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Morning sports update: Paul Pierce believes Kevin Garnett’s number will also be retired

Without any Olympic distractions, the NHL proceeds apace. The Bruins defeated the Flames on Tuesday night by a 5-2 final score, with Patrice Bergeron scoring the 17th and 18th goals of his last 19 games.

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Paul Pierce believes the Celtics will retire Kevin Garnett’s number: After his own number was retired on Sunday, Celtics legend Paul Pierce believes his longtime teammate will soon receive the same honor.

“Without a doubt, KG’s number will be [the next one] retired in Boston. It’s going to happen.