Wojo: How do Pistons recover from all-time disastrous loss?
Detroit — How could it possibly happen? Great question. How can they possibly recover?
Better question. The Pistons will lug regret and remorse into the offseason unless they can rebound from one of the most crushing losses imaginable. They had it in their hands, on the scoreboard, on their home floor, and then it was gone.
The Cavaliers took it away, and yes, the Pistons also tossed it away. A nine-point lead with three minutes left in the fourth quarter evaporated in a mess of missed defensive assignments, blown opportunities, and sure enough, a blown call. Cleveland rallied to tie and then pulled away in overtime, 117-113 , Wednesday night at raucous Little Caesars Arena to take a 3-2 series lead.
The Pistons collapsed agonizingly, astonishingly, failing to score in the final three minutes of regulation after taking a 103-94 lead. Game 6 is Friday night in Cleveland and the Pistons’ season hangs in the balance. It wouldn’t be wise to count them out because this is what they do.
They make it hard — on the opponent and sometimes on themselves. But honestly, it’s hard to see them recovering — physically, emotionally — to win two straight. Cleveland is 6-0 at home in these playoffs, although a potential Game 7 would be in Detroit.
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