Pistons Crush Sixers to Even Series at 1-1

Detroit dominated from start to finish, leading Philadelphia for almost the entire game.

Richard Hamilton scored a game-high 20 points as the Pistons avenged their Game 1 loss to the Sixers on Sunday by routing the Sixers, 105-88, on Wednesday. Photo courtesy: Detroit Pistons

DETROIT - The Pistons avenged their Game 1 loss to the Sixers on Sunday by routing the Sixers, 105-88, on Wednesday at the Palace at Auburn Hills.

The best-of-seven first-round series between the two teams is now tied at 1-1.

Richard Hamilton scored a game-high 20 points while three Pistons chipped in with 16 apiece: Tayshaun Prince, Rasheed Wallace and Antonio McDyess, who also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds.

Lou Williams led the Sixers with 17 points, Andre Miller contributed 14 and Reggie Evans posted 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Detroit dominated from start to finish, leading Philadelphia for almost the entire game. The Sixers' only taste of the lead came during the opening minute, when Willie Green scored the game's first basket. The Pistons then scored the next nine points of the game and never looked back.

The Pistons went on a 14-3 run to end the half up by 17 points, 53-36.

Game 3 shifts to Philadelphia on Friday. Tipoff will be at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Source: NBA.com

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