Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce gets ready in the Nets locker room prior to his first game in Boston as a member of the Nets. It was his first time using the visitor's locker room at the TD Garden. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce is introduced as a member of the Brooklyn Nets at the TD Garden. He received a loud ovation from Celtics fans. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett listen to the National Anthem prior to their first game in Boston as members of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Kevin Garnett gets ready for his first game in Boston as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce stands at center court prior to his first game against the Celtics in Boston as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Kevin Garnett waves to Boston fans after his video tribute played at the TD Garden. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Kevin Garnett watches his video tribute played during the first quarter at the TD Garden. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce looks on as a video tribute plays at the TD Garden. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce waves to the Boston fans after watching his video tribute. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce plays defense against Kris Humphries. Pierce scored six points in his first return to Boston as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Kevin Garnett puts in a layup to give the Nets a 82-77 lead over the Celtics with 17 seconds left. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Kevin Garnett scored six points and pulled down three rebounds in 23 minutes in Brooklyn's 85-79 win over the Celtics. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce shares a moment with Celtics fans as he leaves the court after his first game against the Celtics in Boston. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett walk down the hallway to the press room after their first game in Boston as members of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pierce, Garnett Return To Boston

Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett speak to the media after their first game against the Celtics in Boston. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)