Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce moves the ball around New Jersey Nets center Josh Boone (L) in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey November 7, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce moves the ball around New Jersey Nets center Josh Boone (L) in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey November 7, 2009.

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  1. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, and teammate Ray Allen watch the video display on the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Celtics beat the Bulls 118-90.
  2. Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, and Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Allen had 20 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  3. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Pierce had 22 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  4. Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (front) drives to the basket past Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (top L), Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (top C) and Bobcats guard D.J. Augustin (R) in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  5. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures towards the crowd as he takes the court for the Celtics home opener, NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  6. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures as he takes the court for the Celtics' home opener NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  7. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, faces reporters as teammates Ray Allen, center, and Kevin Garnett look on during the team's NBA Basketball media day in Waltham, Mass., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
  8. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, faces reporters as teammates Ray Allen, center, and Kevin Garnett look on during the team's NBA basketball media day in Waltham, Mass., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
  9. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) drives between Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, from Lithuania, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. Pierce scored 23 points to lead the Celtics to a 95-89 win.
  10. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) draws a charging foul on Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. James scored 38 points to Pierce's 23, as the Celtics won 95-89.
  11. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) reacts after scoring a basket during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at the TD Garden in Boston. Pierce scored 25 points as the Celtics defeated the Nets 100-93.
  12. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) drives the ball ahead if New Jersey Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at the TD Garden in Boston. Pierce scored 25 points as the Cetics defeated the Nets 100-93.
  13. New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams (8) drives to the basket in front of New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  14. New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams (51) defends against New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  15. New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) defends against New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.
  16. New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez (11) and New York Knicks forward David Lee (42) battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107.

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