Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo net 53 between them to star the show

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett duringt the game on Wednesday

Paul Pierce scored 28 points and Rajon Rondo finished with 25 as Boston took a 2-0 series lead by edging Orlando 95-92 in their NBA semi-final series on Tuesday.

"We're going to try and close it out in four games," Pierce said. "Just think our mindset was to be ready for the type of intensity they would bring after losing at home.