I figured since I didn't get online yesterday, that I would combine the two Man to Man for today. I'm really enjoying Motown String Music, and am hoping we get more and more here so that this can be the best possible Pistons blog on the web.

Today we will look very briefly at these players (mostly '09 stats- i'm kinda in a rush today) and then I'll make my final prediction for the series.

The first match up is Rasheed Wallace and Big 'Z' Ilgauskas, with the second being Rodney Stuckey and Mo Williams.

First off we will look at Big 'Z' Ilgauskas:

The guys huge, no doubting that fact, but in reality how good is Ilgauskas?

Here are some of his stats: Every game Ilgauskas played in, he started in (58 games played, 58 started), with pretty good numbers:

He's had the best FG percentage of his career, this year!! It doesn't matter that he is getting old, but that he is contributing on a grand scale for the Cav's. Ilgauskas has been a master at the boards this season putting up almost 8 rebounds per game.

Key for Ilgauskas: So that the Cav's get a good foothold in this series, they'll need to be solid on the boards. Ilgauskas can provide that need and much more if he can dominate Rasheed.

Rasheed Wallace:

Rasheed has been one of the main cogs on the Pistons lineup since the 2004 season, and has been one of my favorite players because of the fire he plays with. 'Sheed doesn't want to lose , and that is a fact.

Some of 'Sheed's stats:

He started 62 of the 66 games he played in because of injuries this season. He (if I'm not mistaken) had an injured calf, but now that he is back he can make a deep impact for the Pistons. With 12 points per game, almost 7.5 rebounds per game, and a 1 block per game- the Pistons will need 'Sheed to bring that swagger back!

Key for 'Sheed: The Pistons will not only need 'Sheeds big shots from downtown, but they'll need for 'Sheed to dominate the paint on both sides of the court. If he doesn't get a body on Ilgauskas then the Pistons are in trouble.

Now let's move on to the guards- Stuckey and Williams

Stuckey:

Rodney Stuckey:

Rodney has come a very long way from when he was taken in by the Pistons from East Washington, and has developed into a truly great young player. He is part of the future of this franchise, and his development at PG is what is going to be needed if this team is going to compete with it's other young players.

Some of Stuckey's stats:

Stuckey put up decent numbers this year, despite having a bigger load to carry: He averaged 13 points per game, almost 5 assist per game, and about 1 steal per game this season. Stuckey's performance is going to be a good factor in how our backcourt is going to play.

Key for Stuckey: NO Turnovers! The Pistons can't afford to give the Cav's more opportunities to score, and they need to take advantage of every opportunity they have the ball and not squander it. If Stuckey plays solid Piston D, and doesn't turn the ball over, the Pistons are in good shape.

Mo Williams:

Mo was brought in by the Cav's to be a big asset for King James, and has contributed greatly to what they were trying to do. Williams gives the Cav's the depth they need to make a legitimate run at the finals. Mo is the missing piece to Lebron James title puzzle.

Stats Link:

Mo started every game except the season finale. He has scored an average of 17.6 points per game, with almost 4 APG, and almost 1 steal per game. 46% from the field, Mo is a pretty decent PG, and one the Pistons need to watch for when Lebron likes to kick out (has a 42% 3pt percentage).

Key for Williams: Don't change anything that he is doing. He has played a pretty well all season for the Cav's and they need him to play his game. Mo needs to just run the offense and everything will be fine for the Cav's.

So, now that we've seen the matchups we can now sit back and enjoy the game. Hopefully the Pistons don't get swept, but I'm hoping that they put up a fight and regain that 'Swagger' back.

In these matchups I'm taking Rasheed, and Mo Williams. Mo because of experience, and Rasheed because I think he talks to much trash for 'Z' to handle.

In the end, I'm picking the Cav's in 6. Like I said earlier- I'm in a rush, so I'm sorry, but hopefully we can pull the upset today! and I hope you guys enjoyed this series of 'Man to Man'.

Cheers!