http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/Larry+Bird IrishCentral Larry Bird en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/paul-pierce-chose-the-perfect-season-to-surpass-larry-bird-138924194.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/paul-pierce-chose-the-perfect-season-to-surpass-larry-bird-138924194.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:45:19 PST
It was somewhat fitting that Paul Pierce surpassed Larry Bird on the Celtics' all-time scoring list this season Pierce, with a 15 point performance against the Charlotte Bobcats, became the Celtics' second highest scorer in franchise history behind only John Havlicek last nightDuring a season when many, including myself, had already written the Celtics off as old, slow and in trouble, Pierce has made the difference on the court for Doc Rivers' sideWith Pierce in the side, the Celtics are 14-7 on the year including the five game winning streak that they are currently enjoying READ MORE ]]>