Boston Celtics 106, Detroit Pistons 102
The Pistons were outrebounded 42-25 in this game and the Celtics shot 50.7% from the floor which helps explain this loss. Chauncey Billups led the way for the Pistons with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Richard Hamilton also had a solid game with 25 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. Rasheed Wallace pitched in with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. This loss made the Pistons down 3-2 in this series.