Garnett sat out vs Suns, possibly through Jan. 6

The Boston Celtics were without Kevin Garnett for Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns and suffered their third straight loss, 116-98. They may have to adjust to life without Garnett for the next game or two as well.

Garnett sat out because of a hyperextended right knee.

Coach Doc Rivers said before the game that Garnett hurt the knee in Sunday's loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles, then got kicked in Monday's loss to Golden State. Rivers said he didn't like the way Garnett "looked at all" against the Warriors.

The Celtics were without Paul Pierce for the fourth game in a row because of an injured right knee.