Nate Robinson took part in only portions of Boston's practice on Saturday, but he hopes to suit up against the Heat on Sunday afternoon.

Robinson is dealing with a bruised right knee.

The Celtics had only 10 available bodies for the session because of injuries.

Robinson banged knees with Shannon Brown in the second quarter of Thursday's loss to the Lakers. Robinson hopped off the court after committing an intentional foul on Kobe Bryant, leaving Boston with nine available players.

"Oh no, when I shot, I got too close and when I landed, [Brown] landed at the same time and it was like a perfect [collision], like we hit knees perfectly," said Robinson. "I watched it over and over. [Team trainer Ed Lacerte] said it was like a perfect hit."

Robinson said he hadn't undergone an MRI on the knee and will wear a brace that might allow him to get through the game.

"I didn't do the MRI yet; I'm just getting treatment right now," said Robinson. "It's cool. [We're going to go with] a knee brace. I'll be straight."