They had a great run for the title. From 2006 up to this season, they reached the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, yet they always fell short whenever they have the chance win it all. Well, the team i rooted for, the Detroit Pistons, heads off to summer in a disappointing fashion - losing the game that eliminated them - in front of their homecrowd, losing to the Boston Celtics in six games, 89-81, at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan, yesterday.
It all started in 2003, when they reached they Eastern Finals for the first time since 1990 or 1991. Topping the Eastern Conference with a 50+ season wins. They were set to face the current Eastern Conference Champs that time, The New Jersey Nets. A very intense, pulse-pounding series - even if the Pistons never won a single game against the Nets in the East Finals, 4-0. Because the following year, in 2004, they had a breakout season that catapulted them to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1990, And capture the championship in five games against the heavily-favored, superstar-plagued, Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1. I thought that time they can defend the championship for at least two to three years. Well, i hope so much for the team. That one has get me.
In 2005, they have a trip back to the NBA Finals, in a battle for the ages, as the two top defensive teams in the NBA face for the first time in the history of Basketball, going up against the San Antonio Spurs. Losing the series in a heavily-battled Game 7 on the road. I thought they can regain it the following year, thinking there's always a second chance...
So, in 2006, riding their way to the Eastern Finals against the team they've eliminated from the previous year, the Miami Heat - but this time, it's them who got eliminated. As the Heat cruise to the NBA Finals and win it in six games against tha Dallas Mavericks, 4-2.
They headed to the summer with a lot of businesses to settle, signing their free agents especially the heart and soul of the team, Ben Wallace - but unfortunately, The Beast decided not to accept the Pistons offer and signed with the Chicago Bulls. That's one unforgettable event that the whole franchise won't forget for their entire lives - losing one of their most prized possessions unexpectedly. The Core of the team is destroyed, and who knows what the future has in store for them.
In 2007, they had a very colorful season, reaching 60+ wins that season, once again reaching the Eastern Finals for the fifth-straight season against the young and talented Cleveland Cavaliers. The series started with a bang, gaining a commanding 2-0 lead against the Cavs - only to lose the next four games and then again, letting go of the chance once again to reach the NBA Finals and heads back to summer re-thinking of their future with the franchise.
And now, this year, 2008, they have once again conquered the odds to hop back right straight to the Eastern Finals for the sixth straight season, locking up against the new-look Boston Celtics. They fought very hard to win the series, but as everyone expected, they lose the series in six games, 4-2, sinking the Pistons for the third straight year in the East Finals. How disapponting... How sad...
I've just read the blog on their website in Pistons.com, and the team are now clearing their lockers... Maybe, the others, clearing their lockers... for good. I don't know if everyone in the team will be back in the blue,red and white uniform next season, 'cause the management are talking about "major overhaul" for the team's future. I still hope they can still put another great run and win it all again like the last time they've won ity in 2004, those were the happy days... Some happy days to cherish for. Other players on the roster says they'll be back, but nobody really knows what the future holds for them. I hope this summer for them, they've learned a lot from the past three sluggish, disappointing seasons, for them to be able to stand again, fight back, and bring back the glory days for the Detroit Pistons. But for now, they'll be heading for the summer - empty-handed...
It all started in 2003, when they reached they Eastern Finals for the first time since 1990 or 1991. Topping the Eastern Conference with a 50+ season wins. They were set to face the current Eastern Conference Champs that time, The New Jersey Nets. A very intense, pulse-pounding series - even if the Pistons never won a single game against the Nets in the East Finals, 4-0. Because the following year, in 2004, they had a breakout season that catapulted them to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1990, And capture the championship in five games against the heavily-favored, superstar-plagued, Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1. I thought that time they can defend the championship for at least two to three years. Well, i hope so much for the team. That one has get me.
In 2005, they have a trip back to the NBA Finals, in a battle for the ages, as the two top defensive teams in the NBA face for the first time in the history of Basketball, going up against the San Antonio Spurs. Losing the series in a heavily-battled Game 7 on the road. I thought they can regain it the following year, thinking there's always a second chance...
So, in 2006, riding their way to the Eastern Finals against the team they've eliminated from the previous year, the Miami Heat - but this time, it's them who got eliminated. As the Heat cruise to the NBA Finals and win it in six games against tha Dallas Mavericks, 4-2.
They headed to the summer with a lot of businesses to settle, signing their free agents especially the heart and soul of the team, Ben Wallace - but unfortunately, The Beast decided not to accept the Pistons offer and signed with the Chicago Bulls. That's one unforgettable event that the whole franchise won't forget for their entire lives - losing one of their most prized possessions unexpectedly. The Core of the team is destroyed, and who knows what the future has in store for them.
In 2007, they had a very colorful season, reaching 60+ wins that season, once again reaching the Eastern Finals for the fifth-straight season against the young and talented Cleveland Cavaliers. The series started with a bang, gaining a commanding 2-0 lead against the Cavs - only to lose the next four games and then again, letting go of the chance once again to reach the NBA Finals and heads back to summer re-thinking of their future with the franchise.
And now, this year, 2008, they have once again conquered the odds to hop back right straight to the Eastern Finals for the sixth straight season, locking up against the new-look Boston Celtics. They fought very hard to win the series, but as everyone expected, they lose the series in six games, 4-2, sinking the Pistons for the third straight year in the East Finals. How disapponting... How sad...
I've just read the blog on their website in Pistons.com, and the team are now clearing their lockers... Maybe, the others, clearing their lockers... for good. I don't know if everyone in the team will be back in the blue,red and white uniform next season, 'cause the management are talking about "major overhaul" for the team's future. I still hope they can still put another great run and win it all again like the last time they've won ity in 2004, those were the happy days... Some happy days to cherish for. Other players on the roster says they'll be back, but nobody really knows what the future holds for them. I hope this summer for them, they've learned a lot from the past three sluggish, disappointing seasons, for them to be able to stand again, fight back, and bring back the glory days for the Detroit Pistons. But for now, they'll be heading for the summer - empty-handed...
