(Yesterday's update still hasn't been unlocked... I finished writing and went to sleep, and only just now contacted my editor. After you finish this chapter, maybe go back and take another look.)
The Pistons were brimming with the drive and confidence to make history.
This atmosphere, in fact, extended to the Pistons fans. When they saw Su Xi and Scarlett out on a date, their first reaction was: 'It's in the bag! We're about to make history and become the first team ever to reverse a 0-3 series deficit!'
The Detroit fans were very confident. They had believed from the start that their team's 0-3 deficit was just a matter of bad luck. The pundits' commentary had a huge influence on them. In their minds, the Pacers had won purely through luck and fouls; otherwise, there was no way they could have won.
'If Rashid Wallace hadn't been ejected in Game 1 and suspended for Game 2, the Pacers would have lost both their home games!'
