NBA Game 1 Eastern Conference Playoff Pick

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NBA Playoff Picks – Pistons Empire Attempts To Conquer Boston

Detroit Pistons (59-23) vs. Boston Celtics (66-16)
Tuesday, May 20th --- TD Banknorth Garden, Boston --- 8:30pm EST
NBA Betting Line: Boston -4.5 (174)

The Celtics have fought long and hard to prove that they are, indeed, the best team in the NBA. And there’s no more fitting Eastern Conference Championship opponent for them to face than the empire built by the Detroit Pistons. Are the walls coming down for Detroit, or will the Boston Three Party finally sink like the Bay of Pigs.

What’s that? No more Massachusetts historical references? You got it.

Detroit is 4-2 SU in their last 6 road games, and are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against the Celtics. To be honest, this season, Boston has been a nightmare matchup for Boston. With Paul Pierce finding his rhythm against LeBron and Cleveland, Detroit has much more to worry about.

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