Game 5:Pistons 83 Pacers 65
The Pistons are one win away from the NBA Finals after destroying the Pacers yesterday 83-65 in game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. They now lead the series 3-2.
This was a huge win for the Pistons. After losing game 4 at home they had to go on the road and win to avoid being down 3-2 going back home. These are the kindof games that championship teams have to win.
The Pistons got a huge game from Rip Hamilton. He scored a career playoff high 33 points including 12 points in a row at one point.
Rasheed Wallace also had a huge game. After scoring just 10 points in game 4 Rasheed came back with 22 points in game 5. He also held Jermaine O'Neal to just 12 points.
Tayshaun Prince who was having a terrible series scored 9 points in game 5. He also blocked 3 shots,grabbed 4 rebounds, and didn't turn the ball over once.
After a performance like this it looks like the Pistons are going to make it to the NBA Finals. They completely dominated the Pacers. They held the lead almost the entire night. Game 6 is at home tomorrow night and it is crucial that the Pistons close out Indiana,because game 7 would be at Indiana.
The only thing that worries me about Detroit is that they have been playing good one game and then bad the next. If they want to get past the Pacers and win the NBA title they have to play consistant every game. Playing inconsistant won't get it done against the Pacers,Timberwolves, or the Lakers.
Notes-The Pistons are now 6-3 at home in these playoffs and 5-3 on the road....The Lakers lead the T-Wolves 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals....Picture from Aol Sports
This was a huge win for the Pistons. After losing game 4 at home they had to go on the road and win to avoid being down 3-2 going back home. These are the kindof games that championship teams have to win.
The Pistons got a huge game from Rip Hamilton. He scored a career playoff high 33 points including 12 points in a row at one point.
Rasheed Wallace also had a huge game. After scoring just 10 points in game 4 Rasheed came back with 22 points in game 5. He also held Jermaine O'Neal to just 12 points.
Tayshaun Prince who was having a terrible series scored 9 points in game 5. He also blocked 3 shots,grabbed 4 rebounds, and didn't turn the ball over once.
After a performance like this it looks like the Pistons are going to make it to the NBA Finals. They completely dominated the Pacers. They held the lead almost the entire night. Game 6 is at home tomorrow night and it is crucial that the Pistons close out Indiana,because game 7 would be at Indiana.
The only thing that worries me about Detroit is that they have been playing good one game and then bad the next. If they want to get past the Pacers and win the NBA title they have to play consistant every game. Playing inconsistant won't get it done against the Pacers,Timberwolves, or the Lakers.
Notes-The Pistons are now 6-3 at home in these playoffs and 5-3 on the road....The Lakers lead the T-Wolves 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals....Picture from Aol Sports
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