Posted Feb 20 2009 5:39PM
PHOENIX (AP) -- Celtics forward Kevin Garnett is heading back to Boston to be checked out by the team doctor after injuring his right knee against the Utah Jazz.
Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said Garnett was traveling Friday, and his right knee strain was expected to be examined by Dr. Brian McKeon on Saturday.
Garnett injured his knee while going up for an alley-oop late in the first half of Boston's 90-85 loss. He landed gingerly and motioned immediately to the bench for a substitute, then hopped on his good foot toward the locker room.
Twiss said Garnett was "not in tremendous pain" on Friday, but that the knee remained sore and stiff and the Celtics thought it best to be cautious and have Garnett examined.
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