NEW YORK: The Detroit Pistons, inspired by guards Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups, claimed a 98-92 road win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, their eighth straight victory.

The triumph capped a sweep of a home-and-home series between the teams, the Pistons winning 114-101 in Detroit on Friday. The Pacers have lost three straight games.

Hamilton scored 24 points, Billups added 17 and Rasheed Wallace contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Pistons.