By Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff
Brandon Bass was set to return to action for the Celtics against Charlotte. Bass (knee) missed his first game of the season in the Celtics' 98-80 win over Memphis Sunday, their eighth victory in nine games.
Kevin Garnett is the only Celtic to have played in all 23 games.
BOSTON CELTICS (13-10)
PG Rajon Rondo
SG Ray Allen
SF Paul Pierce
PF Kevin Garnett
C Jermaine O'Neal
INACTIVES: Keyon Dooling, Marquis Daniels
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS (3-17)