LA Clippers: What Paul Pierce can do against the Utah Jazz

Mar 30, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Clippers defeated the Suns 124-118. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Clippers defeated the Suns 124-118. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) is congratulated by coach Doc Rivers during a NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Cavaliers 108-78. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) is congratulated by coach Doc Rivers during a NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Cavaliers 108-78. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The result?

At the end of the day, how the Clippers do versus the Jazz be mainly on the shoulders of the starters. But, if Pierce does his job well, it’ll be less of a burden for the them to bear. After all, this is his last playoff run of his career so it’s in his best interest to go out on a good note.

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