Billups' status unclear for Game 6

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups might miss Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against Philadelphia due to a lingering ankle injury.

Billups underwent additional tests on his left ankle Thursday, but his status for Friday's game against the 76ers was unknown. The Pistons lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.

"The tests came back negative, so I really don't know anything," Pistons coach Rick Carlisle said before the team left for Philadelphia on Thursday. "He's day-to-day, and I'm not going to talk about it beyond that."

Billups sprained his left ankle in Gameing two games, he limped through 23 minutes in Game 4. He was expected to start Game 5 on Wednesday, but was scratched.

Chucky Atkins, starting at point guard, has averaged 16 points in the last four games, including 17 in Detroit's 78-77 win in Game 5.

 

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