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Hamilton fined for flagrant foul on Garnett

Pistons guard Richard Hamilton has been fined by the NBA for a flagrant foul against the Celtics' Kevin Garnett during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night.

Bob Wojnowski: The chances are remote: Pistons and Wings are more alike than one might think

We've never experienced anything like this. And frankly, I'm not sure we can handle it.

Pistons find plenty to improve

BOSTON -- The way the Pistons look at it, Game 1 was like a tall, tasty beverage they dropped and spilled all over the floor. There is a mess to clean up, for sure. They are mad for being so clumsy and frustrated at missing out on the refreshment -- but, all in all, nothing was broken.

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MITCH ALBOM | GAME 2 | 8:30 TONIGHT: Even in Boston, you can't go home again

BOSTON -- Twenty years ago, I took a walk with Joe Dumars through the streets of Boson's North End, an Italian neighborhood not far from the highway overpasses, small restaurants, row houses, residents sitting outside on chairs or leaning from their windows. The Pistons still were trying to win their first title, and we did an interview while walking the streets.

Boston fans scrutinize him, but coach Doc Rivers answers with victories

He doesn't listen, but he hears. Doc Rivers knows that even with his team just three wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals, his job approval rating among many fans generally runs along a fine line between acceptable and get him the hell out of here.

Pierce on Kevin Garnett, Rasheed Wallace: 'Everything about them is similar'

They both came out in the 1995 NBA draft - Rasheed Wallace on the fourth pick to Washington, Kevin Garnett on the fifth pick to Minnesota - and have knocked heads in the friendliest way possible ever since.

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Room for Improvement

Nothings changed Boston protected home court and must do it again in Game 2

Pistons at Celtics Gameday

Celtics Beat Pistons in Game 1 of East Finals

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.

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Doc or Flip?

From the Boston Herald: He doesn’t listen, but he hears. Doc Rivers knows that even with his team just three wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals, his job approval rating among many fans generally runs along a fine line between acceptable and get him the hell out of here. I bet you [...]

Chauncey Billups: I have to be more aggressive

Chauncey Billups expects to be more aggressive in Game 2. From Keith Langlois’ blog: Billups said he came out of Game 1 feeling pretty good physically and expects not only he, but backcourt partner Rip Hamilton, will attack more often in Game 2. “I’m going to – I probably will,” he said. “I know with Rip and [...]

Charles Barkley is TNT’s spiritual leader

Not relevant, just funny. On a side note, Barkley has had a rough week, but he’s handled it like a champ. Hat-tip to Awful Announcing for the vid, of course. (Update: bummer, video has been removed)

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Do it for Isiah?

Around The Way

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Celtics Take Game One

Game One - 2008 Eastern Conference Finals

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ECF game 2

The Pistons and Celtics resume their best of seven Eastern Conference Finals tonight at Boston’s TD Banknorth Garden with the Celtics up one game to none on the Pistons. The game tips at 8:30 EST and will be a nationally televised ESPN game. Game one didn’t exactly go as we might have hoped. That’s [...]

No flow, Pistons drop game one

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The Pistons just seemed like they couldn’t sustain any rhythm in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals, losing the game 79-88. [Box Score] The Celtics played good defense and like they did during the three regular season meetings were able to disrupt what the Pistons wanted to do [...]

Let the games begin!

The Pistons and Celtics kick off their best of seven Eastern Conference Finals tonight at Boston’s TD Banknorth Garden. The game tips at 8:30 EST and will be a nationally televised ESPN game. It’s here, it’s finally here. The matchup that everyone has anticipated since Danny Ainge and Kevin McHale did their good ‘ol boy [...]

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The NHL schedules the Stanley Cup Finals first 3 games the same days and time as games 3, 4 and 5 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals

The explanation for this tavesty isn't a very good one, and it's an insult to a lot of Detroit Red Wing & Piston fans. May 21, ESPN The Magazine: DETROIT -- What is the NHL thinking? Who cares, you say?...

20 years ago, the 'Bad Boys' were born

It was the Summer of 1988 when NBA Entertainment released the video "Bad Boys", putting the story of the Detroit Pistons rise in the 1987-88 NBA season. May 20, Detroit Free Press: "It just came up in discussion," said Don...

Waiting for who they will play, the Detroit Pistons are getting ready for "phenomenal" 6th straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance

It's been 20 years since a team has accomplished what the Pistons have, 6 straight trips to the Conference Finals. May 18, Toronto Sun: By day's end, the Detroit Pistons will know the identity of their Eastern Conference final foe....

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Boston Bakes Pistons 88-79

Image details: Detroit Pistons v Boston Celtics, Game 1 served by picapp.com So much for the “rest versus rust” argument. Dispatching Orlando early enough to take a week off didn’t do the Pistons any favors as they looked like the tired team, the out-of sync squad. The idea that Boston would be beaten before they even showed [...]

Rivalry Reborn: Piston-Celtics Preview

Image details: Detroit Pistons v Boston Celtics served by picapp.com NBA, I heard you missed it, its back. The thrill of the Boston-Detroit rivalry is back full bore and with the Eastern Conference on the line and a shot at the NBA Championship. It was the Celtics who the Pistons had to fight through on their way [...]

No Guarantees: Pistons Close Out Magic

Jameer Nelson may have not been able to come through on his guarantee of a victory tonight in Detroit, but this much is certain. With a big, and smart, off-season the Magic can certainly rule the Eastern Conference. As long as they keep the nucleus of Nelson (6-7, 14 points), Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, and [...]