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| 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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| Paul Pierce answered questions about the right knee sprain he suffered in the third quarter of Game 1 with the Boston Globe. His knee was heavily wrapped, and he walked up the podium stairs with a visible limp, but told the media he had a good chance of playing Sunday. |
Our View: Pierce said he would be receiving treatment 2-3 times a day, and the team will continue to evaluate how the knee responds. Expect Pierce to play; these are the Finals.
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| Kevin Garnett was horrible in the final quarter of Game 1 against the Lakers missing nine shots in a row at one point. The big center was good defensively, though, prevented any L.A. player from getting in the paint and doing damage offensively. |
Our View: Keeping the middle plugged help the perimeter defense hold Kobe Bryant to just 9-of-26 in the game.
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| The Boston Globe reports that after the game last night, Paul Pierce (knee) took a wait-and-see approach about his availability for Game 2 in the Garden.
“We'll see,” he said. “I mean, it's in pain. I was able to get through tonight. I don't know if it was off adrenaline or what, but got through it.”
Celtics coach Doc Rivers this morning in an interview on Boston sports radio station WEEI took a similar tact. |
Our View: We will be shocked if Pierce doesn't play. This is the Finals. If you can walk, you can play.
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