Pistons Advance to 2nd Straight NBA Finals

When needing one win to clinch a series, Detroit has won 10 straight.

Too Hot To Handle

The Pistons overcame a lot to win the East with an 88-82 Game 7 victory. In the Finals, they'll be the underdogs. Story

• Game 1: At Spurs (ABC, 8:30 A.M., RP Time.)

 

Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton combined for 40 points and 15 assists to help the Pistons advance to the NBA Finals.

Champs Survive

SI.com's Marty Burns says the Pistons' backcourt stepped up for Detroit in its 88-82 win over Miami in Game 7 to advance to a matchup with San Antonio in the NBA FInals.

With Monday's victory, the Pistons are now 4-4 in Game 7s.

Dwyane Wade scored 20 points -- none in the final 15 minutes.

Richard Hamilton has scored 20 or more points in 16 of the Pistons' 17 postseason games.