Kendrick Perkins passionately defended the Boston Celtics and called them “the most disrespected champions in NBA history.”

The Boston Celtics are being linked to a former center of the rival Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the offseason.

JJ Redick provided an update on Rui Hachimura's injury after he missed the Lakers' win over the Clippers on Friday night.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla kept his rotation tight despite the absences of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to injury.

Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind to beat reigning NBA champions the Boston Celtics. In the match between the Eastern Conference's leading teams, Cleveland trailed by 22 points less than five minutes into the game but fought back to win 123-116.

Since trading for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves as championship contenders in a way that no one expected at the start of the season.

Sorry Boston, but don’t expect to hear Mindy Kaling chant “beat LA” the next time the Celtics take on the Lakers.