Pierce Is Ready To Go

by Jeff Clark on Jun 8, 2008 3:50 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce practiced without difficulty Sunday and was cleared to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.
"Paul's good," coach Doc Rivers said.
The news on center Kendrick Perkins, who sprained his ankle in Boston's 98-88 victory in Game 1, isn't as certain. He did nothing more strenuous than shoot free throws at the shootaround and will be a game-time decision for Game 2.
"There's just no reason to push him," Rivers said. "With an ankle, it's going to swell up. Let him swell up after the game instead of now."

Count me as cautiously optimistic. I'm one of those that isn't sure why he won't just get an MRI . I'm no doctor, but I don't really like the sound of any of the potential issues he could have as a result of playing in pain. If he helps his team to a ring, I think he'd consider the risk totally worth it. If not, well, we know how things worked out for Kevin McHale, except he already had some hardware on his fingers.

Like I said, I'm cautiously optimistic that he's as well as he says he is.

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Well when Paul initially went down, I’m sure you were recklessly pessimistic like the rest of us Jeff. The fact that Paul is practicing “without difficulty” only 3 days later is relatively good news considering he was wincing in pain post game #1 and hobbling to his car that night. I hear Odom has a few scrapes and bruises himself, maybe that will help make up for Perkins still not being 100%. I hope we can keep the defensive intensity up tonight. Go C’s!!

P.S.: Woj has a good piece on Dennis Johnson on Yahoo! Sports: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ag29EsUrXjW5IrwYsK5eoxS8vLYF?slug=aw-dennisjohnson060708&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

by deejaymc on Jun 8, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

Well when Paul initially went down, I’m sure you were recklessly pessimistic like the rest of us Jeff.

Of course I was. The only reason I wasn’t slamming repeatedly on the panic button was because I was too numb. Then when he came back and hit two threes, I was over the moon.

Ready for another emotional roller coaster tonight boys and gals?

by Jeff Clark on Jun 8, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

Hopefully not with an injury incuded.

by CoachBo on Jun 8, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

Beat LA!

by Bankshot on Jun 8, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

I think with each win we get closer, the stress only gets worse. We are 3 wins away from all the glory guys (rubbing eyes to make sure it’s all real). Go Boston, Beat L.A.!!

by deejaymc on Jun 8, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

Excellent point Jeff

by cocofan on Jun 8, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

Dont get it twisted> First of all Pierce faked is whole “injury” and we all know it. Another thing….Doc Rivers is a sorry excuse for a coach….dude sucks for real. Lakers win in 6 games (4-2)…nuff said!!!!!!

by TwoE11even on Jun 8, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions