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Pistons propsects
I think they will win the first round fairly easily, whether it is against Orlando or Indiana. I think it would be a bit easier against Orlando, but Indiana has basically sucked big time ever since they made that disastrous trade. I hope Cleveland beats Miami if that, indeed, is the first round match-up. I think the Pistons would beat the Cavs in 5 or 6 games. I think they would beat Miami as well, but it would probably take 7 games. I really hope Toronto beats the Bulls, because I doubt whether the Pistons could beat the Bulls this year. I think Skiles has them in a great mindset when they play the Pistons. They play the Pistons very physically and dare them to go inside- it seems that the Pistons have cowered at this prospect when they have played the Bulls this year. Also, it seems like certain guys have lights out nights against the Pistons- either Hinrich, Gordon, Deng, or Nocioni seems like they just heard that one of the Pistons stole his girlfriend or something.
I get very frustrated watching the Pistons play the Bulls this year, because they keep getting out-smarted and out-worked. The Bulls always front the post and the Pistons can't seem to figure out how to counteract that for some reason. I mean, they have so many post up mismatches that they should exploit it every time- whether it be Tay posting Deng, Sheed posting Nocioni or Brown, Chauncey posting Gordon. I think the way to beat it is to keep C-Webb in the high post and let him pass over the front- preferably to Sheed. Sheed shouldn't even bring the ball down once he catches it in that position- just lay it in or dunk it. They really don't have anything to match his length.
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