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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

(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... Read full story »

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Pistons Crush 76ers, Reach Second Round

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

NBA • Detroit Pistons • Philadelphia 76ers • Richard Hamilton • 2008 NBA playoffs

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