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Backcourt |
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Billups/Hamilton combo best in NBA; Magic inexperienced. |
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Frontcourt |
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Wallace/Prince are long and talented; Howard dominant. |
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Bench |
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Pistons have developed young bench led by Jason Maxiell. |
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Coaching |
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Magic have improved with Van Gundy at helm. |
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Intangibles |
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Can't underestimate the Pistons' experience. |
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Pistons |
Bottom Line: Pistons have been there and done that. |
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