BOSTON (AP) -Boston Celtics forward Glen ``Big Baby'' Davis left Wednesday night's game against the New York Knicks in the first half after landing hard on his left leg and grasping his knee in pain.

The 6-foot-9 rookie had six points and one rebound in nine minutes. The team said he had a strained left quadriceps and would probably not return.

Davis has played in 39 games this year, starting one. But he has taken on a bigger role since Kevin Garnett was injured.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.