Detroit Pistons 05/06 vs Golden State 15/16

[francesco totti]

Pistons started 41 - 9 , Golden State 41 - 4.

Would the Pistons defence be able to handle the golden state... Unlike the Spurs defence today.

[Rake2204]

That 2006 Pistons team wasn't quite as sharp defensively as the '04 championship club. Interestingly, the Pistons' biggest move forward was offensively that season.

I mean, they were still good/great that year ('06 was when they had four all-stars) but I'm not sure they were somehow epic enough to be able to reel in what I've been seeing out in Golden State lately.

[ScalsFan21]

Yeah, the Flip-era Pistons IMO wouldn't have even been able to compete with GSW over a 7-game series. 2004 or 2005 under Larry Brown though? A much better debate.

[Magic 32]

04 and 05 Pistons were better.

Much better.

[zeerghit]

04 and 05 Pistons were better.

Much better.
arguments?

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Despite the record differences, the 04/05 pistons were a better defensive team. I can't see them lock down the Warriors in today's game with the rules. Pre-2005? Very close game.

[Papaya Petee]

arguments?
04 won the title
05 made the finals
06 lost in the ECF
:confusedshrug:

[riseagainst]

arguments?

they are the greatest defensive team to ever play in the NBA in 04. Held opponents to like 84 points in the playoffs. Made Duncan shoot like 40% in 05 in the finals.

[WayOfWade]

I'd give the edge to the Warriors at this moment, the only teams I could realistically see defeating them are the 01' Lakers, 96' Bulls, and 86' Celtics