Paul Pierce through the years
June 2010
A stunning run through the playoffs landed Pierce and the Celtics in the NBA Finals for the second time in three years. Pierce averaged 18.8 points, 6 rebounds and 3.4 assists a game in the playoffs, during which the Celtics eliminated the Heat, Cavaliers, and Magic, but lost to Derek Fisher and the Lakers in the NBA Finals in seven games.

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