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Pistons Head Home 'All-Square'

Jamie Buss — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:33:10 CDT

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 nailed 25 points, and the Pistons beat the Celtics 103-97 last night, tying the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece and seizing...

Rondo Dishes Out Another Celts Home Win

Katherine Thompson — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:40:33 CDT

Kevin Garnett may have notched the most points with 26, but it was Rajon Rondo who really hurt the Detroit Pistons in Boston's Game 1 win last night. The blossoming point guard logged more than 40 minutes on the court, finishing with 11 points, seven assists, and five steals to...

C's Best Cavs, Take 3-2 Series Lead

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:17:24 CDT

Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday...

James, Cavs Batter Homesick Celts

Jesse Andrews — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:52:34 CDT

Back to even, and back to Boston—with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at...

Cavaliers Get Back Into Series With Celtics

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:57:58 CDT

It was the Boston Celtics, not Ben Wallace, feeling dizzy after this one. Wallace started Game 3 despite occasional dizziness from an inner ear infection and had one of his best performances since joining Cleveland in a midseason trade. His defensive presence inside was a major factor in the Cavaliers'...

Celtics Top Punchless Cavaliers

Jesse Andrews — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:07:35 CDT

Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers...

Celtics Frustrate James in Game One

Jesse Andrews — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:28:00 CDT

LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch—or at virtually any other time—and the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kevin Garnett scored 28 points to make up for an off...

Garnett, Celts Finally Finish Off Feisty Atlanta

Mike Buss — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:18:33 CDT

Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 22 points, and the Celtics turned back the pesky Atlanta Hawks with a 99-65 victory Sunday in Game 7 of their playoff series, earning a second-round matchup with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Round 2 begins Tuesday night,...

Hawks Force Celtics to Game 7

Mike Buss — Fri, 02 May 2008 23:21:07 CDT

Atlanta just won't let go of its first trip to the postseason in nine years. The playoff team with the worst record did it again to the team with the best mark, forcing an improbable Game 7 with the Boston Celtics, as Joe Johnson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:...