Tired legs won out over extra rest during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday as the Boston Celtics continued to defend their home-court advantage with an 88-79 win over the Detroit Pistons.
The Celtics have played three games, including an epic Game 7 on Sunday, since the Pistons clinched a spot in the conference finals, but didn't look tired during Game 1.
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett led the way for Boston, combining for 48 of Boston's 88 points.
Garnett paced the Celtics with 26 points and nine rebounds. Pierce followed Sunday's 41-point performance with 22 points, six assists and six rebounds.
Tayshaun Prince led four Pistons in double figures with 16 points, while Antonio McDyess chipped in a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The series continues on Thursday with Game 2 in Boston at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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