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| Height: 6-10 Weight: 280 Born: November 10, 1984, Nederland, Texas |
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November 29, 2008 Kendrick Perkins had a big game for the Celtics on Saturday, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds, two blocks, one assist, and one steal. Our View:This was Perkins' first double-double of the season. |
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November 5, 2008 Kendrick Perkins scored 10 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked four shots as the Celtics won in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Our View:The 24-year-old had a nice night but he is still a No. 3 center at best. |
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October 19, 2008 Kendrick Perkins looks to have recovered fully from his offseason shoulder surgery. On Sunday against New Jersey he scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 22 minutes. Our View:Perkins averaged 6.9 points and 6.1 rebounds last season but should be poised to improve on those numbers this season. |
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October 13, 2008 Kendrick Perkins, who has been recovering from a shoulder injury, returned to practice Monday, according to the Boston Globe. Our View:He is expected to play against the Cavaliers Tuesday. Now he will pace himself regarding contact and his conditioning. |
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October 12, 2008 Kendrick Perkins missed Saturday's preseason game against the Rockets due to a shoulder injury, according to the Boston Globe. Our View:Patrick O'Bryant continues to replace him at center, and gets valuable playing time to improve his game. |
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October 9, 2008 Kendrick Perkins will likely miss the next two preseason games as he is recovering from shoulder surgery, according to the Boston Globe. He hopes to be ready by next Thursday's game. Our View:Expect Patrick O'Bryant to continue to start in his place. POB played well in his first preseason game, and his continued experience with the first unit bodes well for his success with his new team. |
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September 27, 2008 The Boston Globe reports that Kendrick Perkins will miss the start of training camp and possibly all of the preseason while recovering from a July shoulder surgery. Our View:He will definitely be ready for the regular season. The young big man should improve upon his averages of 6.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks this season. He is only worth considering in deep leagues. |
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July 2, 2008 Boston Celtics starting center Kendrick Perkins has undergone surgery on his left shoulder, according to CBSSports.com. Our View:The Celtics said Perkins had arthroscopic surgery Wednesday at New England Baptist Hospital. Also undergoing surgery was the Celtics' second-round draft pick, Bill Walker, to repair damage to his right knee. No timetable has been set for Perkins' and Walker's offseason returns to the Celtics. |
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June 28, 2008 Reports out of Boston claim Celtics center Kendrick Perkins declined an offer to scrimmage with the Olympic team this summer, supporting rumors that the rising young contributor for the defending champs will be undergoing surgery this offseason, according to the Boston Herald. Our View:Reports from team doctors indicate the procedure would be merely for preventative measures rather than reconstructive or structural repair, but the folks in Boston have been watching this with a tinge of concern. Perkins was a strong contributor and, with PJ Brown set to retire and leave the depth chart nearly void of a backup option, the Celts may be pondering an offer to find a free agent (can you say Alonzo Morning?). We will update as news becomes available. |
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June 17, 2008 Kendrick Perkins will be back in the lineup for Game 6 of the NBA Finals Tuesday after missing Game 5 with a strained left shoulder, according to the AP. Our View:With Perkins and Ray Allen both in line to start, the Celtics will be at full strength as they attempt to close out the series. |
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June 17, 2008 Kendrick Perkins said he plans to play in Game 6 against the Lakers following today's shootaround, according to the Boston Globe. Perkins missed Game 5 with a strained left shoulder, and the Celtics' loss let the Lakers climb back into the series at 3-2. Perkins said, "If it feels good, I'm going to give it a shot tonight. I plan on playing tonight and I'll see how it goes." Our View:Perkins also admitted that his shoulder won't be back to 100% until after the season, but feels well enough to play tonight. |
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June 16, 2008 Updating an earlier report, Kendrick Perkins is now being listed as a game-time decision for Game 6 due to his injured shoulder, according to the Boston Herald. "Perk is a physical guy," Kevin Garnett said. "He plays the post better than anybody in this league. That’s what he does. When you lose a key guy, you’re losing something." Our View:The good news is that the team is expecting Ray Allen back, but it doesn't sound good as far as the case of Perkins goes. |
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June 16, 2008 Kendrick Perkins was held out of Sunday's Game 5 loss to the Lakers due to a strained left shoulder, and is already said to be doubtful for Game 6 in Boston, according to the Boston Herald. Coach Doc Rivers said he would probably be doubtful for Game 6, and Perkins added, "I couldn’t tell you. I can raise my arm, but there’s just a lot of pain right now. I don’t know if I can take a hard hit on it. When we get back to Boston I’m supposed to get an MRI on it, and then we’ll know more about it." Our View:The team could be without Perkins for Game 6, as well as Ray Allen, who is dealing with an undisclosed family issue involving one of his children. Rajon Rondo is hobbling as well, and while the Celtics hold a 3-2 lead in the series and host the final two games in Boston, a championship could be in doubt. |
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June 15, 2008 Kendrick Perkins has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 5 against the Lakers due to his shoulder strain, according to the Boston Globe. Perkins said, "If somebody bumped me right now, there's a lot of pain in there. So I knew I couldn't go tonight. I felt that yesterday. But hopefully we can close it out. I will play on Tuesday if it goes that far. Hopefully we close it out tonight. That's the biggest thing. I'm focused right now for the guys." Our View:Leon Powe is going to fill Perkins' spot in the starting lineup. The team is still in good shape as Powe scored 21 points against the Lakers in Game 2. |
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June 15, 2008 Kendrick Perkins told the AP prior to Saturday's practice that he'll be able to play tonight in Game 5 against the Lakers. But the report noted that judging from the way he shot at one end of the floor, using strictly his right arm while being careful not to move his left shoulder, the Celtics may be better off resting their starting center. Our View:Asked if he would have played if the game were to have been played today [Saturday], Perkins said, "Probably not. Right now I'm probably about 50-50." |
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June 13, 2008 Kendrick Perkins is questionable for the NBA Finals Sunday night game, this according to the AP. The Fathers Day affair is Game 5 of the seven-game series. Perkins strained his left shoulder in Boston's 97-91 victory Thursday night. Our View:The big center is averaging 4.5 points in the series. The Celtics lead the series 3-1. |
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June 13, 2008 Kendrick Perkins left last night's Game 4 with a shoulder strain in the third quarter, according to the Boston Globe. He said the injury is minor and isn't expected to miss Game 5. Perkins said, "It's nothing but a shoulder strain. It was too sore to go back in the game tonight. But on Sunday it will be fine. Any time you strain your shoulder it hurts. For the next three days I will rest and take care of my body." Our View:He only contributed two points and one board prior to his early exit, but the Celtics still rallied back to claim a 97-91 victory over the Lakers. Perkins should be fine, as he fought through a high ankle sprain earlier in the series. |
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June 8, 2008 Kendrick Perkins sat out Sunday's morning shootaround and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 due to a high ankle sprain, according to the AP. Our View:Perkins said yesterday that he expected to play, and we would be very surprised if he didn't suit up. |
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June 7, 2008 Kendrick Perkins is nursing a sprained ankle, and it hasn't improved much, but Perkins still expects to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers on Sunday, according to the Star-Telegram. Perkins said, "It's the Finals, so you've got to suck it up." Our View:Expect him to take the court on Sunday. |
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June 6, 2008 Kendrick Perkins, who suffered a sprained ankle in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, addressed the media today, reports the Boston Globe. His left ankle was heavily taped but said he would have been able to practice today if the team had held one. Our View:Expect Perkins to be dressed and in the starting lineup Sunday in the Garden. |
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May 30, 2008 Kendrick Perkins came out of nowhere to set new playoff career highs in Wednesday's win with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Our View:Perkins has picked up his play after being chastized by the Boston media. The double-double was his second of the series, but only his fourth in the teams 19 playoff games. |
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May 29, 2008 Kendrick Perkins recorded a double-double with 18 points and 16 boards in Wednesday's 106-102 win over Detroit in Game 5. He also chipped in two steals and two blocks. Boston leads the series 3-2. Our View:That was his second double-double of the series, both games of which the Celtics won. |
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May 26, 2008 Kendrick Perkins has done little to endear himself to the Boston faithful during the the first two rounds of the playoffs. The robust starting center notched only his second double-double of the postseason (seventeen games) in Game 3, with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Our View:Getting support from starting center, as well from the inconsistent bench of the Celtics, would go a long way in providing a second straight upset in Detroit tonight. In fact it's a must if Boston expects to leave the Palace with a win. |
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May 25, 2008 Kendrick Perkins registered a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in Saturday's 94-80 win over Detroit in Game 3. He also had one steal and one block. Boston leads the series 2-1. Our View:He is only averaging seven points over the three games in the series, but reached 10 boards twice. |
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May 20, 2008 Kendrick Perkins had 10 rebounds to help Boston to an 88-79 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics rode that advantage to seven-game series victories over Atlanta and Cleveland and held serve in the opener against Detroit. Our View:Rajon Rondo added 11 points and seven assists for Boston, which earned home court through the playoffs with a league-best 66-16 regular season record. |
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February 14, 2008 Kendrick Perkins missed his third straight game with a left shoulder strain on Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe. "Each day, I'm feeling a little better," he said. "I'm trying to work on my conditioning and taking it one day at a time." Asked if he thought he'd be ready to play after the All-Star break, Perkins said, "I hope so. But I'm not going to rush it. I want to make sure it's right so I don't worry about it when I'm on the court." |
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February 13, 2008 Kendrick Perkins was held out of Tuesday night's game against the Pacers with a strained left shoulder. Leon Powe, who started at center in place of the injured Perkins, added 16 points and nine rebounds in the Celtics road win. It was the third straight game Perkins has missed to the shoulder injury. The team considers their starting center day-to-day. |
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February 12, 2008 Kendrick Perkins is expected to miss his second straight game tonight due to a shoulder injury. He does hope to return before the All-Star break, though, according to the Boston Globe. Tomorrow's game against the Knicks is the last contest before the break. |
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February 8, 2008 Kendrick Perkins left Friday night's game against the Timberwolves with a strained left shoulder, according to the AP. Perkins was injured in the third quarter while going for a rebound on the defensive end. He will be evaluated on Saturday. |