I was not to big on a win or lose here tonight until they lose to the Nets Sunday. I agree that the lost on Sunday makes this a bigger game for HCA. Flip said it is big for the simple fact it can be a three game swing giving the Pistons more breathing room.

If Detroit comes out flat offensively they will (simply put it) lose. I would like to see a complete game put together on both ends for this game because it will give them the best chance to win. Dallas when they concentrate on scoring they can put up huge numbers, but they can give up huge numbers because they will lack defense. Example the game with Golden State they put up huge numbers but lose 122-121.

The Pistons have to focus, come out with some type of cohesion some offensive flow. Keep the pressure on dribble penatration make Dallas purely a jump shooting team. They do all that it will be a win for them. I thought they would lose this game at first but I did not have that feeling it will be a close hard fought victory, Dallas will jump on them but Detroit will make a run, I perdict the game to be in the high 80's low 90's.

Detroit 93 Dallas 89