Kelvin's Corner: I LOVE THIS GAME!!

I got two words for you all.....DEEEET-ROITTTTT... BASKETTTT-BALL!!!!

Yes you got it...Detroit is up 1-0 over Shaq and the Heat. Man, this series is gonna be soooo good, I can already tell by the game from last night.

Few highlights from the game that I just thought I would mention...

Rasheed Wallace was in a zone last night...stepped his game up from the 3 point line and was playing like the Sheed of his early Portland days. My man was 4 for 5 from 3 point land and ended the night with 20 points. Domination and motivation, is all I can really say about his performance from last night. In addition to being the leading scorer, he was also the emotion that the Pistons needed in Game 1 considering it was in Miami.

Chauncey had a great night as well and was keeping Damon Jones fairly quiet. His leadership at the running the guard was phenomenal last night and I like the part where at the half when Michelle Tafoya asked how they were able to keep Dwayne Wade quiet, he says that Larry Brown kept switching up his defense of Wade so he couldn't get used to one particular style of play...and it must have worked because as hot as Wade in the previous two series, he was only 7 for 25 shooting and scored only 16 points..to me thats just damn good coaching.

Speaking of Dwayne Wade, I have to respect his game. I mean his regular season numbers are impressive as well as his playoff numbers, but last night was just a bad night for him. He simply could not get it going and it seemed the frustration was obvious. Shaq was in and out of the game and Stan Van Gundy did something that had not been done all season when he let Shaq and Alonzo play together in the fourth quarter...I was even shocked by this, considering all the 3 point threats that Detroit has. Why have your two big men in at the same time when the offense can run circles around you in transition?!?!...*shrug* Maybe thats just me....

Tayshaun Prince is living proof that defense wins championships...this man is amazing, for real and alot of cats don't give him his due props. He had a good game too last night and was the main reason why Dwayne Wade couldn't get off. They called a goal tending against him when he CLEARLY pinned Wade's one layup on a fast break to the glass. It was so evident in the instant replay, but what can you do, the refs can't get all of them right....

Well I am looking forward to Game 2 Wednesday night, and in the meantime, I will be checking out the second game of the Western Conference tonight...

Countdown to Chicago Blogger BLOWOUT!!....36 days

Comments

Baaaaaad Boyyyyyys, Baaaaaaad, Boyyyyyys!! We ain't the Champs for nothing!!

Posted by: Nikki | May 24, 2005 at 09:11 AM

That's right baby!!! Detroit is doing it! I can't wait for Wednesday night!

Posted by: alia | May 24, 2005 at 10:16 AM

I'm pulling for Detroit too. Are you going to do this post game summary after each game? I like it :)

Posted by: Belle | May 24, 2005 at 10:32 AM

big fat BOOOOO!!!!
I could never eva..eva be a Detroit fan....it goes back years and years and generations.....BULLS vs. Pistons.......sorry Kelz you're still the homie though!!!!

Posted by: Dee | May 24, 2005 at 10:57 AM

Men and sports. It's so cute.

Posted by: Elle | May 24, 2005 at 12:02 PM

I am so proud of Tayshaun!!! He is making KY proud!!!

Posted by: Singing | May 24, 2005 at 12:45 PM

no! i don't want the pistons to win this year! lol

Posted by: muffin | May 24, 2005 at 01:58 PM

*Big cheerleader jump - landing with a thud - picking self up* LOL Yay Bad Boys are back...AGAIN!!! *keeping fingers crossed that no more chairs fly* LMAO! *looking for WE BEAT LA tshirt from back in the day...just cuz* LOL I love the Pistons!

Posted by: Brown Sugar | May 24, 2005 at 08:46 PM