Pistons eliminate Sixers in convincing fashion
mlive.com 5/2/2008 — In close-out games, the Detroit Pistons have a well-earned reputation for stepping up their play. Thursday night's performance will only add to such lore, as Detroit put together its most complete game of the series in easily defeating Philadelphia, 100-77. "One thing about our players," Pistons coach Flip Saunders said, "we have been in close-out situations, so we know a little bit of ...

What Could Have Been…
waitingfornextyear.com 5/2/2008 — Les discusses the biggest disappointment from Washington’s win…

Flip Saunders is glad Philly gave team a scare: 'They woke us up' | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com 5/2/2008 — PHILADELPHIA -- The Pistons owe the 76ers a thank-you card. Or maybe a fruit basket. Why? Because, despite the angst it caused, they say their six-game first-round series provided a necessary wake-up call. "Philadelphia gave us a hell of a series," ...

DBB on WDET
detroitbadboys.com 5/2/2008 — As mentioned earlier this week , I was part of a panel of Detroit sports bloggers on WDET’s Detroit Today program with host Craig Fahle on Wednesday morning, along with Billfer of The Detroit Tigers Weblog , Big Al from the Wayne Fontes ...

What You Missed in the NBA Last Night
idiotsonsports.blogspot.com 5/2/2008 — Here's what you missed in the NBA last night - not much. Detroit routed the Sixers 100-77.

Pistons oust 76ers with easy Game 6 win (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 5/2/2008
Close for four games, no contest the last two. Richard Hamilton hit his first five shots during Detroit's overpowering start, and the Pistons rolled into the second round of the playoffs by crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 100-77 on Thursday ...

Pistons Crush 76ers to Reach Eastern Semifinals — NBA.com: News 5/2/2008
Richard Hamilton hit his first five shots during Detroit's overpowering start, and the Pistons rolled into the second round of the playoffs by crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 100-77 on Thursday night to win the series 4-2.

Pistons eliminate the 76ers — L.A. Times - Basketball 5/2/2008
Detroit prevails, 100-77, putting it away at the start with a 30-12 first quarter, and will play Orlando starting Saturday in the second round. >  ...

PISTONS FINISH OFF SIXERS — NY Post: Sports 5/2/2008
PHILADELPHIA - Close for four games, no contest the last two. Richard Hamilton hit his first five shots during Detroit's overpowering start, and the Pistons rolled into the second round of the playoffs by crushing the 76ers, 100-77, last night to...

Magic's Howard compared to Wilt, Shaq (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 5/2/2008
The Detroit Pistons will host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal less than 48 hours after tipping off in Philadelphia. The way they closed out the 76ers, the second-seeded Pistons are glad to get right back at it Saturday ...