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Mickael Pietrus playing helpful defense

His work on Johnson is beneficial for Pierce

By Frank Dell’Apa

 |  Globe Staff  

  May 06, 2012

At key points, the Celtics assign Pietrus to the Hawks’ Joe Johnson, giving Paul Pierce the freedom to roam defensively and get in position for transition offense.

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