Tony Allen is the player the Celtics would like to start at small forward until Paul Pierce returns from injury. He has only played in 8 games (1 start) for the Celtics so far this season and he is averaging 15.9 minutes, 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.0 steal per game. Allen has always been a good offensive player when healthy in his career so he should be able to do a solid job with the extended minutes the Celtics will give him the next couple of weeks.