The Celtics against the Cavaliers game seven was a hard fought battle, but Celtics came out on top, advancing into the semi-conference finals. The last place team just could not out work the top-seeded Celtics. Despite LeBron James having over 40 points, the rest of the team could not knock off Boston, who has homecourt advantage throughout the whole playoffs, and are undefeated at the Garden during their playoff season. Pierce, number 34 from the Celtics, also had over 40 points, despite having a bruised quad. From tip off through the last quarter, it was a very physical game, and the veterans from the Celtics had more experience at the end of the game to hit very crucial shots, whereas the three year rookie James, missed an important foul shot that could have saved the game. Although the Cavs were upset, to bring the series into game 7 with the top seeded Celtics was an accomplishment all in its self.Although the Celtics squeaked by Cleveland, they are going to have a tougher time against the Detroit Pistons. The two teams, seeded number 1 and 2 respectively, have had a long line of history when it comes to the playoffs. The Celtics have beaten the Pistons to end their chances at the playoffs in the years, 1968, 1982, and 2002. In contrast, Detroit has knocked Celtics out of the playoffs 1988, 1989, and 1991. It is going to be a tough brawl, the two teams met during the regular season and the Celtics won two out of three, however Detroit beat them at home, which is a hard thing to accomplish. The Celtics have had two tough series so far, the first against the Atlanta Hawks and the seconds to the Cavs. Detroit beat the Magic in five games, so their legs will be fresh and well rested from the week off of not having to play. Although the ‘Big 3’ on the Celtics, Garnett, Pierce and Allen, are more skilled than most of the players on the team in my opinion, but they will be very tired from playing 14 games in a short period of time. The Celtics are 7-0 at home but 0-6 on the road, and if the series comes down to game 7, I don’t think home court advantage is going to triumph over the Celtic’s fatigue. The last time the Celtics clinched the Eastern Conference was in 1987, and as a strong team they can advance and do well. The Pistons have something to prove as they lost to the Spurs last year in the Championship. Almost everyone one the Celtics team have made a playoff appearance, and I think with their experience, they will win over Detroit. Whichever team wins will have a hard time beating the Lakers if they should win.