Kendrick Perkins

Scalabrine Clutch as Garnett-Less Celtics Win

Nothing gets me more excited than a Brian Scalabrine three-pointer. I’ll admit it’s a rare sight, as Scal rarely sees actual game action. Before Tuesday night’s game against the Knicks, Kevin Garnett was suspended for an “altercation” with Bucks center Andrew Bogut. In KG’s place was Scal, and that set the scene for a dramatic [...]

Pierce Scores 22 In Fourth to Lift Celtics

Paul Pierce had a huge game Monday night against the Raptors, scoring 36 points (22 of those coming in the fourth quarter) to lead the Celtics in another comeback win, 94-87. The Truth finished 10-22 from the field and added nine rebounds, four assists, and a block to complete his night.
Toronto coach Sam Mitchell was [...]

Tony Allen Leads Way in Dominant Win over Pistons

Tony Allen has come a long way from his horrific injury during the 2006-07 season. Last year, he was the eighth or ninth man off the bench and played relatively well, but played as if he was favoring his injured knee. Who wouldn’t? He had major knee surgery.
Less than two years removed from the major [...]

Celtics Start Flat, Then Blow Out Thunder

The Celtics traveled to Oklahoma City Wednesday to play their first game against the Thunder. As you know, the Thunder moved from Seattle to OK City for this season. The uniforms were different, but the team was relatively the same…pretty bad. The C’s dominated the game after the first quarter en route to a 96-83 [...]

Celtics Outlast Rockets 103-99

On a historic election evening, the Celtics did their best to earn a third victory against a strong Houston squad. The Rockets came in undefeated at 3-0 on the season, led by their own big three of sorts in Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, and Ron Artest. The Celtics improved to 3-1 and handed the Rockets [...]

Garnett Improves in 96-80 Win Over Bulls

Playing in his 1,000th career game, Garnett was better than in his previous outing (game 999 if you’re counting). He finished with 18 points (7-11 shooting) and 10 boards to lead the Celtics to a 96-80 win over the Bulls on Halloween.
Believe it or not, KG is the fastest player to 1,000 games at 32 [...]

Celtics Player Previews: The Bench Centers

There is really only one bench center on the team by the nature of his height and that is Patrick O’Bryant. He will be accompanied some of the time by Leon Powe or Glen “Big Baby” Davis, who will also be filling in at center to spell Kendrick Perkins.
Key Arrivals: Patrick O’Bryant
Key Departures: P.J. Brown
The [...]

Celtics Hold Practice, Focus Set to 2008-09

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at the progress of Darius Miles, the Tim Donaghy referee scandal supposedly coming to a close, what the Celtics will do if Kendrick Perkins has to sit down with an injury, and Ray Allen’s battle against his son’s rare illness.
1. The Celtics officially have [...]

Celtics Player Review: Kendrick Perkins

Kendrick Perkins played his first full season as starting center in the 2006-07 season, starting 53 games of one of the worst seasons in Celtics history. In just one season, Perkins was apart of the NBA Champion 2007-08 Celtics after the team was revamped by the additions of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
With the help [...]

Celtics Player Review: Glen “Big Baby” Davis

One of the most lovable players on the Celtics, Glen “Big Baby” Davis has started his career off with a bang. No, he did not have outstanding numbers or Rookie of the Year recognition, but Glen Davis did make a “bang” everytime he fell into the crowd or onto photographers somewhere during a game.
The 6′9″, [...]

Celtics Player Review: P.J. Brown

P.J. Brown, who was retired at the beginning the season, became a key player for the Celtics down the stretch. He may not have played in a lot of games in the regular season, but during the playoffs P.J. had the role of back-up center to Kendrick Perkins.
The Celtics needed his veteran presence during the [...]

Celtics Four-Point Play 7-2

In this edition of the Celtics Four-Point Play, I’ll look at the possibility of re-signing James Posey, the Celtics’ interest in Corey Maggette, the potential future of J.R. Giddens, and the surgeries of Kendrick Perkins and Bill Walker.
1. James Posey is now an unrestricted free agent and he may sign with any team.

I will use [...]

Celtics Pass With Flying Colors in 2007-2008

KC did a piece earlier in the Celtics season in which he reviewed and issued grades for each individual player on the team. Now that the season is over I’ll take a look at all of the players on the team and give them a grade and a little bit of review on how I [...]

Perk Out for Game 5

Celtics center Kendrick Perkins is out for Game 5 against the Lakers with shoulder and ankle injuries. Leon Powe will start in his place at center opposite Pau Gasol.
If the Celtics win Game 5 in Los Angeles, they will be crowned NBA Champions and will raise Banner #17, an NBA record.
BEAT LA!

Perk’s Status Uncertain for Game 5

For the moment, the Game 5 status for center Kendrick Perkins is uncertain as the team isn’t sure if he’ll be able to go. If he doesn’t suit up, expect Leon Powe or P.J. Brown to take is starting slot at center opposite Pau Gasol.
Perk strained his left shoulder in Boston’s 97-91 victory Thursday night. [...]