Are Lebron and the Cavaliers simply outclassed by the Detroit Pistons?
489021
Ha. Lebron even said "There's no way were ready for Detriot". Looks like he's right and I don't think they ever will be in time to beat the Pistons in the series.
657213
I may not get the best answer for this, because you are obviously a Pistons fan and I am not, but there are several reasons, and if you are open minded, you will see that I am right.\n\n1.  Detroit is the 2006 version LA Lakers of the 2004 NBA Finals. A favorite to win, yet so cocky that they believe that they cannot lose.  The media has only perpetuated this. i.e. Even after almost falling to the Cavs (the Cavs?!) most people had them as favorites against the Heat.  Had the media pegged the Pistons as even or underdogs, that may have motivated them some, but as Flip Saunders has said himself, Detroit feels like the "Fat Cats."  \n\n2.  Miami only had their "core" together for 9 games (8 or 9, im not sure) this entire season.  Thats not much for a team that was assembled about 7 months ago.  They are just now finding out how to play as a team.\n\n3.  No one thinks about the fact that Detroit and Miami have the same record in the second half of the season.  Thats right, Detroit DOES NOT have a better record than Miami in the second half of the season, and the Heat, have a far better playoff record than the Pistons.  As Shaq has said, "the regular season don't mean nothing."\n\n4.  Miami is a deeper team than Detroit.  Look at Detroit, after McDyess and maybe Hunter, they have no one coming off the bench that is a threat.  Detroit was deeper last year, but foolishly made a trade with the Magic that only made them worse.  In effect, Detroit gambled that their starting five would not get injured or fatigued.\n\n5.  As a Piston fan, you're tired of hearing this, I'm sure, as I am tired of saying it, but lets face the facts, Wade and O'neal would have gone to the Finals last year, had they not BOTH been injured.  \n\n6.  The Pistons never admit that they need to adjust anything.  Example, whenever the Pistons lost games this year it was attributed to "boredom" with the NBA.  C'mon, boredom?  Their "If it aint rought it aint right" slogan is a cop out.  And whenever they lose (especially to the Heat) they give no credit to Miami, which has infuriated, and motivated them.  Admittedly, the Pistons ARE the best comeback team in the NBA, but do they LIKE going down 3-2 or 3-1, I dont think so.\n\n7.  The emergence of a true superstar.  Dwyane Wade is becoming a super-superstar in front of their very eyes.  The best defense cannot stop him, no one can stop him.  Dwyane Wade is becoming the Flash.\n\nHaving said all that, I will also tell you what every other Heat fan won't.  I am scared shitless, that SOMEHOW Detroit will win the series.  I mean if they win the Next 2 games, game 7 is up for grabs, and Phoenix did it earlier this year, and San Antonio almost did it.  So although it is not likely, it is possible, that Detroit will win.  I know it and every Miami fan on the planet knows it.  But thats where we differ, Miami fans and players admit that they can be beaten, whereas, Detroit fans and Pistons will still think they can win, even after they've lost.  I hope this is Miami's year, and it SEEMS like it, but if anyone can beat them, it's Detroit.\n\nGO HEAT!
240451
Pistons are a great team, but i dont think they're goin to win like how the Lakers did or dominate the game like the Chicago Bulls.\n\nPistons dont have the "GOTO GUY" that the Lakers did with SHAQ and KOBE or like JORDAN and PIPPEN of the Chicago Bulls.\n\nI mean of course the pistons have good all around players, but Chauncey Billups or Rasheed or even Tayshaun arent players you call dominating or even threatening. Dont get me wrong, they're phenominal players but they arent KOBE or JORDAN... that is what they lack to get back to back championships.
540272
Yes, they will make it to the finals....of course.\n\nAnd yes, LeBron and the crew have gotten the best of them the last 2 games, but not in the Palace!!!!\n\n**GO PISTONS**
509199
They are the best team in the NBA hands down. Every team has a weakness and with the Pistons i dont see it! Look at thier starting 5.\nPG-Chauncey Billups- Clutch point guard. Good shooter and great court vision\nSG-Rip Hamilton- The best perimeter shooter in the game. \nSF- Tayshaun Prince- One of the better defenders in the NBA and has a good 3 point shot\nPF- Rasheed Wallace- The definition of versatility. Can score inside,outside and mid range. Can shoot the three and rebound with anybody in the lague\nC- Ben Wallace- A monster on the boards. Is one of the most competitive people i have ever seen.\n\nNow look at their bench\nTony Delk, Lindsey Hunter, Antinio McDyess, Dale Davis, Kelvin Cato, Mourice Evans and last but not least Carlos Delfino.\n\nAll these guys are battle tested and have played in the playoffs. I think this team can go on to be one of the best ever
379191
The Pistons don't want LeBron James he doesn't fit into their team concept, but it is highly unlikely he will remain in Cleveland.  The Lakers will get cap relief by then, and will give him the max contract and the Lakers will once again be the best.
631539
dude you hella suck. you got nothing on jordan. Lebron is hella better too.
643939
their star player is Lebron James.  I think they just depended on him to bring them back on a day when he wasnt feelin his best.  sure they have Ilgauskas but he cant do much without team support and most of that was goin to Lebron.  and bein at detroit really didnt help like you said but i dont think it was a set up.  the pistons were ranked #1 so i wasnt really expecting them to lose no matter where they played.
523170
Are you kidding, do you honestly think the Cavs can win in detroit? The Cavs have James...wow 1 star player, Detroit has Prince, Wallace, Wallace, Billups, and Hamilton. 5 star players, plus their bench rocks. F*ck the Cavs, you all KNOW they are going to lose in Detroit, even if comes down to the 7th game, Pistons still have home court advantage, and they don't lose at home, and they have the best record to show for it!
1180997
People underestimate Jordan too much. jordan as an unstopple offensive and defensive force that was averaging 37ppg 8 assist and 8 rebounds. Not too mention over 200 blocks and 160 steals 6 championship rings and 2 back to back dynastys.. Jordan was doing this when players could really foul u hard and not even get cllaed for a flagrant. If joran played now hed average 50 points a gasme just by free thrwos. Lebron has nutitn on jordan. When it is alll said and done jordna will still be jordan and lebron will jsut be another "next jordan" who fell short of expectations.
13745
They get a ton of respect. Almost everyone I know is a staunch Pistons fan. Race has nothing to do with this. They get the recognition they deserve. Perhaps it's where you live that doesn't mention the Pistons too much.
571503
The one and only Cleveland Cavs.
79263
I agree; in fact, I believe the Pistons are bound to win the NBA Finals this year. They have great depth, with Lindsay Hunter leading the bench. Their entire starting lineup is and has always been consistent. That loss to Cleveland on LeBron's 21st B'day is just a bump in the road. If the 2 teams played in a series, the Pistons should win that matchup.
506959
it is amazing..how so many wanna be people...need a leader of the pack to enjoy a sport.  It is amazing how so many people can not respect a group of guys like themselves (humble and talented) who are awsome at the game of basketball.  It is amazing how we place the Kobe and the LaBroms of the world higher than anything or anyone.  Do they not talk and walk like the rest of us?  The Detroit Pistons are a great talented team and do not need a STAR because they are all STARS.
553149
They don't look like it this time. Though the two teams looks to be quite evenly matched, but Miami have a greater comibination of great talents and future hall of fame players. On the other hand, Detroit's best players disappeared down the stretch against the Cavs. Sure you can slip up against Cavs, but you can't afford to play sloppy against Miami, because they can knock the pistons out before they recover.
674955
Lebron James is a godsend for the Cleveland Cavs. He is only 21 and look at his playing ability - he took the strongest team in the league i.e. the pistons to 7 games and had an opportunity to defeat them after a 3-2 series lead. When his career is over he will certainly be better than Kobe and maybe even surpass the best player ever i.e. Michael Jordan
720389
nah... the pistons are not the big, Bad Wolf & the Cavs are not the 3 Little Pigs!