Kevin Garnett lead the way 33 points Wednesday night in the NBA Finals as Boston took a 3-2 lead in the series with a 106-102 win.  Ray Allen scored 29, hitting a long 2-pointer with a minute left after Detroit came within one point.  Celtcis's Kendrick Perkins’s had the best game of his young NBA career.  Perkins had career NBA playoff highs with 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo added 7 points, 13 assists, 6rebounds and 4 steals for Boston.  Paul Pierce scored 13 of his 16 points in the first half, when Perkins out rebounded the Pistons 13-11 by himself.  The oddsmakers at sportsbook.com currently have the Boston 5.5 underdogs to Detroit heading into this NBA Playoff betting matchup

Rip Hamilton took an absolute beating in the final minutes of Detroit's loss to the Celtics.  With about three minutes left in the game he got poked in the eye by Ray Allen.  Hamilton sprained his elbow in the final minute of Game 5 which he may have sustained while illegally clutching Allen on the other end.  Still it's a game time decision for Game 6 if he will play or not.  The Pistons hope Wallace can keep his emotions in check because if he's called for one more technical, he will be suspended for Game 7 if it is necessary.  The NBA fined Wallace Thursday $25,000 for his expletive-laced rant targeting Game 5 officials Mike Callahan and Kenny Mauer.

I really enjoyed watching Ray Allen get his stroke back, and if they are going to win Game 6 on Friday night he needs to keep it going.  Will he stay hot?   Allen will be remembered as one of the best pure shooters in NBA history.  Who has a better career percentage from behind the arc?   Celtics can't afford another 7 game series, they have been playing every other night for about a month now it seems and they need rest if they were to play the LA Lakers.  While the Celtics home/road disparity was well documented through the first two rounds, they've now managed to get a road win under their belts and the road team has covered three of the last four games in this series.  The last game came down to the wire and tonight's game could easily do so again, making taking the points a valuable proposition.

NBA Angle plays for this NBA Playoff Picks Matchup When DETROIT team played as a Home team - Last 2 years - After a conference game - Coming off a Loss over Eastern Atlantic opponent 10-1 SU in this spot.  When BOSTON team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - Last 2 years - Coming off 1 game home stand 9-2 ATS in this spot

NBA Finals Basketball at sportsbook.com

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