The Celtics could get Kevin Garnett back as early as Monday night against the Rockets.

"He's shooting, doing everything," said Rivers. "I think he'll be back early next week."

If not Monday, Garnett could play against the Kings on Wednesday night.

"We're just going to throw him in," Rivers said when asked if Garnett would practice before returning. "If he can't remember the stuff, we're in trouble."

Garnett has been out since Dec. 29 with a leg injury suffered in a loss to the Pistons.