Game Preview: Detroit vs. Philadelphia
By Dan Feldman
When
Date: March 29, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Records
Detroit: 35-37
Philadelphia: 37-34
Probable starters
Detroit:
Rodney
StuckeyRichard
HamiltonTayshaun
PrinceAntonio
McDyessKwame
Brown
Philadelphia:
Andre
MillerWillie
GreenAndre
IguodalaThaddeus
YoungSamuel
Dalembert
Las Vegas projection
Spread: Detroit -2
Over/under: 184.5
Score: Detroit wins 93-91
Statistical projection
Detroit offensive rating: 106.8 (20th)
Detroit defensive rating: 107.7 (14th)
Detroit pace: 86.8 (29th)
Philadelphia offensive rating: 107.3 (1t9h)
Philadelphia defensive rating: 106.6 (10th)
Philadelphia pace: 90.6 (18th)
Score: Tie 95-95
Outlook
Rasheed Wallace and Allen Iverson will dress for the game, according to Dana Gauruder of the Oakland Press. Their play could be a big boost for the Pistons’ chances of climbing the standings.
The Pistons play the 76ers twice in six days. When healthy, I still think Detroit is a better team. With Wallace and Iverson out, Philadelphia is better.