Reggie's Last Shot

Linda worked today in Burkesville. She came home a little before 5 PM. Stacey and I were ready for the Pacer game, but we needed to go to the grocery store. We hurried in and back so we wouldn't miss the start of the game. The Pacers started the game playing well, with Detroit going down 10 points mid-way through the first quarter. Reggie was having a good game along with Jermaine O'Neil. But by half time the Pistons were only 2 points behind Indiana. The Pistons continued playing from behind the Pacers until about 6-7 minutes left in the final quarter, then they took a 3 point lead. Reggie hit a couple of shots a short time later that tied the game or brought the Pacers to within 3 points of Detroit, but the Pacers never led after that point. Reggie missed his last 3 point attempt with Detroit leading by 7 with less than 30 seconds to go. At the next dead ball, Rick Carlisle substitued for Reggie and the crowd gave Reggie a standing ovation. Larry Brown, Detroit's coach, called a time out to let the fans continue the ovation, and he and the Pistons stood at half court and applauded Reggie also. The Pistons beat the Pacers and will play the Miami Heat.
Reggie ended his career with a 27 point game,
a standing ovation from the fans,
a standing ovation from his team,
and a standing ovation from the opponents.
Not a bad way to go out!