Tony Allen active
Celtics guard Tony Allen will be in the lineup tonight after missing the last 11 games with an injury to his right ankle. Allen practiced Tuesday and did some work on his own before tonight’s game.
“Doc [Rivers] told me it was going to be a little slow today, but he said I could fight through that,” Allen said. “After a couple games under my belt I should be good.”
Allen said he was able to do all his moves before the game, including lateral cuts and a 1-2 pullup jumper, the same play on which he originally hurt the ankle. Rivers said he expects to play Allen about 10 minutes tonight.
“I just don’t want to do anything detrimental to the team,” Allen said. “They’re playing so well. I just want to keep it simple and stay within my body.”
Rivers said he isn’t going to rush Allen.
“It’ll be all about his wind more than his performance,” said Rivers. “I’m more worried about his fitness than if he plays well.”
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