The Nets must find a way to score consistently agains the much-hyped Pistons defense. They need to avoid the turnover problems that plagued them in the first round against New York, and take advantage of whatever opportunities they get to run.
- It's Break or Be Broken Against Pistons' Defense - Steve Popper - New York Times
- Nets know it won't be easy - Art Stapleton - Bergen Record
- Pistons have to stymie Nets' fast break to win series - A. Sherrod Blakely - Booth Newspapers