(AP) --
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Danny Granger scored 32 points and
the Indiana Pacers snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a
98-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night.
Indiana is just 20-46 against the rest of the NBA, but beat
Detroit in all four meetings this season - the first time the
Pacers swept a season series with the Pistons.
Detroit was officially eliminated from the playoff race with the
loss, ending an eight-year streak of postseason appearances.
Brandon Rush scored 20 points for Indiana, while Troy Murphy
added 10 points and 12 rebounds. Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons
with 14.
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