[Hoopsworld]
Motown Soundtrack: All or nothing at all
by Adriano Albuquerque
While the Detroit Pistons finally looked like themselves on Wednesday’s win, 91-78, over the Miami Heat in Game 5 – series now 3-2 to Miami –, they still didn’t look like a team that could come back from a 1-3 disadvantage in the Conference Finals. Rest assured, if this game was played at the AmericanAirlines Arena, it’s doubtful that the P’s would’ve come out with a victory. Motown’s Finest will have to work a lot if they wish to keep their unbeaten Game 6 streak alive.
[The Oakland Press]
Pistons breathe new life into a season on brink
by DANA GAURUDER
AUBURN HILLS - Whether it was their last stand or the building block toward a spectacular comeback, the Pistons breathed some life into their season Wednesday night.
Though their shooting still left plenty to be desired, they played with energy and determination rarely seen during this often-maddening postseason. Tayshaun Prince scored a playoff-career high 29 points as the Pistons staved off elimination with a 91-78 win over Miami in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference fi nals at The Palace.
Saunders: No mutiny or friction in locker room
by DANA GAURUDER
AUBURN HILLS - Dissension? No. Frustation? Plenty. The Pistons never expected to be confronted with two win-or-go-home games against Cleveland in the Eastern Conference semifinals and three do-or-die games against Miami in the conference finals.
Flip Saunders says there's no mutiny in the locker room between the players and the coaches or friction amongst the players.