Celtics' Pierce to play after body-slam (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce is ready for Game 3 of the playoffs series against Atlanta, despite being body-slammed to the floor in their last win. Pierce had no problems in practice Friday before the Celtics headed to Atlanta for Saturday's game. Coach Doc River says the training staff placed no restrictions on Pierce, who the team says injured his back before returning later in the first...

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[Mulli]

Didn't Pierce survive once being "pierced" like 75 times?

 

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Didn't Pierce survive once being "pierced" like 75 times?

Yeah, that was crazy.

I coined him Paul Pierced. Donald still laughs about it.

How crazy is it that PP was raised in Englewood and a Lakers fan his whole life, but ends up being a career Celtic?!?

 

[Mulli]

Yeah, that was crazy.

I coined him Paul Pierced. Donald still laughs about it.

How crazy is it that PP was raised in Englewood and a Lakers fan his whole life, but ends up being a career Celtic?!?

Are you referring to Inglewood, always up to no good? Have I been spelling it wrong in my head all these years?

 

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Are you referring to Inglewood, always up to no good? Have I been spelling it wrong in my head all these years?

You're right. It is I. Englewood is a suburb of Denver and slightly different.