Paul Pierce will sit out Friday's game versus the Lakers to rest, Lakers' sideline reporter Mike Trudell reports.

Pierce will sit out Friday's game versus the Lakers to rest, Lakers' sideline reporter Mike Trudell reports.

Analysis:

Pierce is simply getting a night off to rest Friday. Expect him to return to action Sunday when the Clippers take on the Bulls. Pierce is averaging 5.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.5 steals, and 1.1 threes in 18 minutes per game this season.