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Pierce Plays Through Pain

Celtics captain, felled by knee sprain, jumps back into game

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(Newser) – When Paul Pierce crumpled to the parquet in the third quarter of last night's NBA Finals game, everyone watching likely echoed the fears of Boston coach Doc Rivers, who "thought the worst." But after writhing in pain and leaving the court in a wheelchair, the Celtics captain returned, and in the biggest way possible, writes the Boston Herald.

Pierce scored 15 points on perfect shooting in the third quarter, seemingly unhampered by his sprained knee. "I don’t know if it was adrenaline or what, but I was able to get through it, he says." Whether he can do as well on Sunday and help his team go up 2-0 remains uncertain. "We'll see. I mean, it's in pain."

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates with fans as he leaves the court after the Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-88 in Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals in Boston.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates with fans as he leaves the court after the Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-88 in Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals in Boston.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is carried from the court by teammates Brian Scalabrine, back left, and Tony Allen, right, after an injury in the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA finals.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is carried from the court by teammates Brian Scalabrine, back left, and Tony Allen, right, after an injury in the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA finals.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce celebrates after a shot in the third quarter of Game 1. Pierce scored 22 points in spite of a knee injury that felled him in the third.
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce celebrates after a shot in the third quarter of Game 1. Pierce scored 22 points in spite of a knee injury that felled him in the third.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce celebrates after a three-point shot in the third quarter. Nineteen of Pierce's 22 points came in the second half, most of them after he went down with a knee sprain.
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce celebrates after a three-point shot in the third quarter. Nineteen of Pierce's 22 points came in the second half, most of them after he went down with a knee sprain.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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