Boston Celtics

Ariza active

Forward Trevor Ariza is active for tonight’s game for the Lakers, coach Phil Jackson said before the game. Ariza came over from the Magic earlier this week in a trade for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans.

Ariza could not work out at the Garden today because of the Bruins game, but Jackson didn’t think Ariza would have a hard time picking up the team’s concepts.

“You don’t have to be a genius to play basketball,” said Jackson. “This isn’t rocket science.”

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