An early win for the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons 88-79 Celtics victory. Kevin Garnett who had 26 points who made the story in this conference finals opener.
The other Celtics also contributed such as Paul Pierce fresh from his 41-point against the Cavs in their game 7 who added 22 points and 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Rajon Rondo with his back-to-back buckets and Eddie House who puts up three-pointer with 1 second to end up the 3rd quarter and giving the Celtics a safety haven going on the fourth.
And Kendrick Perkins also contributed on the defensive end with 10 rebounds.
The Celtics will again host the game 2 on Thursday of the eastern conference finals series.
