Cavs: vs Pistons - 2016 Playoffs - First Round Series Thread

[ElNono]

VS

Post your predictions, etc.

[timtonymanu]

Does PistonsTalk still exist?

[ElNono]

Cavs in 6, IMO... but don't sleep on this series...

[DPG21920]

Cavs in 5.

[ElNono]

Updated OP with schedule

[spursistan]

Cleveland in 5..

[random21]

Cavs in 5

[RD2191]

Pistons in 6

[siraulo23]

Cavs in 6

[apalisoc_9]

Cavs in 6.

Good matchup for det personrl wise.

[HarlemHeat37]

Could be compe ive if Detroit had any shooters, tbh..very limited team from a personnel standpoint..

[ElNono]

I wanna see what playoffs Kevin Love looks like, tbh

[313]

Cavs in 6. LeBron has a throwback performance in the clincher.

[fonzy16]

cavs in5

[DeadlyDynasty]

Cavaliers in 5.

[mudyez]

Cavs in 5.

[Robz4000]

The coaching difference between these teams is massive, which cannot be ignored. Gonna call the upset and say Pistons in 9.

[hater]

Not much to comment here. Delonte's children in 5

[ambchang]

Cavs in 7.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Cavs in 6

[JamStone]

Pistons actually match up decently against the Cavs. They have an athletic big in Drummond who can control the rebounding at both ends. They have a scoring point guard who will force Kyrie to defend (unless they switch off him, and actually both teams may switch guards defensively, Kyrie on Pope and Reggie on Smith/Shumpert). And they have two forwards with size and mobility who can take turns on LeBron.

That said, I do think the Cavs take the series. For each game, the Pistons success will likely depend on their perimeter shooting and their bench. They're not a good shooting team but if they have a couple guys get hot from three point range in a given game, they have a chance. Their bench has been erratic and inconsistent most of the season. If they get some production from a few unexpected guys, it also helps their cause.

The Pistons have a legitimate shot at stealing a couple games. But Cavs are clearly the better team with two guys in LeBron and Kyrie who could each drop 40+ on the Pistons in a given game. I also think Reggie Jackson could single-handedly lose a couple games for the Pistons when he decides to go hero ball late in close games.

Cavs in 6.

[Seventyniner]

Cavs in 4.

[TampaDude]

Cavs in 5. LeBron goes beast mode in the closeout game...like 45/15/12.

[birdy219]

Cavs in 5

[~O~]

I like the Piston's chances to win the series. I want to see their approach in game 1 and the officiating most of all.