The Detroit Lions, always a team of concern, are making a big splash in NFL free agency. The much-maligned and losing franchise signed WR Nate Burleson and DE Kyle Vanden Bosch at the midnight kickoff of the free agent signing period. Detroit hardwood fans are more concerned about the health of the Pistons. Point guard, Rodney Stuckey, was hospitalized Friday after collapsing on the bench during a third quarter timeout at Quicken Loans Arena. The 23 year old was immediately taken to the Cleveland Clinic with symptoms of dizziness. He remains in stable condition. The Pistons, meanwhile, couldn’t out-duel the hometown Cavaliers on the court. Detroit allowed a nine point halftime lead to vanish and later let a six point advantage slip away in the final two minutes to lose 99-92.
LeBron James hung 40 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Cavs. James added six assists, two steals and three blocks as Cleveland rallied to overcome a 21 point deficit in the first half. The Pistons knocked down 70% from the free throw line and Stuckey collected 12 assists. Detroit built a substantial lead against a soft Cleveland defense but failed to uphold their edge in the final quarter. Antwan Jamison and Anderson Varejao punished the visiting team with 16 points apiece. Varejao snagged 10 rebounds off the Cleveland bench. Detroit’s Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points. Richard Hamilton netted 21 and Charlie Villanueva finished with 12 for the Pistons. Stuckey, the second year Eastern Washington guard, had eight points before exiting in the third quarter. The Detroit guard was walking over to give advice to rookie teammate, Jonas Jerebko when he started to feel dizzy. The Pistons struggled after Stuckey’s departure, scoring just one basket during the rest of the quarter. Jamison notched a 3-pointer to open the fourth quarter and give the Cavs their first lead of the game. The former UNC player scored the next five points for Cleveland as the Cavs seized control late. The Cavs capped off a 14-3 run to take a 75-70 lead with just over ten minutes in regulation. Cleveland clearly got busy in the final quarter after being scorched on defense in the first half. The Cavs plopped in 20 of the 26 points following Stuckey’s collapse to win their sixth straight game and fifth straight over rival Detroit. James made 16-of-27 shots from the field on another excellent night for the All-Star. Delonte West provided a second half spark from the bench with stellar defense for the Cavs. Jamison’s clutch offense really put the stamp on Detroit’s advantage. He bucketed eight points in the final quarter to hand the 21-41 Pistons their sixth consecutive defeat. Friday’s night victory improves the Cavs’ record to 49-14 on a night James broke the franchise’s all-time minutes played record.
Parting Points: A few good pick-ups for NY football teams. The Jets acquired CB, Antonio Cromartie, and the Giants roll out the free agent money for safety, Antrel Rolle.
Not so good for the Steelers- Ben Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault.
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