Kevin Seraphin (ribs) will be held out of Monday's game against the 76ers, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

Seraphin (ribs) will be held out of Monday's game against the 76ers, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

Seraphin bruised a rib in Saturday's loss to Memphis, limiting him to only five minutes of action. With soreness still persisting, the little-used reserve center will sit out Monday afternoon. Seraphin has logged only seven total minutes over New York's last eight games.