The Pistons know a thing or two about do-or-die situations, and this isn't one.

Though Game 5 tonight against the Sixers is pivotal, the Pistons know they will play again in Philadelphia on Friday, win or lose.

"If we didn't learn anything else from our first series, we realize it's the first to four that wins, not the first to two or three," Michael Curry said. "It's not about momentum. Each game brings a momentum to itself. We just have to find a way to take care of our home court and go back there Friday and get a win."

The Pistons won three elimination games against Orlando in the first round. They would prefer not to have to do it again.