Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, goes to the hoop against Denver Nuggets guard Wilson Chandler, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, goes to the hoop against Denver Nuggets guard Wilson Chandler, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) brings down a rebound against Denver Nuggets small forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Boston Celtics power forward Chris Wilcox, center, goes to the hoop against Denver Nuggets small forward Kenneth Faried, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Denver Nuggets guard Wilson Chandler (21) blocks a shot-attempt by Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) as forward Kevin Garnett (5) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Boston Celtics power forward Chris Wilcox (44) goes down after a shot-attempt against the defense of Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
BOSTON (AP) ? Paul Pierce had 27 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to seven games with a 118-114 triple overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
Boston's win also ended Denver's winning streak at nine games.
Pierce made a tying 3-pointer in the second overtime to make it 107-107 and extend the game.
Kevin Garnett had 20 points and grabbed 18 rebounds while Jason Terry scored a season-high 26 points off the bench.
The Celtics also stayed unbeaten since point guard Rajon Rondo's season-ending knee injury.
Terry hit a 3-pointer with 1:33 remaining in the third overtime to put the Celtics ahead 116-113.
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