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#Celtics guard Ray Allen said he tried to shoot and play at last second on Tuesday, feels a lot of pressure to be out there with teammates.
— Scott Souza (@scott_souza) May 3, 2012
Ray Allen will attempt to practice today. Said he feels better and wants to go. #celtics
— gary washburn (@GwashNBAGlobe) May 3, 2012
It's becoming a far too familiar pattern these days. Ray feels great before practice or shootaround then his ankles swell and lock up and he gets frustrated. Today's news felt a little more optimistic but we'll see where he's at in two hours.
Allen optimistic before Thursday's practice
"The last couple of days, I've been in a really good place, so I'm optimistic," said Allen. "If I'm sitting here [Friday] feeling good, that's a different story. I am optimistic about practicing today so that's definitely a great step for me moving forward."
UPDATE:
Ray Allen made it through practice. ... It now becomes a morning after question.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) May 3, 2012
Fingers crossed. Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Rest, ice, compression, elevation.