On this day: Jones, Sharman born; Pierce leads 21-point rally vs. Nets

On this day, Boston Celtics guard legends K.C. Jones and Bill Sharman were born, and Paul Pierce almost single-handedly beat the Nets in 2002.

Today is also the date of a 94-90 comeback win against the (then) New Jersey in Game 3 of the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals.

Paul Pierce outscored the (then) New Jersey Nets 19 points to 16 in the final frame to carry the Celtics, and eliminating a 21-point lead, among the largest comebacks in playoff history.

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