Detroit Live Blog (5/28/08)

Well, it's a big night for Detroit (in the sports world). In the NBA the Detroit Pistons take on the Boston Celtics for game 5 in the Eastern Conference Finals (series tied 2-2). I will be live blogging for that game, which tips off in a few minutes.

In the Hockey world, my Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to stay alive against the Detroit Red Wings (PITT is down 2-0, and are playing at home). There is 14 minutes to go in the first period with the game scoreless.

Let the Blogging begin!!!

Behbigben15All-Star

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Luckily (for Boston), the Celtics are playing on their home court. BUT, Detroit has been great on the road this year.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Garnett is averaging a Double-Double this series (20.7 PPG, 10.7 RPG).

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Sorry, 10.2 RPG.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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And it's time for the starting lineups...

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Must-win for Doc's Celtics tonight.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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I love that song the Celtics are playing. And, Garnett sure does know how to pump his teammates up.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Big game for Rondo tonight??? Or, how about Ray Allen, he is long overdue for a big game.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Boston takes control of the tip-off, and we are underway in Boston.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Good sign for Detroit!! Billups makes the two-point shot, and Detroit gets on the board first.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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What a flop by Garnett.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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But, Garnett does get one point from that flop, making 1 of his 2 FT attempts.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Ooooooh, I'm liking that. Rasheeeeeed with the 3!

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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What an air ball!! That was ugly And Ray Allen finally makes a shot, wow, that's weird.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Boston should stick with the 3, it's working for them. They haven't missed a three-point shot yet! Haha.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Billups leading Detroit early, with 5 of the Pistons 8 points, and is 2 of 3 from the floor.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Kendrick Perkins is looking good for the Celts. Perkins has 6 points, and 2 rebounds so far, and is really hustling on every play.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Keep up the good work on keeping KG out of this one, Detroit!

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Wow, Rasheeeeed with another shot from downtown. Who would've thought that Wallace would've been the one to take the 3-point shots. Hamilton is 0 for 2, with just 1 assist. Come on Detroit, get Rip the ball!

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Looks like Perkins will be the Celtics X-Factor throughout this game, as he now has 8 points, and 4 boards with 4 minutes left in the 1st QTR.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Well, there goes Wallace's perfect 3-PT percentage. Oh well, you can't always be perfect.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Ok, well, he just took his 4th shot from the 3-point line, and he has hit 3 of those 4 shots. Crazy! Maybe Boston should try covering him, know there's a thought.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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This has been a pretty exciting opening QTR, and it's not even over yet. For those just joining us, here on AGM, Boston has a one-point lead the Detroit Pistons, 17-16, with 3:09 to go in QTR #1. Rasheed, and Perkins both doing things not expected of them. Perkins is the Celts' leading scorer, and rebounder, and Wallace is 3 of 4 from the 3-point line.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Hamilton, and KG have yet to make much of an impact so far...

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Wow, let's go Tayshaun! Let's not air-ball the easy 4-foot shot!

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Ok, so exaggerated just a bit. It was actually a 12-foot shot, but oh well, close enough.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Pierce scores 4 unanswered points for Boston.

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KelsdadAll-Star

574 days ago

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Instead of rooting for Pittsburgh to win, maybe you should just hope they score a freakin' goal?

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Yes, that would be nice.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Sidney Crosby scored a goal. 1-0 PITT at the end of the first period.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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End of the 1st QTR. Boston and Detroit are tied up at 23, what a Quarter!!

Rasheeeeeed with 3 three pointers (on 4 attempts), and his 9 points leads Detroit.

Chauncey Billups has 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist as he is looking a little cautious, but has been a factor nonetheless.

Perkins had a great quarter for Boston, scoring 8 points (tied for most on team with Paul Pierce), and grabbing an astounding 8 rebounds in 12 minutes!

Let the second quarter begin!!

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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I would like Lindsey Hunter to score a few more points than his average (1.8 PPG).

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Falcon02520Legend

574 days ago

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Having fun BB15?

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Yep, I am. Haha.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Not a flagrant.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Perkins is already just 1 rebound shy of a double-double.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Another Cassell mistake, and Jason Maxiell with another nice dunk.

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LASportsblogAAA-er

574 days ago

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Don't get on him Falcon I finished his live blog last night since This Flake couldn't get to it.

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Falcon02520Legend

574 days ago

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Don't worry. BB15 has become one of the best live bloggers on this site. I actually enjoy reading his comments now. I'm not trying to get on his case, just yanking his chain...

btw, I hate being the guy pegged as the live blog hater. I'm not. I just like when they are done right. I'm over on FrankD's site doing one for the NHL right now...

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Detroit might want to start rebounding the ball. KG, and Perkins are tearing them apart. Boston has outrebounded the Pistons 18-6. McDyess needs to get on the board. He's scoreless in 11 minutes, and has just 1 rebound.

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CrackajgDraft Pick

574 days ago

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Whoa, who was the broad with Bill Belichick?

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Probably his daughter...He just wants to make it look like he has a wife.

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CrackajgDraft Pick

574 days ago

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There's no way his daughter would be whispering sweet nothings into his ear... or at least I really, really hope not.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Well, I didn't think anyone would even want to be seen with him. Haha, just kidding Boston fans, try not to rip me to pieces for saying that.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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I wonder if Tedy Bruschi is any good at basketball??

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Detroit has the lead, 38-35. Boston has turned the ball over 10 times, but Perkins now has a double-double, and Ray Allen now has 5 points.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Sidney Crosby with his second goal of the night!! Pittsburgh is ahead 2-0 in the 2nd period. Woohoo!

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KelsdadAll-Star

574 days ago

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'bout time he showed up. Does he know it's game three?

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LASportsblogAAA-er

574 days ago

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I'm going on record: FalconNinja is not a live blog hater. He simply wants them done well.

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Falcon02520Legend

574 days ago

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Thank you kind sir...

If anyone wants proof, dig into the AGM Archives or better yet, check the one I am in right now for the Stanley Cup Finals...

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Behbigben15All-Star

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And I'm back. Sorry about the longggg break. Boston now has a 10-point lead with 10 minutes to go in the 3rd QTR after a Rip Hamilton turnover was turned in for 2 points by Paul Pierce.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Detroit needs to get their 6th man, McDyess, into this game. Just 2 points?! That's rather disappointing. Boston now with a 13-point lead after KG hits the 14 footer.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Ray Allen hits his second three-pointer of the game, and may be having his best game this postseason. It's about time!

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Boston, like I said earlier, is killing from beyong the 3-point line. They have made 6 of their 8 3-PT attempts tonight, which gives them a percent of 75.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Jason Maxiell now in the game for Detroit.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Kendrick Perkins continues to shine, recording his second block of the game. Perkins has 16 points, and 16 rebounds in the game as well.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Damn, now a 17-point game after KG hits the two-point shot.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Pierce showing his LB skills on Billups. No flagrant foul called.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Believe it or not, Ray Allen is the Celtics seecond-highest scorer tonight, with 17 points, second only to KG's 23 points.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Well, Billups' 3-pointer there will get Detroit's confidence up a little, but it seems as though Boston is gonna keep this lead for a while.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Allen with 21 points as we approach the end of the 3rd quarter.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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Wow, Allen still on fire from 3-point land. He is 5 of 6 from beyond the line, and now has 24 points in 3 quarters of play. Allen, and Perkins are obviously the reason for Boston's 17-point lead.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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End of third QTR. Boston leads 84-71, Ray Allen, like I said earlier, was long overdue for a big game. And, he has had a great game. Allen has 24 points, including 5 three-pointers, missing just 1 attempt from behind the 3-point line. Detroit is going to have to hit their free throws (every point makes a difference), avoid turnovers (obviously), and REBOUND, REBOUND, REBOUND. Give Billups, and Hamilton a chance to hit the J.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

574 days ago

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She couldn't explain effectively how to do scientific notation! A student asked because he hadn't done it in a while, and despite the fact that I knew how to do it already, her attempt to try and explain it went over MY head.

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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I believe you replied to the wrong comment.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

574 days ago

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That would be correct.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

574 days ago

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Hello everybody!

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KelsdadAll-Star

574 days ago

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Hey, Dre. If Detroit comes back and wins, I'm blaming you....

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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It's about time you show up, Dre! Haha.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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But I would be happy, so its all good. Well, one of my teams won tonight, at least. Crosby had a great game, and PITT scored 3 goals!

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DRE-LOAAA-er

574 days ago

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I was preoccupied with the books, not to mention the worst astronomy teacher in the history of mankind. Looks like I'll be on my own with this class.

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KelsdadAll-Star

574 days ago

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"the worst astronomy teacher in the history of mankind" How can you tell?

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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[edit] NHL Update:

Pittsburgh leads the Red Wings 3-2 with under a minute to go in the 3rd period. Sid the Kid has 2 goals, and it's ABOUT TIME!!

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Behbigben15All-Star

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...And that's game! Sid the Kid leads Pittsburgh to their first win of the series in game 3 in Pittsburgh.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

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As well as Boston has done offensively, I think it would have been better if their bench contributed more. Too much has been placed on the shoulders of the big 3 and you have to wonder if they are fatigued and whether it will hurt them in the long run.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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What a bad pass by KG.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

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The fatigue has already come to Boston. They have not had a good 4th quarter and they are keeping Detroit in this game.

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Behbigben15All-Star

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The pressure's on Boston now.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

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Rasheed, once again proves that his head is still up his rear end.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

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AND NOW PERKINS IS CALLED FOR A T!

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DRE-LOAAA-er

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Detroit is showing lots of composure at the moment while Boston seems to be losing their composure.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

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Unbelieveable comeback!! IT IS A 1 POINT GAME! OH NO, I'M IN TROUBLE WITH BIGBEN! Boston is imploding! They were up by 15 at one point, now it is down to 1!!

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Behbigben15All-Star

574 days ago

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Hah. Boston was able to hold Detroit off, unfortunately. But, I was on the edge of my seat for the final 2 minutes, which lasted a lifetime, ugh that was a long 2 minutes. The very worst part about Basketball, College and pro (and even H.S. sometimes).

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Behbigben15All-Star

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And that's game! Boston holds off the frisky Pistons, 106-102. Perkins, and Allen were the big stories in tonight's game 5 matchup. Perkins with 18 points, and 16 boards while Ray Allen finally breaks through, scoring 29 points (5/6 from 3-PT range). KG, of course, scored 33 points with 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. The Pistons did make it a close game, though, obviously. Boston now has the 3-2 series lead, game 6 will be on Friday. So long for tonight!

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The BeastAAA-er

574 days ago

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Yawn! Detroit is boring. Sorry DT Fans:(

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Yakob878MVP

573 days ago

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is surprised i have seen a detroit live blog before a boston one

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