First Half Analysis: Celtics Lead Pistons 49-47
By: Lily Zhao
The last time Rajon Rondo scored in double figures against the Detroit Pistons was in 2010. He scored only 6 points per game in the Celtics' last five games against the Pistons. Tonight, that's a different story. Rondo ended the first half with 19 points and was an offensive force in the first half driving to the lane for easy baskets and feeding the ball to Chris Wilcox under the basket.
The Celtics' stifling defense has limited big man Greg Monroe from getting the normal shots he likes under the basket. Rodney Stuckey (8 points) and Tayshaun Prince (15 points) have been creating opportunities for the Pistons, but the lack of passing and quality shots has limited the Pistons from generating any productive spurts of offense.
The Celtics extended their lead 46-38 following two free throws by Ray Allen with 3:30 left in the second quarter, but Stuckey kept the Pistons in the game. His last score of the first half put the Pistons within a bucket 45-43. Boston's defense swatted away a last attempt shot by the Pistons at the half to stay in the lead heading into halftime.
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