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Pistons Oust Magic, Advance to East Finals

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted May 13, 2008 10:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year. Richard Hamilton scored 19 of his 31 points in the first half, made victory-sealing free throws late in the game and Tayshaun Prince had... Read full story »

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