Thunder's Kendrick Perkins gets to the point

OKC's big man will occasionally guard the opponents' point guard in an attempt to throw off the offense.

By John Rohde | Published: November 23, 2012

BOSTON — Imagine the fan reaction Friday in TD Garden if former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins crouched down and started defending close friend and ex-teammate Rajon Rondo in the backcourt.

photo - Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives under the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Oklahoma City won 106-92. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ORG XMIT: OKSO121

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives under the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Oklahoma City won 106-92. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ORG XMIT: OKSO121

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Several times this season the 6-foot-10, 262-pound Perkins has defended the Thunder's opposing point guard.

He does this to temporarily disrupt the other team's offense, which presumably...
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