No Mo' Zo?, Pistons Prevail Over Celtics

*Alonzo Mourning's career may be over. The 37 year-old center tore his patellar tendon in tonight's game against the Hawks, and it's possible that he won't be able to return this season. Mourning has already said that this season would be his last.

It was a sad scene in Miami, as Mourning limped from the court, refusing to ride off on a stretcher for what could be his final exit from an NBA game. There is still a possibility that he may be able to get back before the end of season, but we won't know for sure until tomorrow.

*20-3. The Celtics lost a nail-bitter to the Pistons tonight, dropping their record and adding a tiny crack in their seemingly impenetrable green armor. It was an intense, exciting game, and it looks like the Eastern conference playoffs may be worth watching this year. At the very least it's nice to know that somebody out there can contend with the Celtics.

* Dwyane Wade went to the line 22 times against the Hawks tonight, but it was still Atlanta walking out with the victory. Wow, it looks like D-Wade is finally back. But with Shaq sinking, no real option at point guard, and now no Zo, is Wade enough to get the Heat to the playoffs? Look for them to be very active at the trade deadline, hoping that someone will take Jason William's expiring contract and Dorrell Wright in exchange for an impact player.

Miami sold its soul (or at least its future) when they signed Shaq to his enormous contract. They would get a few years out of him, but after that a broken down Diesel would be destroying their flexibility for years to come. That championship banner was worth it, but they are paying the price now. The question is will they be able to get enough pieces to convince Wade to stick around when he is a free agent in a few years?



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