Kendrick Perkins
Kendrick Perkins hurt his shoulder in Game 4 and his status for Game 5 is in doubt. The Celtics are saying that he has less than a 50/50 chance of playing. Perkins, who has been banged up a number of times during the playoffs, would likely be limited if he did play. If he can’t go, expect PJ Brown or Leon Powe to get the start at center for the Celtics.

Rajon Rondo
The Celtics’ starting point guard has an injured ankle that kept him out for much of the second half of Game 4. His ankle injury is being classified as a bone bruise. If he can’t go in Game 5, expect Sam Cassell or Eddie House to get the start in his place.

Paul Pierce
After injuring his knee in Game 1, Pierce suffered another injury in Game 4. Thankfully for Celtics fans, this injury was deemed minor. Pierce will be ready to go in Game 5.

Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics will try to win the 2008 NBA championship in Game 5.

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The Celtics went on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Finals. In Game 2, Pierce is expected to play.

When Pierce went down, he says that he felt a pop in his knee. Tests indicate he hasn’t suffered any major injury and should be close to 100% for the rest of the series. For the Celtics to have a chance to top the Lakers, Pierce is going to have to have the series of his life.

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