Updated: May 15, 2006, 11:12 AM

Vote: Eastern Conference Semifinals


 Chauncey Billups
Can anyone stop Chauncey Billups and the Pistons from a third straight Finals appearance?
The first round failed to provide an upset, as each team with home-court advantage moved along to the conference semifinals. The Heat and Nets held off strong challenges from the Bulls and Pacers, respectively, in advancing. Meanwhile the Cavaliers took the Wizards in six thrilling games to get past the first round for the first time in 13 years.

Shaquille O'Neal finished off the Bulls with a dominant 30-point, 20-rebound effort. Can he team with Dwyane Wade to bring that same tenacious effort throughout the series with the Nets? Or will Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson be too much for the Heat to slow down with Jason Kidd feeding them?

And can the Pistons be stopped? If Game 1 versus Cleveland was any indication, the answer is no, at least not in this round. Detroit's dominant effort was further evidence why the Pistons are truly the team to beat for the NBA title this season according to many experts.

We want to know what you think about these conference semifinal series. Answer the questions below and see how your thoughts compare with the rest of SportsNation.

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  • 1) Including the playoffs, Detroit is now 42-3 at home. Will the Cavaliers win a game in Detroit this series?
  • 2) Besides LeBron James, which player do the Cavaliers most need to have a major impact in this series?
  • 3) Is this year's Pistons team better than both the 2004 and 2005 teams that reached the NBA Finals?
  • 4) Which team holds the edge in the backcourt in the Cavaliers-Pistons series?
  • 5) Which team holds the edge in the frontcourt in the Cavaliers-Pistons series?
  • 6) Which team holds the edge in coaching in the Cavaliers-Pistons series?
  • 7) Which team will win the series between Cleveland and Detroit?
  • 8) Which Miami player should New Jersey be most concerned with?
  • 9) Which player's performance is most critical to the Nets' success in this series?
  • 10) Which team holds the edge in the backcourt in the Nets-Heat series?
  • 11) Which team holds the edge in the frontcourt in the Nets-Heat series?
  • 12) Which team holds the edge in coaching in the Nets-Heat series?
  • 13) Which team will win the series between New Jersey and Miami?

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