The way the league schedules playoff series these days, I think "being rested" is something of a media creation. The long gaps between games mean these guys get more rest than during the regular season, especially since the only travel is between Detroit and Cleveland.

Injury and emotional letdown after the high of a tough playoff win might be greater factors. Still, I'd rather have the Pistons "blooded" by a tough series than waltzing into Miami thinking it's going to be easy.