Is Kendrick Perkins the difference between Boston Winning and Losing NBA Title?
“The Boston Celtics might go to Game 7 without center Kendrick Perkins. He landed awkwardly trying to haul in an offensive rebound midway through the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night and suffered a right knee sprain. Perkins was hopeful, saying: “I’m going to try to give it a go [on Thursday].” But a team source told ESPN.com’s Chris Sheridan: “He’s done.” Link HoopsVibe’s Very Quick Call: Don’t let his modest numbers deceive you. Kendrick Perkins could be the difference between the Boston Celtics winning and losing the championship. The NBA Finals will be decided in the paint; the team that dominates down-low will host a victory celebration, while the team that gets dominated will spend their life wondering what could’ve been. Perkins – despite his limited offensive skill and affinity for arguing fouls – is a throwback. He bangs. He competes. And he intimidates. For instance, Perkins shut Pau Gasol down in game-five, which, not coincidentally, the Celtics won
