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Why couldn't Flip Saunders get over the hump? Why did Flip Saunders go 0-3 in the past three Eastern Conference Finals? jfulton@godinc.net Crunch time. Where experienced teams are supposed to step up and make the big play. However the Pistons the past three years, one of the most experienced teams in the NBA, have struggled during crunch time. In 2006, the Heat led by young superstar Dwyane Wade knocked the Pistons out of the playoffs. However not many were surprised by this as the Heat had Shaquille O?Neal in the middle, a bunch. Tickets.

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