Pierce: Allen is a 'genetic wonder'
December, 13, 2011
12/13/11
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By Tom Lakin | ESPNBoston.com
WALTHAM, Mass. -- Turns out it's not just the young guys and Celtics newcomers who have been learning from the always-focused, always-in-top-shape Ray Allen. Celtics captain Paul Pierce said Tuesday that he's picked up a thing or two from Allen, as well.
"Right now my motivation is to play longer than Ray,” a laughing Pierce said during media day festivities Tuesday at the Celtics Training Center at HealthPoint. “I think he’s gonna play another five years, so I don't know if I’ll make it. But he’s definitely been my inspiration, just the way he’s been consistently great, even at his age of 42. He’s amazing. He’s just a genetic wonder."
Allen, of course, is a mere 36. Pierce turned his jersey number (34) in October.
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| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
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| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
| W-L | PF | PA | HM | AW | STK | L10 | |
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| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
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| Rebounds | K. Garnett | 8.2 | ||||||||||
| Assists | R. Rondo | 11.7 | ||||||||||
| Steals | R. Rondo | 1.8 | ||||||||||
| Blocks | J. O'Neal | 1.7 | ||||||||||
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