With the score 77-38 by halftime, the Celtics were only 8 points shy of tying the franchise record for points in a first half, which happened twice, both against Denver in 1982. The new Big Three combined for 71 points, while the team had a 64.5 percent field goal percentage, their best since they shot 65.1 in a game in 1993. Said Pierce after the game: "We are just scratching the surface of what we can be."

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