The TD Garden in Boston was packed out last night as the Celtics hosted the Brooklyn Nets, the event was significant because of the return of two Celtics heroes in Kevin Garnett, and particularly Paul Pierce, to Boston for the first time since moving to the Nets in the offseason.
KG and "The Truth" got an incredible reception when then lineups were announced:
And Paul Pierce got his own special video to reminisce on the huge impact he had on the Boston franchise:
Although the Celtics fans were delighted to welcome back their heroes, they left disappointed as the Nets emerged victorious, the final score 85-79.