Recently acquired Nate Robinson, from the New York Knicks, made three 3-pointers early in the fourth quarter in Boston's 105-100 road victory over Detroit on Tuesday night. Coming off a 2-game losing streak the Celtics needed this game to get back on track. Following Saturday's shocking home loss to New Jersey, Rivers was ready to try anything. He called Robinson into his office and told the very small point guard he would add a play to make him more comfortable. The catch was that Robinson had to act like a coach and teach the play to his teammates.
The spark didn't begin until the fourth quarter. The Pistons led 75-72 but Robinson's 3-point outburst fueled a 17-6 run that put the Celtics ahead to stay. Glen Davis provided the first spark, scoring Boston's first six points in the quarter.
Boston overcame an ordinary performance from its starting five, thanks to the spark started by Nate Robinson.
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