In his final season, the Truth’s on court time has been scarce, which explains why No. 34’s double-digit games in 2016-17 have been scarce, too.
However, there was a Paul Pierce sighting on Monday night against the Houston Rockets. With Los Angeles blowing their Texas opponents out of the water, No. 34 got a chance to hoist some shots, and he did.
Paul’s line for the night: 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one board in seven minutes. That is nothing if not efficient, and a season-high in scoring, too.
L.A. wound up winning, 125-96.
Paul Pierce is the G.O.A.T