Pistons' guard Richard Hamilton believes that the team is currently not trusting each other, the Detroit News is reporting.
"It's good to be home," Richard Hamilton said. "It's a great opportunity to study the game. That's really what we need to do -- study the offense and the defense and go back to trusting each other. Right now, we're not trusting each other on the floor."
Allen Iverson, however, is not so sure the trust is not there, but there was a certain level of frustration that comes with a loss similar to the one Detroit experienced against Boston on Thursday night.
"To be a good team, you have to develop trust, and I think we have that," Allen Iverson said. "When you lose a basketball game like we lost this one, then there's a bunch of negative things you can say.
"You need to have that trust, night in and night out. You have to be able to trust that if you get beat, somebody else is going to be there. You have to be able to trust your defensive assignments. If you are supposed to let a man go a certain way, somebody else is supposed to pick him up."
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Allen Iverson's contract expires at the end of the season, but the future Hall of Famer still plans to play six more seasons in the NBA.
Iverson, who has taken a beating throughout his entire career, will be 39 in 2014.
"I know you guys have put me in a rocking chair already," Iverson said. "When the time comes and we have a game and you put that scouting report up and my name isn't one of the first or second names on that scouting report and I can't dominate like I used to, then I don't want to play no more. I won't do anything to tarnish my legacy."
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Nov 20, 2008 11:48 AM EST
Dwyane Wade exploded for 40 points on Wednesday night against the Raptors, but it didnt matter as the Heat fell.
- Atlanta 91, Washington 87
Team FIC Differential: Hawks +14.5, Wizards -14.5
The Hawks (7-4) bounced back after a tough loss on Tuesday night to defeat the Wizards (1-8) at Phillips Arenas. Mike Bibby had 25 points; Marvin Williams tallied 21 points and 14 rebounds; and Zaza Pachulia added 18 boards in the win. Atlanta shot just 39% from the field but outrebounded Washington by eighteen and attempted ten more free throws. Caron Butler had 32 points and 7 rebounds, and Antawn Jamison added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Wizards.
Game FIC Scores
Caron Butler, Washington 25.3
Marvin Williams, Atlanta 24.8
Antawn Jamison, Washington 15.3
Zaza Pachulia, Atlanta 14.3
- Detroit 96, Cleveland 89
Team FIC Differential: Pistons +6.7, Cavaliers -6.7
The Pistons (8-3) used a 9-point edge in the fourth quarter to defeat the Cavaliers (9-3). Allen Iverson scored 23 points, and Rasheed Wallace posted 21 points and 15 rebounds. Detroit shot 50% from the field and turned the ball over just twelve times. LeBron James tallied 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Cavaliers while Mo Williams added 25 points in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Rasheed Wallace, Detroit 21.3
LeBron James, Cleveland 16.8
Allen Iverson, Detroit 13.0
Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Cleveland 11.3
- Toronto 101, Miami 95
Team FIC Differential: Raptors +6.4, Heat -6.4
The Raptors (6-5) withstood Dwyane Wades 40 points and 11 assists in a win over the Heat (6-6). Andrea Bargnani scored 25 points; Jermaine ONeal had 16 points and 17 rebounds; and Chris Bosh posted 15 points and 11 boards in the win. Toronto held Miami to 44% shooting and outrebounded them by two. Shawn Marion posted 20 points and 14 rebounds while Daequan Cook was the only other Miami player in double figures with 10 points.
Game FIC Scores
Dwyane Wade, Miami 29.4
Shawn Marion, Miami 20.5
Andrea Bargnani, Toronto 16.8
Jermaine ONeal, Toronto 16.5
- Sacramento 105, New Orleans 96
Team FIC Differential: Kings +3, Hornets -3
The Kings (5-8) used a strong second half to upset the Hornets (5-5) at New Orleans Arena. John Salmons had 29 points and 6 assists, and four other players reached double figures for Sacramento, who shot 54% from the field and outscored New Orleans by eight in the fourth quarter. Chris Paul had 20 points, 15 assists, and 4 steals while Tyson Chandler posted 12 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Chris Paul, New Orleans 22.4
John Salons, Sacramento 21.0
Bobby Jackson, Sacramento 13.0
Tyson Chandler, New Orleans 11.6
- Dallas 96, Houston 86
Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +14.2, Rockets -14.2
The Mavericks (5-7) got 31 points off the bench from Jason Terry in their win over the Rockets (7-5) on Wednesday night. Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Jason Kidd added 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in the win. Dallas outrebounded Houston by six and held them to 37% shooting from the floor. Tracy McGrady, who played despite tweaking his injured knee on Monday, had 16 points. Ron Artest tallied 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Rockets, who were without Yao Ming (foot).
Game FIC Scores
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas 17.4
Rafer Alston, Houston 17.3
Jason Kidd, Dallas 12.3
Ron Artest, Houston 11.3
- Minnesota 102, Philadelphia 96
Team FIC Differential: Timberwolves +18.6, 76ers -18.6
The Timberwolves (2-8) earned their second win of the season against the 76ers (5-6) at the Target Center. Al Jefferson led with 25 points and 8 rebounds; Mike Miller contributed 10 points, 10 boards, and 6 assists; and Craig Smith scored 21 points off the bench. Minnesota shot 51% from the field while holding Philadelphia to 1-for-11 shooting from three-point land. Andre Miller posted 20 points and 6 assists, and Elton Brand added 19 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Mike Miller, Minnesota 16.3
Al Jefferson, Minnesota 16.1
Andre Miller, Philadelphia 12.8
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 12.6
- L.A. Clippers 108, Oklahoma City 88
Team FIC Differential: Clippers +40, Thunder -40
The Clippers (2-9) got a strong win Wednesday night, thanks to a strong second half. Chris Kaman posted 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists; Al Thornton had 20 points and 7 boards; and Baron Davis added 14 points and 8 dimes in the victory. Los Angeles forced twenty Oklahoma City turnovers and limited them to only 39% shooting. Kevin Durant scored 18 points, and rookie Russell Westbrook added 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Game FIC Scores
Chris Kaman, L.A. Clippers 31.6
Al Thornton, L.A. Clippers 17.3
Damien Wilkins, Oklahoma City 12.3
Earl Watson, Oklahoma City 9.5
- Denver 91, San Antonio 81
Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +9.9, Spurs -9.9
Chauncey Billups continues to invigorate the Nuggets (8-4), who defeated the Spurs (5-6) despite a 27-16 San Antonio run in the fourth quarter. Billups had 22 points and 6 assists; Carmelo Anthony posted 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 dimes; and Kenyon Martin added 18 points and 7 boards. Denver outrebounded San Antonio by four and limited them to a mere 38% shooting from the floor. George Hill led with 20 points, and Tim Duncan contributed 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists in defeat.
Game FIC Scores
Chauncey Billups, Denver 17.9
Nene, Denver 15.5
Tim Duncan, San Antonio 12.9
Matt Bonner, San Antonio 10.3
- Utah 105, Milwaukee 94
Team FIC Differential: Jazz +38.5, Bucks -38.5
The Jazz (8-4) used a 31-18 edge in the final twelve minutes to defeat the Bucks (5-8) in Salt Lake City. C.J. Miles had 25 points; Carlos Boozer posted 20 points and 11 rebounds; and Andrei Kirilenko added 16 points and 7 boards off the bench. Utah shot 51% from the floor and forced seventeen Milwaukee turnovers. Richard Jefferson starred with 25 points; Andrew Bogut tallied 16 points and 20 rebounds; and Ramon Sessions added 15 points off the bench. The Jazz were without Deron Williams yet again.
Game FIC Scores
Andrei Kirilenko, Utah - 21.8
Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee 18.3
Carlos Boozer, Utah 14.8
Richard Jefferson, Milwaukee 12.3
- Portland 116, Chicago 74
Team FIC Differential: Blazers +74.7, Bulls -74.7
The Blazers (7-5) jumped on the Bulls (5-7) early and often in a 42-point rout at the Rose Garden. Brandon Roy had 20 points; Joel Przybilla posted 14 points and 9 rebounds; and Greg Oden had his second-straight double-double with 11 points and 10 boards. Portland hit 50% of their shots and outrebounded Chicago by sixteen. Drew Gooden posted 11 points and 5 rebounds while rookie Derrick Rose struggled through a 1-for-8 performance with 6 points, one assist, and 3 turnovers.
Game FIC Scores
Joel Przybilla, Portland 20.0
Brandon Roy, Portland 15.3
Joakim Noah, Chicago 5.8
Tyrus Thomas, Chicago 5.5
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Pistons Nov 2008 Archive
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Detroit News | Nov 20, 2008
After leaving the Detroit Pistons for Chicago in 2006, Ben Wallace said on Wednesday night that returning to The Palace to take on his former team has lost its thrill.
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ESPN | Nov 20, 2008
Will Antonio McDyess be reunited with former coach Larry Brown in Charlotte?
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San Francisco Chronicle | Nov 19, 2008
Stephen Jackson recently took a few shots at Detroit's Richard Hamilton, commenting on the fact that the guard still wears a protective mask.
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Detroit News | Nov 19, 2008
Pistons' coach Michael Curry says that the team misses veteran forward Antonio McDyess, whom they traded in a package for Allen Iverson earlier this month.
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Sports Illustrated | Nov 19, 2008
Antonio McDyess is believed to be looking at Cleveland, San Antonio, and Boston in addition to his former team the Pistons.
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Boston Herald | Nov 18, 2008
The Celtics made a pitch to free agent forward Antonio McDyess recently, but the former Piston wasn't interested.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Nov 18, 2008
George Karl is happy to no longer have Allen Iverson running the show in Denver.
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ESPN | Nov 18, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Monday for the verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner after he was ejected.
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Sun-Sentinel | Nov 17, 2008
Pat Riley told the media on Sunday that he has looked into free-agent Antonio McDyess but declined to address the possibility of adding Stephon Marbury.
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Houston Chronicle | Nov 17, 2008
The Phoenix Suns had to play the second half without Shaquille O'Neal after the big man was tossed during the second quarter of their game against Detroit on Sunday night.
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The Morning Journal | Nov 16, 2008
Many believe that Antonio McDyess will return to the Pistons, but TNT analyst Reggie Miller believes that the veteran forward should weigh his options.
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NBA.com | Nov 16, 2008
Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas wrote in his most recent blog that he thinks the Denver-Detroit trade was beneficial to both teams.
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ESPN | Nov 15, 2008
Andy Miller, the agent for forward Antonio McDyess, claims that it's not a foregone conclusion that the veteran will return to the Pistons.
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Detroit Free Press | Nov 14, 2008
Chauncey Billups claims that he wouldn't have re-signed with the Pistons if he knew a trade was possible and believes the same could be said about Richard Hamilton.
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Detroit Free-Press | Nov 14, 2008
Chauncey Billups loved his time in Detroit and was asked if he would have re-signed with the club if he had known he would be traded just over a year later.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Nov 14, 2008
Only six teams took the court on Thursday night, as the NBA's action was highlighted by rookie Derrick Rose outplaying veteran Jason Kidd in Chicago's win over Dallas.
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Detroit News | Nov 13, 2008
Michael Curry has revealed in an interview on Stoney & Wojo show on WDFN-1130 a.m that he will be starting Kwame Brown in place of Amir Johnson.
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Detroit News | Nov 13, 2008
Rodney Stuckey has rejoined his teammates in the Bay area but will not play tonight against the Golden State Warriors.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Nov 12, 2008
The Cavaliers have reportedly touched base with free agent forward Antonio McDyess in hopes of signing him.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Nov 12, 2008
There were eight games on the schedule in the NBA on Tuesday night, with the Hawks and Lakers putting their undefeated records on the line.
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ESPN | Nov 12, 2008
Pistons' guard Rodney Stuckey is free to rejoin his teammates on the team's West Coast trip after being cleared to return following dizzy spells on Sunday.
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Boston Globe | Nov 11, 2008
An NBA source said Antonio McDyess fought the possibility of being dealt to Toronto in recent years to remain in Detroit.
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ESPN | Nov 11, 2008
The Pistons won't have Rodney Stuckey on their West Coast trip after he experienced dizziness in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
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Detroit Free Press | Nov 10, 2008
Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey felt dizzy at end of the first half against the Celtics on Sunday and the team isn't sure if he'll travel on their West Coast road trip.
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ESPN | Nov 9, 2008
Rodney Stuckey did not return for the second half of his team's loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday after feeling dizzy and light headed late in the second quarter.
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New York Post | Nov 9, 2008
Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing says that he would love to see the Pistons bring Isiah Thomas back to the organization.
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Boston Globe | Nov 8, 2008
An NBA source claims that 17 teams have expressed interest in signing Antonio McDyess, who will become a free agent within the next few days.
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Yahoo! | Nov 8, 2008
The NBA Players Association is investigating a former certified player agent that has been accused of stealing several hundred thousand dollars from Richard Hamilton.
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Denver Post | Nov 8, 2008
The Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement with Antonio McDyess and will buy out his contract.
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Denver Post | Nov 7, 2008
According to the agent for Antonio McDyess, the chances of his client playing for the Denver Nuggets are "very, very low to zero".
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Detroit News | Nov 6, 2008
Allen Iverson and Richard Hamilton will be the starting guards for the Pistons.
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Rocky Mountain News | Nov 6, 2008
League sources have indicated that Antonio McDyess doesn't want to play for the Nuggets because he is still bitter at the team for trading him to the Knicks back in 2002.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Nov 6, 2008
Antonio McDyess has made it known that he doesn't want to play for the Nuggets, and the Cavaliers are among the teams monitoring his status.
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MLive.com | Nov 6, 2008
It is believed that the Pistons could make a strong run at Chris Bosh when he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2010.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Nov 6, 2008
The Pistons, Raptors, Hawks, Hornets, Jazz, and Lakers all put their undefeated records to the test on Wednesday.
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Globe & Mail | Nov 5, 2008
Chauncey Billups has not completed the physical required to complete the trade between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets, meaning Allen Iverson will not be in uniform for Detroit tonight against Toronto.
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Denver Post | Nov 5, 2008
If Chauncey Billups does not complete his physical today, it means that Allen Iverson will not be able to be in uniform for the Detroit Pistons against Toronto tonight either.
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Boston Herald | Nov 5, 2008
The Celtics reportedly have interest in signing Antonio McDyess should the Nuggets ultimately decide to buy out his contract.
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ESPN | Nov 5, 2008
Allen Iverson and Chauncey Billups aren't expected to debut for their new teams, Detroit and Denver respectively, until the weekend.
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Detroit News | Nov 5, 2008
Many believe that Pistons president Joe Dumars made the Allen Iverson trade to put his team in position to court LeBron James when he becomes a free agent in 2010, but he claims the deal simply made Detroit better.
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Detroit News | Nov 5, 2008
Rodney Stuckey indicated he would be willing to give up his #3 jersey to Allen Iverson, but the NBA ruled that the change could not happen until after the season.
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Denver Post | Nov 5, 2008
Chauncey Billups will not be in uniform when Denver takes on Golden State on Wednesday, but he should make his debut on Friday against Dallas.
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Rocky Mountain News | Nov 4, 2008
A source close to the Nuggets claims that the team would prefer that recently-acquired forward Antonio McDyess play, but they are also willing to buy out his contract.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Nov 4, 2008
Monday night brought us six games in the NBA, with the undefeated Pistons and Jazz both taking the floor with their spotless records on the line.
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Seattle Times | Nov 4, 2008
In order to accommodate for the trade which bought Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess back to Denver for their second stints, the Nuggets waived forward Juwan Howard on Monday.
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AP | Nov 4, 2008
Richard Hamilton and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a 3-year contract extension, according to a basketball official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity on Monday.
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ESPN | Nov 3, 2008
The Pistons and the Nuggets have finalized a trade that will send Allen Iverson to Detroit in exchange for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess, and Cheikh Samb.