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Sports InsiderPistons Going to the Eastern Conference Finals, Again!
May 18th 2007 04:56
When the Chicago Bulls knocked off the defending champion Miami Heat, they showed their potential for a championship run, but they would have to get past the more experienced Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have been to the Eastern Conference Finals for four straight years making them the toughest team in the East every year, with a starting five that is absolutely sold at every position.
Chauncey Billups, PG, former NBA Finals MVP, has to be the most patient player to play the point in a long time. Billups rarely makes mistakes and is one the best free throw and clutch shooters in the NBA. Richard "Rip" Hamilton, SG, a very consistent shooter who can score up 30 points on any given night, at his best when coming off screens and popping. Tashawn Prince, SF, the league's most underrated player, the guy can score from anywhere, post, outside, off the dribble and he is awesome defender. Rasheed Wallace, F/C, biggest mouth in the league, but he backs it up with his play, good inside post player and can get 10 boards a game if needed, pretty good three pointer shooter as well. Finally, Chris Webber, C/F, the best passer on the Pistons and has good mid-range shot when needed.
Those guys were just too much for Ben Gordon and the Bulls to handle Thursday night in Chicago. The Pistons were lead by Rip Hamilton's 23 points, shooting 9 for 18. Chauncey Billups added with 21 points and 7 assists, going 14-14 at the free throw line. Rasheed Wallace was up to his usual antics recieving a technical foul in the fourth, but had a solid game other wise with 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Bulls on the other hand shot a horrible 37% for the floor and 68% at the free throw line, no thanks to former Piston Ben Wallace's 2-8 free throw shooting. All and all, the Bulls put up a valiant effort, when everyone thought they were down and out, they came back and won two straight to get back into the series, even though it was not enough to beat the power house Pistons it still shows a promise for the future and to keep a lookout because we may see this match up in the playoff a few more times.
Chauncey Billups, PG, former NBA Finals MVP, has to be the most patient player to play the point in a long time. Billups rarely makes mistakes and is one the best free throw and clutch shooters in the NBA. Richard "Rip" Hamilton, SG, a very consistent shooter who can score up 30 points on any given night, at his best when coming off screens and popping. Tashawn Prince, SF, the league's most underrated player, the guy can score from anywhere, post, outside, off the dribble and he is awesome defender. Rasheed Wallace, F/C, biggest mouth in the league, but he backs it up with his play, good inside post player and can get 10 boards a game if needed, pretty good three pointer shooter as well. Finally, Chris Webber, C/F, the best passer on the Pistons and has good mid-range shot when needed.
Those guys were just too much for Ben Gordon and the Bulls to handle Thursday night in Chicago. The Pistons were lead by Rip Hamilton's 23 points, shooting 9 for 18. Chauncey Billups added with 21 points and 7 assists, going 14-14 at the free throw line. Rasheed Wallace was up to his usual antics recieving a technical foul in the fourth, but had a solid game other wise with 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Bulls on the other hand shot a horrible 37% for the floor and 68% at the free throw line, no thanks to former Piston Ben Wallace's 2-8 free throw shooting. All and all, the Bulls put up a valiant effort, when everyone thought they were down and out, they came back and won two straight to get back into the series, even though it was not enough to beat the power house Pistons it still shows a promise for the future and to keep a lookout because we may see this match up in the playoff a few more times.
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