Kevin Garnett will rest Monday against the Mavericks, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Garnett will rest Monday against the Mavericks, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Analysis:

After playing 18 minutes Sunday against the Heat, Garnett will be rested on the second hall of a back-to-back set. In his absence, Brook Lopez will re-enter the starting lineup alongside Mason Plumlee.