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J.B. Bickerstaff Says That if Detroit Plays “Pistons Basketball” They Can Beat Anybody

Bickerstaff asserted that the playoffs aren't going to be easy, but it becomes easy to find windows to win by being consistent. He added that the focus is finding ways to extend leads and get stops. "If we play Pistons basketball we feel like we can beat anybody," Bickerstaff said. He's respectful of the Magiuc, but confident about beating them.

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