The Pressbox

The Detroit Pistons will open the NBA Playoffs Saturday against the Orlando Magic.

I would have rather seen the Pistons draw Washington, which heads into the playoffs without injured superstar Gilbert Arenas, but Orlando is a good matchup for Detroit. The Pistons wen 4-0 against the Magic in the regular season and Orlando might be happy just to make the playoffs.

Orlando is the youngest team in the NBA has not make the playoffs since 2003.

What do you think of the Pistons’ playoff chances?

Detroit Piston fans don’t get too see much of Jason Richardson because he only plays against their team twice a year and the bulk of his games are played on the West Coast long after most Michiganders have gone to bed.

We are missing out on something special here. The former Michigan State star was spectacular against the Pistons Monday night. I’ve always known he was an acrobatic dunker, but he hit some outside shots that were incredible

Richardson is quite a player.