What a game for Big Ben Wallace last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Stats: 17 Rebounds, 4 Steals, 3 Blocks
Rip Hamilton on Ben Wallace:
"He was everywhere that ball was. He was stealing the ball, blocking shots and getting rebounds.” http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/MINDET_060201.html
Photo Credit: Clarence Tabb, Jr. / The Detroit News
What a show the Pistons put on for the Steelers and celebs in the house. But Ben's performance was truly amazing, and he did it without scoring a single point. The best play was when he snatched three offensive rebounds in the 4th quarter and led to a 3-pointer by Rip. The crowd was up on their feet for his defensive game play as one normally sees for an amazing dunk. Absolutely deserved, Ben was player of the game.
While it was the Big Ben show last night, the other players were fantastic. Tayshaun was strong from the start. His hot hand scored 13 of his 20 points in the first quarter! Billups as usual was quarterbacking the team and creating plays that had the Timberwolves tied up in knots. Evans forced a few Timberwolves turnovers and Rip was the high scorer with 21 points.
The game was played in true Deeetroit Basketball style. Next up, the Sixers in Philly on Friday.
-Jovina
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