No one anticipated Kendrick Perkins returning tonight versus the lowly Cavs in Beantown, but why not? against a team who has not won in 18 straight games. His return date was suppose to be February 4th versus the Mavericks, but Perk was too anxious. Let's not forget this man because he is a huge part of the Celtic style of basketball.
With Kendrick Perkins now healthy, we can finally get a look at the starting five the rest of the NBA is going to fear heading into the playoffs. Pierce, Ray, KG, Rondo, and Perk have never lost a playoff series, Yes, ever. He is an enormous presence on the boards, down the defensive end, and on the offensive glass. He pushes Shaq to the bench and makes an already deep bench ever deeper. There is no question if Perk was healthy in game 7 versus the Lakers last year, the Celtics would be holding the championship trophy yet again but that was not the case. The Lakers outrebounded the Celtics by 17 and if you think that Perk would not have made a difference, then you are crazy.
It is great to see number 43 back on the hardwood. He has come into his own as an NBA player and has matured over the years. He is a difference maker with his ability to block shots as well as his defense along side KG. Look for the Celtics to go on a streak again because with Perk back they will be setting the tempo in the East. The best defense is the NBA just got even better. If you can believe that.
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