Sixers Shock Detroit . . . and Me

Yes, it's only one game, but the 76ers game 1 win over Detroit was a shocker. The Pistons failed to capitalize on numerous late game opportunities after blowing a 15 point lead. Philly didn't do anything particularly well. They shot 43%, had 12 turnovers, and survived Andre Iguodala's missed throws down the stretch. It's this lack of spectacular play that makes this game even more remarkable.

To set the record straight, I thought the Sixers would get swept. If I were to envision a scenario where they would win a game, Sunday's performance was not what I would have pictured.

Detroit looked like the same overconfident, disinterested team that lost to Cleveland in last year's playoffs. I'm still 100%, absolutely, positively, sure Detroit will make it out of round 1, but unless they get focused real quick, they will be ripe for a 2nd round ousting.