Detroit at Boston

We have already watched three of the first four games in this series go UNDER and with the series tied at two games apiece, these teams both know that the game will be won in the half-court, and won by defense. These two teams have played UNDER in 11 of the last 14 meetings including six of seven here in Boston. Detroit has been in the playoffs now for several years, with a lot of the same key players. They have played eight of ten UNDER on the road the last three years in this round. They have an understanding of how to win and play on the road. The Celtics have been a defensive-oriented team at home throughout the playoffs. Their lone loss here came because the defensive intensity was lacking. You can bet you won't see that tonight. This is a pivitol game and defense rules the Garden.