I am a Heat fan. If the Heat meet the Detroit Pistons in the ECF, what or who would be Detroit's weakest link that Miami can take advantage of so that they can possibly beat them in a seven-game series?
127391
Many experts will say that the bench is the weakest link on the Pistons. The bench does not need to score a lot for the Pistons to win. As long as the bench goes out every night and shows up, Detroit will be fine throughout the playoffs. Against the Heat, the main problem is obviously Shaq. This is when we will really see the bench's depth. The Pistons have multiple big men that they can throw at Shaq, making it a long series for the big fella.
224431
Being a Pistons fan I'm am getting a bit scared. For some reason the Pistons haven't been doing their best this playoff season but I think it's too early to determine who's gonna win. I guess we just sit, take a deep breath, and wait...
195676
oh yeah, best record in the league. Leading to homecourt throughout the playoffs. The east is no competition for the pistons other than the hot nets and the aging heat. The championship series is between Spurs and pistons and Flip Saunders added a better offensive force between the starters of detroit and they still have a devastating D. Not to mention a better bench than the last two years. Spurs get ready to lose in six games.
195108
Yeah, I wish the Lakers will win. But Kobe will have to shot more than usuall. Though the critics will get the best of him, I think Kobe and the Lakers can do it. I can take Detroit winning as long it's not Miami. I won't also mind Spurs winning as long it's not Miami.
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Ooops, you shouldn't have underestimated the Pistons\n\nHere's why:\n\nBecause of the Fantastic Five, the best ( and hardest working) starting five in the NBA: \n\nChauncey Billups (2006 NBA All Star, 5th place MVP, All NBA 2nd Team, All NBA Defensive 2nd Team, 3rd in assists and 4th in FT percentage in the NBA in 2006, 2004 NBA Finals MVP) \n\nRichard "Rip" Hamilton(2006 NBA All Star, 1st in the NBA in Three point shooting percentage in 2006) \n\nTayshaun Prince ( All NBA Defensive 2nd Team) \n\nBen "Big Ben" Wallace (2006 NBA All Star, 2006 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Only NBA Player in the Top ten in Rebounds, Blocks and Steals in 2006, All NBA 2nd Team, All NBA Defensive 1st Team) \n\nRasheed Wallace (2006 NBA All Star).\n\nLet me add that the Pistons are the only team left in the playoffs that has won a NBA title (3). \n\nAnd history, which includes this year's playoffs:\n\nMay 2, 2003 -- Down 3-2 to the Magic, the Pistons go into Orlando and spank Tracy McGrady and company, 103-88, then finish the series off at home, 108-93.\n\nMay 14, 2004 -- Down 3-2 to the Nets, after having lost a gut-wrenching Game 5 at home in triple overtime, the Pistons go to New Jersey and win, 81-75. They win Game 7 at home, 90-69.\n\nMay 30, 2004 -- With the series even at 2-2, the Pistons having lost an embarrassing Game 4 at home (83-68), they flipped the script, going to Indiana and winning Game 5, 83-65. They closed out the Pacers in Game 6.\n\nMay 15, 2005 -- Trailing 2-1, the Pistons avoided a 3-1 deficit winning another clutch game in Indiana, 89-76. The victory broke the Pacers' backs and the Pistons won the next two games easily.\n\nJune 4 and June 6, 2005 -- The Pistons were down 3-2 to Miami. They blew away the Heat at The Palace in Game 6, then did what no other team had done before -- won Game 7 on the road, 88-82.\n\nJune 21, 2005 -- After getting their hearts broken at home on a last-second three-pointer by Robert Horry, the Pistons went to San Antonio and won Game 6, 95-86. \n\nMay 19, 2006 -- On the road down 3-2 in the second round of the playoffs, two days after losing at home to Cleveland when Lebron James found Drew Gooden for the go-ahead layup with 27 seconds left and losing 86-84 in another heartbreaker, the Pistons recover in Cleveland to tie the series at 3-3 with a gutsy 82-80 win.\n\nMay 21, 2006 -- Playing their fourth Game 7 in the last three seasons, the Pistons used a tenacious defensive effort in the second half to finally shake the fourth-seeded Cavaliers for a 79-61 victory. In the second half, the Pistons held the Cavaliers to just 23 points, tying the lowest mark in a second half in playoff history. \n\nMay 31, 2006 -- Down 3 games to 1 Facing an embarrassing elimination, the the top-seeded Pistons, who closed the series deficit to 3-2 with a performance that somewhat silenced the cynics who said their run was done, in a 91-78 Game 5 win over the Heat.\n\nDetroit improved to an astounding 11-2 in elimination games over the last four years, including 3-0 this season. With six losses in their last nine games and their resolve being questioned, the Pistons showed the grit and determination that made them NBA champions in 2004 and got them within five minute of another title last year. \n\nTop it off with four 2006 NBA All Stars(Billups, Hamilton, Wallace & Wallace); three 2006 All NBA Defensive Team Members, (Ben Wallace 1st, Billups & Prince 2nd); the Defensive Player of the Year, B. Wallace. The Detroit Pistons, the best starting 5 in the NBA will win!
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Well put Sonic.  Both teams will play well the rest of the way, and I think that the Cavs will pull it out.  LeBron is the future of the NBA, and Kobe's not really old, either, he's not going anywhere for ten years.  But no one will get passed the Pistons, so forget about it.
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Make it Game 7 of the NBA Finals and I would go NBA. Id still probably go to NBA because i know more pro than College. I can name everybody that plays in the NBA almost. But I barely know 20 college players. I watch the tournament this year so i really wanted to go. And I was going to but my dad said since there is no #1 seeds in final 4 he didnt want to go. So he promised me if New Jersey or Detroit makes Finals i get to go. Well New JErseys is obviously out which would be easier cause i live there. But I still believe Detroit can rally against the heat and make the Finals.
147884
I gotta agree with drewhaer.  The Pistons aren't going to risk injury at this point, while Washington needs to play to keep the fifth seed.  I think Washington will win.
286712
I definately think the pistons will win. I love the Pistons. Did you see Raseed Wallace on the first quarter of Saturday's game. He was 5 for 5 and knocked down 11 points in 4 minutes. Rasheed Wallace has his mind on the prize. Chauncey Billups is just amazing under pressure. I am not even going to get started on Ben Wallace. NO one can drive against him. Rip city is just unstoppable when he does his best move, the curl. Tayshaun prince is amazing. He can play defense and can shoot the deep ball. NO question about it. The Pistons are going to stomp the Bucks in the next two games, and eventually win the entire thing.
272996
I would have to agree with you 100%! It would be a fantastic series to watch, and honestly? I think any team that wants to BE the best should have to PLAY the best, too! I think this year it is going to come down to the Spurs and Heat, but it isn't a SURE THING, and I think that only adds to the fascination! The only teams that have been contested in these playoffs are the teams that have played the Spurs, and the teams that have played the Pistons. The scary part? Those two teams are STILL standing...! What will happen next? No clue! But I DO have a feeling it will be San Antonio and Phoenix in the Conference Finals...! =)
310127
Detroit will beat Dallas in 7 games. With the Finals MVP going to Prince since he didnt make the all-star game.
247533
the pistons are a better team and should win...the heat are well rested though...Ill still take the pistons
334540
The DARN pistons oh well there gonna lose to Miami
572530
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Miami Heat all the way baby you know we had to come back and do it.Dwayne Wade your the man (3) Us here in Miami never lost faith of them that's why we showed them with"white hot"...\n\nLets Go Heat!!! Another Year Another Trophy
665475
Nah, Dirk isn't going to go to any Heat parties. He's going to go chill with Nash. I wonder if Nash rooted against his buddy to not win since they now both don't have rings. I wonder...
350375
I think the bulls are going to give a lot of teams trouble this year.  They are young and quick and there interior defense isn't all about Big Ben Tyrus Thomas is unreal and can jump out of the building and I think the Eastern conference is in a lot of trouble this year.  I believe The Bulls will give the pistons a run for their money and I think this year( if they stay healthy)   They may beat the pistons in a 7 game series (4-2).
603027
Dallas has good defense although I don't think its fair that they double and triple team Shaq not to mention the intentional fouls just cause they know he's not that good at free throws. I feel its kinda like cheating. Anyway there is no stoping Wade. Miami Heat Fan All The Waaaaaaay.