March 16, 2010
The age-old rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons has turned rather one-sided in the last few years, but Paul Pierce and the Celtics showed no mercy on the Pistons Monday night.
Paul scored 12 points in the first quarter and Boston never trailed as they dominated the Detroit, 119-93 at TD Garden.
The Truth finished with 15 points, three assists, two steals, and one block in just 17 minutes of play on the hardwood. Hitting on all cylinders early, Paul found his rhythm to help Boston build a big lead during the first half as ESPN.com described it: