Well, posting the post-elimination game brought us luck in the last series.

Someone better fill this out cuz were going to need it.

My work is never done...

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They are the archetype for dominance. They are the gatekeepers of the conference. They are the Detroit Pistons.

Hell Roscoe, if it was over, we'd be in the off season

You have not seen my offseason work list in the staff room then...

When the season ends, I have to REALLY start working!

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They are the archetype for dominance. They are the gatekeepers of the conference. They are the Detroit Pistons.

I didn't see much of Game 5 since I was traveling. However, this next game will be the ULTIMATE TEST. Detroit won't get any friendly whistles in Miami. The team needs to force the action -- as in getting some fast-break points.

Need to split the minutes between Sheed and Dice a little more. Pistons will have to have to either generate quicker ball movement, drive to the basket or get more fast breaks if they face a zone defense. Speed will break that type of defense down.

Warning: Do not read this if you are thirsting for Kool Aid.

The Pistons played well and earned a victory in game 5.
It was very nice to see and I think we all feel much better.

I hope we play well in game 6. Still, no matter how I try to look at it, I think Miami will be our Waterloo.

Wade is awesome. Homecourt will be huge. The refs are going to kill us.

The only way I can see us winning is if we play very well and Miami takes the gas pipe. Miami may be tight for a bit, but I can't imagine Riley won't have them ready.

Prediction: Miami wins game 6.

Sorry, not trying to be doom & gloom, but I believe this time we won't dig ourselves out of the hole. It's too deep. The proverbial well is dry.

I sure hope I'm wrong.

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I'm not ready to predict a loss, but it'll be a battle for sure.

I agree with you that the Heat will be ready. Riley will make sure of that.

The key is for us to come out hard and fast like we did in game 5 to take the crowd out of it early.

No predictions for Game 6. The odds are stacked in Miami's favor because of multiple factors: home game, favorable whistles, Wade's on fire, not an elimination game for them etc. The Pistons can win if they can get more contribution from the backcourt and Sheed. They just need to play desperate the entire 48 minutes. If they win Game 6 and just take it to a Game 7 I will be thrilled even if they don't get to the next round. The important thing is to show heart, resilience and team work.