"While some Celtics did not engage in full contact, the fact that they had a full complement of front-court players for yesterday's practice was noteworthy. It was the first time this season the team had all its bigs on the court.

There was Shaquille O'Neal, sore right calf and all, fresh from his stint as guest conductor of the Boston Pops Monday night. There was Semih Erden, who has been nursing a sore groin. And, of course, there were the stalwarts: Glen Davis and Kevin Garnett, each of whom has played in all 26 games this season.

But what was most noticeable was the fact Kendrick Perkins and Jermaine O'Neal also took part in the session."