Kevin Garnett (back spasms) is OUT vs. the Grizzlies

The Brooklyn Nets announced that Kevin Garnett will not play tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is currently suffering from back spasms and has missed his team's last two games.

Kevin Garnett (back) is out tonight vs Memphis.

— Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) March 5, 2014

This is 3rd straight Garnett has missed with back spasms, but Kidd reiterated he's not concerned: "It's March. What u want him to play 82?"

— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) March 5, 2014

Kidd also reiterated that Garnett will be on the same minutes restrictions in the playoffs. "That's the plan."

— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) March 5, 2014

Prior to Monday's game against the Bulls, Kidd told the media that Garnett is "feeling better" and that they are taking it day-to-day with him.

The Nets re-signed Jason Collins on Wednesday to a second 10-day contract, as expected. He will come off the bench behind Mason Plumlee and Andray Blatche while Garnett is out.