Boston Celtics

Many thought that with the Pistons going a week between series and the Celtics having to go seven games to dispatch the Cavaliers, then turning around two days later and starting the Eastern Conference finals, Boston was at a disadvantage. But that proved to be false as the Celtics took Game 1, 88-79, Tuesday night.

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Kevin Garnett had 26 points and nine rebounds and Paul Pierce scored 22 points Tuesday night to lead Boston to an 88-79 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics' 15th straight home win.