Sick Pierce expected to play vs. Lakers (AP)

Paul Pierce is home sick. Shaq is out with a sore Achilles' tendon. A day before their rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics were down to 10 healthy players in practice. Semih Erden also sat out with a strained leg muscle. On the bright side, Delonte West participated in his first full-contact practice since he broke his right wrist Nov.

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