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Tayshaun Prince helped lead a tenacious Detroit Pistons to a 91-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday, ensuring the home team staved off elimination in their Eastern Conference Finals series. Prince topped the scoring for the Pistons with a...

Tayshaun Prince helped lead a tenacious Detroit Pistons to a 91-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday, ensuring the home team staved off elimination in their Eastern Conference Finals series.

Prince topped the scoring for the Pistons with a play-off career-high 29 points, while Chauncey Billups added 17 points with 10 assists.

Despite the defeat, the Heat lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 heading into Game Six in Miami tonight and can advance to the NBA Finals with a home victory.

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