Boston took Game 1 of this NBA Playoffs series Tuesday night with a 88-79 win.  Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 9 rebounds.  Paul Pierce had 22 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and, despite 5 turnovers, continued to play at a higher level than he did during the first 13 playoff games.  Rajon Rondo had 11 points, 7 assists, 5 steals, 1 turnover, and his 3-pointer with 1:47 left in the game sealed the deal.  Eddie House had a huge 3-pointer as the third quarter came to a close.  The oddsmakers at sportsbetting.com currently have the Boston -4 favorites to Detroit heading into this NBA Playoff betting matchup.

The Pistons laid a huge egg in Game 1 which they usually do every year in every series.  In the 2008 playoffs 1st game of series this year Detroit lost to Philadelphia by 20 plus points and Orlando by 20 plus points.  The question is does Detroit only have to win one game in Boston to win this series since the Celtics have yet to win on the road these playoffs?  If they are going to steal one it has to be tonight.  Look for them to double on Kevin Garnett and try to make struggling Ray Allen beat them tonight.  All this talk about how Ray Allen has sucked so far this playoffs, which is true, but hey even the greats had bad games, but what happens when he has a bounce back night.  What happens when he hits some early 3's.....The answer is Detroit better hope it doesn't happen because if it does this series is over.

I don't get why all these expert analysts keep saying that Boston must be out of energy, they must be tired, etc.  Can't you see that in every game they have played so far they have had endless energy.  Sure they must be tired but they are bringing it just like they were all season long.  You have to give Detroit credit they have been to the Eastern Conference finals 6 years in a row.  In Game 1 the Pistons kept hanging around, they were very calm and had a chance to win the game even with Chauncey Billups not playing well.  But the Celtics deserve credit, that's the team I remember from the regular season.

NBA Angle plays for this NBA Playoff Picks Matchup When DETROIT team played as a Road team - playing on Thursday - Last 2 years 13-3 ATS in this spot. When DETROIT team played as a Road team - playing on Thursday - Last 3 years 17-6 ATS in this spot.

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