Detroit finally finishes off 76ers

PHILADELPHIA - The Detroit team that showed up for the first fourgames of the playoffs was in trouble against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Pistons who showed up for Games 5 and 6 sure look ready forthe Orlando Magic.

The Pistons powered into the second round by crushingPhiladelphia 100-77 on Thursday night, winning the series 4-2 andagain demonstrating how good they are when they feel they need tobe.

Detroit convincingly won the last two games of a series thatwasn't expected to last this long. The Pistons have only one day offbefore they host the Magic on Saturday in the opener of the EasternConference semifinals - but probably wouldn't want a break sincethey …