Pistons 103, Celtics 97, Final - May 22, 2008

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Let the Boston-Detroit Grindfest Begin

Boston 97, Cleveland 92: Yeah, yeah it was a great display of offensive prowess by both Paul Pierce (41 points) and LeBron James (45 points). And it was a truly great game . But we all know this is the exception to the rule in the Eastern Conference. That's why I, for one, am not looking forward to the Boston-Detroit matchup in the Conference Finals. I can only take so many 85-81 games ...
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You Stay Classy Boston

Boston fan behind the Pistons Bench gets caught on camera
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Jesus Shuttlesworth is Back

rEad this post on the hoop doctors blog posted after the game tonight. JESUS WALKS.
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Celtics (and Doc) Falter

Normally losing to Detroit in Game 2 would not totally freak you out. But obviously this situation is far from normal. And that is why we may have seen the beginning of the end here tonight. The Celtics have shown no certifiable signs of beating a team of Detroit's standards away from their home court all month long. Of course that could change - but there is strong evidence to argue otherwise.
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Pistons end Celtics' home dominance (AP)

The Detroit Pistons proved that a visiting team can win in Boston. Now they can reach the NBA finals without having to do it again. Richard Hamilton bounced back from a poor series opener with 25 points, and the Pistons beat the Celtics 103-97 ...
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Detroit vs. Boston - Recap - May 22, 2008

Hamilton's 25 help Pistons derail Celtics, even Eastern finals BOSTON (AP) -- Home wins are no longer good enough for the Boston Celtics . The road to the NBA Finals in the Eastern Conference now goes through Detroit. Richard Hamilton bounced back ...
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Pistons at Celtics Game Info

Print RSS Feeds E-News Sign Up Share on Facebook Detroit Pistons (9-4) Field Goals Rebounds pos min fgm-a 3pm-a ftm-a +/- off def tot ast pf st to bs ba pts T.Prince F 44:00 5-15 0-2 4-4 +8 3 5 8 3 1 0 1 1 1 14 A.McDyess F 38:58 7-12 0-0 1-1 +3 4 ...
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NBA News, Rumors and Information - Courtside Blog

Phil Collins' "Easy Lover" blared through the Pistons locker room. Yes, Rasheed Wallace was in a good mood. The Pistons held off two Celtics runs to win Game 2 103-97. They snapped the Celtics perfect 9-0 playoffs home winning streak and forced the Cs ...
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