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Pistons Even Series With Game 2 Rout

Philly can't rally this time as Detroit rolls, 105-88

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Apr 23, 2008 10:32 PM CDT

(Newser) – Rasheed Wallace had another good game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Unlike the series opener, a few Detroit Pistons starters helped him out. Wallace scored 11 of his 16 points in the first quarter and Detroit went on to beat Philadelphia 105-88 in Game 2 on Wednesday night to even the first-round series.

The Pistons had four scorers in double figures as they took a 17-point halftime lead, while the 76ers had only Andre Miller, who scored 11 of his 14 points in the first half. In their 90-86 Game 1 loss, the Pistons blew a 15-point they built midway through the third quarter. Detroit refused to let the young Sixers rally this time.

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala walks off the court at the end of Game 2. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert, left, and Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace reach for a loose ball. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell dunks over Philadelphia 76ers' Jason Smith in the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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