Glen Davis could return for the Celtics’ West Coast trip, which starts with a Dec. 27 game against the Clippers in Los Angeles, Rivers said before last night’s game.

Davis sustained a broken right hand in a fight with a friend the day before the season opener.

“I think he’s going to go with us on that trip,’’ Rivers said. Davis switched to a soft cast last week.

“I’ve been just waiting,’’ Davis said. “Everything is fine. I’m just looking forward to getting back as soon as possible.”

“If it was up to me, I’d play tomorrow. I haven’t played in a month. I’m in shape, I’ve been in shape the whole year. It feels weird, I haven’t used [the hand] in a while. But I’ve been making sure I stay in shape and go to rehab and all the stuff I need to do – running and more running; keep the weight down, avoid the holidays and all the good food, stay away [from] soda pops. I know I feel light. Don’t you know when you feel heavy? I feel good.’’

Davis’s recovery is on schedule.

“When I get [the cast] off, it means the bone healed,’’ Davis said. “But it’s all about the ligament.’’

The Celtics are 17-4 and riding an eight-game winning streak.

“I think they’ve been doing great,’’ Davis said. “They are working on some things, we always need to work on some things. The team did a great job bouncing back coming off that road trip. Hopefully, we get everyone back together. It’s frustrating knowing I can help.’’