The greater the success Su Xi and the Pacers had achieved in the regular season and the first two playoff rounds, the happier the Pistons were now, because it felt like the Pacers were just setting the table for them.
The air in the Pistons' locker room was filled with glee as wonderful possibilities played out in their minds.
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"Little Sheep Su Xi was helped off the court. It's very likely he won't be back for the second half. He's extremely important to the Pacers; he's the only player who can truly hurt the Pistons."
Kenny Smith said during halftime, "The Pistons didn't play at one hundred percent of their ability in the first half, while the Pacers have already pushed themselves to one hundred and twenty percent. It's impossible for them to play better than they did in the first half. So, I'll make a bold prediction here."
"The tables have completely turned."
"The Pistons will win four straight games to beat the Pacers with a final series score of 4-2!"
