Boston ? Paul Pierce’s seventh straight 30-point game showed he can do more than just score.

Pierce had his first triple-double of the season with 31 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lift the Celtics to a 104-101 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday night.

“I think this is the best everybody has seen him play,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. “I’m sure he has had some runs, but this is a sustained run.”

Pierce hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer Tuesday night in overtime at Washington for a 116-115 victory and scored eight straight points in the final minute and a half to rally Boston past the 76ers.

“The last time I had a run like this was probably my senior year in high school,” Pierce said. “We’ve lost so many close games this year that we just needed to give ourselves a chance.”

The Celtics won for only the fifth time in 33 chances this season when trailing after three quarters.

After Allen Iverson’s jumper gave Philadelphia a 99-94 lead with 1:34 remaining, Pierce’s 8-0 run – including a pair of three-pointers – put the Celtics up, 102-99.

“Pierce thrives in those situations,” 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks said. “He looks forward to his team being down so he can take the big shots and make the big shots.”

With Philadelphia trailing by one, Iverson missed a chance to regain the lead for the 76ers when his jump shot was blocked by Tony Allen with 22 seconds remaining.

Pierce extended his franchise-record streak of 30-point games and scored at least 30 points for the 13th time in 14 games. He has six career triple-doubles. Iverson scored 32 points but finished 10-for-31.

Jazz 96, Timberwolves 93

Salt Lake City – Andrei Kirilenko had eight blocks and eight assists to go with 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Utah won consecutive games for the first time in nearly a month.

Lakers 113, Hornets 107

New Orleans – The Hornets’ homecoming turned into another Kobe show. Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter.

Heat 118, Wizards 112

Miami – Dwyane Wade returned from a two-game absence to score 40 and lead Miami to its 10th straight win.

Bobcats 104, Warriors 101

Charlotte, N.C. – Jumaine Jones scored 29, including a pair of free throws with 1.4 seconds to play.

Pistons 106, Bulls 101

Auburn Hills, Mich. – Richard Hamilton scored 14 of his 24 points in a wild fourth quarter.

Grizzlies 99, Sonics 74

Seattle – Pau Gasol had the first triple-double of his career with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.

Rockets 103, Pacers 99

Houston – Yao Ming scored a season-high 38 and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Kings 123, Bucks 116

Milwaukee – Mike Bibby scored 36 points, and Sacramento tied its season high for points.

Cavaliers 98, Raptors 97

Toronto – Damon Jones made a three-pointer at the buzzer to give Cleveland its fourth straight victory.