VIDEO: Paul Pierce responds to Trevor Booker's excessive screaming

Sure, last night's game between the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards may have had a playoff-type atmosphere to it, but can the needless shouting after a blocked shot in the FIRST quarter please come to an end?

At least wait until the second half, or even reserve the first quarter posturing for the playoffs.

That's probably what 15-year veteran Paul Pierce was thinking after he saw his shot blocked by the 26-year-old in the first half of the Wizards' 104-91 win over the Nets on Saturday night.

Pierce, of course, responded with his own ridiculous first half howl.