Look closely at the very beginning of this video from GD’s Highlights. Notice how nervous & anxious all of the Raptors players are, and check out Truth. Cool, calm & collected and ready for another Game 7. As Celtics fans, we witnessed the greatest performances of Paul Pierce’s playoff career. From 2002 against the Nets, to 2008 against the Lakers & many more. Well today doesn’t quite rank up there with those moments, but it was a solid performance none the less.
Paul finished today with 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and one huge block. With time running out, Pierce blocked Kyle Lowry’s floater attempt, and the Nets escaped Toronto with a 4 games to 3 victory in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Paul’s partner in crime, KG, notched his 86th career postseason double-double, with 12 points & 11 rebounds. The Nets now move on to the second round to face the Miami Heat. This is all bittersweet for me-watching two of my all-time favorite Celtics continue to build on their NBA legacies in black & white jerseys. But I’ll support these guys for as long as they play, and I’d absolutely love to see them shock the world and somehow eliminate the vile Heat and shut up their annoying and lame “fans”. Game 1 of the series is on Tuesday night in South Beach. Until then, check out highlights of Paul & Kevin’s series clinching win over the Raptors…
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