The Pistons (10-5) will be hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (11-6) tip off from the Palace will be at 3:00 pm est and can be viewed locally on Fox Sports Detroit.

Trail Blazers’ Snapshot
Road record: 4-6
Vs. East: 4-0
Last game: 11/28 (Fri) W 86-101 Vs. Hornets
Last 10: 7-3
Streak: 3 wins

This afternoon will mark the first meeting of the season between our Pistons and the Portland Trail Blazers.  We’ll get our first look at center Greg Oden (7.8 ppg, 7.2 rbs), plus rookie and YouTube sensation Rudy Fernandez.  Not to be forgotten are young studs like Brandon Roy (21.1 ppg) and LaMarcus Aldridge.

At 11-6 the Blazers are off to their best start since 2000-01 when a certain someone who’s jersey number has been retired there just not for him led them.

Portland is coming off a big game with the New Orleans Hornets in which they had to show their poise and toughness in order to remain unbeaten at home.

This game will be the first game of a 5 games Eastern Conference trip for Portland.

The Pistons will be looking to pick up their first Sunday win in November going 0-3 in their previous attempts.

ALSO OF NOTE: Portland is tied with Denver for the Northwest Division lead … Blazers Edge preview … Blazers discussing trade for Conley sort of … The Trail Blazers are the leagues second youngest team behind the Warriors … The Pistons swept the season series last year … Bust A Bucket preview …

The Pistons (9-5) will host the Bucks (7-10) at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Tip off is 8:00 pm est and can be viewed locally on Fox Sports Detroit.

Bucks’ Snapshot
Road record: 4-7
Last game: 11/26 (Weds) L 96-102 @ Hawks
Last 10: 4-6
Injuries: Andrew Bogut (bruised bone in his left knee -out), Michael Redd (sprained right knee -out), Luke Ridnour (knee - probable)

In light Allen Iverson’s practice transgression we’ll have a game as a subplot tonight.  Instead of being professional and showing up to a one hour practice to build upon the win over the Knicks AI leaves his teammates hanging and simultaneously perpetuates his own stereotype.

A win tonight is a must to hedge some of the Iverson fodder and fall out that is on the horizon.

The Pistons will again face a short handed and undersized team.  The Bucks are going to be without both center Andrew Bogut and guard Michael Redd.  This will be another good chance for Amir Johnson to build upon his 12 point, 13 rebound (career high) performance against the Knicks.

Rodney Stuckey could be in for a big night starting in the place of the practice love’n Allen Iverson.  Stuck is coming off his first career double-double (13 points and 11 assists) Wednesday and should continue to improve with his wrist feeling better after the Shaquille suplex that caused the soreness.

ALSO OF NOTE: Detroit has gone 3-1 against Milwaukee in each of the last three seasons … Brew Hoop game thread …

The Pistons (8-5) will be hosting the New York Knickerbockers (7-7) Tip off is 8:00 pm est from the Palace of Auburn Hills and will be televised locally on Fox Sports Plus (channel listings)

Knicks’ Snapshot
Road record: 2-4
Last game: 11/25 (Tues) L 119-101 Vs. Cavaliers
Last 10: 5-5
Injuries:  Nate Robinson (strained right groin), Danilo Gallinari (lower back), Eddy Curry (bruised right knee), Stephon Marbury (tattooed brain)

On the eve of Turkey Day the Pistons need to feast the Knicks after getting chewed up and spit out by the Timberwolves.

A few changes recently for the New York Twenty-Tens as they made a couple of trades to position themselves near the top of LeBron James suitors in two summers.  New York sent Jamal Crawford to Golden State for Al Harrington and Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins to the Clippers for Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley.

As a result of the trades the Knicks are a small team. Mike D’Antonio is starting David Lee at Center.  Michael Curry has said he may be starting Amir Johnson to counter the wee Knicks.

Also, no posts tomorrow so HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

ALSO OF NOTE: The Knicks give up a league worst 107.5 ppg … Busted Coverage: Detroit Pistons Automotion Dancer Megan Looks Like A Good Time In Down Economy …Chris McCosky can see the Knicks landing LeBron, Bosh, and Steve Nash in 2010 … Nice LeBron James Knick p-shop … Chauncey Billups named Western Conference player of the week ..

The Pistons (8-4) will be hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-9) Tip off is 6:00 pm est from the Palace of Auburn Hills and will be televised locally on Fox Sports Detroit.

T-Wolves’ Snapshot
Road record: 0-5
Vs. East: 1-1
Last game: 11/21 (Fri) L 95-78 Vs. Celtics
Last 10: 1-9
Injuries: Rashad McCants (back spasms) and Kevin Ollie (calf) are doubtful

After the drubbing in Boston the Pistons have to be glad to be home.  Tonight marks the start of a four game home stand (matching our total number of home games to date) that will carry the Pistons through November.

Minnesota is a team we can truly use to feel better about ourselves again if we play up to our ability.  The Wolves have started off the season 2-9 and have yet to win a road game.

This is the first meeting with the Wolves, so let’s take a peek at what’s changed since we seen them last:

There was the big draft night deal with Memphis where the Timberwolves received the draft rights of Kevin Love, Brian Cardinal, Jason Collins and Mike Miller. In exchange, the Grizzlies received O.J. Mayo, Marko Jaric, Antoine Walker and Greg Buckner.

The T-Wolves also picked up Philadelphia 76ers forwards Rodney Carney, Calvin Booth and a future No. 1 pick in exchange for a $2.8 million trade exception.

Two more additions the Wolves made were a new secondary logo (that’s better than their main logo actually), and some new on court duds.

ALSO OF NOTE: Walter Herrmann is questionable after suffering a concussion vs. Boston … Al Jefferson is averaging 22.6 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 1.6 bpg … Canis Hoopus preview … Pistons have won the last 3 against the Wolves … Jason Maxiell, along with Kwame Brown, will deliver fully prepared Thanksgiving dinners to five families in Pontiac on Monday …

The Pistons (8-3) will be in Boston to take on the Celtics (10-2) tipoff from the TD Banknorth Garden is at 8:00 pm est. The game can be viewed locally on Fox Sports Detroit & nationally on .

Celtics’ Snapshot
Home record: 6-1
Last game: 11/18 (Tues) W 110-101 Vs. Knicks
Last 10: 8-2
Last game Vs. Pistons: Nov. 9th: BOS 88 @ det 76

Ten days ago the Celtics spoiled Allen Iverson’s Palace debut. Tonight the Pistons go into their crib looking to return the favor.

Rasheed Wallace said. “They came in and (beat) up on us. That was their job. Now, I think we’re better than we were when we played them last time, so we just gotta go up there in the Garden and do what we gotta do.” -Yahoo

In the Pistons favor will have been five more “gett’n to know ya” games with Allen Iverson.  They’ve come along way with fitting AI into the mix from the November 10th meeting.  Another positive is all the rest that Tayshaun Prince and Rip Hamilton got last night as a result of a Stuckey/Afflalo combination that was clicking against Cleveland.

Curry’s lineup combinations are also working for the Pistons.  M.C. is doing a good job of countering his more seasoned contemporaries.  I’m eager to see Curry’s lineup chess moves the second go round with Doc Rivers.

Not working in the Pistons favor is the fact that they had to win in come-from-behind fashion last night and then immediately hop a flight to Boston.  Rasheed Wallace has been logging some heavy minutes as of late.  Rasheed played 42 minutes last night.  That’s coming off a 2007/08 campaign when Sheed averaged just 30.5 minutes per.

As long as the Pistons play solid defense (i.e. not letting benchies go off) this should a much more competitive game.

ALSO OF NOTE: Celtics 247 preview … Celtics’ Perkins see no need to chill … Celtics still talk a lot of sh*t … Ron Artest is not down with those silky shirts … Tayshaun is #5 in the Hollinger’s top 15 surprises … The Shock announced today that the team has re-signed head coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer to a two-year contract …

The Pistons (7-3) will be hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (9-2) Tip off is 7:30 pm est from the Palace of Auburn Hills and will be televised locally on Fox Sports Detroit

Cavs’ Snapshot
Road record: 3-2
Last game: 11/18 (Tues) W 106-82 @ New Jersey
Last 10: 9-1

With 8 straight wins the Cavaliers will come into the Palace as the league’s hottest team.  As to be expected LeBron is leading the charge with the following gaudy numbers: 29.9 ppg, 8 rpg, 7 apg.  The Cavs are scoring 101.5 per and while outscoring the opposition by an average of 9.

The Cavs are also one of the Pistons opponents off the court as well:

League sources believe the three bidders to be Cleveland, San Antonio and Boston. The team offering the most money to McDyess is the Cavaliers, according to one league source. They could offer McDyess multiple years starting at more than $5 million this season. (SI.com)

I think a big win by the Pistons tonight would be a great sales pitch for Antonio McDyess to return home to the Motor City.

ALSO OF NOTE: Cavs.com Optimist preview …The Cavs have lost their last 3 regular season games at the Palace …  A daunting double-double for Tayshaun Prince … Flip back to Minny? … Allen Iverson’s career average against the Cavs is 28.4 ppg & 7.1 assists 36 games …

The Pistons (6-2) will be in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers (7-0) Tip off is 10:30 pm est from the Staples Center. The game will be televised locally on Fox Sport Detroit and nationally on

Lakers’ Snapshot
Home record: 3-0
Last game: 11/12 (Weds) W 93-86 @ Hornets
Vs. East: 0-0
Injuries: Sasha Vujacic (sprained right thumb) is probable.

At 7-0 the Lakers are the leagues only unbeaten team.  They’ve been dominant winning their games by an average of 18 points per contest.

To better illustrate just how good the Lakers have been to start the season witness the following two numbers: 104.7  & 86.7.  That’s how many points the Lakers are averaging a game compared to their opponents.  Both numbers are league best. Simply put, the Lakers are rolling.  Needless to say the Pistons should have their work cut out for them tonight.

Andrew Bynum who is back from injury that shelved him for most of last season has teamed with fellow 7-footer Pau Gasol (15 ppg, 10 rbs) in the Laker front court.  Trevor Ariza has been a story coming off L.A.’s bench averaging 10 points and 5 boards per game.

Kobe is averaging 24 ppg so far which is down from his average last season, but his minutes are also down not with the way the Lakers have been finishing off the opposition early on.  As always keep an eye on Rip Vs. Kobe as they renew their PA high school rivalry.  Rip is always a little bit more fiery when it comes to competing against Kobe.

Rodney Stuckey will be play tonight having sat out the last two games dealing with dizziness that took him out of the Boston game.

Michael Curry has said he plans to stay with Kwame Brown in the starting lineup.  Kwame starting makes sense tonight against the size of Bynum and Gasol.  Last night against Don Nelson’s small ball…not so much, that’s why Kwame only saw 9 minutes.  This is the second time Kwame has faced one of his former teams this season.  I’m sure Kwame is gunning for another respectable showing like the one against Washington.

The Pistons have are going for a California sweep after beating the Kings and Warriors as the first two games of a four game west coast swing.  They will finish up the trip Sunday in Phoenix.

ALSO OF NOTE: All-Star voting has already started, let’s get Tayshaun to Phoenix! … Forum Blue & Gold’s preview … AI and Sheed talk with John Thompson (vid) … Iverson has already played the Lakers once this season … Schedule working in Lakers favor …

The Pistons (5-2) will be in Oakland to take on the Warriors (3-5) Tip off is 10:30 pm est from the ORACLE Arena and will be televised nationally on

Warriors’ Snapshot
Home record: 2-2
Last game: 11/11 (Tues) W 113-110 (OT) vs. T-Wolves
Vs. East: 1-1
Injuries: Al Harrington (strained lower back) - doubtful, Corey Maggette (strained left hamstring) - questionable, Monte Ellis (moped rash + team suspension) - out

The Warriors lost some key pieces this past offseason.  Most notably Baron Davis who signed with the Clippers, small forward Mickaël Piétrus signed with the Magic, sharp shooter Matt Barnes signed with the Suns, and they lost their mascot to OKC.

They also picked up a couple of nice players in Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf.  They’ve had some bad luck with injuries to Maggette, and the Monte Ellis moped incident.  To compound, forward Al Harrington has asked for a trade being unhappy with coach Don Nelson.

Through the early adversity Stephen Jackson has been holding it down for G-State averaging team highs in points (23.3 per) and assists (5.6 per) while center Andris Biedrins is averaging big board numbers at 14.3 per (2nd in league).

The Pistons are coming off their first post-trade win gutting one out in Sacramento after two unsuccessful attempts against New Jersey and Boston.  The Pistons will again be without Rodney Stuckey who’s taking one more game to get right after he experienced dizziness against the Celtics at half time and did not return to the game.  Stuckey is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Lakers.  Will Bynum anyone?

The Warriors were popular trade rumor partners of the Pistons over the summer.  There was Sheed & Chauncey for Harrington & Davis,  Billups for Andris Biedrins, and supposedly there was some talk about Tayshaun for Stephen Jackson.

ALSO OF NOTE: This game was picked up by TNT after the trade.  It’s the second game of a double-header, the first game is Cavs/Nuggets who are 3-0 with Chauncey … You Posting Up yet? … The Warriors have lost their last two games vs. the Pistons …GSoM Preview … Cavs in hot pursuit of McDyess via DBB … Shaq shoves his way to #10 on all-time scoring list … Greg Oden returns …

The Pistons (4-1) will be taking on the Celtics (5-1) at The Palace of Auburn Hills tonight at 6:00 pm est. The game can be viewed locally on Fox Sports Detroit & nationally on .

Celtics’ Snapshot
Road record: 2-1
Last game: 11/07 (Fri) W 89-101 Vs. Milwaukee
Injuries: none

Allen Iverson’s Piston debut  unfortunately did not result in a win.  Now he and the Pistons look to atone with Allen’s Palace debut.

Expect a big performance out of the Palace crowd.  There’s still a buzz about the Iverson trade and this will be Pistons Nations first chance to see Allen on the Palace hardwood.  This new look group will really be tested against the Celtics.  It’ll be advantageous to have the raucous Palace crowd to feed off of.

It’ll be interesting to see if the Pistons try to inundate the Celtics with our assorted offensive options or if it’s a good ‘ol fashioned Eastern Conference  slug fest.

As the Piston.com preview points out the Celtics are winning with defense. They’re holding their opponents to 88.5 points a game on 38 % shooting, 31 % from the 3-point arc.

While the Pistons haven’t been as crisp defensively as we’re accustomed to seeing they are scoring the ball, averaging 102.8 points per game.

A.I.’s only had one practice with the team so I expect to see some adversity, especially against a good defensive team like Boston.  I’d like to see the Pistons not feature Iverson, rather let Iverson’s game come to him.  What I mean by that is have Tay, Rip, and Sheed look to be aggressive early and establish themselves making it easier for Iverson to find his groove in the offense rather than just giving him the ball and getting out of his way.

A key match up to look for in this ECF rematch is Iverson V Rondo.   Gone is the luxury of saying our guy (Chauncey) is too big and overpowering for a little guard.  Now it’s speed on speed.  Who gets the better of this match up will probably be a big factor in which team comes away with the win.

We also need Amir Johnson to be solid without the luxury of Antonio McDyess (back off Boston) coming off the bench.  Amir has to play heady with his fouls as he’ll be needed on the glass.  Boston is one of the better rebounding teams in the league with Garnett and Perkins down low.

ALSO OF NOTE: The Celtics are on a 3 game win streak … Detroit News: A.I. expects butterflies in home debut … CelticsBlog preview … Celtics 247 preview … a little PN DYK: Allen Iverson, who won league MVP honors in 2001, is only the second league MVP ever to suit up for the Pistons.  The other; Bob McAdoo (1979-80) who won MVP honors with the Buffalo Braves in 1975 …

The Pistons (4-0) will be in New Jersey to take on the Nets (1-2) Tip off is 7:30 pm est from the IZOD Center and will be televised locally on Fox Sports Detroit.

Nets’ Snapshot
Home record: 0-2
Last game: 11/4 (Tues) L 114-86 vs. Suns

Chauncey and Cheikh hadn’t turned their head and coughed in time for Allen Iverson to play Wednesday in Toronto, but he will suit up for the first time for the Pistons tonight as the Pistons look to go 5-0 to start the season.  Pistons.com lists Stuckey starting at PG in their game preview.

It’s a different look in New Jersey.  Vince Carter is still a Net, but Kidd and Jefferson are gone.  To recap Kidd was shipped to Dallas for Devin Harris last season. RJ was traded to Milwaukee for Yi Jianlian and former 6th Man of the Year, Bobby Simmons back in June.

The Nets picked up free agent forwards Eduardo Najera and former Piston Jarvis Hayes (hopefully Jarvis will still X-mas shop for the ‘Stonz) over the summer and got guard Keyon Dooling in a sign-and-trade. The Nets acquired 7′ 260 lb center Brooke Lopez out of Stanford with the 10th overall pick in June’s draft.

Photographed by Bob Rosato / SI

ALSO OF NOTE: Shaq likes Denver’s end of “the trade” (via: DBB) … Chauncey makes his Denver debut on ESPN at 10:30 … The Golden State game (11/13) has been added to TNT … Sean Williams upset Nets picked up option …  NBA.com Q&A with John Hammond … Allen Iverson talks to ESPN’s Scream’n A. Smith … Rip finally talks about the trade … EA Sports simulates Billups/Iverson trade … Reebok gets to work marketing A.I. in Motown …

The Pistons (3-0) will be taking on the Raptors (3-0) at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre tonight at 7 pm est. The game can be viewed locally on FS Detroit.

Raptors’ Snapshot
Home record: 1-0
Last game: 11/1 (Sat) W 91-87 @ Milwaukee

Like the Pistons, Toronto comes into tonight’s game with a 3-0 record.  The Raptors would like to go 4-0 for the first time in team history.

The Raptors perfect start is thanks in no small part to their superstar Chris Bosh (whom the Pistons may be targeting in 2010) who’s averaging 26 points and 10 boards through the first three games.

The Raptors will get the first look at Detroit’s new Answer, and the Pistons will get their first look at a familiar foe in center Jermaine O’Neal was acquired in a trade for T.J. Ford over the summer.  J.O. joins Bosh in Toronto’s front court to form one of the more formidable big man tandems in the East.

According to Pistons.com it’s not clear yet if Iverson will be starting, but Coach Curry shouldn’t have any problems getting A.I. onto the court.  Jason Maxiell and Kwame Brown should see an added work load with the Pistons being less one big as a result of the trade.

The Pistons (1-0) will be hosting the Washington Wizards (0-1) Tip off is 7:30 pm est from the Palace of Auburn Hills and will be televised locally on Fox Sports Detroit & nationally on

Wizards’ Snapshot
Last game: 10/29 (Weds) L 85-95 Vs. Nets
Injuries: Gilbert Arenas (knee), Brendan Haywood ( right wrist - torn ligament)

The Pistons last played three days ago, but doesn’t it seem longer than that?

Tonight marks Kwame Brown’s first game as a Piston (we’re not counting preseason) against the team that made him the first high school #1 overall pick in 2001. Kwame is eager to “show off” tonight:

“It’s like an old girlfriend,” Brown said of his former teams. “I have a new girlfriend now. I want to show her off.” - mlive

The story with the Wizards is injuries again.  Gilbert Arenas had his third surgery in less than 2 years on his left knee this past offseason.  This recent surgery was to remove debris from Arenas’ knee than was causing discomfort and swelling.  Gilbert’s knee is particularly troubling to the Wizards and their fans because this latest set back comes right after Washington signed Gilbert to a 6-year $111 million dollar deal.  Agent Zero is expected to return to the court in early January.  Starting center Brendan Haywood is expected to miss 6 months with a fractured wrist suffered in practice.

ALSO SEE:

Washington Post: The Pistons’ Stability Merits Wizards’ Envy:

“I hope he [Maxiell] gets fat off his new contract, but I doubt it,” Eddie Jordan said. “That’s sort of his calling card, his aggressiveness, his attacking nature. He’s a load, man. He’s a powerful, quick, strong player who learned how to play in that system. They have a good team and it’s a heck of a challenge for us.”

The Pistons (0-0) opening up the 2008/09 season tonight against the Indiana Pacers (0-0) tonight at 8 pm est from the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Game can be viewed locally on Fox Sports Detroit. [GAME CHAT]

Pacers’ Snapshot
Last game: 10/23 (Thur) W 114-91 @ Dallas
Injuries: Mike Dunleavy (sore right knee), Travis Denier (sore left foot)

Tonight’s the night.  The first chance for the core to show that they still hunger for gold and to further validate their title in ‘04.  First chance for Michael Curry to show the rest of the league that Joe knew what he was doing putting him in the first seat despite his lack of any head coaching experience.  First start for Amir Johnson and a chance to show Flip Saunders and his staff that they goofed.  First chance for Rodney Stuckey to pick up where he left off in the ECF, we’ve all been holding our breath for that.

This is the first step in the path that hopefully leads to the NBA Finals.

Also, the Pistons are going for their 5th straight home opening win.

First up is the new look Indiana Pacers.  This team, like last season under Jim O’Brien, likes to get out and run and hoist up 3 pointers in hurry.  Indiana’s got a lot of new pieces in place this season.   Ideally a team like the Pistons that know each other like the back of their hands will be able to exploit that.  This is a very favorable game to get the season off to a winning start.  BetUS.com, a sports betting website, seems to agree having our Pistons as a 10 1/2 point favorites. You guys should also check out other juicy basketball lines that they are offering.

A lot of new faces this year for the Pacers, 7 to be exact with 3 of them being starters.  Let Pacers blog Indy Cornrows be your official Pacers program for the night: Continue Reading »

The Pistons (6-1, preseason) will be hosting the Atlanta Hawks (4-3, preseason) tip off from the Palace will be at 7:30 pm est. The game will be broadcast locally on FSN Detroit.

UPDATE: Michael Curry will not play Richard Hamilton or Rasheed Wallace tonight. Arron Afflalo and Antonio  McDyess  will start tonight - mlive

Hawks’ snapshot
Last game: 10/20 (Mon) - L 109-103 Vs. Magic
Injuries: Joe Johnson (sore groin)

Finally we’ve come to the last preseason game before Wednesday’s season opener vs. the Pacers.

For our preseason finale we take on  the team that nearly upset the Celtics in the first round of last season’s playoffs.  They lost guard Josh Childress to Greece as part of  the offseason Euro revolution, but did add a couple former Pistons in Maurice Evans and Flip Murray.

The Hawks will be without All-Star Joe Johnson who is back in Atlanta resting a sore groin.

Coach Curry plans on resting starters tonight and giving the second unit and Amir Johnson the keys in the second half.  Also, don’t expect to see Kwame Brown tonight as he’s still nursing his strained right shoulder.

[After the game, FSN Detroit will be running a special look at the upcoming Pistons’ season.]

Also see:

• Hawks Basketblog: Q & A with Flip
• Hawks Basketblog: Final Preseason Tilt Tonight in Detroit
  
• ajc.com: Hawk’s Mike Woodson calls out Josh Smith
• Remember to vote for PN for top Pistons team blog

The Pistons (4-1, preseason) will be hosting the Dallas Mavericks (3-1, preseason) tip off from the Palace will be at 7:30 pm est. The game will be broadcast nationally on , if you’re not a subscriber local listeners can listen to the game on WDFN 1130 radio.

Mavericks’ Snapshot
Last game: 10/15 (Weds) L 93-100 @ Pacers

Tonight concludes the Rick Carlisle former team tour.  Last night Carlisle and the Mavericks lost their first preseason game at the hands of Rick’s more recent former team the Indiana Pacers.  Tonight it’s the team Rick led to consecutive 50 win seasons (02-03)  and was named Coach of the Year in 2002.

Micheal Curry, who played under Carlisle both in Detroit and Indiana, likes what he’s seen from Carlisle’s Mavs so far:

“He’s playing to the strengths of his team right now,” Curry said. “They are really getting up and down the court. … But they are still running the pick-and-rolls and executing real well in the half court.”

Look for Detroit to be better tonight on the defensive end.  Coach Curry points at himself for the Pistons defensive “uncertainty” against San Antonio.  The Pistons will have two preseason games after tonight before they open the regular season on Oct. 29th versus Indiana.

Chauncey Billups (right ankle) practiced yesterday and should be suited up tonight. Walter Herrmann (sore ribs) is still listed as questionable for tonight’s contest.  If  blogger Shannon McKeown has his say then “The Herrmannator” will be suiting up tonight.  You see, Shannon believes Big Herm (well, mostly his hair) is the secret to the Pistons’ success:

The secret to Herrmann’s success is his hair — which really isn’t a secret since it is impossible to hide such beauty. Tuesday’s outing proved that a Herrmann-less Pistons squad has a Samson-like effect on the team’s performance.

It’s doubtful that Herm will play tonight though.  Let’s just hope he’s tip-top the next time we play the Mavs because we all remember the job he did on Dirk last January.

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