Detroit Pistons move on to the 2005 NBA Finals
The Detroit Pistons accomplished something that hadn't happened in 23 years. The Pistons won game 7 on the road to clinch the 2005 NBA Eastern Conference Championship. The game was close until the Pistons closed the game with a 10-3 run to win by the final score of 88-82 over the Heat. The Miami Heat had solid performances from Shaq with 27, DWade with 20, Udonis Haslem added 13, and Eddie Jones had 10. DWade didn't score in the last 15 minutes that he played in the game, most likely due to his ribcage injury, and the Detroit defense staying with him all night.
The Pistons offense had contributions from Rip Hamilton with 22, Rasheed Wallace with 20, Chauncey Billups added 18, and Tayshaun Prince had 13. Last year's playoff experience of the Pistons down the stretch helped them go 6-6 from the free throw line to insure their win. The Pistons played the entire series like they were the underdogs. Detroit accels at winning when they feel like they have been underestimated. The Pistons now face the San Antonio Spurs in the 2005 NBA Finals.
Overall the Pistons had everything their way in the closing minutes of the game. The Heat lead quickly disappeared from 4:00 left in the game to 1:26 left in the game. The Heat were one consistent 15 point scorer and a defender away from being in the 2005 NBA Finals. DWade's injury had to play into him not being able to dominate as well. If Miami is able to resign some free agents, and the NBA labor agreement will go well this summer, then Miami should be able to compete in the eastern conference next year. This year the Detroit Pistons will strive to prove last year's title wasn't a fluke, and the San Antonio Spurs are looking to prove they are a consistent championship team.
#1Miami Heat vs #2 Detroit Pistons
(101.54 PPG #4 in Scoring) (93.32 PPG #24 in Scoring)
(95.02 PPG #8 in Defense) (89.46 PPG #2 in Defense)
(+6.52 #3 in Scoring Differential) (+3.86 #6 in Scoring Differential)
Detroit Pistons win series 4-3
1. Mon, May 23 - Det 90, Mia 81
2. Wed, May 25 - Mia 92, Det 86
3. Sun, May 29 - Mia 113, Det 104
4. Tue, May 31 - Det 106, Mia 96
5. Thu, Jun 2 - Mia 88, Det 76
6. Sat, Jun 4 - Det 91, Mia 66
7. Mon, Jun 6 - Det 88, Mia 82
Head to Head
PG Damon Jones vs. Chauncey Billups
SG Dwyane Wade vs. Richard Hamilton
SF Eddie Jones vs. Tayshaun Prince
PF Udonis Haslem vs. Rasheed Wallace
C Shaquille O'Neal vs. Ben Wallace
The Pistons offense had contributions from Rip Hamilton with 22, Rasheed Wallace with 20, Chauncey Billups added 18, and Tayshaun Prince had 13. Last year's playoff experience of the Pistons down the stretch helped them go 6-6 from the free throw line to insure their win. The Pistons played the entire series like they were the underdogs. Detroit accels at winning when they feel like they have been underestimated. The Pistons now face the San Antonio Spurs in the 2005 NBA Finals.
Overall the Pistons had everything their way in the closing minutes of the game. The Heat lead quickly disappeared from 4:00 left in the game to 1:26 left in the game. The Heat were one consistent 15 point scorer and a defender away from being in the 2005 NBA Finals. DWade's injury had to play into him not being able to dominate as well. If Miami is able to resign some free agents, and the NBA labor agreement will go well this summer, then Miami should be able to compete in the eastern conference next year. This year the Detroit Pistons will strive to prove last year's title wasn't a fluke, and the San Antonio Spurs are looking to prove they are a consistent championship team.
#1Miami Heat vs #2 Detroit Pistons
(101.54 PPG #4 in Scoring) (93.32 PPG #24 in Scoring)
(95.02 PPG #8 in Defense) (89.46 PPG #2 in Defense)
(+6.52 #3 in Scoring Differential) (+3.86 #6 in Scoring Differential)
Detroit Pistons win series 4-3
1. Mon, May 23 - Det 90, Mia 81
2. Wed, May 25 - Mia 92, Det 86
3. Sun, May 29 - Mia 113, Det 104
4. Tue, May 31 - Det 106, Mia 96
5. Thu, Jun 2 - Mia 88, Det 76
6. Sat, Jun 4 - Det 91, Mia 66
7. Mon, Jun 6 - Det 88, Mia 82
Head to Head
PG Damon Jones vs. Chauncey Billups
SG Dwyane Wade vs. Richard Hamilton
SF Eddie Jones vs. Tayshaun Prince
PF Udonis Haslem vs. Rasheed Wallace
C Shaquille O'Neal vs. Ben Wallace
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