Return Ticket

by Roy_Hobbs on Feb 5, 2009 11:56 AM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

Kevin Garnett joined his Celtic teammates at this morning's shootaround for the first time since last Friday's visit to Detroit and is expected to return to the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.

But coach Doc Rivers expects Garnett to be going at less than full speed, at least until he recovers from the effects of the flu.

"It's easy to feel good at shootaround," Rivers said. "But when you are running up and down the floor, when you haven't done it, it's a different ballgame."

Garnett missed wins against Minnesota (109-101) and Philadelphia (100-99).

"We need (Garnett) every game, we barely won those games without him," Celtic center Kendrick Perkins said. "What he brings to the table, a lot of guys feed off. We need 'Ticket.' "

There was never really any doubt that he'd be back, was there? Let's hope he's at full strength.

In other news, J.R. Giddens has been given a return ticket of his own, as the team sent him back down to the D-League.

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Keep him under 30 minutes tonight

You know KG wants to do more than he is probably capable of coming off the flu, no use pushing the issue. I would like to see him get as much rest as possible around this upcoming All Star break.

The way the LA defense is playing right now, we should be able to handle these guys even without KG in the lineup. I heard the LA/Tor game on the radio last night and the Lakers guys were blown away with the lack of interior D against the Raps. Its been a while since I heard the LA homers so upset with their team’s defensive performance.

by D Dub on Feb 5, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions

Too bad about JR

… I like the kid. It can’t be because of anything he did in a game, because he hasn’t played one second. It’s probably just to give him playing time. I hope.

by DRJ1 on Feb 5, 2009 1:19 PM EST reply actions