NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Tim Duncan will once again have a team to write home about. There was serious talk that the Spurs had just grown too old and too complacent to be kings of the hill any more. Were they facing the same fate as the Pistons and heading into a slow destruction while still winning quite a few games, but not enough games?
It made for a very important off season for the San Antonio Spurs and future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan.
So how did the Spurs do? …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
What is going on with Joe Dumars? He announces he wants a coach by Tuesday and pursues Avery Johnson, but was unable to come to terms with Johnson on a contract. No matter, the coach that brought quick offense to Dallas and seems to know a lot about point guard play will not be the Pistons coach, because he wants too many years and too much money.
So now Joe D is pursuing John Kuester and lo and behold we find out Kuester was a Piston assistant …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
All part of the Allen Iverson for Chauncey Billups deal was the releasing of McDyess to return to the Pistons. The Gary Peyton rule makes the Pistons wait 30 days to resign him. Denver has already bought out his contract.
Now technically Antonio can sign with anyone, but he claims to want to return to the Pistons. The Pistons need the help down low.
Now there are quite a few NBA teams that would love to have Antonio, but he has said he only wants to play …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Check out this list of free agents.

Now you can see why the Pistons, Nets and other teams are clearing off salary cap room for next year:

PLAYER
TM
TYPE

LeBron James
CLE
player option

Dirk Nowitzki
DAL
player option

Josh Howard
DAL
player option

Dwyane Wade
MIA
player option

Michael Redd
MIL
player option

Amare Stoudemire
PHX
player option

Joe Johnson
ATL
unrestricted

Ben Wallace
CLE
unrestricted

Marcus Camby
DEN
unrestricted

Richard Hamilton
DET
unrestricted

Amir Johnson
DET
unrestricted

Antonio McDyess
DET
unrestricted

Tracy McGrady
HOU
unrestricted

Jermaine O’Neal
IND
unrestricted

Darko Milicic
MEM
unrestricted

Steve Nash
PHX
unrestricted

Shaquille O’Neal
PHX
unrestricted

Manu Ginobili
S.A.
unrestricted

Carlos Boozer
UTA
unrestricted

Mehmet Okur
UTA
unrestricted

Player option: Player has right to opt …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Ray Allen shooting over Rodney Stuckey and Antonio McDyess has had his struggles in the playoffs
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Ray Allen for Hall of Fame
Had a friendly discussion with my best friend RonB about the possibility of Ray Allen making the Hall of Fame. My choice is that he is a lock. RonB feels he has to win something. Winning was not done a whole lot in those years with Milwaukee and Seattle.
So for comparison …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Kevin Garnett could not be stopped by Rasheed Wallace, even with Rip Hamilton’s help
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Ok, ok, we expected Kevin Garnett to play much more aggressive in game 5. You know, we discussed that in our last writing, but where in the heck did Ray Allen and Kendrick Perkins come from?
Boston Celtics 106, Detroit Pistons 102
Kevin Garnett
The Big Ticket came to play.
“We knew the significance of this game,” said Garnett, whose 33 points were his …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
The story of game four of the NBA playoffs between Boston and Detroit was defense.
Detroit won with defense. Jason Maxiell, Rasheed Wallace, and Antonio McDyess ganged up to make it a long night for Kevin Garnett. He was very tentative as the game went on.
Check out this video of Jason Maxiell blocking a slam attempt by Kevin Garnett.

Although Antonio McDyess was the story of the game, this highlight was too good to pass up. Dyess did play out of his mind.
McDyess was the best …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Antonio McDyess nailing another shot
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This is the harshness of pro sports. What have you done for me lately?
Hero
Antonio McDyess
‘Dyess was everything for the Pistons in Game 4, leading them in points (21), rebounds (16) and hustle plays (innumerable). He set the tone early and didn’t let up.
Goat
Ray Allen
Boston’s struggling sharpshooter netted just two baskets and missed a pair of late free throws that all but sealed the Celts’ loss. His defensive efforts didn’t seem to bother …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Rip Hamilton gives the secret password to victory to Antonio McDyess
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The Boston Celtics had their way during the season winning everything in sight both home and away, but that does not mean that much now.
Detroit quietly went about their business. They were waiting.
Waiting for what?
The Detroit Pistons were waiting for this series. Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons in the Conference finals.
This is the battle the Pistons want to win. They feel as if they …read more

NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Rasheed Wallace and Kevin Garnett – will this matchup determine the series?
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The Boston Celtics present certain matchup problems for the Pistons that other teams do not.
Detroit Pistons
Before discussing the Detroit matchup problems, we should discuss the opposite problem for Boston and all other NBA basketball teams. The Pistons put four guys on the court that always present a matchup problem for your favorite team. Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, or Rasheed Wallace will be …read more