If Ginoboli retired right now, SA would still be the 2nd best team in the NBA. So having him out is not the deciding factor.

I agree with Greg, style points do not matter when these 2 teams go at it.

The good news for the Pistons is that when Bowen shuts down Rip, we have other options. That is the benefit of balance.

Homecourt is more of a deciding factor, and that is why we are busting our collective asses to get it.