Eye of the Storm

Reports Larry Brown will take over the Cavs couldn't come at a worse time for Detroit, writes SI.com's Marty Burns. Chris Ballard agrees and details rule changes readers want. •  THOMSEN: Shaq, Zo team up • Pistons respond when down and counted out • SI PLAYERS: Detroit's tattoo stories • TRUTH & RUMORS: Brown testy over rumor • Playoffs schedule | Experts' predictions • Suns stay alive | Spurs FT woes | BURNS • High school star Green hires agent for draft • Sources: Pacers assistant offered Cavs' job • T'wolves eye Carlesimo | TRUTH & RUMORS • Heat take 2-1 lead over Pistons | BURNS • Catch NBA Playoff coverage on TNT • More NBA news