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Pierce Plays Through Pain

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

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 6, 2008 12:30 PM CDT

(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... Read full story »

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