To say The Detroit Pistons ran out of the starting gate Thursday night in Philadelphia may be an understatement. Rip Hamilton led the charge by hitting his first five shots on Detroit’s way to a crushing series ending 100-77 victory against The Sixers. Next up, a waiting Orlando Magic team who comes into Detroit Saturday well rested and ready to play.
If you really needed to sum up the series in one word it would have to be TAYRIFFIC!

Key Points:
- I know The Sixers gave Detroit a difficult time in this series, but after the third quarter in game four when the Pistons finally turned it on, they were no match. This game was just total domination from start to finish and we all loved it.
- Give it up to the Sixers for putting on the pressure defensively almost the entire game even when it was clear they were beat.
- The starters handed over almost a 30 point lead in the fourth quarter to The Crew to finish it out.
- TNT Pistons-Sixers Halftime Video.
- Rip was fantastic out of the gate scoring Detroit’s first 7 points on his way to 13 first quarter points. Rip himself outscored the whole Sixers team in the first quarter. Mr. Hamilton led the Pistons with 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting with 5 assists, a steal and 2 boards. Good numbers when you consider he was lounging on the bench in the fourth.

- Richard Hamilton post game interview packed with his highlights.
- By the way Detroit played the last three games (well, two games and 2 quarters) of this series you would have never imagined this going six.
- Detroit a ridiculous 58% shooting night.
- Quiet night for Rasheed who was 3-for-8 for 6 points.
- 28 assists for the Pistons and just 12 for the Sixers.
- Jarvis Hayes has lost his minutes and he’s down in the dumps.
- You can almost always count on a Maxiell highlight. Maxie was 3-for-3 for 9 points, 4 boards and a blocked shot.
- Pistons Highlights from myTV20 broken down by quarter.
- The Pistons, Wings and Tigers…..I can barely keep my eyes open this morning. Detroit’s Sports at it’s finest.
- I, along with many of us, have been hard on Flip, but he made adjustments that worked this series. You can’t put the blame on Detroit’s play in game 1 and 3 on Mr. Saunders.
- ESPN ’s Daily Dime
- Can we confirm that Mr. Big shot is back? I think his buzzer beater at the half to squash any momentum that the Sixers were gaining sure qualifies. Billups put up 20 on 8-for-11 shooting with 7 assists. His 2 shots that he missed were 3’s, pretty impressive when you make three on the night anyway. Good to have you back Smooth.

- Detroit led by as much as 32 points.
- Amirzing 11 minutes for Johnson. Amir went 5-for-5 for 10 points and 6 boards.
- Flip had mentioned in his post game presser that this series with the Sixers better prepared Detroit for the next round. He’s probably right but it really was a nail-biter at times. I’m glad it’s over.
- Orlando is all grown up and ready for Detroit. “Last year was last year and this is this year,” Howard said. “That was a long time ago. We’re not concerned about what happened last year. Our concern is coming back this year playing harder and better. We’re a lot more mature now.” Via The Detroit News
- Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points and picked up a technical foul while doing it. If he’s Philly’s franchise player they are in a world of trouble. To me, he’s all highlights and no game.
- Tayriffic all around series for Tayshuan Prince who shot 66% for the series and was the glue that kept this team in the series. You wanted him to step up and he certainly did. Tay had another killer night shooting 5-for-6 for 12 points, adding 7 boards and 4 assists.

- Who Made You – Tayshaun Prince (video)
- Board war won 39-34.
- Stuckey scored 7 but he’s still a little wild for me. Take your time Stuck, your not going to make a good number of those drives to the paint when your out of control.
- Fourteen minutes for Dyess with 4 points, I almost shed a tear when he got knocked in the face. You could just tell the man was in agony.
- Some of my favorite bloggers were on Detroit Public Radio. I suggest you take a listen.
- I got a kick out of Sheed and his misplaced headband.

- Sheed does the little things.
- Orlando Saturday 7:30 at The Palace….I can’t wait.
- If this isn’t a Delusional Magic fan I don’t know what is. Yes they are good, but Detroit won’t win because they aren’t superstar driven and their window is closed….seriously?
- Cuzoogle makes it official – Superman vs. Motown





























