Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) drives past Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. At left is Boston Celtics forward Chris Wilcox (44). (AP Photo/Charles
Celtics top Pacers 94-87
Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 28 points in the third quarter, hitting a 3-pointer and two more baskets as the Celtics ran off 11 consecutive points to pull away and beat the Indiana Pacers 94-87 Friday night.
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