It took the Boston Celtics one more game to finish off the Atlanta Hawks then it did to beat the Detroit Pistons. Detroit's Bigs (Rasheed) killed them this game, and while the guards played great, it wasn't enough to beat a determined Celtic's team.
I imagine this will be the last we see of the Detroit Pistons as they are now. I doubt Joe Dumars will keep a group together who flame out yearly in the Conference Finals. Flip will probably get fired, but I'm not sure that this year's defeat was his fault. Flip doesn't throw the ball away on offense, Flip doesn't let Ray Allen go full-court for uncontested lay-ups. But ultimately, he will get blamed. Anyway, it's gonna be a long summer for the Pistons. They have alot to think about. But there is a bright side, two actually, and their names are Rodney Stuckey and Jason Maxiell. If Amir keeps coming along and Tayshaun (not the best series for Tay) keeps improving the Pistons have a bright future ahead of them. Maybe even a few more Conference Finals appearences.
But, the opportunity to contend for a title doesn't come easily or often in the NBA. It's a shame the Pistons couldn't have made more of their chances.
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