Chauncey Billups Injury Update – Playoffs Injury
May 7, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries, NBA News
In Game 3 of the series between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic, the Magic beat the Pistons 111-86. The Pistons now lead the series 2-1. However, the big news for the Pistons was the injury suffered by Chauncey Billups.
Billups injured his hamstring when he did the splits after getting tangled up with Jameer Nelson. After being helped to his feet, Billups limped to the locker room. He wasn’t able to return to the game.
The Pistons are hopeful that Billups will be able to play in Game 4. The initial diagnosis has Billups listed as day-to-day, but Billups will undergo further testing. If Billups has a moderate to severe hamstring strain, he could miss the rest of the series against the Magic.
Billups primary backup at point guard is rookie Rodney Stuckey. In Game 3, Stuckey responded with 19 points, three rebounds and two assists. Lindsey Hunter is also on Detroit’s roster and he’d likely see more time if Billups’ injury ends up being more serious than initially thought. Game 4 of the series will be played on Saturday.
I belive that the team has a very good chance of takeing it ALL.because of it’s history.I want to see the pistons come together like the badboy of 1989. ps.ask joe DUMARS he’s from Louisana get it done!