Thunder center Kendrick Perkins, who injured his hip in Game 4 of Oklahoma City's first-round series, will play in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Lakers. Perkins played in just eight minutes of the close-out game against the Mavericks, but will not be limited Monday against Los Angeles.
Kendrick Perkins Injury: Thunder Center Will Play, No Minutes Restriction Vs. Lakers
Kendrick Perkins is playing and will not be limited minute-wise, Thunder coach Scott Brooks said.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) May 15, 2012
Perkins started 65 games for the Thunder during the regular season and all four games in their first-round series against Dallas. In 26.8 minutes per game during the regular season, Perkins averaged 5.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
Game 1 of Oklahoma City’s game against Los Angeles will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on TNT.
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