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Davis Leads Celtics to Win Over Pistons

Strong second half helps Boston take marquee matchup

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Jan 5, 2008 10:59 PM CST

(Newser) – Boston's Big Three had an off night tonight, but Glen Davis made sure it didn't matter. Davis scored 20 points against a tough Detroit defense to lead the Celtics to a 92-85 win over the host Pistons, the AP reports. The two best teams in... Read full story »

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