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[OneSweetWorld]

Woody, on May 20 2008, 08:04 AM, said:

So, what are the predictions for the Boston series?

Boston won the regular season matchup 2-1, but we're in the playoffs now.  Detroit in seven.  Detroit's too seasoned to let Boston beat them.

Before the series started I said Piston in 6, because I didn't think they can win a game 7 on the road in Boston. Now, I'm not so sure they can pull off 3 wins in a row to beat them in 6. The Stones have proved me wrong many many times in the last couple years, so I'm gonna say the Pistons take that game 7 road win. I'm worried as hell right now though. At least the Wings are lookin good...

[THERUSTYMITTEN]

Yea, it's now officially a series!

Detroit Pistons- 2
Boston Celtics- 2

[chgrnative]

They need to bring the intensity tonight!  I hope Maxiel gets a lot of playing time he brings a lot of energy!

[THERUSTYMITTEN]

Just in case you didn't know.
Detroit Pistons- 2
Boston Celtics- 3

I still think everybody's in agreement here that the Pistons will win this series.

[jbr12]

No doubt in my mind they win Game 6 in Detroit... If they pull their heads out of their butts, Game 7 will be close, but they'll be on to the NBA Finals

[THERUSTYMITTEN]

This thread should be deleted just like the Pistons' season.    Boooooooo!

At least they got beat by a team w/ some integrity.  The turn-a-round Boston had in just one year is crazy.  I'd say Garnett & Pierce were well-deserving of it.  Although Boston's a good team, so are the Lakers.  And, Kobe is good.  No, Kobe is the best.  I don't know how the Lakers do it w/ the team they have, but they do.  This will be a great match-up.  4-2 Lakers.  No.  Wait.  4-3 Celtics.  Nah.  4-2 Lakers!

I just think the Pistons are too content w/ their success.  And, I'll leave it at that.

GO PISTONS!!! (next season)

[jdkacz]

Sounds like Dumars is ready to make some wholesale changes which is great. This lineup was getting stale and it showed as they couldn't produce the last three years; getting blocked in the ECF each time. I like the coach hire and it appears additional moves may be on the way.

[jbr12]

Dumars just pulled off a move no one saw coming and is amazing for a NUMBER of reasons. When I first heard about the Billips-McDyess=>Iverson trade I was baffled but after reading the specifics, Dumars is a freakin genius! The young core he has developed (Amir, Rodney, Maxiell) are very solid and waiting to be 'passed the torch' from the older guys. Dumars will be able to let Sheed just walk aay and get away from his monster contract and we'll be able to get a solid year from Iverson before his contract is done. With Iverson & Sheed gone the Pistons will still have a solid starting 5 (Stucky, Hamilton, Prince, Johnson & Maxiell) and be WAAAAY under the salary cap. Plenty of money to go after 2 big free agents or *GASP* LeBron James when his contract expires in 2010. Just the thought makes me giddy....

http://sports.yahoo....y...o&type=lgns

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Joe Dumars had the chance to consider Dallas’ Jason Kidd and his expiring contract over the summer, a league executive said Monday, but the Detroit Pistons president had bigger, bolder ideas. Allen Iverson still gives the Pistons a puncher’s chance in the Eastern Conference this season, but this trade isn’t about him. It isn’t about Chauncey Billups.

Think bigger.

Think bolder.

Think LeBron James, 2010.

The Pistons president doesn’t just have the salary cap space for the Cleveland Cavaliers star. He also has the connections and the championship credibility. Make no mistake: Detroit and Dumars are officially in hot pursuit of James – maybe even the favorite now – and it promises to be a long, agonizing two years for the Cavaliers.

[OneSweetWorld]

The trade reminds me of another recent one.

2004
Pistons are a playoff-caliber team, lacking a star player.
Trade for RASHEED WALLACE, a 29 year-old all-star, leader, never won a championship, really wants one, has had attitude problems in the past.

2008
Again, Pistons are a playoff-caliber team, but aren't very promising to win a championship, arguable lacking a star player.
Trade for ALLEN IVERSON, a 33 year-old all-star MVP, leader, never won a championship, really wants one, has had attitude problems in the past

Anyone see the similarities?

Joe D knows what he's doing.
Pistons 2009 NBA CHAMPS!!!

[stewey]

Forget the Lions, what a great win last night for the Pistons out in L.A.!  I really think Iverson's ability to get into the paint and draw multiple defenders is going to help out our offense a lot.  As much as I liked Billups, Iverson has abilities that few can match.  I'm really excited about what this season could become.  Go Pistons!

[jbr12]

Definitely a sweet game last night. I agree with you about Iverson's unique ability. As long as the other boys can spot up and hit the shots, this season will go smoothly into the finals!