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VIDEO: Paul Pierce’s Go-Ahead Shot Misses By 5 Feet

by Mike Prada
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Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce had a chance to give the Celtics a one-point lead over the Atlanta Hawks with under 15 seconds left. He shook Joe Johnson with his patented jab step and had a nice, open stepback jumper. Normally, he makes this shot.

On Tuesday night, he missed by five feet.

Here’s video.



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