Pistons Clinch Series with Home Win

The Detroit Pistons qualified for their sixth-consecutive Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday with a 91-86 home win over the Orlando Magic.

Orlando had the opportunity to close Detroit's lead to one in the final minute, but Tayshaun Prince blocked Hedo Turkoglu's dunk with 16 seconds remaining to seal the outcome.

Without Chauncey Billups, who was sidelined with a sore hamstring, the Pistons were led by Richard Hamilton with 31 points and Antonio McDyess with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

The Magic were led by Turkoglu, who totaled 19 points, nine rebounds and seven assists on the night. Dwight Howard notched a double-double with 14 points and 17 rebounds, but couldn't control the rebound after Prince's last-minute block.

Orlando outshot Detroit from the field, but committed 21 turnovers compared to just three for the Pistons.

Detroit will wait for the winner of the Boston-Cleveland series, which is currently tied 2-2.


Just like i said on the forum, we will be back this year and will face another wall.

Well we are back on the Eastern conference finals. examine both team's option in winning by their options in offense and defense.

My Choices, we have lots of choices because the bench got improved including johnson maxiell and the rest of the zoo crews with the reinforcements rookies afflalo and stuckey.

these guys will help us to bring the glory back to the motor city. as said.

These youngsters will emerge this year, they will play for the city and for theirselves for experiences.

Remember this Level, as the people of detroit remembers you guys.

CURRAHEE!!!!

DEEEEETROIT BASKETBALL!!!!