BOSTON — Ray Allen felt no discomfort when he wiggled his toes and tested his ankle this morning, and that was enough for Celtics coach Doc Rivers to insert the veteran guard back into the starting lineup.
Allen will start for the Celtics in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, a move that is mostly cosmetic. Avery Bradley, who played well in Allen's absence, is still expected to play substantial minutes.
"It's really not that big a deal, guys," Rivers said. "I know you all want to make it that way."
Allen was ready to play, but he would not call his condition "100 percent."
"I don't know what 100 percent feels like," Allen said. "During the season, it's hard to say. That number is mythical. I don't know anybody in this locker room that's felt that. You just try to manage what you can and when you get out there, give what you've got."
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