New York Knicks followers have loads to be enthusiastic about as their residence group heads again to Madison Sq. Backyard with a 2 -1 benefit over the Boston Celtics within the first spherical of the NBA playoffs. Whereas the primary two video games within the sequence led to dramatic vogue, former Celtic ahead Paul Pierce simply obtained a painful lesson in betting towards New York.
Even after the Knicks clinched a 108 – 105 victory within the first sport of the sequence, Pierce doubled down on his help for his former group, satisfied that there was no approach the Knicks would depart Boston with one other win underneath their belts.
He was so certain that the Celtics would take sport 2 that he made an unbelievable wager on tv.
“If the Celtics lose Sport 2 at residence, I promise you, I’m strolling right here tomorrow, 15 miles! In my gown, no sneakers on, naked toes,” he mentioned on the Could 9 episode of his FS1 present ‘Communicate.’” “I assure this one. Put the home on this sport!”
Pierce’s co-hosts tried to speak him out of creating such a severe wager, however he held agency.
“You gotta higher probability of strolling out of this studio and seeing a dinosaur,” he added.
However later that evening, Pierce needed to eat his phrases and put together to get to steppin’ when the Knicks squeaked out a 91 – 90 victory over the Celtics after making a dramatic 20-point comeback.
The following day, TMZ caught up with Pierce alongside his eight-hour commute. He informed them that regardless of strolling by the mountains to get to work he’s, nonetheless standing by his Boston boys within the playoffs.
“Man, they obtained fortunate. I ain’t even attempting to listen to all that,” he mentioned.
Requested whether or not or not he’ll make one other wager, Pierce informed followers to remain tuned.