If the Celtics' roster of available players seems short these days, there is good reason. The team does not have an experienced center while Kendrick Perkins (left shoulder) recovers. Backup guard Bill Walker has performed for less than six minutes, and Sam Cassell and J.R. Giddens have yet to play this season. (Full article: 433 words)

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