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The 10 Best Lineups in the NBA Playoffs Since 2001
The Celtics' Big Three was the main driver to their success, but where do they rank among the best NBA Playoff lineups in recent history?

T6) 2007-08 Detroit Pistons

Lineup: Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Ben Wallace, Jason Maxiell

Net Rating: 20.4

In the 2008 playoffs, the Detroit Pistons' primary lineup produced the same net rating as the previous Dallas lineup. In 117.8 minutes, Chauncey Billups led this group to a pace of 86 and 9.5 more field goals than their opponents on a 100-possession basis.

Under the leadership of head coach Flip Saunders, the Pistons racked up 59 regular season wins and a total of 10 playoff wins before ultimately losing to the Celtics in the conference finals.

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