Pistons crush Heat, clinch Central Division title

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Pistons crush Heat, clinch Central Division title

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When Arron Afflalo gets a rare start for the Detroit Pistons, he knows he isn't going to be the focus of the opposing defense. Thursday, the rookie took advantage. Afflalo, starting in place of the injured Richard Hamilton, had a career-high 15 points as the Pistons clinched the Central Division title with a 85-69 victory over the Miami Heat. "I'm out there with four All-Star-caliber ...

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