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Pistons eliminate Sixers in convincing fashion

kcudah posted 5/2/2008 from www.mlive.com

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 ...

DET: 100, PHI: 77 - Bring on the Magic

ThePistonPost posted 5/2/2008 from pistonpost.com

Well whaddaya know? The Pistons came through after all. No big first round upset this year. No trade demands, no coaching changes, and no depressing, reminiscent talk of Pistons’ past. Yet.

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 www.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," ...

DBB on WDET

Need4Sheed.com found this 5/2/2008 on www.detroitbadboys.com

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 ...

Behind the box score, where the Sixers used to happen

garbagetimeallstars posted 5/2/2008 from sports.yahoo.com

Excellent analysis of the game, plus a glimpse at what lies ahead for the Sixers and Andre Iguodala.