What It Means:

In what will almost certainly be Pierce's last career game in Boston at the Garden, Doc Rivers will let Pierce get the start,. It's a classy move from Rivers and while he likely won't play long, a ceremonial start should draw a big ovation from the matinee Boston crowd.

Our models expect a modest return to Boston for Pierce with 3.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.2 minutes against the Celtics.