Pierce was so confident that he said he would walk to work if Boston lost the game.
“If the Celtics lose Game 2 at home, I’m walking here tomorrow, 15 miles! In my robe, no shoes on, barefoot… Put the house on this game,” Pierce stated with confidence.
Paul Pierce earlier today
“If the Celtics lose Game 2 at home, I’m walking here tomorrow, 15 miles! In my robe, no shoes on, barefoot… Put the house on this game!”
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Of course, the Knicks rallied from a 20-point deficit to win the game 91-90 and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.