The Boston Celtics are heavily favored over the New York Knicks in their upcoming second-round playoff series, based on their solid regular-season performance against New York. Despite this, former Celtics center Kendrick Perkins believes it won't be an easy victory and predicts the series will go to seven games. He credits the Knicks' physical matchup against Detroit for preparing them. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith shares a similar sentiment, expressing hope for the Knicks to extend the series, showing a narrative of competitive tension between the two teams.
The Celtics are the favorite against the Knicks, but Kendrick Perkins believes New York will push them to seven games, highlighting the Knicks' potential.
Perkins emphasized the physicality gained from facing the Detroit series will help prepare the Knicks for a competitive showdown with the Celtics.
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