Perk's Injury?

[Vermont Green]

So if he's out what does it mean? PJ starting and Big Baby coming off the bench at center (with Powe at power forward)?  I still think we could flourish with that lineup I'm just curious what people think. 

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/

It appears to be more doubtful and Doc said that he would start PJ if Perk is as scratch.  I like PJ a whole lot more against Turiaf and the rest of the bench than matched up with either Gasol or Odom.  I guess they let PJ take Gasol since both are slow.  This would give BBD a chance at some point in the game I would think but only against the bench in my opinion.

[jay_jay54]

I feel a lot depends on Perks minutes,and how they are managed by Doc.He needs to keep an eye on Perk in the first half,not overwork him.We will probably need him in the beginning to help set the tone,and probably late for shot blocking/defense when Kobe attemps his attacks to the basket.  

[wdleehi]

I see Perkins playing.  He will gut it out.  He might be limited in his ability to get up and change shots, he will be able to provide 15-20 minutes and 6 hard fouls to keep the inside closed. 

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/

It appears to be more doubtful and Doc said that he would start PJ if Perk is as scratch.  I like PJ a whole lot more against Turiaf and the rest of the bench than matched up with either Gasol or Odom.  I guess they let PJ take Gasol since both are slow.  This would give BBD a chance at some point in the game I would think but only against the bench in my opinion.

I say go with Scali. 


Better help defender (Kobe).  better prepared to stay with Odom.

[BudweiserCeltic]

I see Perkins playing.  He will gut it out.  He might be limited in his ability to get up and change shots, he will be able to provide 15-20 minutes and 6 hard fouls to keep the inside closed. 

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/

It appears to be more doubtful and Doc said that he would start PJ if Perk is as scratch.  I like PJ a whole lot more against Turiaf and the rest of the bench than matched up with either Gasol or Odom.  I guess they let PJ take Gasol since both are slow.  This would give BBD a chance at some point in the game I would think but only against the bench in my opinion.

I say go with Scali. 


Better help defender (Kobe).  better prepared to stay with Odom.

How foolish will we alll look of Scali suddenly comes in with the hot hand knocking down 3-pointers?

Not a fan of Scal, but he's never bothered me much on the floor because as much as he might be unproductive, he doesn't hurt the team for the most part. But putting Scal in should be because Doc notices that other people or certain units are not working for some reason or another.

[hpantazo]

I feel a lot depends on Perks minutes,and how they are managed by Doc.He needs to keep an eye on Perk in the first half,not overwork him.We will probably need him in the beginning to help set the tone,and probably late for shot blocking/defense when Kobe attemps his attacks to the basket.  

I don't know, if he gets smoked by gasol because of his injury, and then clobbers people to make up for being a step behind, then that's not the tone I want to set in the first quarter. I would go with PJ Brown to start and then big baby off the bench. I don't think LA is ready for big baby!

[jay_jay54]

I feel a lot depends on Perks minutes,and how they are managed by Doc.He needs to keep an eye on Perk in the first half,not overwork him.We will probably need him in the beginning to help set the tone,and probably late for shot blocking/defense when Kobe attemps his attacks to the basket. 

I don't know, if he gets smoked by gasol because of his injury, and then clobbers people to make up for being a step behind, then that's not the tone I want to set in the first quarter. I would go with PJ Brown to start and then big baby off the bench. I don't think LA is ready for big baby!

i will leave this one alone.


edit - don't label other posters like that - wdleehi

[fairweatherfan06]

I think Baby brings a unique skill set (when he doesn't pick up quick fouls and can stay on the floor).  I think home is the  best place to give him some early run anyway.  Plus he's used to big games he played in the Final Four that experience is valuable.

[Who]

I'm not concerned about Perkins' injury. It'll be good if he's healthy and ready to go. If not PJ Brown is more than capable playing extra minutes and of filling in for a game for a game or two. BBD and Powe are both capable of filling PJ's role.

[johnnymost]

BBD's low center of gravity can be very effective pushing people out of the paint. His energy will certainly confuse people trying to pass around when he keeps running at them. I'm just not worried about the center position today. Help defense is what we're going to need when FauxBee(f) gets by his primary defender, and PJ is on the bench.

But, on the other hand, Perkins understands the Celtics tradition of playing hurt, and playing better, like the bull in a bullfight. Unfortunately he may get into foul trouble early.

On another topic - I would like to see what Tony Allen can do to slow down FauxBee(f). If he doesn't play today, I think Doc has given up on him, and we won't see him next year.

[Roy Hobbs]

One thing I'm worried about (slightly off-topic) is that Perk said something along the lines of he needs to be more aggressive and look for his offense more.  While in general that's okay, I don't want him forcing things, especially with a bad ankle.  Gasol is a great shot-blocker (despite being poor defensively otherwise), and Perk gets his shots blocked quite a bit.  Not a great combination.

[soap07]

The Celtics are also concerned about center Kendrick Perkins, who suffered a high left ankle sprain in Game 1. Coach Doc Rivers said Perkins was farther behind in his recovery to Pierce, but he expects Perkins to try to play also.

"I anticipate them both playing, but I just don't know yet," Rivers said.

Perkins said it improved from the day before.

"Yesterday, I felt like 60 percent," he said. "Today, it's like 80."

[wdleehi]

BBD's low center of gravity can be very effective pushing people out of the paint. His energy will certainly confuse people trying to pass around when he keeps running at them. I'm just not worried about the center position today. Help defense is what we're going to need when FauxBee(f) gets by his primary defender, and PJ is on the bench.

But, on the other hand, Perkins understands the Celtics tradition of playing hurt, and playing better, like the bull in a bullfight. Unfortunately he may get into foul trouble early.

On another topic - I would like to see what Tony Allen can do to slow down FauxBee(f). If he doesn't play today, I think Doc has given up on him, and we won't see him next year.

Davis is good defending the guy that wants to use his strength to push their way into their shot.

His defense isn't as good against guys that want to jump shoot over him (like Big Z).  that's what Gasol will want to do.

[johnnymost]

BBD's low center of gravity can be very effective pushing people out of the paint. His energy will certainly confuse people trying to pass around when he keeps running at them. I'm just not worried about the center position today. Help defense is what we're going to need when FauxBee(f) gets by his primary defender, and PJ is on the bench.

But, on the other hand, Perkins understands the Celtics tradition of playing hurt, and playing better, like the bull in a bullfight. Unfortunately he may get into foul trouble early.

On another topic - I would like to see what Tony Allen can do to slow down FauxBee(f). If he doesn't play today, I think Doc has given up on him, and we won't see him next year.

Davis is good defending the guy that wants to use his strength to push their way into their shot.

His defense isn't as good against guys that want to jump shoot over him (like Big Z).  that's what Gasol will want to do.

Agreed. But I wonder how good Perkins is against jump shooters. Gasol is longer than him.

[wdleehi]

BBD's low center of gravity can be very effective pushing people out of the paint. His energy will certainly confuse people trying to pass around when he keeps running at them. I'm just not worried about the center position today. Help defense is what we're going to need when FauxBee(f) gets by his primary defender, and PJ is on the bench.

But, on the other hand, Perkins understands the Celtics tradition of playing hurt, and playing better, like the bull in a bullfight. Unfortunately he may get into foul trouble early.

On another topic - I would like to see what Tony Allen can do to slow down FauxBee(f). If he doesn't play today, I think Doc has given up on him, and we won't see him next year.

Davis is good defending the guy that wants to use his strength to push their way into their shot.

His defense isn't as good against guys that want to jump shoot over him (like Big Z).  that's what Gasol will want to do.

Agreed. But I wonder how good Perkins is against jump shooters. Gasol is longer than him.

he is better.  He puts a better push on them before they catch the ball.  He is taller and longer so his hand is closer to disrupting the shot.  (though Big Z is much longer)

[WedmanIsMyHero]

Given that Powe put up 4 and 4 in 9 minutes, why would Baby get minutes over Powe in Game 2?  Seems like you try Powe first, but if he does not perform, then you put in Baby.