Celtics vs. Lakers: Since they last met

Amazing efficiency from Pierce, Allen Ray Allen and Paul Pierce are defying their age on a nightly basis. Pierce has gotten in great shape since the Finals, dedicating himself to nothing but basketball. Allen is approaching the NBA's all-time record for 3-pointers made. Both players are having career shooting-percentage years -- Pierce from the field and free-throw line, Allen from the 3-point line. They're getting older, but they're getting more efficient.
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Amazing efficiency from Pierce, Allen

Ray Allen and Paul Pierce are defying their age on a nightly basis. Pierce has gotten in great shape since the Finals, dedicating himself to nothing but basketball. Allen is approaching the NBA's all-time record for 3-pointers made. Both players are having career shooting-percentage years -- Pierce from the field and free-throw line, Allen from the 3-point line. They're getting older, but they're getting more efficient.