NBA Game Summary - Indiana at Detroit 04.9.2006
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Auburn Hills, MI (Basketball News) - Tayshaun Prince netted 17 points to lead a balanced Detroit attack as the Pistons routed Indiana, 98-73, at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Lindsey Hunter added a season-high 14 points and dished off five assists for the Pistons, who won for the seventh time in their past eight contests and have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Ben Wallace contributed just four points but pulled down a season-high 22 rebounds while Richard Hamilton had 12 points in the win.
Stephen Jackson tallied 15 points for the Pacers, who lost for the seventh time in their past eight contests. Indiana remains in the No. 7 position in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, just one game ahead of Chicago and Philadelphia.