Pierce will start at small forward in Sunday's game against the Celtics, Rowan Kavner of Clippers.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Doc Rivers was expected to find minutes one way or another for Pierce, who hasn't played in a game since Dec. 31, during the final game of his career in Boston, where he spent 15 seasons, but the starting assignment is somewhat of a surprise. It's expected that Pierce will replace Raymond Felton in the lineup, but even so, it's unlikely the 39-year-old will take on starter-level minutes following the month-long layoff from game action. Pierce has seen 20-plus minutes in only one of his 12 appearances this season and is averaging 3.8 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.