
The Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant have been named the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for games played in March. Pierce led the Celtics to a 12-5 month (second in the Eastern Conference), averaging 22.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists, recording six games of 25 or more points. In a 102-95 win at Charlotte on March 26, Pierce recorded season highs of 36 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Pierce played