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Pistons Crush 76ers, Reach Second Round

Hamilton is red-hot as Philly wilts, 100-77; Detroit will face Orlando

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted May 1, 2008 10:33 PM CDT
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(Newser) – 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 to win the series 4-2. The Pistons convincingly won the last two games of a series that wasn't expected to last this long.

They will host the Orlando Magic, who eliminated Toronto in five games, on Saturday in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Detroit split four meetings with the Southeast Division champions this season. Hamilton finished with 24 points, 13 in the decisive first quarter when he outscored the 76ers by himself.

Philadelphia 76ers' Samuel Dalembert, left, of Haiti, and Andre Iguodala, right, watch from the bench in the closing minutes of Game 6.
Philadelphia 76ers' Samuel Dalembert, left, of Haiti, and Andre Iguodala, right, watch from the bench in the closing minutes of Game 6.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton looks to pass over Philadelphia 76ers' Willie Green.
Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton looks to pass over Philadelphia 76ers' Willie Green.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Detroit Pistons Rasheed Wallace reacts after being called for a foul on Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala late in the second quarter.
Detroit Pistons Rasheed Wallace reacts after being called for a foul on Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala late in the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince, left, and Chauncey Billups laugh on the bench after coming off the floor early in the fourth quarter.
Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince, left, and Chauncey Billups laugh on the bench after coming off the floor early in the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
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