Detroit Pistons

Stopped by the Pistons a year before, the retooled Heat--led by its big man and its emerging superstar--rolled through Detroit in six games

Miami has pushed Detroit to the edge in the East by beating the Pistons at their own game

Last week Kent Desormeaux (above), Sweetnorthernsaint's jockey, issued a proclamation before the Preakness: "I guarantee I won't be worse than second." Desormeaux made good on his promise, placing 5 1/4 lengths...

There was no Motown Meltdown, but by taking Detroit to the brink, the Cavaliers exposed flaws in the Pistons, who bore witness that the Second Coming (LeBron) has arrived

Frantic finishes, a new emphasis on small ball and compelling new rivalries have combined to give the postseason a needed jolt