"It wasn't that Kevin Garnett was unapproachable yesterday before the Celtics worked out at the University of Miami in preparation for tonight's Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Heat.

There are times at practice when Garnett grunts and stares at reporters, a figurative "not today'' sign on his forehead, especially after a difficult loss, which Sunday's 99-90 Game 1 defeat was. After a conversation with team president Danny Ainge, Garnett slumped against the wall of the practice court and stewed. He was passive most of Game 1, not showing any real aggressiveness until two blocked shots and a streaking dunk in the fourth quarter.

After a week off to gather his thoughts and recharge the battery after a four-game sweep of the Knicks, Garnett was expected to come out with anger and fire, not timidity. He attempted just nine shots, passing up several opportunities for an open midrange jumper."