10-31-2006, 06:47 AM
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How will the Pistons stack up?
Here are some local media predictions. Most have the pistons losing in the ECF...
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Chris McCosky: Reports of the Pistons' post-'Fro demise have been greatly exaggerated. This is still the best team in the East, top to bottom. They have the talent, depth and experience to win another title. What remains to be seen is whether they really have the desire. I thought they lost their underdog edge last season, and maybe got too big for their britches. If they are willing to get dirty again, to scrap and fight like they did in 2004, then we can have another party come June.
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Joanne Gerstner: Man, I wish my crystal ball wasn't in the shop. The Pistons still have one of the strongest and most experienced rosters in the NBA. I see them back in the Eastern Conference finals, again dealing with the Heat's Shaq and DWade-driven show. And I see the Pistons' season again ending there.
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Rob Parker: The Pistons will not be as good as they were last season, but then again, they don't need to be. Chauncey and Rip have a lot to prove. Look for another trip to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Bob Wojnowski: Somehow, some way, someone has to take a leap up the star ladder for the Pistons to contend for the title. Chauncey Billups did it last season, then faded in the playoffs. More than ever, the ball is in Billups' hands. The Pistons will miss Ben Wallace's playoff energy, but even that was wavering. Rasheed Wallace must embrace a larger role. The Pistons will finish 55-27 and lose in the Eastern Conference finals to the Heat.
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Mike Stone, WDFN: The Pistons will finish 51-31 and again be a fun team to watch. They should be among the best in the East, but unfortunately will finish the season the same way they did last season, losing in the Eastern Conference finals.
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http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...0102/610310395 |
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