The Detroit Pistons take the victory of the series (4-1) between the Orlando Magic. Detroit had an advantage a home by winning the last game in the series but it’s go hard or go home. The Pistons came harder leading them further into the playoffs. The final score of last night game was [91-86]. Richard Hamilton would not let his team lose at home..period. He scored 31 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. Hamilton said proudly after the final game win:

“Now we expect to do this,” Hamilton said. “We’re supposed to be here.”

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It seems whenever a team is home it’s easier for them to win games but this wasn’t the case for last night’s game. The Detroit Pistons defeats the Orlando Magic with a 3-pointer by Tayshaun Prince in the last 8.9 seconds in the final quarter (90-89). Pistons still leading the series (3-1). Tayshaun Price totaled 17 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Pistons’ coach Flip Saunders feared they would lose without their star point-guard, Chauncey Billups, but Hamilton stepped in and took charge. Richard Hamilton scored 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Game 5 airs Tuesday (May 13) @ 7 on TNT

(Photos: Getty Images) The Orlando Magic was determined to make a comeback and they did more than ever in last night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Last night in Orlando, Rashard Lewis was on fire. Lewis scored 33 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Dwight Howard had 20 points and 12 rebounds. Orlando took the win by 25 points (111-86) but the Pistons still lead the series by 1 (2-1). Lewis stated at halftime:

“I made my first couple and really felt like I was going to have it going tonight,” said Lewis, who came to the Magic in a trade with Seattle. “I know my 3 ball hasn’t been falling this whole series.

“Detroit’s obviously been a team that’s been beating us the past couple of years,” Lewis said. “The main focus is we don’t want to dig ourselves too deep of a hole. We want to try to win our home games, take the series back to Detroit 2-2.”

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The Detroit Pistons defeat Orlando Magic again going on the a two game winning streak as of now at least (2-0). The defeated Magic last night by 7 (93-100). The Pistons is declaring their spot fast in the playoffs. Chauncey Billups had a total of 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Billups talked about some of the difficulites of playing against these driven opponents:

“It’s tough to be on the other end of that play,” Billups said. “But I’ll take it.”

Tyshaun Prince had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jason Maxiell showed up as a top performer last night with 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

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Orlando Magic take the victory of the series with a total of (4-1) wins to losses against the Toronto Raptors. The final score of game 5 was (102-92).  Dwight Howard leads Orlando to the Eastern Conference for the first time in 12 years. Howard scored a total of 21 points, 21 rebounds, and 2 assists. Opponent Chris Bosh never underestimated Howard and even congratulated him with his recent success in the series. Bosh states:

“He’s a phenom; he’s the best center in the league,” said Raptors star Chris Bosh, who was guarded by Howard all game. “He’s probably the strongest guy in the league, and he knows how to use his body. It doesn’t surprise me at all. I’ve seen him play this whole series, I’ve seen him play this season.”

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The Toronto Raptors took a their victory last night in Game 3 against the Orlando Magic. With a close game win by 14 points (108 -94) the Raptors take their first win. T.J. Ford scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 18 points and 13 assists. Chris Bosh and Jason Kapono each had 15 points. It was looking good for Orlando in this game anyway. Injuries occurred on Magic teammate, Jameer Nelson, who had back spasms during the game. The Raptors now gaining with a win under their belt. Game 4 will tie the knot.

Game 4 is Saturday afternoon in Toronto.