JUZ GO TO WORK & KICK THE HEAT'S AZZ!!!

DEFENSE!!! BRING THE ENERGY!!!

DETROIT BASKETBALL!!!

There is a lot of talk about if the Pistons just make a few more shots, then we will easily win. Let's not forget that Miami was only able to play Snaq and Wade for 50% of the game. Most likely, they will be more dominant tonight.

Very positive post AHB. congrats
As with the last 4 games I don't have any idea what kind of game will be played.
Ps ?
Hs -?

Chauncey needs to have a big(efficient)game tonight.Stop pressing and get it going on offense getting easy assists and good shot selections.Get it going early and get the cast invovled.Pretty much no-brainer stuff just got to execute it.I agree must win tonight at home then ya gotta take one in Miami in game 3 or 4,ok game 4.Good point TaShawn if it's a closer type game then unless foul trouble with Wade and Shaq are a problem they will be in alot longer than game 1.I don't think Maimi's bench shoots like they did in game 1 but Walker having confidence in his play isn't good and Haslem will not likely goose egg again.

If fatigue is a factor which I don't think it is, one day between games isn't going to get us any more rest the remainder of the series.

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True, but the Heat were even more effective with those guys on the bench: I think they were +10 for the game when both of them were sitting down! So even if they both play more--and it's pretty certain that at least Wade will--they'd both probably have to be in peak form throughout all that extra court time to match the effective advantage that Miami got from their other guys in Game 1 when those two were sitting.

No matter what the Pistons say, today is a must win. Get down 0-2 and the series is over. Miami will not surrender the advantage.

I don't think 0-2 would be insurmountable. It is not easy to put the Pistons out as they have proved time and time again. Don't ever count out a team that has Ben Wallace on it.

To keep myself from going angry about this game I think of it as a sign.

-Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks in 5 in the 04 Playoffs.
-Pistons beat the Bucks in 5 this year.

-Pistons lose 3 straight after being up 2-0 to New Jersey, but still win the series 4-3.
-Pistons lose 3 straight after being up 2-0 on Cleveland, but still win the series 4-3.

-Pistons lose Game 1 to Indy but win the series in 6.
-Pistons lose Game 1 to Miami...

I have not seen anything over the last 6 games that gives me confidence that this seasons Pistons have gotten their act together. They barely squeaked by the Cavs in game 6, a rookie playoff team. The Heat are a solid team and I don't see them losing 4 in row. Maybe Game 2 will be the beginning of a change. But until then I will stick to my story. Call me pessimistic.

Oh my God! After all this time, Lee 357's comment makes sense!

"Tashawn (Micro), technically you are correct. But in a common sense way you are very very wrong".

Shoot me now. Understanding a Leeism is a natural place to end my existence, as it seems to afford the most naturally smooth transition between life and death.