The Boston Celtics delivered an impressive performance in the first round of the playoffs, defeating the Orlando Magic with a 4-1 series victory to advance to the second round. However, they are currently facing challenges from the New York Knicks in the second round. In light of this situation, Kendrick Perkins has made some bold predictions.
The Celtics encountered a disappointing defeat in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Knicks, falling short with a nail-biting score of 105-108. They aimed to turn things around in Game 2 at TD Garden; however, their efforts were not enough as they suffered another loss. Reflecting on these events, Perkins believes that the Celtics’ hopes for advancing in the series have likely evaporated.
“The Celtics are done. They’re not coming back in this series. … The Celtics will be lucky to get one game,” Perkins said in the recent episode of Get Up on ESPN.
Kendrick Perkins says the Celtics are ‘done’
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"The Celtics are done. They're not coming back in this series. … The Celtics will be lucky to get one game."
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Perkins’ bold statement could spark discussions within the league. It will be intriguing to see if the Celtics can recover in Game 3.
Kendrick Perkins Shares Strong Opinion On Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum delivered an impressive performance in Game 2 against the Knicks. He played for 42 minutes and achieved a double-double, scoring 13 points, recording five assists, and grabbing 14 rebounds. Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough to overcome the Knicks’ dominance, and the team lost the close game with a final score of 90-91.
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In a recent episode of “Get Up” on ESPN, Kendrick Perkins made a strong statement regarding Tatum.
“At some point, Jayson Tatum’s gotta say, ‘I’m the best player on the floor. I cannot be guarded.’ … He’s one of the most elite scorers in the game today, and I just don’t see that tenacity. I don’t see that dog in him,” Perkins said.
"At some point, Jayson Tatum's gotta say, 'I'm the best player on the floor. I cannot be guarded.' … He's one of the most elite scorers in the game today, and I just don't see that tenacity. I don't see that dog in him."
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The Celtics will play game 3 of their Round 2 playoff series against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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