No More Technical Difficulty

by Jeff Clark on Mar 5, 2009 8:10 AM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

Remember when Perkins was leading the league in technical fouls? In fact, after just 15 games he had 8 techs (on pace for 43 for the year). It only takes 16 to start earning one game forced vacations.

Thankfully he's curbed his enthusiasm for the T. In fact, he just had 2 of the calls overturned on appeal:

Center Kendrick Perkins's technical foul total has been reduced from 11 to nine on appeal. "There were two that I didn't deserve," Perkins said. "Some of the other ones I probably did deserve."

Believe it or not, Perkins doesn't even lead his team in techs anymore. Mikki Moore is tied for 10th in the league with 10. (FYI: Kobe has the most with 15, KG has 9, and Pierce has 8) - Sorry, those were last year's stats.

Here are this year's stats. Sheed has 17 and old friend Posey has 10. Perk is tied for 8th in the league.

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Anyone no what the rule is once you enter the playoffs?

For instance, if Perk has 15 going into the playoffs, and get’s his 16th in game 1 of the first round, would he have to sit out game 2?

by CelticsWhat35 on Mar 5, 2009 8:19 AM EST reply actions

I’m pretty sure the count resets in the playoffs. And in the playoffs I think it’s a suspesion after your 7th or something.

by BudweiserCeltic on Mar 5, 2009 9:44 AM EST up reply actions

perk was a monster last night and was getting those boards and moving his big feet very adroitly. there were also some huge stationary picks.

by nazzbo on Mar 5, 2009 9:53 AM EST reply actions

Jeff, I hate to be nitpicky, but I think those are last year’s stats. This year Sheed’s first with 17 (!) , while Perk is 8th with 9.

by illantari on Mar 5, 2009 10:38 AM EST reply actions

nice catch

thanks

"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." Michael Scott

by Jeff Clark on Mar 5, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions

Growth of Perk a joy to watch

That young man deserves a lot of props and so does the coaching staff. His passing, his loss of indecision, his quick-no gather-put backs, his above average NBA defense and now his control of T’s. He has grown so much.

My wife says though that no one makes funnier faces than Perk when he gets a whistle. I have to agree with her.

by Wildblu1 on Mar 5, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions

I love Perk’s expressions when he’s called for a foul. It barely edges out Duncan’s who me reactions as my favorite .

by twinbree on Mar 5, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions

Absolutely agree. Perk’s gestures and expressions are hysterical

by Finkelskyhook on Mar 5, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions

Perk has done a great job. He hasn’t been T’d up in 3 months. Amazing the frontrunner early in the season is now tied for 8th. Stephen Jackson had the lead there for a bit but Sheed predictably rallied in the end to take the lead.

by twinbree on Mar 5, 2009 12:13 PM EST reply actions