Garnett gets night off: With the Celtics taking on the lowly Bobcats on Friday, coach Doc Rivers has decided to give his three aging superstars the night off, with Kevin Garnett taking his place next to Paul Pierce and Ray Allen on the inactive list. Coach Doc Rivers told NBA.com that the team was planning on giving Garnett rest on this day, as he has not missed a game since the end of February. (Updated 04/15/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Garnett has been playing at an incredibly high level recently, averaging 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game over the last 10 games. He has started to look like the Garnett of old, so he has earned a day of rest. He is expected back in the starting lineup when the Celtics take on the Knicks on Tuesday, so consider him a high-end starting Fantasy option in all formats for the final scoring period of the season. (Updated 04/15/2012).
05/26/2012 01:00 Sixers-Celtics Game 7: You don't get Rajon Rondo
The Celtics face the Sixers in a Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup Saturday night. It could come down to how Rajon Rondo delivers for the Celtics. We take a look at the enigmatic point guard.
05/25/2012 15:52 Roundtable on Sixers-Celtics Game 7: Who needs to step up?
With Game 7 on Saturday deciding who will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, we thought we'd do a little roundtable action on exactly what has to happen for each side to come away wth a win as the Sixers and Celtics settle their series.
05/25/2012 11:49 Sixers-Celtics Game 7: 30 years later, the Sixers need a new Andrew Toney
The Sixers beat the Celtics 30 years ago in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals behind 34 points from Andrew Toney. Can anyone on the modern day Sixers step up in Game 7 Saturday to lead them past Boston's Big 3?
05/23/2012 22:56 76ers drop Celtics, force Game 7
Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, and Elton Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the tough-and-determined Philadelphia 76ers past the Celtics, 82-75 on Wednesday night to send the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Boston for Game 7.
Garnett has some semblance of uncertainty surrounding him entering the season as he’s now 35 years old and who knows how long he and aging teammates Paul Pierce and Ray Allen can keep up their waning talents. That being said, Garnett actually showed improvement last year as he averaged 14.9 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists and is playing for a possible new contract this season. Historically one of the most complete power forwards in the game, Garnett has become a little more one-dimensional for Fantasy owners in terms of boards and scoring. His role within the Boston offense will stay mostly the same and Garnett will continue to threaten nightly double-doubles, but he’s no longer a No. 1 Fantasy option. The good news is Garnett has remained largely durable as he played 71 games last year for the Celtics. He’s going to start and play around 30 minutes per game, shooting around 50 percent from the field. Ranked just outside the top 25 Fantasy forwards entering the year, Garnett is still a solid mid-round Fantasy option on Draft Day. (Updated 8/23/11)
