This and That

KG after he got smacked in the face.

CELTICS

The Big Three returned to the lineup tonight. Pierce dropped an easy 17 points on 6-9 shooting, while KG added 16. For more, check the box score.

Rasheed Wallace got the night off after spraining his ankle last night. Sheed called it just a tweak and he should be fine.

BRUINS

The Bruins changed up both of their first two lines. Michael Ryder was bumped up from the second line and will be playing RW next to Savard and Sturm (who returns to his natural position, LW). Lucic was bumped to the second line, and will be manning up with Krejci and Wheeler. The third and fourth lines will remain intact, so hopefully the shakeup will help spark some offense.

Dennis Wideman is questionable for this weekend's trip to Dallas and Phoenix with a shoulder injury. Wideman missed last game, rookie Johnny Boychuk filled his void.

RED SOX

Billy Wagner's agent says the closer will not retire while he remains 15 saves shy of 400 for his career. The Sox are expected to offer Wagner arbitration and would receive draft picks from any team that signs him.