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Paul Pierce #34 | Guard, Forward | Boston Celtics
Height: 6-7    Weight: 230    Born: October 13, 1977, Oakland, California

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February 8, 2010
Paul Pierce was unable to get through the Celtics' practice on Monday after suffering an undisclosed injury, according to the team's Twitter page.

Our View:Pierce had been dealing with a sore left foot, though it's unclear if that is what caused him to miss the practice. Coach Doc Rivers has tentatively pronounced Pierce as questionable Wednesday against the Hornets.
February 7, 2010
Paul Pierce (sprained foot) will play on Sunday against the Magic, according to the Celtics' Twitter feed. Maquis Daniels (thumb) will be active, as well.

Our View:With only two NBA games today, he should have been in your lineup regardless in leagues with daily transactions. If he wasn't for some reason, act quickly.
February 6, 2010
Paul Pierce (sprained foot) practiced Saturday, according to the Celtics' official twitter page.

Our View:This is encouraging, but the team will get a better idea if he can play tomorrow against Orlando after the pregame shoot-around.
February 4, 2010
Coach Doc Rivers noted that Paul Pierce will be doubtful for Friday's game against New Jersey, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:Pierce, who is dealing with a sprained foot, could play if it was a playoff game - but won't be rushed back to the court for now. Consider the star small forward day-to-day.
February 4, 2010
While he may miss another game or two, Paul Pierce's foot injury doesn't appear to be too serious, according to the Boston Herald. "He's good, and it's day-to-day," Rivers said of Pierce. "I don't think he'll play (tomorrow) but then after that we'll see."

Our View:Pierce's injury was originally feared to be much worse, so it looks like his fantasy owners have dodged a bullet. Keep him on your bench for now, but be ready to get him back into your lineup in the near future.
February 3, 2010
Coach Doc Rivers said Paul Pierce will not play tonight versus Miami, and believes he will miss Friday's game as well, according to the Celtics' official twitter page.

Our View:Pierce is dealing with a sprained left foot, and is day-to-day. The veteran small forward will be missed as he leads Boston in scoring, averaging 18.9 points per contest.
February 2, 2010
According to Marc Spears on Twitter, Paul Pierce has a mildly sprained foot and is expected to be back in action by this weekend.

Our View:This is great news for Pierce owners and Celtics fans, as there was a possibility he could miss the entire season with the injury. He's considered day-to-day and him missing a couple games this week is the best turnout anyone could have hoped for. Feel free to drop Tony Allen if you proactively panicked and picked him up earlier.
February 2, 2010
According to NBA.com, the Celtic's Paul Pierce may have a broken foot.

Our View:Nothing is confirmed yet and Pierce still needs to undergo additional tests, but this doesn't look good. If it is broken he could miss anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months depending on the severity. Expect more updates after the tests, but you may want to get a head start and pick up Tony Allen.
February 1, 2010
Updating an earlier report, Paul Pierce has returned to tonight's battle against Washington after exiting earlier due to a left foot injury, according to ESPN Boston.

Our View:The veteran small forward looks to be OK. This is good news, as Boston cannot afford to lose their top scorer.
February 1, 2010
Paul Pierce exited tonight's battle at Washington after tweaking his left ankle, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:Pierce is in pain, but is with the team on the bench and is not currently headed to the locker room. Stay tuned for further updates on his status.
January 29, 2010
Paul Pierce poured in a game-high 35 points in tonight's 100-91 loss at Atlanta, to go along with two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.

Our View:Pierce could not lead Boston to a win, but had a strong performance for fantasy owners. The veteran small forward reached at least 30 points for the first time since November 22nd, when he racked up 33 against the rival Knicks.
January 28, 2010
Paul Pierce was just 3-of-12 for 12 points on Thursday, but the Celtics still managed to top the Magic 96-94.

Our View:Pierce did have two rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in the game, but he also turned the ball over four times. Combine that with his miserable shooting performance and you have a lot of unhappy fantasy owners.
January 25, 2010
Paul Pierce poured in a game-high 22 points in Monday's 95-89 home win over the Clippers. He also picked up five rebounds, two assists and a block.

Our View:The 32-year-old small forward continues to perform well for fantasy owners, and he averages 22.5 points over his last six games.
January 22, 2010
Paul Pierce carried the Celtics with 24 points in Friday's 98-95 OT win over Portland at TD Banknorth Garden. He also had three rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block.

Our View:Pierce had a nice outing while helping Boston snap their three-game losing streak. The veteran small forward is averaging 22.6 points over his last five games.
January 20, 2010
Paul Pierce scored 21 points to go along with six rebounds in Boston's 92-86 loss to the Pistons on Wednesday.

Our View:The loss dropped the Celtics to just 3-5 since Pierce returned from a knee injury earlier this month. Kevin Garnett remains sorely missed.
January 18, 2010
Paul Pierce scored a team-high 24 points in Monday's 99-90 loss to the Mavericks at TD Banknorth Garden. He also had three rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block.

Our View:This was an encouraging performance for Pierce, who is dealing with a knee ailment. The veteran small forward averages 22.6 points over his last three games.
January 18, 2010
Updating an earlier report, Paul Pierce has been deemed fit to play in tonight's game against Dallas, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:This is good news, but it is uncertain how many minutes Pierce may be able to handle due to his ailing knee. Use caution when considering him for fantasy duty.
January 18, 2010
Paul Pierce will be a game-time decision for tonight's outing against Dallas, according to ESPN.

Our View:Pierce tweaked his surgically-drained right knee during Sunday's practice. Stay tuned for an update on his status.
January 17, 2010
Paul Pierce was forced to the locker room in Celtics practice on Sunday after banging his troublesome right knee into one of Shelden Williams', according to the Boston Herald.

Our View:He later returned to the floor, but was unable to play, and had his knee heavily iced. Expect official word to come sometime in the next 24 hours, but it sounds like he will be forced to miss at least a game or two.
January 14, 2010
Paul Pierce stood out for the Celtics on Thursday with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists, but it wasn't enough as they fell to the Bulls 96-83.

Our View:Pierce now has back-to-back 20-point efforts despite shooting just 6-of-18 from the field Thursday. He's topped 20 three times now this month.
January 13, 2010
Paul Pierce scored a game-high 24 points and chipped in with six rebounds and three assists in Wednesday's 111-87 win over the Nets.

Our View:Pierce attempted just nine field goals in the game, but managed to drain six of them, with three coming from behind the arc. He's now averaging 19.4 points per game since returning from a knee injury that kept him out of five contests.
January 11, 2010
Paul Pierce scored 19 points in tonight's 102-96 loss to Atlanta. He also had eight rebounds and five assists. He made 3-of-6 shots from three-point range.

Our View:Pierce was unable to lead Boston to a win, but had a pretty good statline for fantasy owners. The veteran small forward is averaging 18.2 points over four games this month.
January 8, 2010
Paul Pierce scored a team-high 21 points in tonight's 93-85 loss at Atlanta. He also tallied five rebounds and six steals.

Our View:This was an encouraging performance for Pierce, who has been recovering from a knee injury. He topped 20 points in three of his last four games.
January 5, 2010
Paul Pierce (knee) will "probably" play on Wednesday when the Celtics take on the Heat, according to ESPN.

Our View:He has been out since December 22. The Celtics are just 2-3 in that time-span.
January 3, 2010
Paul Pierce (knee) might be able to return to the lineup the next time the Celtics take the floor on Wednesday, according to Boston Herald.

Our View:It was revealed on Saturday that Pierce had recently undergone a second surgical procedure on his infected knee, but it apparently did not set him back in his recovery. Coach Doc Rivers labeled his chances of playing on Wednesday as "solid," so tentatively consider him a go.
January 2, 2010
Paul Pierce disclosed that he underwent a second procedure to clear an infection from his right knee last week after the first was deemed unsuccessful, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:There is no timetable for Pierce's return to the court, but the second operation is not expected to keep him shelved longer than initially believed. He considers himself day-to-day.
January 1, 2010
As expected, Paul Pierce will miss Saturday's game as he recovers from a minor knee surgery, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:Pierce has been out a week and could miss another. Expect the Celtics to be cautious with their captain despite their recent struggles.

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