Despite originally slated to miss 2-4 weeks, it looks as if Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce will give it a go tonight against his old team.
Jason Kidd said Paul Pierce is playing tonight vs. #Celtics.
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) December 10, 2013
Kidd said Pierce is coming off the bench. #Nets
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) December 10, 2013
Pierce played fifteen seasons with the Boston Celtics until he was traded to Brooklyn this offseason. Deron Williams will also play for the first time since re-spraining his ankle November 20th.