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Pistons Rout Magic in Game 1 of 2nd Round

Billups scores 19 as Detroit pulls away in second half

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted May 3, 2008 10:02 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Hedo Turkoglu's uncontested dunk early in the second half gave the Orlando Magic their first lead. Less than a minute later, the Detroit Pistons took over. Chauncey Billups had 19 points, seven assists and played a key role in the decisive run of the game, leading Detroit to a 91-72 win over Orlando last night in Game 1 of the second-round series.

Dwight Howard had a relatively quiet night with 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks after being the first player to score 20 points and grab 20 rebounds in three playoff games since Wilt Chamberlain did it in 1972. Howard played for much of the second half with blue tape wrapped around his left hand, seemingly to protect his thumb he injured after trying to grab a rebound.

Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell, center, is fouled by Orlando Magic' Hedo Turkoglu (15) as Rashard Lewis (9) defends in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff game.
Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell, center, is fouled by Orlando Magic' Hedo Turkoglu (15) as Rashard Lewis (9) defends in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff game.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups, right, goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Marcin Gortat. Billups led the Pistons with 19 points in a 91-72 win.
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups, right, goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Marcin Gortat. Billups led the Pistons with 19 points in a 91-72 win.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15) , of Turkey, shoots over Detroit Pistons center Theo Ratliff. Turkoglu led the Magic with 18 points in a 91-72 loss to the Pistons.
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15) , of Turkey, shoots over Detroit Pistons center Theo Ratliff. Turkoglu led the Magic with 18 points in a 91-72 loss to the Pistons.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, right, drives against Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, in the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff series.
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, right, drives against Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, in the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff series.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, center, sits on the bench with his left hand iced with teammates Jameer Nelson, left, and Rashard Lewis.
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, center, sits on the bench with his left hand iced with teammates Jameer Nelson, left, and Rashard Lewis.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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