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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

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.

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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. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  8. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  9. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  10. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  12. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  13. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz players battle for the rebound during the NBA pre-season game as part of the 2009 NBA Europe Live Tour between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
  14. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz players battle for the rebound during the NBA pre-season game as part of the 2009 NBA Europe Live Tour between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
  15. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Joakim Noah (#13) of the Chicago Bulls drives past Paul Millsap (#24) of the Utah Jazz during the NBA pre-season game as part of the 2009 NBA Europe Live Tour between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
  16. Chicago Bulls' Head Coach Vinny Del Negro gestures during their NBA Europe Live basketball match against Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena, London on October 6, 2009.

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