Kevin Garnett returned to the court on Wednesday night in Boston's preseason loss to Houston.

Garnett had six points and five rebounds and provided the Celtics with a scare when he went down after a missed alley-oop attempt early in the first quarter.

After falling, he quickly got back up and drained two free throws.

"For the most part, it felt great to be out there," Garnett told the Associated Press. "I came in here and looked at my jersey before I put it on. That's one of those small things you never take things for granted. It's just real fortunate for my opportunity. Tonight was fun."

It was Garnett's first game action since he aggravated a right knee injury on March 25.