That pistons team had some very good players, but no elite talent. Just incredible defense and they played really well as a unit. Took out the Kobe and Shaq led Lakers that year. Can the C’s use the same model and win in today’s NBA?
Pistons Starters:
Billups: 16.9pts, 3.5reb, 5.7 ast, 1.1stl
Hamilton: 17.6pts, 3.6reb, 4ast, 1.3stl
R. Wallace: 13.7pts, 7reb, 1.8ast 2blk, 1.1stl
Prince: 10.3pts, 4.8reb, 2.3ast
B. Wallace: 9.5pts, 12.4reb, 1.7ast, 3blk, 1.8stl
Celtics Starters
Smart: 11.7pts, 3.9reb, 5.3ast 1.8stl
Brown: 23.7pts, 6.5reb, 3.3ast 1.1stl
Tatum: 25.7pts, 8.4reb, 4.2ast, 1stl
Horford: 10.1pts, 7.5reb, 3.4ast, 1.3blk
Timelord: 10pts, 9.7reb, 2ast, 2.3blk