[Gotham Dark Knight]

CLEVELAND (AP) -- No team lives on the edge like the Detroit Pistons, the NBA's best squad when things couldn't be worse.
Minutes away from witnessing their spectacular season come crashing down, the Pistons stepped up like champions.
They almost always do.
Summoning all their postseason experience and making all the big plays down the stretch, the Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 84-82 on Friday night to even their series 3-3 and force a decisive Game 7. Detroit's win wasn't secure until the final tick of the clock, when a free throw intentionally missed by LeBron James was nearly tipped into the basket, another unlucky bounce for the Cavs.

Wow, this one is turning into a classic series...I really thought the Pistons would take them in five...If the Cavs do take out the Pistons...how far can they advance?

[indyNASCARgirl]

I was really hoping that Cleveland would win last night. I've never liked the Pistons. I hope Cleveland wins game 7.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by indyNASCARgirl

I was really hoping that Cleveland would win last night. I've never liked the Pistons. I hope Cleveland wins game 7.

Welcome aboard indyNASCARgirl...why the anti-Piston sentiments?...Not that I like that bunch much...I rather see the era if King James kick off...but why down on the Pistons?

[indyNASCARgirl]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Welcome aboard indyNASCARgirl...why the anti-Piston sentiments?...Not that I like that bunch much...I rather see the era if King James kick off...but why down on the Pistons?

Thanks! I've just never really liked Detroit.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by indyNASCARgirl

Thanks! I've just never really liked Detroit.

Well then, We will await your post..."Ten top Reasons why I am not a Piaton fan!"...it ought to be good...(and I got your back on it)

[MJHMarc]

I'll help. I just don't like the players on the team (for some reason or another).
1)Ben Wallace's afro used to take up my whole television screen
2)Richard Hamilton has to do something with that facemask because it is really getting on my nerves.
3)Rasheed Wallace has to do something with his behavior. This kid was thrown out of the McDonald's All-American Game! It McDonalds for heaven's sake, sit down and eat your happy meal!

But overall, I have nothing against the Pistons as a team.

[Lefty Noob]

IF Cleveland can get past Detroit, and that's still a big IF, I don't see any reason why they couldn't make it to the Finals. Hughes is coming back for game 7, which should be an added bonus. As an Ohio resident, it is my sworn lawful duty to root for King James and the Cavs, so... GO CLEVELAND!!

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

IF Cleveland can get past Detroit, and that's still a big IF, I don't see any reason why they couldn't make it to the Finals. Hughes is coming back for game 7, which should be an added bonus. As an Ohio resident, it is my sworn lawful duty to root for King James and the Cavs, so... GO CLEVELAND!!

Hey move over on the Bandwagon Lefty...I am hoping aboard...I love the way King James and his mates have taken it to the Pistons...I am all for getting the Cleveland dynasty a good kickoff...

[legend]

Here are some reasons to like Detroit-

Ty Cobb- A hard nosed competitor, he once went into the stands to beat a heckler, a man who had no hands!
Isaiah Thomas- Besides his throwing the ball to the Celtics Larry Bird to lose a playoff game, he has thrown Larry Brown under the bus and the Knicks into the sewer.
The Lions- They laughed as the Saints trotted out a guy with half a foot to try a field goal from 63 yards, and have been crying ever since.
Flying octopi- If that is the correct spelling of the plural of octopus, which are thrown around like frisbees at Red Wing games.
Mark Fidrych- This goof used to talk to the ball, then arm trouble had him talking to cows on his farm for the rest of his life. Neither answered him back.

[Lefty Noob]

And don't forget -- Motown was where Michael Jackson got his start, so we can blame Detroit for him too!

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by legend

Here are some reasons to like Detroit-

Ty Cobb- A hard nosed competitor, he once went into the stands to beat a heckler, a man who had no hands!
Isaiah Thomas- Besides his throwing the ball to the Celtics Larry Bird to lose a playoff game, he has thrown Larry Brown under the bus and the Knicks into the sewer.
The Lions- They laughed as the Saints trotted out a guy with half a foot to try a field goal from 63 yards, and have been crying ever since.
Flying octopi- If that is the correct spelling of the plural of octopus, which are thrown around like frisbees at Red Wing games.
Mark Fidrych- This goof used to talk to the ball, then arm trouble had him talking to cows on his farm for the rest of his life. Neither answered him back.

Ah now Legend...I liked Fidrych...he was goofy...but great for baseball...awesome 1976 year...great control...then he injured himself shagging fly balls in Spring Training...