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It could have been an easier victory had the Celtics taken care of the ball in key stretches. After the extended halftime because of the [Richard] Hamilton ceremonies, the Celtics went on a 13-2 run to begin the second half and led, 67-52. They went on to turn over the ball 10 times in the period, allowing the Pistons to slice the deficit to 79-74.
Detroit then rallied again late in the fourth, tying the game on a Marcus Morris jumper and then taking the lead twice on three Kentavious Caldwell-Pope free throws and then a 3-pointer for a 96-94 lead with 2:08 left.