One moment I really enjoyed in this game...

[Snoopy the Celtics Beagle <snoopy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Near the end of the third quarter, with the clock running down, Pierce held 
the ball outside the arc against the defender.  The camera had a great 
"defender's eye view" as Pierce was swiveling his head, making weird faces, 
and talking to his opponent.  I could just imaging what he was saying.

"I'm gonna stand here, let the clock run down, then fire up a three in your 
face.  You're not going to be able to stop me.  It's good for three."  I 
KNEW what he was going to do--as I'm sure everyone else did too.  This was 
a pure Celtics moment, when the talent--and the confidence--was at an 
all-time high.

This is the reverse of last year's playoffs, when Pierce came off the 
season hot, but got frustrated in the playoffs.  This time, he came off a 
tough end of the season, and is exploding like Godzilla out of Tokyo Bay in 
the playoffs.

It honestly wouldn't surprise me if he ended up with at least one 50 or 60 
point playoff game.  He's been passing off early; then, just when the 
Pacers figure he's contained...oops.  Imagine what happens if they decide 
to focus defensively on Williams, Battie, McCarty, etc., and leave Pierce 
alone? eep.

Snoopy the Celtics Beagle
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