Thread: How do you feel about the Pistons chances of winning the Title?
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:09 AM
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Re: How do you feel about the Pistons chances of winning the Title?
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Originally Posted by LA Dre View Post
It really all depends on how effective Billups is with his tender hammy.

If he plays tentative then a Rondo, CP, Deron Williams, Dfish, or Tony Parker may blow by him...Without his injury, the Pistons could have swept the Magic and been well rested to be ready for the Celtics or Cavs and probably win the ECF in 5 or 6.

Now it's up in the air despite their impressive shorthanded win over the Magic.
This is a great point. Even when 100%, CB's lateral movement on defense is less than stellar. The Pistons may have to resort to lots of zone if CB is ailing.
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