Pistons Pound Nets

The Detroit Pistons beat the New Jersey Nets 90-69 in the deciding Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals. New Jersey's leader, Jason Kidd, went 0-for-8 from the field and was held scoreless for the first time in his career. In fairness, everyone knows Kidd was playing with pain.

Now we'll get to see the East's two most complete teams, the Pistons and the Pacers, face off. In the West, it's the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Lakers. I predict Detroit and L.A. in the Finals. If L.A. has Kobe, I give them the edge to win it all. Without Kobe, I think the Pistons will win, playing solid defense on fresher legs.