Philly Fans Go Home Unhappy...Yet Again

Every day during the NBA playoffs, the Triple Threat will break down the latest action as we get closer to awarding the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Detroit 100 Philadelphia 77 The Pistons put on a total dominating performance tonight, demolishing the Sixers while punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Pistons will take on Orlando while the 76er's season is over. The Pistons started the game on a 10-0 run while the 76er's went the first 6 minutes without a field goal. Richard Hamilton turned in his best performance of the Playoffs scoring 24 point, 13 in the 1st quarter when he out scored Philadelphia by himself. Chauncey Billups added 20 points, as the Pistons won the 1st quarter by 18 points and never looked back. Rasheed Wallace had only 6 points but he gave us a great Duncan Face. Meanwhile, the young 76er's can use this playoff experience as a spring board to another playoff appearance next season with a better seed.


Best Lines

• Richard Hamilton: 24 pts, 9-14 FG, 5 asts, 2 rbs
• Chauncey Billups: 20 pts, 8-11 FG, 7 asts, 3 rbs, 2 stls

On Tap
Cleveland at Washington (Cavs lead 3-2) ESPN2 at 7pm
Boston at Atlanta (Celtics lead 3-2) ESPN at 8pm
Houston at Utah (Jazz lead 3-2) ESPN at 10:30pm

Now it is your turn; Preview tomorrows Game 6's or the Second Round matchup of Detroit/Orlando or San Antonio/New Orleans.