Just checked the boxscore and saw that Wade and Williams led the Heat with a mighty 3 assists, and nobody else had more than 1. That's some nice team chemistry they have down there.

Lurker, great avatar. Is that a Zollner Pistons' logo? That thing is sweet. I'd love to have a T-shirt with that thing on it. The old logos are great. I like this old Denver Nuggets one, too:

I believe the Nets will beat Miami and give us a hard-fought battle. They've eliminated a weak link with Krstic instead of Collins, while their big-game experience and mental toughness are second only to the Pistons in the East. Don't take these guys lightly.

Yes, it's one of the first Pistons logos. I picked it because it's so dorky. Also, it's important for Pistons fans to remember our roots. It's not every team was named after a guy named Zollner and a piece of machinery.

The prospector in the Nuggets logo might be a little too excited to be running around with a pickaxe.

The Zollner Pistons were a pretty funky outfit. Here are some of their past outfits, along with more recent stuff.

It's absolute justice that the refs are calling Shaq in the first two rounds for bully fouls. Not only is he on the downside, but losing his intangible advantage is a huge plus for opponents.

It's quite amusing for someone like me, that has never been a Shaq fan, to see how frustrated a star gets when a decade of calls stop going their way.

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Shaq looked very unhappy during the game the other night. His frustration caused him to even yell a few harsh words to D Wade of all people.

I think Shaq can feel the championship window being slammed shut, and his huge arms can`t hold it open much longer.

With Jefferson hurt the Heat should still win this series, advancing to play Detroit in the ECF. What better team to slam Shaq`s hand in that championship window. Damn, I bet that`s going to hurt!!!!!

I am presently watching this Heat/Nets game and Jefferson looks pretty good. Playing carefully and not with usual explosivenss but he looks like he's mending as he plays. Definitely looks better than Rip did in game 2 after his injury and I thought Jefferson's was more serious.

I haven't watched either of these teams much this seaon, so I can't quite say how I think it'll turn out. One thing is for sure. With the Pistons speeding up their offense this season, I've lost my taste for this grueling grind-it out-half court stuff. I can barely stay awake watching this.

It's hard to make a prediction with two mirror image blowouts. I do think it'll go seven games.

But after this yawner, I'm looking forward to the second game tonight.
We'll see if the Clippers have any success in slowing down Phoenix.

It seems like a long long time until the Pistons play again. Good healing and rest time for Rip's ankle.

How come they aren't giving the big oaf "the star treatment" any longer? Is it because his skills are diminishing?

Shaq has never truly been the "monster" that he could/should have been. He has always relyed on his size, strength, and relative quickness to dominate. Not to mention the "soft" competition (at his position) during "his era."

Shaq's problem is that he doesn't like to work out. Especially in the summer. If he had Karl Malone's off-season training regiment, he would truly be a monster. Well, those chickens are coming home to roost.

I love seeing Shaq spanked cause he acts like he's supposed to win just by showing up. I can't blame him cause the refs act like that too. I knew his bark was worse than his bite when an out of shape Charles Barkley whooped his azz.

Having said all that, I hope Miami wins this series. I would love to spank Shaq and that "too big for his britches" D-Wade one more time on the way to the big show.