Paul Pierce was able to practice without restriction on Friday and will play in game 3 of the Celtics' opening round of the playoffs against Atlanta, the Associated Press is reporting.

Pierce was body-slammed to the floor in Game 2 on Wednesday and said his back was stiff the next day but fine on Friday.

"I went through a full practice, so there shouldn't be any complications from the other night," Pierce said. "Shoot, I'll be ready for Game 3."