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Originally posted by Nimbletoe
Melo is a better scorer, yes, but not a better defender. Sheed is only 28, and is playing on a crappy foot that would have him benched during the regular season. Prince doesn't need to score all the time for the pistons to win, obviously. And uh, I guess the defense that they played, shutting down artest and o'neill doesnt count as doing something well? Please.
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Rasheed was disposed of in Portland because he could never deliver in the playoffs, and because Randolph is a far superior player. He's not much better on a foot that doesn't hurt. Don't kid yourself into thinking he's better than Melo. There isn't a team on the planet, other than the stupid ass Pistons, that would want Sheed over Melo. Artest and O'Neil won't be shut down for the entire series, and if the Pacers are smart and do what I say Artest will own Rip, and the Pacers will win the series.
BTW, Artest and O'Neil weren't shut down in game 1. So what makes you think they're gonna be able to do it the rest of the series?