"Rasheed Wallace's back is improving, a fact evident even by watching him walk into Pauley Pavilion for Celtics practice yesterday.

"He is feeling better," said Doc Rivers, who nonetheless kept him from contact at the session. "He actually made it all the way to the omelet station today without anyone getting it for him.

"We're hoping that he can practice by (today). But he did say for the first time in about a week that he actually felt a little better, so that's a good sign for us."

Wallace chose not to share any thoughts with the media, but Rivers has mainly good thoughts on how the acquisition has worked out."