Updated: February 5, 2012, 3:10 pm ET

Celtics O’Neal to play despite knee injury

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Boston Celtics forward Jermaine O’Neal has confirmed to reporters that he will play in Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.O’Neal is awaiting the results of an MRI on his right knee. He suffered the injury in the Celtics’ win over the New York Knicks on Friday.The 33-year-old is averaging 5.7 points and 5.2 rebounds in 18 games this season for Boston.

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