In one of the most important games of the season for both teams, Boston upstaged Detroit 100-87. Showing more glitter than a Brittany Spears concert, perfect Boston execution, a brilliant game by Stubbs, and impeccable play-calling by Bob provided all the right ingredients for a big win.

Johnson was key for Detroit, but after the game he looked like somebody had just run over his dog. "I thought we could do it. The whole game I was still thinking we were going to win. I guess that's the difference between thinking it and doing it. Give Boston credit - they are nothing but class. I just feel sorry for coach David Smith. He had us ready and we let him down."

Boston was led by Stubbs (25 points, a block), Flournoy (13 points, 8 boards, 1 assists, 3 blocks), Odell (6 points, 18 boards, 1 assists). Detroit was led by Johnson (15 points, 6 boards, 1 assists), Bigelow (5 points, 8 boards, 4 assists, a steal), Marko (12 points, 0 assists, a steal).

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