Pierce and Daniels to Play?

by Greg Payne on Feb 25, 2010 7:11 PM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

According to several media outlets, via Twitter, it looks like Marquis Daniels will play tonight against the Cavaliers.

Marquis will play. Sounds AWFUL, but acknowledged he's sucking it up for a big game.

Quis is playing tonight. Still looks a little under the weather, but who isn't?

And if you're not a fan of Twitter feeds, the Globe confirmed Daniels will play tonight on its blog:

Marquis Daniels (flu) sat sniffling at his locker, but he says he's playing tonight vs. the Cavs.

As for Paul Pierce, who many thought (myself included) would miss tonight's game, Sherrod Blakely tweeted that he might give it a go:

Pierce still a game-time decision, but it's looking as though he'll give it a go.

Take that last one with a grain of salt, for there have been no confirmed reports about Pierce's participation in tonight's game.

Forsberg also has a quick video of Pierce shooting free throws earlier. There doesn't appear to be any tape on Paul's right thumb in the video, for what it's worth.

UPDATE: Pierce will not play in tonight's game. Via the Celtics' Twitter:

Doc says Paul is out tonight and the next couple of games.

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pierce's defense will be needed more than his offense tonight

by celticinorlando on Feb 25, 2010 7:15 PM EST reply actions

Pierce Should Not Be Allowed to Play

This isn’t a playoff game.

by Brickowski on Feb 25, 2010 7:19 PM EST reply actions

i pretty much agree...but i doubt he wants to miss the cavs...he can sit

for the next 2 weeks really after tonight…they are playing some weaker teams

by celticinorlando on Feb 25, 2010 7:22 PM EST reply actions

Rolling my eyes…

Sit Pierce, Period

by lennz on Feb 25, 2010 7:25 PM EST reply actions

PP is out..smart move

by celticinorlando on Feb 25, 2010 7:28 PM EST reply actions

Pierce is out

It’s official. Good move.

by Greg Payne on Feb 25, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions

This is the start of the Marcus Landry era.

You are all witnesses.

by Mencius on Feb 25, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions

So Quis is gonna play sick?

And infect the rest of the team? Huh?

by DRJ1 on Feb 25, 2010 7:39 PM EST reply actions

Pierce needs at the very least a week, if not, two weeks off. Daniels on the other hand simply has the flu. Many NBA players have played thru the flu, and sometimes preformed quite well. I have no problem with Daniels playing. It is definitely in the teams best interest if he at least gives it a try.

As a bonus, maybe Daniels can give LeQueen the flu. Wouldn’t that be hilarious. Go ahead Quisy, cough, sneeze, and hack all the phlegm on LeQueen you can.

by KG's Knee on Feb 25, 2010 7:40 PM EST reply actions