GT: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons

bbwchingy0007 · Nov 28, 2007

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November 28, 2007 @ 7:30pm EST
The Palace at Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI
TV20 Detroit HD, FSOhio HD
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Detroit Pistons
(8-5)


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Cleveland Cavaliers
(11-1)


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<h4 align="center">Projected Starters</h4>
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PG Chauncey Billups SG Rip Hamilton

SF Tayshaun Prince PF Antonio McDyess C Jason Maxiell


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PG Daniel Gibson SG Sasha Pavlovic

SF LeBron James PF Drew Gooden C Zydrunas Ilgauskas


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<h4>Season Stats</h4>
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<td class="strong">Points</td>
<td>97.5PPG</td>
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<td class="strong">FG%</td>
<td>45.9%</td>
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<td class="strong">3pt%</td>
<td>36.2%</td>
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<td class="strong">Rebounds</td>
<td>41.2 RPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Assists</td>
<td>23.5 APG</td>
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<td class="strong">Points</td>
<td>102.1 PPG</td>
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<td class="strong">FG%</td>
<td>45.0%</td>
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<td class="strong">3pt%</td>
<td>36.8%</td>
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<td class="strong">Rebounds</td>
<td>45.9 RPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Aassists</td>
<td>20.3 APG</td>
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<h4>Season Team Leaders</h4>
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<td class="strong">Points</td>
<td>Hamilton/Billups 17.2 PPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Rebounds</td>
<td>McDyess 7.7 RPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Assists</td>
<td>Billups 8.0 APG</td>
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<td class="strong">Points</td>
<td>James 31.7 PPG</td>
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<td>Ilgauskas 12.0 RPG</td>
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<td class="strong">Assists</td>
<td>James 8.5 APG</td>
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<h4>Key Matchup SF - Tayshaun Prince v LeBron James</h4>
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The world and I keep thinking that LeBron's phenomenal run of Jordan-esque form would have to end. But, so far, it hasn't and LeBron is so far the best player in the League by a country mile. Tayshaun Prince will have to try to stop him, but many have tried and failed in that respect. Detroit fans must pray that Prince can stop the King, whilst Cavs fans hope that the King can put Prince in his place.
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<h4>Keys to the Game</h4>
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<ul>[*]Some how stop LeBron - Simply put, if LeBron plays poorly, so will the Cavs. If, therefore, the Pistons can stop LeBron's form, they should be able to walk away victorious.

[*]Get the crowd going - If the Cavs do manage to get int otheir stride, it will be important to get the crowd to play their part. With big threes and strong dunks, there should be no problem getting the fans to act as the Sixth Man.
[*]Hit shots - To stay within touching distance of the Cavs, it will be important to make a high percentage of shots and to only take clever ones. If this is done consistently, I see no reason why the Pistons cab't win tonight.[/list]
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<ul>[*]Move the ball around - Last night against the Celtics, the Cavs were at their most dangerous when exploiting the double teams on LeBron for open shots. LeBron will no doubt attract more double teams tonight, and if they can exploit them, too, they should be able to win.
[*]Cut down on turnovers - The Cavs looked at their worst when not taking care of the basketball and making pointless, stupid turnovers. If they can refrain from doing so tonight, they could be able to keep their noses in front of the Pistons.

[*]Play intense basketball- For once, it could be in the Cavs' favour to play quick-paced basketball, since Detroit prefer a slower, half-court game. If the Cavs, LeBron especially, can exploit them with fast play, the game could be easier than expected.[/list]
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<h4>The Cavs since 2003 v Detroit</h4>
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<td colspan="2">Including Playoff matches, there have been 28 games played between the two sides. The Cavaliers have won 12 of them, and average 84.1 PPG, whilst the Pistons have won 16 games and average 86.8 PPG. LeBron has competed in all 28 games, and averages 25 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists against the Pistons. He has only ever completed one triple-double against the Pistons, in Game 3 of the 2006 Playoffs Matchup, a game which the Cavs won 86-77.</td>
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<h4>Prediction</h4>
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It is really important for the Cavs to get a lot of fast break points tonight, as there are few teams capable of beating the Pistons in a half court game. I do think that they are capable of controlling the game and beating the Pistons, so long as LeBron has a great game.

91 - 98
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