Following a shootaround Wednesday morning in New Orleans, Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce, who is recovering from a left mid-foot sprain, indicated he'll play Wednesday night against the Hornets and plans to participate in All-Star weekend starting Friday in Dallas.
"It's getting better, it's still a little sore," Pierce told the Boston Globe. "I'm hoping over the break, with some time off, I can continue the process of getting better. Definitely, the weekend is going to help. I plan on playing tonight and plan on being in the All-Star game, plan on being in everything."
Pierce is scheduled to participate in the 3-point Shootout on Saturday and told the Globe he's been practicing for the event. He also suggested he'd like to play 10-12 minutes during the actual All-Star game on Sunday.
"It's getting better, it's still a little sore," Pierce told the Boston Globe. "I'm hoping over the break, with some time off, I can continue the process of getting better. Definitely, the weekend is going to help. I plan on playing tonight and plan on being in the All-Star game, plan on being in everything."
Pierce is scheduled to participate in the 3-point Shootout on Saturday and told the Globe he's been practicing for the event. He also suggested he'd like to play 10-12 minutes during the actual All-Star game on Sunday.
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UPCOMING GAMES
| W-L | PF | PA | HM | AW | STK | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
| W-L | PF | PA | HM | AW | STK | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
| W-L | PF | PA | HM | AW | STK | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 2-4 | 82.2 | 86.8 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 | 2-4 |
| BOS | 7-5 | 88.3 | 84.7 | 5-1 | 2-4 | L1 | 6-4 |
TEAM LEADERS
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Paul Pierce
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| OTHER LEADERS | ||||||||||||
| Rebounds | K. Garnett | 8.2 | ||||||||||
| Assists | R. Rondo | 11.7 | ||||||||||
| Steals | R. Rondo | 1.8 | ||||||||||
| Blocks | J. O'Neal | 1.7 | ||||||||||
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