Kevin Garnett Archives October 2007 Kevin Garnett Archives October 2007   Kevin Garnett Makes His Statement On LeBron James! October 29, 2007 - Kevin Garnett made a statement against LeBron James and the defending Eastern Conference champions. Garnett had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 114-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the teams' final pre-season game on Friday night. "Obviously you're a little jacked up because it's the Eastern Conference champions," Garnett said. Allen hit a pair of three-pointers during a 15-5 run to close the third quarter, turning a close game into a blowout. Boston led 86-73 after three. Garnett, who played 33 minutes, threw a long pass to Eddie House for a breakaway layup that completed his triple-double with just under 7½ minutes left. Garnett, acquired from Minnesota in the off-season, hopes to lead Boston back into the playoffs. He matched James by playing the entire opening quarter, scoring 10 points. The Celtics, who finished with the league's second-worst record last season, also picked up guard Allen on a draft-night trade with Seattle. Locally fans have called the two and Pierce "the new Big Three" - hoping to see the success of the team's title-winning teams from the 1980s highlighted by Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish.   Kevin Garnett Prevails Over Former Team October 13, 2007 - In his first game against his former team, Kevin Garnett had nine points, six rebounds, two assists and three blocked shots in 28 minutes of the Boston Celtics' 92-81 preseason victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at London's 02 Arena. Garnett played 12 years with Minnesota before being traded to Boston last summer. "The past is the past," Garnett said. "This is a new chapter in my life." It seems Ricky Davis hasn't forgotten his old teammate. "It was definitely a different experience seeing Kevin in green," said Davis. "I almost threw him the ball once, but then I saw that green jersey." Garnett certainly enjoyed himself while playing against his old team. For example, with the Celtics up, 61-48, in the third quarter, he clenched his fists and exclaimed: "Whoo!" Garnett hugged ex-Boston College star Craig Smith (7 points) when he entered the game for Minnesota, but told his new teammates Smith "can't handle the ball." Davis, who played with Garnett from 2005-07, also almost passed Garnett the ball. "When it comes to the players and the team, I don't have hard feelings," Garnett said. "I was fortunate to come to a great organization right here in Boston. I'm just focusing on what's in front of me and the team I'm on now. The past is the past.