Pierce (thumb) still hurting
Paul Pierce (16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists tonight) talked about playing with the thumb injury he sustained earlier this week in a game against the Clippers.
“It’s a little sore, tender,” said Pierce. “I’m really hesitant to get any contact going for the simple fact that it came out twice last game, but it’s something I’m going to have to get over mentally. It’s going to be like that for awhile and to continue to ice and wrap it up for the games.”
Pierce said the injury limited his play against the Pacers.
“I was a little hesitant, and its probably going to take a few days or a week for me getting over the fact that I’ve seen my bone or my joint come all the way out. That’s about it, the doctor examined it and it’s just going to take time to heal and once I get over it psychology I think I’ll be alright.”
Pierce said his shooting (6-of-13 tonight) is not impacted by the injury.
“I can shoot,” said Pierce. “I think it’s not effecting a lot of my shooting, but it’s like I said, just really hesitant in being aggressive in the lane and cautious of guys slapping down at the hand…that’s about it.”
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