Those incredible Pistons did it! Last night they not only beat their playoff opponent, they whipped their nemesis, the New Jersey Nets, while holding Jason "kiss-it-all-goodbye" Kidd to zero points! Each time the camera panned to the Nets coach, Lawrence Frank, he was standing on the sidelines just looking out at his team...no instructions...no encouragement...no answers,...no coaching. Not a proud moment for this franchise.

Mister Big Shot and Rip led the way by scoring at will from the outside. This opened opportunities for Big Ben and Sheed to do some real damage inside. Defense was again stellar as the Pistons put on a "team defense" clinic.

The next series should be a good one, since the "Stones" and the Pacers match up so well. The difference is in the backcourt, though, and if Big Shot and Rip continue to lead the way, this series will end in 6 games.

Bring on Rick's Pacers!
DPD