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Celtics, 12-11 (3:13, 1st quarter)

By Gary Dzen

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This is how it’s going to be.

Detroit has turned up its defense, and the game has slowed considerably since the Celtics got off to that 8-0 start.

The Celtics are shooting 35 percent, while the Pistons are at 29 percent.

Kendrick Perkins has an astounding 8 rebounds already.

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