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Flip Saunders is glad Philly gave team a scare: 'They woke us up' | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Three Idiots on Sports found this 5/2/2008 on freep.com

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," coach Flip Saunders said. "They woke us up, and they probably made us a lot better going into the next round because of the things they did and the ...