NEW YORK -- Andray Blatche and Joe Johnson each scored 21 points in the Brooklyn Nets 102-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, making Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett winners in their first matchup with Doc Rivers. cheap nfl jerseys china . Brook Lopez had 16 points and Deron Williams 15 for the Nets, who won their season-high third straight. Pierce scored 10 points off the bench in his second game back from a broken hand. Chris Paul scored 20 points but had just two assists as the Clippers lost for the first time in nine games this season when he reaches 20. Pierce and Garnett went 2-0 in a reunion tour of ex-Celtics this week. They helped the Nets beat Boston here Tuesday, then Rivers made an emotional return to Boston on Wednesday. Rivers said before this game he knew it would be fun because of how competitive his two former stars are. It finally rubbed off on their new team, as the Nets were much more fired up than in some of their poor performances during an 8-14 start. Garnett had just two points but played rugged defence on Blake Griffin, shaking off coach Jason Kidds attempt to sub him out in the second quarter after picking up a third foul. He was whistled for his fourth in the third quarter that was so hard officials originally called it a flagrant before overturning it when replay showed hed actually hit Griffin in the upper arms, not the face. Rivers coached Pierce and Garnett to the 2008 NBA title, but wasnt interested in remaining in Boston after last season once it became clear the Celtics were heading toward a rebuilding era. The Celtics let him go to Los Angeles in exchange for a first-round pick. The Clippers wanted Garnett, too -- and maybe even Pierce -- but the teams couldnt find a way to make a deal that wouldve been legal under NBA rules. Pierce and Garnett were eventually dealt to the Nets, and Rivers remains close with the duo. Garnett took a detour during his intense pre-jump ball ritual to stop at the Clippers bench for a hug with Rivers and his assistants from Boston. Pierce and Rivers had a couple of chats and chuckles during the game. Both sat out Nets loss in Los Angeles on Nov. 16, along with Williams and Lopez. The Nets are healthier now and finally playing good basketball. Griffin had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers, who were a step behind on the sixth stop of their seven-game road trip that wraps up Saturday at Washington. The Clippers jumped to an 11-2 lead and were ahead 25-20 after one quarter, but the Nets controlled the latter stages of the half. Brooklyn outscored Los Angeles 19-7 over the final 4:41, turning a 37-all tie into a 56-44 lead, the final basket drawing oohs from the crowd when Williams shook free of Paul with a crossover dribble and into the lane for a layup. Third quarters have been a struggle for the Nets, but the players and fans throughout the arena were on their feet when Blatche made three straight jumpers late in the period. The Nets gave him the ball for one final chance, but he was off a last attempt and they took an 83-62 lead to the fourth. NOTES: Williams improved to 15-5 against Paul, his friend and U.S. Olympic teammate who was chosen one pick after him in the 2005 draft. ... Stephen Jackson was credited with his first basket since signing with the Clippers on a goaltending violation in the third quarter. The Clippers signed the veteran forward Tuesday and he was scoreless in 12 minutes Wednesday. cheap jerseys from china . I admit, I actually had to look it up. 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He was 0 for 8 with a walk in the two games.MONTREAL -- Signing Patrice Bernier may be the best marketing move the Montreal Impact have made for their entry into Major League Soccer, but they hope hell be a bigger help on the field. The 32-year-old Bernier returned to the club that gave him his pro start when he left Danish Superliga side Lyngby Boldklub to sign with the Impact on Monday. The defensive midfielder, who has played 47 times for the Canadian national team, is expected to be part of the Impacts leadership group when it makes the jump to MLS from the second-tier NASL next season. And he is the first bilingual, local product to sign for 2012 and the second Canadian along with goalkeeper Greg Sutton. Sporting director Nick De Santis called him one of the best players in Quebec soccer history. "What counts for me is on the pitch," Bernier said at a news conference at the teams new downtown offices. "Its great to be back home, but the fact that the coach has a role for me here was important because I didnt want to come back just because Im a local boy." Bernier grew up and learned his soccer in Brossard, Que., across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal and played for the Impact in the defunct A-League from 2000 to 2002. Then he spent nine years in Europe, playing in Norway, for Kaiserlautern in second division in Germany, and in Denmark. De Santis and team president Joey Saputo said coach Jesse Marsch was under no pressure to sign homegrown talent, but the double effect of a strong player who brings a local flavour made Bernier a natural choice. Marsch, an American, even introduced his new midfielder to the media in French. "I knew the importance of having a guy like Patrice soccer-wise, along with the importance community-wise," said Marsch. "Its a good mix. "Hes a very smart player. Hes a good passer. Hes mobile and competitive. Hell help us without the ball and with the ball." Marsch sees Bernier as one of his key players, along with veterans like former Kansas City midfielder Davy Arnaud, goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts and Columbian defender Nelson Rivas. Details of Berniers contract were not announced, but he is not a Designated Player, or one who is paid more than the maximum under the league salary cap. Saputo is leaving the door open for a high-profile signing, but he threw cold water on speculation they would sign 38-year-old former Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi, who may be best known for being head-butted by French superstar Zinedine Zidane during the 2006 World Cup final. Materazzi is reportedly looking at a move to MLS. "I can tell you Materazzi is not one of the players we went after, but there were a lot of players weve been speaking to," said Saputo, adding the team has had contacts with Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero and former Juventus star David Trezeguet and met with Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka, who signed with a Chinese club. wholesale jerseys. All three are aging European stars. "Ive given Jesse the option that if theres a DP available that he feels fits the organization, well take a look at him," Saputo added. "Its got to be a player who wants to be here, who understands his role in our organization; to help the development of our young kids also. "Its got to be done for the right reasons, but were still looking for a DP." Bernier said he will have to readjust to North American soccer, where teams tend to bomb the ball down the field. "Europe is much more tactical, strategic kind of game," he said. "North America is more north-south. "People want to be entertained, have goal chances, so the style of play is more open going forward, which I like in some ways. The European style is more balanced, finding the right time to attack. "I can see MLS has improved. There are a lot more European players coming over. But its going to be a different league and a different challenge. I knew it before, playing in the A-League for the Impact, but my soccer DNA has changed being in Europe for the last decade. Ill have to get re-accustomed." Marsch travelled to Denmark in September to talk to Bernier and watch him play. "There are little adjustments he can make pretty easily," said Marsch. "I played the same position. "Hes already equipped with so many of the tools to be a good player in that spot, but Ive also told him I know I can make him better. Ill push him every day so he can establish himself as a great player here and in this league." It took several meetings to get a contract signed and Bernier used that time to consult with national team coach Stephen Hart and players like Dwayne de Rosario and Julian de Guzman to get a feel for the level of play and the life in MLS. Bernier said some other clubs showed interest, including the Vancouver Whitecaps, but Montreal made the only firm offer. The Danish league is on its winter break and Bernier had an out-clause in his contract. Marsch said no transfer fee was paid. Now Berniers looking forward to the teams home opener March 17 at Olympic Stadium, where the Impact will play until work to enlarge Saputo Stadium to 20,000 seats in completed. cheap jerseys from china ' ' '