The Clash In the East: Miami Vs. Detriot

Many people felt the chances of the Miami Heat and the Detroit Pistons meeting one another in the playoffs were better than average. In Round 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals the two teams are tied 1-1. Shaq is back and ready to attack. His inside presence is a major factor in Miami's scoring. With Wade shooting touch out of synch for the earlier part of the series the other players will have provide some assistance with their offensive arsenal. Detroit's Rasheed and Ben Wallace had solid games in Game 1. That will be expected to match their intensity on the court. If Rip Hamilton and Chauncy Billups get locked in from the perimeter or outside Miami will be for a battle to the finish. Getting Shaq is early foul trouble is probably Detroit's best strategy choice. Without him active on the inside, all the pressure will shift onto the shoulders of Wade. He is known to get into a mood where he is nearly unstoppable. This is what the Pistons fear. I have a feeling this is going to be a long series with back and forth countering.