He ordered his players to foul the Celtics in the final minute , sending them to the line , rather than let Paul Pierce launch a possible back - breaking three - pointer .
Avery Johnson has yet to completely trust his team 's defense , understandably .
Avery Johnson ordered Avery Johnson 's players to foul the Celtics in the final minute , sending them to the line , rather than let Paul Pierce launch a possible back - breaking three - pointer .
Avery Johnson has yet to completely trust his team 's defense , understandably .