Updated: May 23, 2005, 9:10 AM

Vote: Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons


The ultimate goal for each of the 16 teams in the NBA postseason is 16 wins and a parade with a shiny trophy. And soon, four teams will be four wins away from a shot at earning that parade. Two teams are already there, with the Eastern Conference finals set. We're asking SportsNation to break down the semifinals.

It wasn't always easy, at least for the Detroit Pistons, but the Eastern Conference finals provides the pairing SportsNation has been waiting for: Pistons vs. Heat. But despite all the rest provided by sweeping through the first two rounds, will injury issues end up costing Miami? Will Shaq be 100 percent? And can the Heat win if he's not?
  • 1) Shaquille O'Neal is averaging 18.0 ppg and 8.2 rpg in six postseason games. What do you expect against Detroit?
  • 2) Does the outcome of the series hinge on Shaq's health?
  • 3) With the clock winding down and Miami down one, which would you rather have on your side?
  • 4) Who has the edge on the perimeter?
  • 5) Who has the edge down low?
  • 6) Who has the edge off the bench?
  • 7) Who has the edge in coaching?
  • 8) Who would you want taking the last shot for Miami?
  • 9) Who would you want taking the last shot for Detroit?
  • 10) Who wins the series?

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