The good news? Ray Allen turned up. And not a moment too soon.

Reality being what it is, the Celtics now are faced with the indisputable truth that they must win on the road this post season if they intend to be playing for the NBA championship. And if the Celtics intend to win on the road against these seasoned Detroit Pistons, they will undoubtedly need Allen to do precisely what he did last night.

Snipe.