KG May Miss Thunder Game

by Jeff Clark on Mar 28, 2009 11:18 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Probably wise considering we won't likely need him for that game. Herald

Asked if Garnett would play if this a Game 7, Rivers replied, “If this was Game 1 of the playoffs, he may be (playing). But it’s not, so we want to make sure when that does come he’s ready.”

It’s more than likely Garnett will miss tomorrow night’s home game against Oklahoma City, as well.

“We’re just going to go day by day,” Rivers said. “I would say that because of this, sitting him down, I would probably say if we’re going to do it we’re going to do it more than one game, but I’m not sure yet. If he feels great (today), then (tomorrow) comes back into play. But I don’t know. There’s no reason to take a chance.

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its okay..better be safe than sorry

by clover kidd on Mar 28, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

This move answered the critics who second-guessed Doc for not putting KG in late in the game vs the Magic. The guy is not ready yet. What’s the rush?

by greennwin on Mar 28, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions

This is a much improved team

With better players than the last time we played them. We’d best not be sleeping.

Great opportunity for continued time for Moore and Marbury. I can’t imagine that Rajon will see too many minutes unless necessary.

by Finkelskyhook on Mar 28, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

…because who cares if they wind up 2nd or 3rd? The answer is very few folks think it’s a big deal to finish 2nd or 3rd, which is where they’re bound to wind up. They could take Miami easily; as they could the Bulls or the Sixers. Success in the playoffs is much easier to achieve with a HEALTHY and READY-TO-GO squad to include KG and LEON and T.A. and RONDO. It’s not even news at this point that they’re resting guys for round 1 and perhaps even as long as round 2 at which point they’ve little choice but to let the horses run.

Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk

by mcpu40 on Mar 28, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

As many as it takes

KG will only needs a few tune-up games to get ready for the playoffs…if he needs several more to be ready for the playoffs,then so be it.

by house_call on Mar 28, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions

count me as worried. kg had a month off and after a few games he has to shut it down.What makes you think anothe few games off will get him ready? My take on this is that he needs a couple of months off not a few games.

by Red2 on Mar 28, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions