Overview

• Paul Pierce pledged on FS1’s 'Speak' to walk to work barefoot in a bathrobe if the Celtics lost Game 2 at home to the Knicks.
• After Boston's 91-90 loss, which followed another 20-point lead collapse, Pierce embarked on the 20.2-mile journey before sunrise Thursday morning.
• Pierce documented the eight-hour trek on Instagram, sharing updates while lamenting the Celtics' performance and his self-imposed challenge.
• Former teammate Kevin Garnett and FS1 co-host Keyshawn Johnson joined or supported Pierce during his walk, adding camaraderie to the viral event.
• The Celtics now face a critical Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, trailing 0-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against a surging Knicks team.