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Pistons Have Need for 'Sheed, Shed Pacers

Kidd, New Jersey end losing streak; Miami starts a new one

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Jan 29, 2008 11:08 PM CST
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(Newser) – Rasheed Wallace's play on both ends spurred the Pistons to a 110-104 win over a sharp-shooting Pacers team; he had 24 points, 10 boards, and a key block with half a minute remaining to protect the Detroit lead. With Jermaine O'Neal out due to injury, Indiana hit 12 of 24 three-pointers. Also in pro hoops:

  • Minus pivotal starters Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, a patched-up Celts team still managed to humiliate the hapless Heat in a game that wasn't as close as the 117-87 score.
  • A dissatisfied, soon-to-be-traded Jason Kidd helped the Nets stop their nine-game losing streak against the Bucks, 87-80.

Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace (36) reacts after hitting a shot and getting fouled during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. The Pistons won 110-104. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace (36) reacts after hitting a shot and getting fouled during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace (36) puts up a shot during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. The Pistons won 110-104. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace (36) puts up a shot during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. The Pistons won 110-104....   (Associated Press)
Indiana Pacers guard Travis Diener (12) is fouled by Detroit Pistons center Chauncey Billups (1) after grabbing a rebound during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. The Pistons won 110-104. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana Pacers guard Travis Diener (12) is fouled by Detroit Pistons center Chauncey Billups (1) after grabbing a rebound during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) puts up a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Troy Murphy during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) puts up a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Troy Murphy during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo, left, and head coach Doc Rivers, right, watch their team play against the Miami Heat during the final moments of the fourth quarter Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Miami. The Celtics won, 117- 87. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo, left, and head coach Doc Rivers, right, watch their team play against the Miami Heat during the final moments of the fourth quarter Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Miami. The Celtics...   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley rubs his head during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Miami. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley rubs his head during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Miami. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat's Mark Blount (15) tries to shoot the ball on Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) and Kendrick Perkins, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Miami. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Miami Heat's Mark Blount (15) tries to shoot the ball on Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) and Kendrick Perkins, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Miami....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank, left, directs the team as Jason Kidd waits to enter the game during the fourth quarter of NBA basketball against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets beat the Bucks 87-80. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank, left, directs the team as Jason Kidd waits to enter the game during the fourth quarter of NBA basketball against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008...   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks' Yi Jianlian, left, of China is fouled by New Jersey Nets' Sean Williams, right, during the fourth quarter of their basketball Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets beat the Bucks 87-80. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Milwaukee Bucks' Yi Jianlian, left, of China is fouled by New Jersey Nets' Sean Williams, right, during the fourth quarter of their basketball Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. The...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of NBA basketball against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of NBA basketball against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Bostjan Nachbar, left, of Slovenia, goes in with the ball as Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut, right rear, comes in for the block with help from Bucks' Bobby Simmons during the second quarter of NBA basketball Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill...
New Jersey Nets' Bostjan Nachbar, left, of Slovenia, goes in with the ball as Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut, right rear, comes in for the block with help from Bucks' Bobby Simmons during the second quarter...   (Associated Press)
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Celtics 117 Heat 87
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Nets 87 Bucks 80
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