Gino returns in Celtics victory over Bobcats

More photos » Brian Babineau - NBAE/Getty Images Paul Pierce looked like vintage Paul Pierce tonight. Browse more photos » Prior to tonight's game, Paul Pierce spoke with reporters and said that the Celtics must prepare for the NBA playoffs like one would a boxing match. You've got to put in the time and effort in the regular season the same way you would train and spar for a big prize fight. Tonight in front of the home crowd, Pierce and the Celtics beat up on the Charlotte Bobcats to the tune of a 104-80 victory. It was their largest win at home since a 118-90 shellacking of the Chicago Bulls on October 30, 2009. The Celtics took a nine point lead into the third quarter, and extended it to 21 by the time the fourth quarter rolled around. "I thought the key was the third quarter," said coach Doc Rivers. "...