Detroit plays MUCH better defense than Washington does. They really need Shaq to help open up Wade's game.
I think Miami could make a good series with Detroit without Shaq -- with Shaq, Miami sweeps, IMO.
I have to agree with wk on Shaq's injury -- even when it happened, I went "hmmmm." IMO, this injury is either: 1) Shaq is hurt and hurt bad, or 2) Miami wanted to allow Shaq some rest to get healthy for a real drive at a NBA championship -- and they were willing to see how well Miami would do with the Big Guy. If door #2 is correct, then Miami is REALLY pumped going down the stretch -- if it's door #1, then Miami HAS to be VERY concerned right now because without Shaq, they just can't beat whoever comes out of the West -- with Him I think they can.