With Rajon Rondo out of the lineup due to a one-game suspension, the Boston Celtics needed Paul Pierce more than ever if they wanted to beat the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series. Boy, has he delivered. The man they call "The Truth" has 33 points and 12 rebounds with three and a half minutes left, bringing the Celtics back from a third-quarter deficit and into the lead.
GIF: Paul Pierce Has A Hard Chest
At this point, the only thing that can stop Pierce is himself. Observe.
Don’t hurt your chest pumping yourself up too much.
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