...Donaghy:-Refs-fixed-playoff-series,-other-games Court documents filed by Donaghy's...executives used referees to manipulate the games. Donaghy claims two referees were "...speaking with reporters before Tuesday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals, ...to beat the Rockets in seven games. Then-Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy... told reporters after the fourth game of the series, according to ... have influenced the outcomes of games. He claims one general manager ...

... of that isn't so valuable on a one season basis. The close games winning %%, for example, would probably vary a lot from year to year since it seems to generally be only a handful of games and would swing a lot on just a couple of lucky bounces. ...more sharpness on plays with just a few seconds left on the shot/game clock, although they did have that great pass by Prince to Billups for the layup against Boston in game 3.

...If Chauncey can't be effective, then Detroit won't win the series. Stuckey's been playing great -- for a rookie in his first ECF. But to be competitive, Detroit needs an all-star performance from its point guard. Obviously, game 3 is must-win for the Pistons. -- Joe

...s been rushing them before he gets good looks. Some have been the opposite I think...he thinks about them too long because of the slump... Could be. Maybe someone has a clip on Youtube of all of his last thousand 3 attempts so we can compare.... It's also possible he's not getting the ball quickly enough when he is in position, since the quality of the Pistons passing has been off and on, but still that's not a...

...Hamilton was horrible in the first half too when they fell so far behind, and I think Wallace needs to just swear off the 3 unless he's got at least two seconds of being uncovered to set and shoot. Can not shoot out of a slump by...start falling, he has to keep shooting or they can just collapse into the paint and leave him. -- Laurel T "If Jordan loves the game so much, why does he keep quitting?" Cal Ripken

...@4ax.com: I'd only disagree about McDyess -- he wasn't so bad. Hamilton was horrible in the first half too when they fell so far behind, and I think Wallace needs to just swear off the 3 unless he's got at least two seconds of being uncovered to set and shoot. Can not shoot out of a slump by not shooting... I'll admit the two seconds comment is an overstatement to make a point, but I think one of the reasons ...

...@4ax.com: I'd only disagree about McDyess -- he wasn't so bad. Hamilton was horrible in the first half too when they fell so far behind, and I think Wallace needs to just swear off the 3 unless he's got at least two seconds of being uncovered to set and shoot. Can not shoot out of a slump by not shooting... -- Laurel T "Wallace is a riddle wrapped in a mystery, wrapped in a headband." S.I.

Hey Stat's why not observe the simple fact that Detroit Pistons aren't displaying the character, grit and determination required to win a championship.

...@4ax.com: Deja Vu all over again. This game looked too much like Game 1 in Boston. Chauncey ineffective, Tayshaun and McDyess nowhere to be found. ... I think Wallace needs to just swear off the 3 unless he's got at least two seconds of...48-44 and the Piston bench for the whole game outscored Boston's 24-23. Too bad the ... they played in the 4th quarter the whole game 4, otherwise this series is in danger of ...

Deja Vu all over again. This game looked too much like Game 1 in Boston. Chauncey ineffective, Tayshaun and McDyess nowhere to be found. The whole ... 48-44 and the Piston bench for the whole game outscored Boston's 24-23. Too bad the ... defense they played in the 4th quarter the whole game 4, otherwise this series is in danger of being ...(o o) -oOO--(_)--OOo- "Golf is a game in which you yell 'fore', shoot six and ...