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Celtics, 47-37 (half)

By Gary Dzen

1 minute to read

With Rajon Rondo out of the game, the Pistons cut a 10-point lead to 27-25 with 7:40 left in the first half. The Celtics are without Sam Cassell tonight, and it’s clear they could have used the veteran point guard during this stretch. Ray Allen replaced Tony Allen at the 7:40 mark.

With Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett back in the game, the Celtics went on a 7-0 run in just over a minute to take a 34-25 lead. They extended the lead to 38-25 on a hook shot by Garnett at the 4:35 mark. Antonio McDyess ended the run at the 4:09 mark.

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Kevin Garnett already has 20 points.

Despite the lead, it feels like everybody in here is waiting for the fourth quarter. It seems almost inevitable that this game will come down to the wire.

  • The Celtics have been called for three defensive three-second violations.
  • Still no P.J. Brown. The recently-activated forward did not see action in the first half.

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