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Kendrick Perkins doesnât hold back on Jaylen Brown after Celtics loss
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing Game 7 to the Philadelphia 76ers, despite leading the series 3-1. Analyst Kendrick Perkins criticized Jaylen Brown for not stepping up during the crucial games.
Key points
- Celtics eliminated from NBA playoffs
- Lost Game 7 to the 76ers
- Led series 3-1 before losing three straight games
- Kendrick Perkins criticized Jaylen Brown
- Game 7 held at TD Center
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Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics were eliminated on Sunday after losing Game 7 of their NBA playoffs Eastern Conference first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. They led 3-1 but lost three consecutive games, including the finale at TD Center.
NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins didnât hold back and fired shots at the five-time All-Star for failing to lead his team to the conference semifinals.
âThis sh⸺ right here you talking, miss me with all of this sh⸺,â Perkins said on âThe Road Trippinâ Show.â âYou up 3-1 motherf⸺, your a⸺ flop at times to sell calls. I donât want to hear that.
â⌠Yâall died by the three, yâall was up 3-1 in this series. You f⸺ lost three home games in the Boston Garden. Three. It used to be a sacred place. It used to be a hard place for opponents to win games in there. But instead, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid walked into your motherf⸺ crib shoes all muddy and kick they feet up on your coffee table, ordered DoorDash with your credit card, thatâs how comfortable they was.â
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The Celtics played without Jayson Tatum, who dealt with knee stiffness. Brown tried his best to will his team to victory, producing 33 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks. However, his production wasnât enough. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and combined for 100 points.
Q&A
What did Kendrick Perkins say about Jaylen Brown after the Celtics' loss?
Kendrick Perkins criticized Jaylen Brown for failing to lead the Celtics after they lost three consecutive games, emphasizing that they were up 3-1 in the series.
How did the Celtics perform in their playoff series against the 76ers?
The Celtics led the series 3-1 but were eliminated after losing three straight games, including the decisive Game 7 at TD Center.
What impact did the Celtics' loss have on their playoff hopes?
The Celtics' loss eliminated them from the playoffs, preventing them from advancing to the conference semifinals.
