PP is going to be FINE!! GOOD NEWS (WCVB Source)

[celticinorlando]

http://sportscenter5overtimeblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/no-need-for-alarm-yet-with-pierce-injury/



No Need For Alarm (Yet) With Pierce Injury
There are a number of reports that Celtics captain Paul Pierce suffered a broken foot last night against the Wizards and will miss significant time.

But sources are telling SportsCenter 5 that while a final diagnosis has not yet been made, the team does not believe Pierce’s injury is serious. It’s most likely a sprain or a strain. He may even be able to suit up tomorrow night against the Heat, but the reality is that the team (wisely) may force him to take a couple of games off, perhaps Miami and lowly New Jersey before coming back for Sunday’s game against Orlando (2:30 on Channel 5).

This has to be the best case scenario for the Celtics considering how nasty Pierce’s fall looked at the time. Pierce is still the Celtics’ best go-to-guy, even if Rajon Rondo has emerged as the one guy they can’t live without.

We should learn more tomorrow morning and we’ll pass it along as soon as we hear anything.

[Lucky17]

Does this mean I should stop drinking at work?

[indeedproceed]

okay! Okay! Everyone climb back on the bridge!

[rondohondo]

http://sportscenter5overtimeblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/no-need-for-alarm-yet-with-pierce-injury/



No Need For Alarm (Yet) With Pierce Injury
There are a number of reports that Celtics captain Paul Pierce suffered a broken foot last night against the Wizards and will miss significant time.

But sources are telling SportsCenter 5 that while a final diagnosis has not yet been made, the team does not believe Pierce’s injury is serious. It’s most likely a sprain or a strain. He may even be able to suit up tomorrow night against the Heat, but the reality is that the team (wisely) may force him to take a couple of games off, perhaps Miami and lowly New Jersey before coming back for Sunday’s game against Orlando (2:30 on Channel 5).

This has to be the best case scenario for the Celtics considering how nasty Pierce’s fall looked at the time. Pierce is still the Celtics’ best go-to-guy, even if Rajon Rondo has emerged as the one guy they can’t live without.

We should learn more tomorrow morning and we’ll pass it along as soon as we hear anything.

I dont know they lied about KG all last season, we shall see.....

[Jack_Frost]

I'll say some prayers

[celticinorlando]

i posted last night he should sit anyway until sunday vs orlando..i think that is a good plan...

[rayallen1934]

keep believing the celtics, they always lie about injuries

[PosImpos]

Until Pierce is back on the floor looking healthy I won't believe anything the organization says about his health.

But this is good news - I don't like thinking in "Celtics need to start rebuilding" mode.

[fairweatherfan]

Agreed that I'll believe it when the official word comes out, but this is still a nice little ray of sunshine after a gloomy week.  TP for the good news c.i.o.!

[Lucky17]

keep believing the celtics, they always lie about injuries

Does that mean Pierce's ankle is, or isn't broken?

[Drucci]

Agreed that I'll believe it when the official word comes out, but this is still a nice little ray of sunshine after a gloomy week.  TP for the good news c.i.o.!

Same here, but this is definitely good news. Now let's hope it's true and Pierce will just take some rest and be back soon!

Definitely reassured me but I hope we're not relieved to only be more disappointed soon... can't wait for the official report.

[celticinorlando]

just passing on what the local TV station is running with....i am hopeful its correct...but i also went back and reread David Aldrige's breaking story on the broken foot...and he even had a blurb in it about a source close to the situation saying it wasnt bad...

[Donoghus]

Well, that would certainly be better news.

I'm holding my breath until the organization issues an official press release or addresses the media before I really get too excited, though.

Everything seems speculatory at this point.

[celticinorlando]

Well, that would certainly be better news.

I'm holding my breath until the organization issues an official press release or addresses the media before I really get too excited, though.

Everything seems speculatory at this point.

you are right...but it makes tonight easy to get through!!

[Donoghus]

Well, that would certainly be better news.

I'm holding my breath until the organization issues an official press release or addresses the media before I really get too excited, though.

Everything seems speculatory at this point.

you are right...but it makes tonight easy to get through!!

Definitely, I'd much rather have conflicting reports than know with certainty that he's out.