Garnett averaged 15.8 points and 8.5 rebounds in 57 regular season games but was unable to play in their first round win over Chicago and seven-game loss to the Orlando Magic in the quarter-finals.
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Injured Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett stands on the bench before the start of Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff series against the Orlando Magic in Boston, Massachusetts May 12, 2009. |
Garnett played a key role in last year's playoffs, leading the Celtics to a National Basketball Association championship.