Gil Dobie
April 16th, 2009, 12:07 PM
The repeat may be tougher than expected without Garnett
ESPN LinK (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4073024)
Kevin Garnett isn't ready to start the playoffs, and Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that there's a strong possibility that he will miss the entire postseason.
With Or Without You
The Boston Celtics are still a winning team without Kevin Garnett in the lineup. But they're not as good a defensive team without KG, allowing more points per game and a higher shooting percentage.
With KG Without KG
W-L 44-13 18-7
Win Pct. .772 .720
Opp. PPG 90.7 98.2
Opp. FG Pct. 42.2 44.2
"He's not going to be ready. After watching him practice, there's no way," Rivers said on WEEI-AM. "The way I saw him move today, I don't know if he'll be ready."
When asked to clarify, Rivers said there was a chance Garnett could be out for the rest of the season. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said he could not elaborate on Rivers' comments.
ESPN LinK (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4073024)
Kevin Garnett isn't ready to start the playoffs, and Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that there's a strong possibility that he will miss the entire postseason.
With Or Without You
The Boston Celtics are still a winning team without Kevin Garnett in the lineup. But they're not as good a defensive team without KG, allowing more points per game and a higher shooting percentage.
With KG Without KG
W-L 44-13 18-7
Win Pct. .772 .720
Opp. PPG 90.7 98.2
Opp. FG Pct. 42.2 44.2
"He's not going to be ready. After watching him practice, there's no way," Rivers said on WEEI-AM. "The way I saw him move today, I don't know if he'll be ready."
When asked to clarify, Rivers said there was a chance Garnett could be out for the rest of the season. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said he could not elaborate on Rivers' comments.