Kevin Garnett is hoping to return for the Celtics as they head out on a Western Conference road trip this week, according to ESPN.com.

"I feel great," Garnett told reporters on Monday. "It felt good. For the most part, it was good to be out there battling, going over some things and helping the team to get better. It's just good to be out [there], to tell you the truth. It felt good."

He maintains that he's still hoping to play on Tuesday night against the Nuggets.