Found January 27, 2013 on Celtics Life: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Video courtesy of OfficialCeltics ESPN Boxscore Paul Pierce had a triple-double against the Miami Heat today, notching 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. Enjoy some of the highlights of his great performance. Your take: How did you feel about the way Pierce played today? Sound off in the comments! You can follow Jun Pang on Twitter @CjEuLnTICS
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