Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, reaches out for a rebound against Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., March 16, ... more 

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, reaches out for a rebound against Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., March 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) less