Pierce fires Celtics to tight win over Bucks Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:14am EST (Reuters) - Ten-time all-star Paul Pierce stepped up late in the game to help the Boston Celtics grind out a hard fought 96-92 away victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday. Having lost to the Bucks eight days earlier, the Celtics dished out a little payback with Pierce notching up nine rebounds and 25 points, including a clutch run of baskets late in the fourth quarter, to improve the side to 3-3. Fellow Celtics Kevin Garnett (18 points) and Jason Terry (15 points) were also heavily involved while the Bucks were left to rue a lack of accuracy from the majority of the squad. The home side Bucks led by four at three-quarter time and despite having a hefty possession advantage all night were unable to close the deal. Monta Ellis top-scored with 32 points but Milwaukee made under 40 percent of their field goals and only 15 percent of three-pointers to fall to 3-2 for the year.