Detroit Pistons(59-23) Philadelphia 76ers(40-42)
VS.
The Detroit Pistons are the 2004 NBA Champions; they are also the 2005 Eastern Conference Champions, and they've made the Eastern Conference Finals, in 2006 and 2007. From 2005-2008, the Pistons have also won the Division Title in their division.
The Philadelphia 76ers are the 2001 Eastern Conference Champions. Since then, the Sixers have inconsistently made the playoffs. The last time the 76ers were in the Playoffs was in 2005. Ironically, the team they faced was the Pistons.
The Pistons and 76ers tied the season series 2-2; the Pistons won the first two matchups, and the 76ers won the last 2 matchups. This should be a very competitive contest.
Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
PG Andre Miller
SG Willie Green
SF Andre Iguodala
PF Reggie Evans
C Sameul Dalembert
Detroit Pistons
PG Chauncey Billups
SG Richard Hamilton
SF Tayshaun Prince
PF Antonio McDyess
C Rasheed Wallace
Game 1 of this 1st round matchup can be seen
@ 6PM EST on TNT.
The Detroit Pistons are the 2004 NBA Champions; they are also the 2005 Eastern Conference Champions, and they've made the Eastern Conference Finals, in 2006 and 2007. From 2005-2008, the Pistons have also won the Division Title in their division.
The Philadelphia 76ers are the 2001 Eastern Conference Champions. Since then, the Sixers have inconsistently made the playoffs. The last time the 76ers were in the Playoffs was in 2005. Ironically, the team they faced was the Pistons.
The Pistons and 76ers tied the season series 2-2; the Pistons won the first two matchups, and the 76ers won the last 2 matchups. This should be a very competitive contest.
Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
PG Andre Miller
SG Willie Green
SF Andre Iguodala
PF Reggie Evans
C Sameul Dalembert
Detroit Pistons
PG Chauncey Billups
SG Richard Hamilton
SF Tayshaun Prince
PF Antonio McDyess
C Rasheed Wallace
Game 1 of this 1st round matchup can be seen
@ 6PM EST on TNT.
