Boston forward Kevin Garnett sat out the team's game against Minnesota on Sunday with a high fever.

"He's sick. He's really bad. His fever's really high," coach Doc Rivers said. "He's not playing today. He's probably not playing Tuesday. For him to be out of any game, especially today, he's got to be pretty sick."

It marked the second time in four games that Garnett has failed to face his former team. Last season, he missed Boston's first game in Minnesota following his trade from the Timberwolves to the Celtics.

Garnett is expected to sit against the 76ers on Tuesday night as well.