Paul Pierce has a sprained MCL, still expected to play

The Celtics say Paul Pierce has a sprained MCL. This is what we know about Pierce's knee injury: One free throw attempt last 2 games.

— Paul Flannery (@Pflanns) May 10, 2012

Paul Pierce is still supposed to play tonight against the Atlanta Hawks. He was obviously not 100% in Game 5, but still had a dunk and 16 points. He also made the three that brought the Celtics within one-point with the final seconds of the game ticking away, however he missed the very next shot attempt that likely would've won Boston the game.