BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett returned to the lineup for Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic.
Garnett missed nine games since straining his right calf on Dec. 29.
The Celtics were 6-3 without him.
Garnett returned to practice on Thursday.
Starting center Kendrick Perkins returned to full practice on Sunday. He injured his right knee in the NBA finals last year and has missed the first half of the season.
