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April 18, 2008

Garnett misses Celts' workout again

The Celtics insist that they're not worried even as star center Kevin Garnett missed practice again today as the team continues its preparations for the start of the NBA playoffs.
Multiple media reports out of Boston Friday claimed that Garnett missed practice Thursday to be with his pregnant wife, Brandi, for the birth of their child. But when asked today if Garnett is a new father, Celtics coach Doc Rivers answered, “it’s not what you guys think. It’s personal,” said Rivers. “He’s fine. He’ll be over sometime this evening and we’ll go over all the stuff.”
The Celtics practiced for a little more than two hours. Rivers maintained that the rest of the Celtics are working hard in preparation for Sunday’s playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks, with or without Garnett. “Usually when KG is not participating, our defensive focus and intensity is clearly not the same,” said Rivers. “That wasn’t the case today.”
The Celts hold a final workout Saturday and will host the Atlanta Hawks Sunday night (8:30) in Game One of their playoff series.

KEVIN McNAMARA

Posted by Kevin  at 3:40 PM to Celtics | Permalink

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