Injury Update: Paul Pierce Has Elbow Infection

From the Associated Press: "Celtics forward Paul Pierce, who has missed 22 games and all of Boston's franchise-record 14-game losing streak, was sent home from Detroit on Tuesday because of swelling in his left elbow and a low-grade fever.

Pierce hasn't played since Dec. 20. He was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left foot the next day and was expected to miss two to three weeks, but only recently resumed light practicing with the team.

Pierce went with the team to Detroit, though he was not expected to play against the Pistons. He was sent home before Tuesday morning's shootaround to meet with the team physician.

Entering Tuesday's game against Detroit, Boston was 2-20 since Pierce went out."

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