Both Pheonix and Dallas have won both games against the Heat this season.
I don't know why you guys are so sure that Pheonix has a better chance than Dallas to beat the Heat.

 

I am very disappointed in Rasheed. He is the most talented player on the team who is performing the least.

 

This is what they do, because this is what they've done.

This is who they are, because this is who they've been.

-espn

 

his presence means a lot to the pistons, statistics doesn't mean much.

 

Because Phoenix will have to rely on it's transition game due to it's size more than Dallas. And Miami's transition game isn't the greatest. We got the shit kicked out of us by Phoenix. They scored like 60 in the 1st half. Our half court D has been pretty good at stopping Detroit's 1-4 which 3 of the 4 were All Stars. Yes Dallas' 1-4 are good too but Billups, Rip, Prince, and Rasheed are an impressive bunch.

 

If Phoenix can get out and run.....they'll let shaq score 100...and still win by 20.

Everyone on the Suns can run and gun...and do it for an entire game. Ive seen the Heat on transition defense....and well, its almost a guaranteed fastbreak if Miami's conditioning doesnt improve...it doesnt help that Shaq is too big to keep running up and down the court...and Antoine is just too lazy....

 

This is true...he provides the threat both offensively and defensively....6'11" and long....but if his shot or aggressiveness doesnt improve....Detroit could be out.

 

Rasheed Wallace is the most overrated forward in the league. 13 points 6 boards a game during the regular season is nothing to get excited over.

 

He may not have big numbers, but he is the most talented on that team.

He is not playing his usual part right now, that is the reason detroit is struggling.

 

The reason detroit is struggling is because their fans and the players are all whiny bitches who can't give credit to the Heat who has played good defense against them. That's why I hate Detroit so much, they always blame themselves and don't give credit where it is due.

 

The truth of the matter is that Detroit IS struggling offensively. Even in the last game they looked like they didn't know what to do with the ball. That is not how they played during the season.

Miami is also playing well, but they better win the next game if they want to go to the finals.

 

That's what I'm saying. But Toine hasn't been lazy lately. Our vets are pushing.

 

Go Dirk...simply awesome.

 

word word

hopefully can close it out now!!

 

anyone from dallas area ever been to the loon?? word has it the mavs go there after every home game.

 

yep. They should have closed them out in game 5. Don't even give them a chance! Game 6 is a must win for the heat, if they lose tonight, they'll end up just like the Cavs. I hope they don't end up blowing the 3 - 1 lead... I hate detroit almost as much as I hate the lakers.

 

Can't wait for tonights game. Miami fans wil be nervous for once in this series.

 

good thing atlanta's got a great team to stand behind.

 

hmm never even heard of it. you know its whereabouts? downtown maybe?

 

No idea where it is...heard it from cuban on some interview.

 

hahahahahaha pistons losing made my weekend!!!!

 

ASS WHIPPIN!!!!! Wade was in the hospital, Shaq couldn't be stopped, and the defense held them to 33% FG%. How many of you said this team wasn't elite??? See you in the FINALS!

 

Pistons lost ... Dammit. Oh well ... it's back to watching hockey. Go Oilers!

 

as water-s would say........this maters doesn't, detroight is ims mitchigan so itz dusnt matters


besides, none of these teams are impressive

 

Substitute Walker with any possible 3rd option.

 

Drink much?

 

do you know what I am talking about?

 

Yea baby GO HEAT

Rasheed Wallace and Hamilton are so overrated it isn't even funny. Finally the country showed that they aren't as special as the media hypes them too be.

Okay Piston fans, now make excuses how your team just didn't have good fg percentage because they just weren't "on" the whole series, instead of giving credit to the Heat's D.

 

 

That last sentence was so clear it confused me.

 

Surprising to say the least, but Miami clearly played consistently throughout the series. It would be interesting to see them match up with either Dallas or Suns, though the Dallas would cause more problems. Speaking of Dallas, have you guys seen Dirk yesterday night? That guy is seriously good.

 

on the contrary. I think the suns would give us a harder time.. they have a faster paced team I think..

 

Uh, did you not see how many open shots detroit missed? This was definately due to their lack of offense more than the heat defense.

 

Detroit had opportunities, just like every team does every night, but the Heat also forced them into a lot of bad shots throughout the series. The Pistons couldn't get it done, bottom line.


And to everyone saying Dallas will give us a harder time.... how can you all say that? Diop is going to be able to cover Shaq...um yea right. Josh Howard is not a special player, leaving Nowitzki and Terry as their go to guys. Miami will compete a lot better with Dallas then the Pheonix run and gun, our guys aren't conditioned enough to do that all game.

 

How many of those open shots were forced bad shots by a tightly knit heat defense?

 

Not really. You think the Heats will submit to the Sun's style of play? I don't think so. The Suns are capable of winning, yes, but their chances are always determined by how well they shoot. Dallas on the other hand are more well-rounded and can use a lot of different strategies to beat the Heats.

Plus, the Dallas have Dirk man....If you want to mention matchups, who's going to cover Dirk? And Josh Howard is more "special" than any other Heat players w/ the exception of Shaq and Wade. And to be fair, Dallas can live w/ Shaq being Shaq. The role players are more important than Shaq's dominance IMO (though Shaq's dominance is what breeds open shots for the role players), and the Dallas has plenty of players that can gaurd the Heat's spot up shooters.

 

It wasn't the Heat's stifling defense that won. It was:

1) Detroit not making shots
2) Detroit being too arrogant (oh, we're only __ points down at the half, we'll find a way to win)
3) Flip Saunders not having enough control of the players
4) Miami playing 'hungry'
5) Miami having the memory of losing game 7 last year AT HOME

Detroit will have to regroup. I think 'Sheed has outstayed his welcome. People who "guarantee" victory need to pack up and go.

I do think that Miami would have a tougher time running against Phoenix. Shaq running up and down the court for 30 minutes? No way -- he'd have a heart attack. Dallas can run (which they should against Miami if they advance) but Nash will pick apart Miami's "tough D" that Amoeba is referring to.

 

Whatever, if none of you arrogant Piston fans don't want to admit that Miami outplayed Detroit on both ends of the court then so be it. It doesn't matter because your squad isn't in the finals!

We will find a way to cover Dirk, Haslem is a fantastic physical defender, and we will find someone to come from the back side to disturb him.

 

The Bulls gave Miami a tougher time than Detroit and NJ.

 

Don't sweat the squad with their lame BS excuses. If they can't give credit they can walk to their corner and go .