Ray Allen going through full warmups here. That's encouraging.lockerz.com/s/206447467

— Gary Dzen (@GlobeGaryDzen) May 4, 2012

Ray Allen just finished up his normal pre-game routine. Didn't appear limited. @ESPNForsberg and I will keep you posted on his status.

— Greg Payne (@GregPayne_ESPN) May 4, 2012

#CelticsTalk: Still no official word on #Celtics Ray Allen, but he did more during his pre-game workout than he has since the injury.

— A. Sherrod Blakely (@SherrodbCSN) May 4, 2012

Allen finishes his warmups with his trademark dunk. Sure looks like he's preparing to play.

— Gary Dzen (@GlobeGaryDzen) May 4, 2012

This is what it must feel like being at Cape Canaveral before a shuttle launch. We're three hours from lift tip off and Ray's warming up. You know the hero shot in Armageddon or The Right Stuff where the have all the astronauts in a row walking toward the camera in slow motion? Well, the NBA cut together a 2012 Celtics BIG Playoffs commercial and guess who's leading them out of the tunnel:

2012 Celtics BIG Playoffs (via NBA)

UPDATE:

I'm giddy like a school girl.

The tweet you’ve been waiting for; Ray Allen will play tonight in Game 3. Josh Smith out for the Hawks..Marvin Williams will start.

— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) May 4, 2012

#CelticsTalk: #Celtics Ray Allen a go tonight vs #Hawks.

— A. Sherrod Blakely (@SherrodbCSN) May 4, 2012