Celtics updates

Live updates and analysis from the Globe's Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn.

3rd & 7 37yd

This is how it starts #zombies RT @BostonGlobe : East Boston man bit officer, police say b.globe.com/1jtpXU2

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 6:12:15 PM
RT @paulpierce34 : Excited to get back to the Bean leaving n a couple of hours

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 6:29:50 PM
With Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett coming back to Boston tomorrow, what is your memorable athlete-coming-back-to-face-former-team moment?

by gary washburn via twitter 1/25/2014 6:57:49 PM
Mines as a childhood #dodgers fans is Steve Garvey returning to Dodgers Stadium as a Padre. Got a long standing O.

by gary washburn via twitter 1/25/2014 6:59:01 PM
Mine as a childhood #dodgers fan was Steve Garvey returning to Dodger Stadium as a Padre, got a long, long standing O

by gary washburn via twitter 1/25/2014 7:00:00 PM
Or how about Reggie Jackson homering off Ron Guidry in his first game back at Yankee Stadium as an Angel

by gary washburn via twitter 1/25/2014 7:01:43 PM
Kendall Marshall makes most of shot with Lakers b.globe.com/1dFCHyq via @BostonGlobe

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 6:43:49 PM
How do you sum up in 60-90 seconds what PP & KG meant to the @celtics ? Once more, my story on their video tributes: b.globe.com/1eUbUCL

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 7:50:08 PM
Paul Pierce talking to ESPN's @chris_broussard before facing #celtics http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Be7-UZGIYAIXBnT.jpg

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 9:48:19 PM
Bradley and Bayless are both out for #celtics tonight. Stevens said Bayless is closer than Bradley

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 9:49:06 PM
There's also a fan in all Kansas gear (Pierce's alma mater) and another holding a Pierce KU jersey.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 10:50:04 PM
A lot of Paul Pierce Celtics jerseys in the crowd tonight.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 11:10:16 PM
Standing ovation for the Nets as they take the court for warmups. Louder ovation than the Celtics got.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:16:34 PM
Led by Jason Terry, the Nets take the court to a loud ovation from Celtics fans, who are all on their feet.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 11:17:14 PM
FYI: You can watch tonight's Nets game both on ESPN and on @NetsOnYES .

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:21:54 PM
"Paul Pierce" chant breaking out.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 11:36:31 PM
Crowd already chanting "Paul Pierce!" #celtics

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 11:36:38 PM
Garnett gets standing O and waves to crowd twice #nets #celtics

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 11:37:37 PM
Before the announcer could even say Kevin Garnett's name in the starting lineup, the crowd was roaring.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 11:37:39 PM
Same with Paul Pierce.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 11:37:47 PM
Pierce gets standing O after being introduced last and quickly waves teammates to begin huddle #celtics #nets

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 11:38:18 PM
Garnett and Pierce are introduced like home players – and are second to last and last – and receive long standing ovations from the crowd.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:38:26 PM
Rajon Rondo introduced as "The Captain." For forever, that was Paul Pierce's title. Still weird to hear it given to anyone else.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:40:06 PM
Garnett and Pierce were introduced second and last, and PA man Eddie Palladino gave them a home-style intro. Very loud in here.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 11:40:12 PM
Rondo hits the floor and shakes Johnson and Pierce's hand and gets to his spot at #nets FT line

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 11:41:59 PM
Pierce's first shot way shot, barely hits rim.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:42:42 PM
Remember Rondo's history in nationally televised games #celtics #nets

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 11:44:12 PM
As you might expect, Paul Pierce looks totally out of sorts right now.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:45:17 PM
Garnett just took his first shot and missed by about a mile.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:45:37 PM
Crowd waiting to cheer and Pierce or Garnett make, but they are a combined 0 for 3 #celtics #nets

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 11:45:45 PM
Celtics open up with a 8-0 lead. Timeout, Nets. Brooklyn is 0-6 from the field: Pierce 0-2, KG 0-1.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 11:46:52 PM
Another standing ovation for Garnett when he checks out of the game.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:52:11 PM
Fortunately for the Nets, their sluggish start didn't matter because this Celtics team is horrible.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/26/2014 11:58:27 PM
Pierce gets his first foul before his first point #celtics #nets

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 11:59:35 PM
Here comes the Garnett tribute #celtics #nets

by gary washburn via twitter 1/26/2014 11:59:45 PM
Here comes the KG tribute video.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/26/2014 11:59:55 PM
Garnett is trying not to look at the video screen but he is peeking #celtics #nets

by gary washburn via twitter 1/27/2014 12:00:19 AM
And their playing Geno for Garnett and he is smiling like crazy #nets #celtics

by gary washburn via twitter 1/27/2014 12:01:15 AM
They're playing Gino Time music.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/27/2014 12:01:32 AM
KG chant breaking out.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/27/2014 12:02:16 AM
Garden video stays on Garnett and crowd continues to cheer #nets #celtics

by gary washburn via twitter 1/27/2014 12:03:02 AM
Even KG couldn't help but crack a smile after seeing video, which ended with camera panning to two empty spaces on retired jersey banner.

by Tim Bontemps via twitter 1/27/2014 12:03:18 AM
Meanwhile both teams have combined for 26 points and 9-for-31 shooting in 11 minutes #celtics #nets

by gary washburn via twitter 1/27/2014 12:05:35 AM
Here comes the Pierce tribute #celtics #nets

by gary washburn via twitter 1/27/2014 12:07:36 AM
Pierce tribute video

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/27/2014 12:07:40 AM