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Reflections on Davidson
In the last couple days, there have been several reflections written about Bill Davidson, including my own. Here a few more:
Detroit News
“Mr. D did things right,” by Bob Wojnowski
“Soft-spoken Bill Davidson let actions do the talking,” by Terry Foster
“Sports world mourns ‘greatest owner of all time’,” by Chris McCosky
“Dignitaries remember Pistons owner,” by Detroit News wire services
Detroit Free Press
“For Davidson, it was never about money or fame, just people,” by Michael Rosenberg
“Davidson never avoided responsibility,” by Mitch Albom
“Metro Detroit leaders react to Bill Davidson’s death,” by Christy Arboscellov
“Bill Davidson’s compassion evident off the court,” by Christy Arboscellov
“Pistons reflect on life of Bill Davidson,” by Vince Ellis
“Free Press staff remember ‘Mr. D’,” by Free Press Staff
“Formers players and colleagues comment“
Booth Newspapers
“Pistons’ William Davidson was the perfect owner,” by Greg Johnson
“Joe Dumars forged strong bond with Bill Davidson,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
“Pistons’ Tom Wilson: We lost a family member,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
Basketball.org
“Bill Davidson-A Unique Man,” by George Irvine.
Professional Game Coverage: New York 116, Detroit 111
Detroit News
“McDyess’ effort is wasted as Pistons lose in OT,” by Ted Kulfan
“Bad leg idles Pistons’ Wallace,” by Ted Kulfan
Detroit Free Press
“Knicks’ rally stuns Pistons,” by George Sipple
“Maxiell starts, but McDyess steals show in frontcourt,” by George Sipple
Booth Newspapers
“Little Nate Robinson makes big plays for Knicks,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
“Antonio McDyess shines, but Pistons lose in OT,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
The New York Times
“Knicks Rally Past Pistons, and Into Playoff Contention,” by Howard Beck
New York Post
“Playoffs in sight for Knicks after comeback win,” by Marc Berman
Newsday
“Knicks show toughness down stretch to top Pistons,” by Roderick Boone
“D’Antoni to tighten Knicks’ rotation soon,” by Roderick Boone
Professional Game Coverage: Detroit 98, Orlando 94
Detroit News
“Pistons regain execution against customary patsy,” by Ted Kulfan
“McDyess glad to be healthy,” by Ted Kulfan
Detroit Free Press
“Allen Iverson not to blame for everything,” by Drew Sharp
“Magic has no tricks up its sleeve for Pistons,” by Vince Ellis
“Kwame Brown delivers when ‘Sheed (calf) sits,” by Vince Ellis
The Grand Rapids Press
“Richard Hamilton helps lead Pistons over Magic,” by Greg Johnson
“Foul calls elude Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey,” by Greg Johnson
Orlando Sentinel
“Pistons again are too much for the Magic,” by Brian Schmitz
“Magic endure rough plane ride to Detroit,” by Brian Schmitz
“NBA peers rally around Hall-of-Fame Coach Chuck Daly after announcing he has cancer“
Professional Game Coverage: Atlanta 87, Detroit 83
Detroit News
“Pistons scrap but waste chance late,” by Ted Kulfan
“Hawks’ sweep means nothing to playoffs, Pistons say,” by Ted Kulfan
Detroit Free Press
“Let’s wait to judge A.I.’s coping skills,” by Michael Rosenberg
“Hawks break Pistons’ streak, sweep series first time in 15 years,” by Vince Ellis
“Michael Curry not focused on playoffs,” by Vince Ellis
Booth Newspapers
“Pistons lose to Hawks, four-game win streak ends,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
“Hawks’ Josh Smith, coach Mike Woodson clash,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
Atlanta Journal Constitution
“Woodson-Smith feud keeping Hawks from moving forward,” by Jeff Schultz
“Hawks bounce back, beat Pistons,” by Sekou Smith
“Hawks move on from Smith-Woodson tiff,” by Sekou Smith
“General Hawkspital,” by Sekou Smith
Professional Game Coverage: Detroit 108, Golden State 91
Detroit News
“Pistons enjoy laugher for fourth straight win,” by Chris McCosky
Detroit Free Press
“Pistons toy with Warriors for fourth straight victory,” by George Sipple
The Grand Rapids Press
“Pistons beat Warriors for fourth straight victory,” by Greg Johnson
San Jose Mercury News
“Crawford talk overshadows Warriors’ latest loss,” by Marcus Thompson II
“Belinelli still trying to find his groove,” by Marcus Thompson II
Professional Game Coverage: Detroit 100, Denver 95
Detroit News
“Commentary: Billups back and, for night, so are Pistons,” by Bob Wojnowski
“Billups stars; Pistons win,” by Ted Kulfan
Detroit Free Press
“Ex-Piston Chauncey Billups cheered, understands trade now,” by Michael Rosenberg
“Pistons spoil Billups’ return to the Palace,” by Vince Ellis
“Michael Curry won’t rush Allen Iverson’s return,” by Vince Ellis
“How Pistons fans received Chauncey Billups before the game,” by Michael Rosenberg
Booth Newspapers
“Pistons spoil Chauncey Billups’ return to Detroit,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
“Allen Iverson’s return to Pistons still up in the air,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
Denver Post
“Old-home blues for the Nuggets,” by Benjamin Hochman
“Melo doesn’t get chance to stay in this time,” by Benjamin Hochman
“More Nuggets notes from Detroit,” by Benjamin Hochman
Professional Game Coverage: Detroit 105, Boston 95
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Detroit News: “Pistons look like old selves again,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit News: “UConn history creates sparks,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit Free Press: ”Visiting Pistons shock defending champs,” by Vince Ellis
- Detroit Free Press: ”Team not worried about Iverson’s return,” by Vince Ellis
- Booth Newspapers: “Pistons top Celtics for another win over East’s best,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
- Booth Newspapers: “Walter Herrmann provides scoring spark to Pistons,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
- The Boston Globe: “Celtics a bit sloppy late again in defeat,” by Frank Dell’Apa
- The Boston Globe: “Diagnosis is real jarring,” by Frank Dell’Apa
- The Boston Globe: “Pistons start over,” by Brendan Hall
- The Boston Herald: “Celtics waiting on help,” by Steve Bulpett
- The Boston Herald: “Big effort by Paul Pierce not enough,” by Mark Murphy
- The Boston Herald: “School ties for Richard Hamilton, Ray Allen,” by Mark Murphy
Professional Game Coverage: Detroit 93, Orlando 85
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Detroit News: “Hamilton justifies Pistons’ move,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit News: “Pistons pin their hopes on Hamilton,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit Free Press: ”Pistons stop the bleeding, win first game in 9 tries,” by Vince Ellis
- Detroit Free Press: ”Hamilton replaces Iverson in starting lineup,” by Vince Ellis
- Booth Newspapers: “It’s Magic: Richard Hamilton starts, Pistons win,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
- Booth Newspapers: “Allen Iverson sidelined, Rasheed Wallace fined,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
- Orlando Sentinel: “Orlando Magic lose to the Detroit Pistons — again,” by Brian Schmitz
- Orlando Sentinel: “Hedo Turkoglu back in action as a proud papa,” by Brian Schmitz
Professional Game Coverage: New Orleans 90, Detroit 87
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Detroit News: “Hamilton vents after skid grows,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit News: “Stuckey is not set for bench,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit News: “Pistons’ last shot falls to Herrmann,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit News: “Pistons fall just short in eighth straight loss,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit Free Press: ”Pistons lose game, Iverson (injury) and ‘Sheed (ejection),” by Vince Ellis
- Detroit Free Press: ”Hamilton not happy off bench,” by Vince Ellis
- Booth Newspapers: “Pistons’ rally falls short, losing streak hits eight,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
- Booth Newspapers: “Pistons’ Richard Hamilton wants to start again,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
- New Orleans Times-Piscayune: “Battered, bruised, New Orleans Hornets take Detroit Pistons’ best shot, survive,” by Jimmy Smith
- New Orleans Times-Piscayune: “New Orleans Hornets’ Tyson Chandler is back in a big way,” by John Reid
Professional Game Coverage: Miami 103, Detroit 91
- Detroit News: “Heat drop Pistons under .500,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit News: “Pistons’ Curry puts bet on long shot,” by Chris McCosky
- Detroit Free Press: ”Michael Curry should keep job, but must curb Allen Iverson,” by Michael Rosenberg
- Detroit Free Press: ”Dwyane Wade’s night knocks Pistons below .500,” by Vince Ellis
- Detroit Free Press: ”Michael Curry relying on zone defense,” by Vince Ellis
- Booth Newspapers: “Pistons’ slide reaches seven with loss to Miami,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
- Booth Newspapers: “Antonio McDyess could leave Pistons after season,” by A. Sherrod Blakely
- The Miami Herald: “What’s wrong with the Pistons?,” by Israel Gutierrez
- The Miami Herald: “Wade’s big night leads Heat past Detroit,” by Michael Wallace
- The Miami Herald: “Heat 103, Pistons 91 (Beyond the Box Score),” by Michael Wallace and Sarah Rothschild
- South Florida Sun-Sentinel: “Dwyane Wade’s passing fancy fuels Miami Heat over Detroit Pistons,” by Ira Winderman
- Palm Beach Post: “Heat’s team effort takes down weak Pistons,” by Chris Perkins
- Palm Beach Post: “Heat’s team effort takes down weak Pistons,” by Chris Perkins
