The Pistons have to be careful about this game. In the schedule outlook this is a win, but in the world of the NBA and in sports in general things change. Sonics come with a close victory over Chicago and a new taskmaster in Bob Hill.

The player that Detroit must contain in this game is Ray Allen, this guy can beat a team by himself with his sweet stroke from anywhere on the court. The other player they can't let beat is Rashard Lewis, Prince matches up well with him and we need to take him out of the game and just make him become all perimeter. The Sonics are a rugged perimeter team, the Piston frontline has to show up and play this game. If Sheed comes to play and play the all round game inside and out this is a win. Sheed is the only players on the court the Sonics can't match up with.

These are two perimeter teams with the only advantage for Detroit is Sheed. If Rip can match Allen and C-Bills have his normal game than this is a win for the Stones.