Jason Maxiell. Although Max has improved his scoring touch, by many accounts he has not really built upon his previous four season in red, white, and Pistons’ blue. In the 5 games Jason has started for the injured Ben Wallace he has upped his productivity (9.4 pts, 10.6 rebs) with the increase in playing time. Jason pulled a career high 16 boards in a win against Houston and has had double-doubles in each of his last two games.
The Hawks as a team still have much to play for. They’re currently tied for the 3rd playoff seed with the Boston Celtics.
Foul Shots:
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ALSO OF NOTE: Ben Wallace listed as questionable (knee) … The Hawks are a 12 point favorite … Playing defense makes Darko Milicic sad … Where does Chauncey rank amongst the all-time great point guards … Jamal Crawford leads the NBA in 20-point games off the bench w/ 26 … Crawford is 5-23 lifetime against the Pistons … Joe Johnson is averaging 21.4 for the Hawks … The Hawks are on a four game home winning streak … Pistons are on a 5 game road losing streak … Will Bynum’s 20 assist game was only the 3rd in the NBA this season … The Pistons outrebounded the Hawks 53-27 n their last meeting, Ben had 18 … Stuckey scored 23 in last meeting … Happy birthday to former Piston (1987) Kurt Nimphius … Patterson miffed at Bing for wooing Pistons …
Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Jason Maxiell, Will Bynum
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