The plan is to be careful and cautious, but also responsible. Entering last night’s matchup against the Trail Blazers, in the 12 games since Kevin Garnett returned from a hyperextended knee, the All-Star forward hadn’t played more than 33 minutes. He played 26 Thursday night against the Lakers , and coach Doc Rivers left him on the ... (Full article: 568 words)

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