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Celtics’ Pierce Playing with Pinched Nerve

Posted By HOOPSWORLD On February 14, 2013 @ 8:00 am In Headlines,NBA Headlines | No Comments

Paul Pierce has kept his discomfort under wraps.

The Boston Celtics captain said Wednesday night he has been playing this season with a pinched nerve in his neck.

“It’s something that’s been bothering me probably like the last two months,” Pierce said after the Celtics 71-69 win over the Chicago Bulls. “It’s getting better, though. The last couple of weeks, it’s been better than it has been.”

The Celtics are pushing forward without the injured Rajon Rondo, Jared Sullinger, and Leandro Barbosa. Since Rondo suffered an ACL injury on January 25, Pierce has posted two triple-doubles and three double-doubles, bringing his season average up to 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.

via Jessica Camerato of CSNNE.com

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