Danny Ainge angered a lot of people -- Celtics fans and players alike -- when he traded Kendrick Perkins to the Thunder, so it wasn't a surprise to see how warmly Perk was welcomed back in his first game back at the TD Banknorth Garden. Perk received a rousing ovation following a montage of career highlights, which you can see below the jump. He also got the last laugh, helping the Thunder extend their win streak to seven games while sending his former Boston teammates to their fifth straight loss.
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