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Richard Hamilton added five rebounds and five assists to his 23 points Tuesday in Game 5.
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Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups led the way in the fourth quarter, as the Pistons wrapped up their series Tuesday with an
88-78 win over the Sixers at home in Game 5. Hamilton and Billups, who scored 23 each, combined for 18 points in the pivotal quarter, which Detroit entered trailing by a point. Hamilton scored four points in an 8-0 run that put the Pistons up 80-69 with 4:36 to play.
Philadelphia's Allen Iverson led all players with 34 points. The defending champions advance to face the Boston vs. Indiana winner.

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