WALTHAM — Marquis Daniels is expected to miss Tuesday’s game against the Bucks while Tony Allen is expected to play.

Daniels has been battling a left  thumb injury since the November 14 game against the Pacers. He has played with his hand wrapped in tape and has packed it in ice after games. Daniels felt improvement but suffered a setback during practice on Sunday.

“He told me today that he thought it was getting close and then somebody slapped it and it went right back to where it was at at the beginning. And to me, you’ve got to let him take a break,” said Doc Rivers, also noting, “He could play, but my feeling is if it’s going to get worse, let’s sit him out. I don’t know how long. Let’s just see how it goes.”

Rivers is hesitant to announce Allen’s return to the court. The guard underwent right ankle surgery in June and has not played since an October 9 preseason game against the Knicks. Allen has suffered a series of setbacks during his career, most noticeably an ACL/MCL injury in 2007.

Rivers was encouraged that Allen finished practice on Sunday, but that does not necessarily mean he will be cleared to play. He will participate in individual practices on Monday and be evaluated after that.

“He’s done it [finished practice] a couple of other times, and that’s why I’m cautious because the other times, the next day has been the problem. So we’ll find out tomorrow how he feels,” said Rivers.

Allen nabbed a steal and connected on a slam dunk during practice. Rivers encourages Allen to jam, the same way he injured his left knee, to build up his confidence.

“I want him [to]. I think it’s good for him,” he said. “I think he has to do those things. If you’re not going to do it in practice, you’re not going to do it in a game.”

As for Allen, he is ready to get back on the court.

“I”ve been excited ever since the day I got cleared to play,” he said after practice. “Just watching the games, I get excited. Like I said, it’s just a building experience for me with this obstacle that hit me with the ankle injury, but I’m going to get through it. I ain’t looking back.”

4 Comments for “Celtics Injury Update on Daniels, Allen”

1. KobeWearsAPurpleThong Says:
   December 6th, 2009 at 4:10 pm

   I agree with Doc-let Quisy rest. It’s not like Milwaukee is coming into town on a hot streak. They are down BIG to the Cavs right now and very well may come in to Boston on a 3-game skid.

2. scott Says:
   December 7th, 2009 at 3:29 am

   alright can we say odens been a bust ?? glad hes not pn the celtics. and tony allen coming back?? so what. the guys an accident waiting to happen

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