Paul Pierce will not return to Monday's game against the Celtics

Pierce will not return to Monday's game against the Celtics after suffering a right knee contusion and a right ankle sprain.

Analysis:

Pierce suffered the injuries while driving to the basket and awkwardly falling on Jared Sullinger. It seems that the veteran avoided a major injury, but it remains unclear how much time he'll need to recover before making a comeback. In his absence, expect Jeff Green or Wesley Johnson to move into the starting lineup.