Series Now Even, 2-2

Rip shredded the Miami defense with 28 points to pace the Pistons.

Rock Steady

Larry Brown's future did not disrupt Detroit's focus Tuesday. The balanced Pistons took care of business at home to even the series and make a statement, Marc Spears writes. Daily Dime

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Pistons Win, 106-96

Pistons pound their way to a win
Chauncey Billups scored 17 points.		If Larry Brown's coaching status is a distraction, Detroit didn't let it show Tuesday, beating Miami 106-96 in Game 4. Recap

Shaq's Power

 

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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

How Will He Coach?

Larry Brown may be hard-pressed to focus on his Pistons in Game 4 tonight (8 p.m ET, TNT) with rumors of his future swirling.

NBA Headlines

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• Tall order: 7-foot-8 Chinese player eyes draft
• Judge orders inquiry relating to Hornets' Shinn, ex-exec
• Employees sue Hornets for alleged overtime violations
• USA Basketball names nine execs to advisory panel
• Jordan lawsuits sent back to lower court
• With fourth pick, Hornets consider guards

Larry Brown To Cavaliers

This latest move would be the 10th time Brown has left a coaching job.

Say What?

Larry Brown told colleagues he's going to Cleveland. What should the Pistons do? Will he trade LeBron? Marc Stein answers. Story

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