Most of the time our standards are way too high. I don't expect the Pistons to sweep through the playoffs but I do expect them to play hard every night, especially when there are typically a few days off between games. I'm still fuming over that Bucks' loss in Game 3. I didn't care that they lost but to get blown out like that is ridiculous. There are certain nights you're gonna suck and there isn't a thing you can do about it but I don't count that as one of those nights.

As far as Sheed goes, the guy has really won me over. He came into the season motivated and in shape. He has come into these playoff games and set the tone early on. I never faulted the guy for leaving Horry open last year either. Not a smart play but the guy played hard. The Pistons had a good chance to win in Game 7 anyway. And I love how he deals with the media; he gives them nothing, which is what you have to do.

Sheed does a great job of mixing up the post-up game and shooting 3s.

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