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sportsofboston.com - 5/23/2008
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The Celtics were at the wrong end of a close game in the place where they really did not want to lose: home. The Detroit Pistons handled the Celtics well and were able to hit all kinds of shots from all angles of the court to outscore the Celtics 103-97 in Game 2 to tie the series at one game a piece.
Now the Celtics are obviously not out of it, but they are certainly in a position they ...
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... a roller coaster ride Jay's Sports Panic! Worcester Telegram C’s, Pistons know controlling the boards is key FL's Take: Yes, controlling the boards is key, but the Celtics controlled the boards in this game but lost. They gave up some key rebounds at the end, though. Defense along with rebounding is key. Fit to be tied Grousbeck heads to his lucky turf Sports of Boston Celtics lose first home playoff game Need4Sheed Game ...
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20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 5/23/2008 — Richard Hamilton (25 points) and Chauncey Billups (19 points, seven assists) led a well-balanced attack as Detroit beat Boston 103-97, handing the Celtics their first home loss in this year's playoffs. The Pistons have a tendency to become complacent when they seem to have the advantage in a series so don't be shocked if Boston wins game three in Detroit.
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 5/23/2008 — Richard Hamilton (25 points) and Chauncey Billups (19 points, seven assists) led a well-balanced attack as Detroit beat Boston 103-97, handing the Celtics their first home loss in this year's playoffs. The Pistons have a tendency to become complacent when they seem to have the advantage in a series so don't be shocked if Boston wins game three in Detroit.
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FanIQ.com 5/23/2008 — Detroit used a balanced effort from its starters and a key stretch from the end of the 3rd quarter and start of the 4th from Rodney Stuckey to take Game 2, 103-97, and steal home court from the Boston Celtics. Rip Hamilton lead the way with 25 points ...
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greenbandwagon.com 5/27/2008 — I'm not going to blame Doc Rivers for this loss. Rajon Rondo was off, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen struggled from the field and it it were not for a ton of trips to the foul line (39) it would have been a blow out. However, tonight was tailor made ...
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Antonio McDyess had his best game of the playoffs, scoring 21 points and grabbing 16 rebounds to lift Detroit to a 94-75 series-evening win Monday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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The Celtics and Pistons square off in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, as Boston attempts to take a 2-0 series lead against Detroit. NBA.com's Ben Couch will be live-blogging all of the action. Check back after each quarter for updates.
