Via Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston:
Allen slowed his pregame workout before Game 2 in Orlando numerous times
and appeared to be grimacing while grabbing at his right foot. Allen
played only 15 minutes that night, his shortest outing since May 1.
Rivers noted the injury was so worrisome that the Celtics actually
used Nate
Robinson as the backup point guard for much of the three-day break
between Games 2 and 3 because the team was uncertain if Allen could go
Saturday night.
Allen played 18 minutes in Game 3, making the only shot he
attempted, while registering four points, two assists, a steal, and a
rebound. His deflection set into motion Rajon
Rondo's spectacular hustle play that fueled the Celtics to a
lopsided win and a 3-0 series lead.
Tony Allen is cursed.Whenever the guy is playing great basketball, he eventually gets derailed by an injury.
Let's hope he can play through the pain and/or the long layoff between the conference finals and the Finals will benefit him.
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