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The Internets are alive: Magic at Pistons, Game 5 (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:01 PDT

Scanning the blogs and beats following the Pistons' 91-86 series clinching win over the Magic in Game 5 of the...

Behind the box score, where the Magic is gone, gone, gone (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:04:59 PDT

Detroit 91, Orlando 86 And so we say goodbye to the Orlando Magic , mindful of and unsurprised by the...

Billups recovering well, sits for clincher versus Magic (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:49:32 PDT

Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups felt encouraged when he took part in Tuesday morning's...

NBA Today (AP)

Wed, 14 May 2008 02:46:37 PDT

Pistons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 14 May 2008 01:06:58 PDT

The Pistons will have a big advantage in terms of rest for the Eastern Conference final.

By eliminating the No. 3 seed Orlando in five games, they ensured themselves at least four days off before the conference final begins. The Pistons have advanced to the Eastern Conference final six straight seasons, tying them with the Showtime Lakers (1984-89) for most consecutive conference final appearances.

"It's one of those things we feel we're supposed to do," shooting guard Richard Hamilton said. "When the first round goes by, we feel we're supposed to win. When the second round goes by, we feel we're supposed to win. That's our confidence. We feel we've got to make it there and that we've got to get back to the Finals."

It's especially good news for point guard Chauncey...

Pistons' brightest star might be their GM (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 13 May 2008 22:37:00 PDT

Joe Dumars cobbled together a motley crew to get the Pistons to their sixth straight Eastern Conference finals.

Hamilton-led Pistons eliminate Magic in Game 5 (AP)

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:38:54 PDT

The Detroit Pistons missed 64 percent of their shots and had a rookie filling in for an All-Star at point guard. It didn't matter. Detroit set an NBA playoff record with just three turnovers and made just enough shots and stops to advance to their sixth straight Eastern Conference final with a 91-86 win Tuesday night over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the second-round series.

Billups out for Game Five (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:05:32 PDT

Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups is inactive for Tuesday's Game Five of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic due to a strained right hamstring.

Billups out for the Pistons in Game 5 vs. Magic (AP)

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:35:40 PDT

Chauncey Billups doesn't do interviews before he plays, so when he spoke to reporters, that provided the update of the night. The All-Star point guard said his right hamstring was not healthy enough to help the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their second-round series with the Orlando Magic. "My improvement from yesterday to today was amazing, but I still haven't been able to sprint full court and...

He said, he said: D'Antoni, Reinsdorf tell their sides (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:26:30 PDT

In separate inteviews with Sporting News, Bulls managing partner Jerry Reinsdorf and new Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni offer their takes on the two sides' failed courtship.

Saunders deserves credit for Pistons' success (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:14:00 PDT

Flip Saunders has often come under fire for his playoff struggles. Pistons fans ought to direct their ire at the players.

Magic's Nelson sticks by guarantee against Pistons (AP)

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:20:09 PDT

Jameer Nelson is sticking to his guarantee. The Detroit Pistons don't blame him. Shortly after going down 3-1 in the second round, Orlando's point guard said the Magic would go on the road and beat Detroit to extend the series. "What am I supposed to do? Guarantee a loss?" Nelson asked Monday. "We've got to win the game.

Bryant, Garnett lead All-Defensive Team (AP)

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:58:42 PDT

League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan. Garnett, who helped the Boston Celtics to the league's best record, was chosen for the ninth time. The forward was chosen Defensive Player of the Year last month.

If Magic can get Howard the ball, does he want it? (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:52:01 PDT

Rather than promising victories, the Orlando Magic should first strive for some simpler assurances — like...

Magic still confident despite missed opportunities (PA SportsTicker)

Sun, 11 May 2008 12:14:49 PDT

Following another frustrating defeat, the Orlando Magic find themselves on the brink of elimination.

Magic optimistic despite 3-1 series deficit (AP)

Sun, 11 May 2008 09:50:06 PDT

His team backed into a 3-1 corner in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson guaranteed a Magic victory when the series returns to Detroit on Tuesday. "We're going to make some adjustments and we're going to win this game," Nelson said after Orlando's 90-89 loss on Saturday.

Hamilton scores 32 as Pistons beat Magic 90-89 (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:35:50 PDT

There is a reason the Detroit Pistons have been to five consecutive Eastern Conference finals. They proved it on Saturday, even without their All-Star point guard to hold things together in front of a hostile crowd. Richard Hamilton scored 32 points and Hedo Turkoglu missed a layup with time running out as the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 90-89 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference...

Pistons' Billups won't play in Game 4 against Magic (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 13:02:39 PDT

Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Pistons coach Flip Saunders says Billups wouldn't be effective because of a sore hamstring. The All-Star strained it on Thursday after getting tied up under the basket with an Orlando player.

Finals Countdown: Boozer breaks out as Jazz beat Lakers (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:06:20 PDT

A dominating performance from Carlos Boozer helps the Jazz hold off a second-half surge from Kobe Bryant's Lakers in Game 3.

Ask Sam Smith: Hornets-Spurs could indicate of shift in power in West (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:06:27 PDT

Veteran NBA writer Sam Smith, a frequent contributor to SportingNews.com, answers e-mails about the playoffs,...

Stuckey steps up in Billups' absence (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:44:11 PDT

Rodney Stuckey's role for the Detroit Pistons just became much more important.

LeBron's déjà vu (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 09 May 2008 01:24:00 PDT

The Celtics are punishing LeBron James just like the Spurs did last season.

The Internets are alive: Pistons at Magic, Game 3 (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:00:03 PDT

Scanning the blogs and beats following the Magic's 111-86 win over the Pistons in Game 3 of the Eastern...

Lewis' 33 points lead Magic past Pistons 111-86; series 2-1 (AP)

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:43:11 PDT

Rashard Lewis was due for a breakout game. It couldn't have come at a better time for the Orlando Magic. Lewis, Orlando's big offseason acquisition, scored a career playoff-high 33 points and the Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-86 on Wednesday night to gain a little momentum in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NBA states referees acted correctly (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:41:49 PDT

According to the NBA, the referees were on their own in handling the screwup of time.

Billups wins Kennedy Award (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:28:30 PDT

Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups on Monday was named the winner of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award.

Pistons G Chauncey Billups wins sportsmanship award (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:03:42 PDT

Chauncey Billups was presented with the NBA's Walter J. Kennedy sportsmanship award Monday night before Detroit's playoff game against the Orlando Magic. The award, which is voted on by the Professional Basketball Writers Association, is given to a player or coach who shows "outstanding service and dedication to the community." Billups has hosted a charity golf tournament in Detroit in each of the...

Billups' 28 points and disputed shot lifts Pistons to win (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:45:33 PDT

The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic cut down the trash talk and just played, combining for a riveting playoff game. Too bad a disputed play is what will be most remembered. Chauncey Billups made the 3-pointer in question at the end of the third quarter and Detroit went on to beat Orlando 100-93 Monday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.

The Week That Will Be: One LeBron equals more than one of the Big Three (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:46:52 PDT

The pressure is on several players as the second round of the NBA playoffs kicks into high gear. Not so for LeBron James, who could wreak havoc in the role of underdog.

Pistons rout Magic 91-72 in Game 1 of second-round series (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 20:45:53 PDT

The Detroit Pistons beat up Orlando physically and mentally. They shoved Dwight Howard out of his comfort zone and pushed the Magic's buttons during heated exchanges, leading to Detroit's 91-72 win Saturday night in Game 1 of their second-round series. "Mentally, we have to keep our heads," Howard said.