"We're showing that we can compete against pretty much anyone, but we have to bring our A-game most of the time, and that involves not turning the ball over and not fouling as much, " said Pierce, who needs 10 points to pass CharlesBarkley for 20th on the NBA's career scoring list.
The most recognizable NCAA tournament broadcaster this year is CharlesBarkley, the former NBA superstar so known for his outspokenness that "Inside the NBA" host Ernie Johnson said he was slightly queasy when Barkley joined the network 14 years ago.