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Final game at The Palace: Wizards 105, Pistons 101

Avari Dayton, 19, of Battle Creek holds her sign thanking the Pistons for the memories. Pistons play their final game at The Palace of Auburn Hills against the Washington Wizards on April 10, 2017.
Avari Dayton, 19, of Battle Creek holds her sign thanking the Pistons for the memories. Pistons play their final game at The Palace of Auburn Hills against the Washington Wizards on April 10, 2017.
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From left, Dennis Rodman and Isiah Thomas pose with the championship trophies with members from 1988-89, 1989-90 and 2003-04 championship teams.
From left, Dennis Rodman and Isiah Thomas pose with the championship trophies with members from 1988-89, 1989-90 and 2003-04 championship teams.
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Former Piston Ben Wallace holds one of the three championship trophies during the halftime ceremony.
Former Piston Ben Wallace holds one of the three championship trophies during the halftime ceremony.
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Isiah Thomas is introduced during the halftime ceremony.
Isiah Thomas is introduced during the halftime ceremony.
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Former Piston John Salley is introduced during the halftime ceremony.
Former Piston John Salley is introduced during the halftime ceremony.
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Former Piston Dennis Rodman delivers the game ball at the start of the game.
Former Piston Dennis Rodman delivers the game ball at the start of the game.
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The Pistons play their final game at The Palace.
The Pistons play their final game at The Palace.
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Pistons owner Tom Gores, center, chats with  Chris IIitch, president of Ilitch Holdings and Ethan Davidson during the first quarter.
Pistons owner Tom Gores, center, chats with Chris IIitch, president of Ilitch Holdings and Ethan Davidson during the first quarter.
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Pistons' Boban Marjanovic shoots over the Wizards' Ian Mahinmi in the first quarter.
Pistons' Boban Marjanovic shoots over the Wizards' Ian Mahinmi in the first quarter.
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Nicholaus Josey, 29, of Flint cheers the team on in the fourth quarter.
Nicholaus Josey, 29, of Flint cheers the team on in the fourth quarter.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Pistons' Aron Baynes signs autographs for fans during the pregame.
Pistons' Aron Baynes signs autographs for fans during the pregame.
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Alicia Chandler, 42, and her 8-year-old son, Brice Chandler, both of Farmington Hills, talk about the Pistons.
Alicia Chandler, 42, and her 8-year-old son, Brice Chandler, both of Farmington Hills, talk about the Pistons.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Pistons' Ish Smith shoots over the Wizards' Trey Burke in the second quarter.
Pistons' Ish Smith shoots over the Wizards' Trey Burke in the second quarter.
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Brice Chandler, 8, of Farmington Hills sits near the court before the game.
Brice Chandler, 8, of Farmington Hills sits near the court before the game.
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Adam Lenhoff, 46, of West Bloomfield tries to get the fans going in the fourth quarter.
Adam Lenhoff, 46, of West Bloomfield tries to get the fans going in the fourth quarter.
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Pistons' Darrun Hilliard shoots over the Wizards' Ian Mahinmi in the first quarter.
Pistons' Darrun Hilliard shoots over the Wizards' Ian Mahinmi in the first quarter.
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Joann Eastman, 68, of Waterford Township talks about her favorite player Richard Hamilton.
Joann Eastman, 68, of Waterford Township talks about her favorite player Richard Hamilton.
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Trish and Dave Beyreis of Lake Orion talk about their memories of The Palace and the team.
Trish and Dave Beyreis of Lake Orion talk about their memories of The Palace and the team.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
From left, Wizards' Markieff Morris and his brother Pistons' Marcus Morris chat during the pregame.
From left, Wizards' Markieff Morris and his brother Pistons' Marcus Morris chat during the pregame.
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Pistons' Andre Drummond shoots over the Wizards' Markieff Morris in the first quarter.
Pistons' Andre Drummond shoots over the Wizards' Markieff Morris in the first quarter.
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Pistons' Ish Smith shoots over the Wizards' Brandon Jennings in the first quarter.
Pistons' Ish Smith shoots over the Wizards' Brandon Jennings in the first quarter.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Nicholaus Josey, 29, of Flint cheers the team on in the fourth quarter.
Nicholaus Josey, 29, of Flint cheers the team on in the fourth quarter.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News