Updates on the Injured

by Greg Payne on Dec 27, 2009 9:48 AM EST in Boston Celtics Articles

I'm sure many of us were somewhat hopeful that Paul Pierce might return earlier than expected - based on his history of playing through pain - but don't hold out too much hope that we'll see him on this west coast swing. Via the Globe:

Though Pierce could make the trip West on his own, it is "highly doubtful" he will do so, president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said in a text message Saturday.

Ainge said Pierce's return is not expected before the Celtics play host to Toronto Jan. 2.

As for Kevin Garnett, who hit his head rather hard in a nasty fall in the final minutes of Friday's win over Orlando, there haven't been any further developments on his status besides his words following the fall:

"I’m OK,’’ Garnett said after the game. "I’ve had harder falls. I’m just glad we won, to be honest. I’m sure I’ll feel it in the morning. But for now, I’m all right.’’

I'm under the assumption that no news is good news in this case. There haven't been any reports that Garnett might miss tonight's game against the Clippers - despite his fall on Friday or the thigh bruise that kept him out against the Pacers last Tuesday - so all signs point to him being in the lineup tonight. If any news breaks on this front as the day wears on, we'll let you know.

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I dont have a whole lot of expectation or hope that paul will come back earlier…no sense in that whatsoever, this team is good enough to adjust to injuries, mainly bc rondo can bring his game to a different mode when 1 of the big 3 goes down

by takeit on Dec 27, 2009 10:12 AM EST reply actions

i’d say let paul rest. we’ve got bbd back. this should help out greatly. and the celtics can run the pick and roll with ra and kg

by vgarcia890 on Dec 27, 2009 10:25 AM EST reply actions

Honestly, at this point, I’d rather have TA in there than BBD only b/c BBD hasn’t played this season yet. Let him work his way back in and don’t put too many minutes on his shoulders early. TA has played well enough to earn that spot.

by Reddo on Dec 27, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions

I wouldn’t mind seeing Pierce take a little while to rest either.

by Justin_Bobo on Dec 27, 2009 10:42 AM EST reply actions

Was hoping to read a bit about Marquis Daniels too.

This team is going to be scary-good when everyone is back healthy enough to play.

by Surferdad on Dec 27, 2009 10:55 AM EST reply actions

It'll be nice when everyone's back

I’m all in favor of letting Paul rest…I think it’ll actually do him some good to get a few games off. His injury is a quick fix with some rest so he shouldn’t really miss a beat when he gets back.

As for Daniels, there’s nothing new to report, unfortunately. I was looking for some updates, but he seems to be on the same time table as before…Look for a late January or early-mid February return from him…Late January being the best case scenario.

by Greg Payne on Dec 27, 2009 11:04 AM EST reply actions