Boston, MA – Paul Pierce netted 27 points and dished out 94 win over New Jersey.
Rajon Rondo, who has been the subject of trade rumors, tallied 14 points, 13 assists and five steals. Kevin Garnett contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who beat the Nets for the 17th time in the last 19 meetings.
Chris Wilcox totaled 14 points and Mickael Pietrus scored 11 in Boston's third consecutive victory.
Brook Lopez had 28 points for the Nets, who failed to build on a one-point win at Dallas on Tuesday.
