Paul Pierce 46 pts to knock out Iverson on our way to the ECF

[xmuscularghandix]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ64tfHcIek

Paul Pierce
46 pts
16-25 from the field
8-10 from three
6-7 from the line
4 reb
6 ast
1 stl
1 blk
0 TURNOVERS

[Rondo2287]

I cant help but think that if pierce slimmed down again it may help his game a little bit, not that he needs that much help, but im just saying.

[TheReaLPuba]

This actually sent us to the semi-finals but eventually the ECF too and what a series it was for Paul and the C's.

[lon3lytoaster]

Paul was insane that game.. It's a shame he was on so many bad teams. If it wasn't for that he'd be talked about more nationally as one of the best players this generation (Which he is)

[xmuscularghandix]

This actually sent us to the semi-finals but eventually the ECF too and what a series it was for Paul and the C's.

TP i forgot about Detroit.

[Change]

Oh yah, I hopped on the bandwagon around that time. He looked tiny compared to 2008. Ray Allen's bootcamp can go along way to prolong his career.

Thanks for the clip,tp

[xmuscularghandix]

I don't think his weight is a problem, just becuase he can't jump as high doesn't mean anything, the fact that he's thick and has some weight allows him to plant down and cover guys like Lebron.

[Mr October]

What a heck of a game. One of my all time favorites. Hopefully it'll be on a Paul Pierce dvd after he retires.

I am so ready for October!!! Lets get this season started already!

[LB3533]

Toine had a pretty good series too against the Sixers, actually he had a pretty [dang] good playoff run in 2002.

I have no problems saying Toine was our best player in the 2002 playoffs.

[xmuscularghandix]

Toine had a pretty good series too against the Sixers, actually he had a pretty [dang] good playoff run in 2002.

I have no problems saying Toine was our best player in the 2002 playoffs.

I would. They were a dynamic duo, 'Toine was the vocal leader but PP was the leader on the floor. The Green would go as far as PP took them.

[greenwise]

I think AI is still having nightmares about that game 

Walker was amazing in the 2002 playoffs. I would say it was his last season of his prime.

[LB3533]

Toine had a pretty good series too against the Sixers, actually he had a pretty [dang] good playoff run in 2002.

I have no problems saying Toine was our best player in the 2002 playoffs.

I would. They were a dynamic duo, 'Toine was the vocal leader but PP was the leader on the floor. The Green would go as far as PP took them.

You are absolutely right, the 2002 Celtics were only going as far as Paul Pierce took them.

Toine being the best Celtic playoff performer in 2002 was the reason why the Celtics didn't get to the Finals, because Pierce wasn't the best Celtic playoff performer.

If you look at the splits for each round of the playoff series, Toine either out shoots Pierce or shoots as well as Pierce in every shooting category...when does that ever happen?

Never.

I will say this though, it's awesome x2 that Pierce doesn't have to explode for big numbers for us to have a chance to win in the playoffs, but knowing he can still explode is a nice thought too.

[LB3533]

I think AI is still having nightmares about that game 

Walker was amazing in the 2002 playoffs. I would say it was his last season of his prime.

AI came out firing that Game 5, I can't believe how well he played in that whole series.

Philly's lone star took on the Celtics dynamic duo and the C's crazy happy 3 point offense and nearly won that series on his own little self.

[xmuscularghandix]

Toine had a pretty good series too against the Sixers, actually he had a pretty [dang] good playoff run in 2002.

I have no problems saying Toine was our best player in the 2002 playoffs.

I would. They were a dynamic duo, 'Toine was the vocal leader but PP was the leader on the floor. The Green would go as far as PP took them.

You are absolutely right, the 2002 Celtics were only going as far as Paul Pierce took them.

Toine being the best Celtic playoff performer in 2002 was the reason why the Celtics didn't get to the Finals, because Pierce wasn't the best Celtic.

Well two players led a team of over the hill stars, kids, and draft busts to the Eastern Conference finals, now thats pretty impressive. But the think with Toine and Pierce is that it was Toine playing good and hitting shots for the first three quarters while PP contributed off and on... then in the fourth Paul would just do his thing and try to pull us out with the win.

In all fairness to everyone else on the team...

Kenny Anderson was the perfect PG for this team.
Rodney Rogers at this point was perfect for filling his role
Tony Battie was a decent center but didn't do well enough rebounding... well nobody did
Delk & Williams were past their prime but could still fill roles.
Johnson was on the rise and really put up some good numbers early in his rookie year...never should have been traded, we could have had a homegrown big three by 2004.

[CelticG1]

Toine had a pretty good series too against the Sixers, actually he had a pretty [dang] good playoff run in 2002.

I have no problems saying Toine was our best player in the 2002 playoffs.

I would. They were a dynamic duo, 'Toine was the vocal leader but PP was the leader on the floor. The Green would go as far as PP took them.

You are absolutely right, the 2002 Celtics were only going as far as Paul Pierce took them.

Toine being the best Celtic playoff performer in 2002 was the reason why the Celtics didn't get to the Finals, because Pierce wasn't the best Celtic.

Well two players led a team of over the hill stars, kids, and draft busts to the Eastern Conference finals, now thats pretty impressive. But the think with Toine and Pierce is that it was Toine playing good and hitting shots for the first three quarters while PP contributed off and on... then in the fourth Paul would just do his thing and try to pull us out with the win.

In all fairness to everyone else on the team...

Kenny Anderson was the perfect PG for this team.
Rodney Rogers at this point was perfect for filling his role
Tony Battie was a decent center but didn't do well enough rebounding... well nobody did
Delk & Williams were past their prime but could still fill roles.
Johnson was on the rise and really put up some good numbers early in his rookie year...never should have been traded, we could have had a homegrown big three by 2004.

Are you talking about Joe Johnson? He was barely ever on our team and wasn't on it during those playoffs. We sholdn't have given up on him but we never would have made it that deep in the playoffs that year as we acquired Delk and Rogers from him right? Also his rookie numbers with us were nothing to write home about. 6 ppg 1.5 apg 2.9 rpg and shot 273 from downtown...
I can't believe looking back on that season how well they did. They really were not that good and almost made the NBA finals.   People talk about Lebron and dwade leading there teams with limited casts how did Pierce not get as much credit for leading his team as far as he did?