Injury Thread: Splitter (ankle)

[Libri]

It looked bad. :bang

[DBMethos]

Unleash the Bane.

[Brazil]

Karma

[Sean Cagney]

Oh just great. Thats all we needed right now in a big night like this and with our thin ass line already.

[Brazil]

Better be prepared to see a lot of Blair

[timvp]

:pctoss

[Spurs Brazil]

I think he'll be out for a while

[DesignatedT]

The replay did not look bad at all. It looked like a very mild grade 1 sprain.

Him rolling around in pain and limping to the lockerroom looked bad.

[bklynspursfan]

Sprained left ankle

[DesignatedT]

The replay did not look bad at all. It looked like a very mild grade 1 sprain.

Him rolling around in pain and limping to the lockerroom looked bad.

[Brunodf]

Hope Diaw can play...

[hater]

Not a good sign when player is not just in pain but mad as hell. I'd say 2-3 weeks out. Bye Bye round 2 for Tiago.

[thispego]

Of course some of you pussies think it "looked bad" or "he'll be out for a whole :cry".

That was a mild sprain. Back by WCF AT WORST

[DesignatedT]

He will be back for round 2. We can beat LA without him Sunday.

[benefactor]

Injuries are always worse than what they are with normal people when it comes to Splitter.

[Uriel]

The replay did not look bad at all. It looked like a very mild grade 1 sprain.

Him rolling around in pain and limping to the lockerroom looked bad.
Here's hoping Splitter's just a drama queen.

Fuck the Lakers. Just because they can't beat us doesn't mean they have to injure our players while they're at it. :pctoss

[HarlemHeat37]

No point in guessing, rolled ankles are impossible to accurately assess by the eye test, tbh..

Splitter has a low pain threshold, his reaction doesn't mean much IMO..

I'd rest him for game 4, they don't need him for that game..

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

If we beat the Lakers, we gotta hope we play the Warriors instead of the Nuggets. Tiago not being 100% won't matter as much against them since Lee is injured and they're playing small.

[polandprzem]

sometimes it hurts more then the damage is

[DesignatedT]

If GS/DEN goes 6-7 games then the next round wont start for another 8-11 days roughly.

[tmtcsc]

The replay did not look bad at all. It looked like a very mild grade 1 sprain.

Him rolling around in pain and limping to the lockerroom looked bad.

:tu

[Poolboy5623]

Unleash baynes....at least in the rest of this blowout and game 4...why is he not out there?? Because it's not fair?

[Proxy]

Well, if we sweep and the other series goes the distance... Best case scenario. Hopefully it's a mild sprain.

[gameFACE]

If its not bad hopefully the Spurs finish off LA on Sunday and he can be back for round 2

[HarlemHeat37]

If we beat the Lakers, we gotta hope we play the Warriors instead of the Nuggets. Tiago not being 100% won't matter as much against them since Lee is injured and they're playing small.

Nuggets bigs could hurt the Splitter-less Spurs when they play McGee/Faried, but Spurs should be fine otherwise..Karl is averse to playing McGee big minutes, too..

Kawhi at the 4 to match Wilson Chandler, and Bonner should be fine against Koufos, tbh..

[Drew2354]

Looks like McGrady will be activated

[tim_duncan_fan]

God fucking damnit.

[tim_duncan_fan]

On the other hand:

Baynes, Baynes, Baynes the name!

[SupremeGuy]

Officially a sprained ankle fellas! Let's hope he's back in time for the 2nd round.

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/2794473596/21c0feecd8a3735835237716ff405246_normal.jpeg (https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=JMcDonald_SAEN)

JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=JMcDonald_SAEN) Officially sprained ankle for Splitter, who will not return. If Spurs can finish sweep SUN, would have a lot of time to heal before round 2.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

We need to sweep these guys. This will give the Spurs over a week to rest and get ready for round two.

[daslicer]

You guys are haters Tiago is very underatted for what he does for the spurs on the defensive end. Even though Dwight is a clown he is still the best defensive center in the league that it was unrealistic to expect Splitter to have a great series.

[timvp]

Gotta hope DEN-GS goes 7. Also gotta hope Diaw is ready to return by the second round.

That looks like a 2 to 3 weeker.

[KaiRMD1]

Will McGrady see minutes now?

[Fabbs]

Will he be tweeting game strategies to Pop?

[Uriel]

Gotta hope DEN-GS goes 7. Also gotta hope Diaw is ready to return by the second round.

That looks like a 2 to 3 weeker.
Would you rather face DEN or GS?

[Budkin]

More Baynes is good... Tiago will be fine for the second round anyway... didn't look that bad.

[DesignatedT]

GS by a mile. Golden State can shoot but we should be able to disrupt their tempo unlike DEN.

Denver is much more balanced and matches up well with us. Especially with our bigs hobbling a bit.

[Robz4000]

Splitter will be fine imo. Just win game 4 and he'll get a solid 10 days of rest.

[Poolboy5623]

I thought tiago played some great d at times, against Dwight..who's probably the toughest "big" to guard in the nba with his size.

[freetiago]

Spurfan will see how much they miss Splitter on Sunday
im pretty sure Howard missed every shot while he was being defended by Splitter
and hes giving up about 50 lbs in that matchup and probably 20 lbs of it dry muscle not lbm

good news is though it looks like GS will win this game and if they do its going at least 6
Diaw and Splitter should be back by the 2nd round then
and McGrady might finally get activated and Leonard would play the 4

[DPG21920]

It's a depressing thought thinking a wide open West might be derailed by a Tiago ankle.

[Budkin]

Spurfan will see how much they miss Splitter on Sunday
im pretty sure Howard missed every shot while he was being defended by Splitter
and hes giving up about 50 lbs in that matchup and probably 20 lbs of it dry muscle not lbm

This... I loved his D... but he'll be much better on O in later rounds. Baynes should be able to keep things going for game 4.

[Budkin]

It's a depressing thought thinking a wide open West might be derailed by a Tiago ankle.

No way... Baynes is just as good... and Tiago will be back anyway.

[TE]

He will be back. It did not look as serious as I thought it was on second look tbh.

A good 8-10 days and he'll be back.

[itzsoweezee]

No way... Baynes is just as good...

LOL. You can't be serious.

[Poolboy5623]

He would be missed in the second round...or any round, for that matter. Comments about the warriors and nuggs not having great bigs, only makes having all hands on deck, even more important...will be nice not to have to face Dwight/pau, but not if shorthanded..

[tmtcsc]

http://www.isubookstore.com/StoreImages/130-1048011-1.jpg

[Nathan89]

Will McGrady see minutes now?

If he doesn't suit up now we may as well cut him. He'll probably only play if were up by a bunch though.

[TE]

Tiago won't be needed as much in the next round tbh...

[Floyd Pacquiao]

No way... Baynes is just as good... and Tiago will be back anyway.

lol........

[Brazil]

Spurs fans bitching about splitter and saying good riddance are going to eat a crow of the size of Howard ass

[timvp]

Would you rather face DEN or GS?If Splitter is out for the entire second round, the preferred opponent has to be the Warriors. They start a SF at PF since David Lee is out, so missing a big vs. them isn't as big a deal as it would be against the Nuggets.

[DesignatedT]

Gosh just calm down til something comes out.

1/3 of the nba plays on a tender ankle day in and day out and you just dont hear about it.

Season isn't doomed just yet.

[NickiRasgo]

Kurt Helin ‏@basketballtalk (https://twitter.com/basketballtalk) 3m (https://twitter.com/basketballtalk/status/328012778155675649) Popovich says Splitter likely out next game with ankle sprain. X-rays negative.

[DPG21920]

Step 1 ^

[crc21209]

Hopefully he's OK...

[Supreme_Being]

Kurt Helin ‏@basketballtalk (https://twitter.com/basketballtalk) 3m (https://twitter.com/basketballtalk/status/328012778155675649) Popovich says Splitter likely out next game with ankle sprain. X-rays negative.

Thank you baby Jesus.

[freetiago]

can someone do the math on the days off if Spurs sweep LA and GS/Thuggets goes to 6
and Diaw is about 1 week off the projected return time right

[Nathan89]

Gosh just calm down til something comes out.

1/3 of the nba plays on a tender ankle day in and day out and you just dont hear about it.

Season isn't doomed just yet.

Why wait when you can jump off the cliff now?

[NickiRasgo]

Paul Garcia PS ‏@24writer (https://twitter.com/24writer) 8m (https://twitter.com/24writer/status/328012616188444672) Pop on Tiago Splitter: "They said it wasn't broken. I guess he's be out." #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) #Lakers (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Lakers&src=hash)

[timvp]

Of course some of you pussies think it "looked bad" or "he'll be out for a whole :cry".

That was a mild sprain. Back by WCF AT WORST

?

A sprain that could keep him out until the WCF wouldn't be a mild sprain.


No way... Baynes is just as good

http://www.spurstalk.com/not-sure-if-serious-camel.jpg

Even a "disappointing" 2013 Splitter is pretty damn good.

[TE]

Kurt Helin ‏@basketballtalk (https://twitter.com/basketballtalk) 3m (https://twitter.com/basketballtalk/status/328012778155675649) Popovich says Splitter likely out next game with ankle sprain. X-rays negative.
fuck yes. I think the reaction from Splitter was just him being the inner fresh pussy he is tbh

[TheGoldStandard]

Splitter will be back in the lineup in a week..

[ohmwrecker]

The idea of Baynes getting more time is horrifying.

[NickiRasgo]

Sorry I don't know how to embed tweet but here's the link:

https://twitter.com/basketballtalk/status/328012778155675649

https://twitter.com/24writer/status/328012616188444672

[Aztecfan03]

If Golden State can finish in 6. Would rather start series sooner vs them than the possibility of playing nuggets.

[Sean Cagney]

God fucking damnit.

I said the same fucking thing.

[freetiago]

the 2nd round starts once all 1st round series finish right
OKC/Rockets could also go 7 which would be an added day of time off

[ElNono]

just hoping now GSW-Denver goes the distance, tbh

[ezau]

Tiago has been playing great defense on Dwight or Gasol all series. He's the best big man we have after Duncan and some fucktards in here are expecting a rookie from Australia to replace Tiago?

[Trainwreck2100]

the 2nd round starts once all 1st round series finish right
OKC/Rockets could also go 7 which would be an added day of time off
wrong

[timvp]

the 2nd round starts once all 1st round series finish right

Not necessarily. To get extra rest, the Spurs have to hope for an extended Den-GS series.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIEXFL0CUAA-XzL.jpg:large

Location of Splitter till round 2 starts.

[spursparker9]

Yes! GS lead 2-1.

I wanna see RJ vs Tmac. if possible...

[ace3g]

Buck Harvey Buck_SA
(http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)From the Spurs medical minds: Splitter out week to 10 days #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)

[ThePop]

Out week to 10 games

cheer up

[DPG21920]

Not too bad :tu let's hope 10 days max.

[timvp]

Buck Harvey Buck_SA
(http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)From the Spurs medical minds: Splitter out week to 10 days #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)




Great find. I'll take it, tbh.

[TheGoldStandard]

So he'll be back for game 2

[Mal]

Buck Harvey Buck_SA
(http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)From the Spurs medical minds: Splitter out week to 10 days #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)




Not bad, if Nuggets Warriors goes distance. Or Warriors winning the series

[DesignatedT]

It looked very minor when i saw the replay but you never know.

Sounds like he will be ready for start of round 2 which is 8-12 days away.

[ohmwrecker]

Sorry I don't know how to embed tweet but here's the link:

https://twitter.com/basketballtalk/status/328012778155675649

https://twitter.com/24writer/status/328012616188444672

"They said it wasn't broken. I guess he's be out."

Ya think this quote is accurate?

[daslicer]

This is good news we can survive a game or 2 without Splitter. Just got to finish off the Lakers this Sunday.

[bklynspursfan]

Sweet.... Not too serious it appears.

[timvp]

If Den-GS goes 6, the soonest the second round will start is May 4th. If it goes 7, it'd be May 6.

So that's a little more than a week if it goes 6 and right at 10 days if it goes 7.

So, yeah, let's hope for a 7-game series. If it ends sooner than that, the Warriors are preferred due to their lack of bigmen.

[Brazil]

Buck Harvey (http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)Buck (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=29381)_SA
From the Spurs medical minds: Splitter out week to 10 days #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)




Could have been worst but that sucks. Hope we can take care of the bus sun

[Sean Cagney]

Buck Harvey Buck_SA
(http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)From the Spurs medical minds: Splitter out week to 10 days #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)


That is by far best case scenario for us.

[TE]

Buck Harvey (http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)Buck (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=29381)_SA
From the Spurs medical minds: Splitter out week to 10 days #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)



Great news.

[timvp]

Looking at the Splitter replay, the good news is that he wasn't moving when he got hurt. It's not like he was jumping (like TP was) or even running. He just took a step and landed on a foot.

Let's hope for a week.

[Sean Cagney]

This is good news we can survive a game or 2 without Splitter. Just got to finish off the Lakers this Sunday.

If we get Diaw back we are in good shape! DA where have you been man? I am in the OTHER boards chat room and we looked for you bro! Bas is in there now!
Man I knew with LA around you would show. Kobe or not (This is Rzarector).

[DesignatedT]

The ankle didn't roll over. Just tweaked. I think Tiago will feel a lot better than he expects in 3 or 4 days.

[Uriel]

Buck Harvey (http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)Buck (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=29381)_SA
From the Spurs medical minds: Splitter out week to 10 days #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)



Since GS / DEN is likely to get at least 6 games, Splitter should be back in time for Game 1. :tu

[Brazil]

Looking at the Splitter replay, the good news is that he wasn't moving when he got hurt. It's not like he was jumping (like TP was) or even running. He just took a step and landed on a foot.

Let's hope for a week.

:tu now the game quick grade timvp :lol

[Sean Cagney]

Looking at the Splitter replay, the good news is that he wasn't moving when he got hurt. It's not like he was jumping (like TP was) or even running. He just took a step and landed on a foot.

Let's hope for a week.

Timvp after Sunday lets hope we don't play for nearly a week lol. That would be nice.

[polandprzem]

Blair seems to be in a good mood, so hopefully he can be effective vs den or gs lineups.












If we will get pass the lakers



























:grim:

[Sean Cagney]

The ankle didn't roll over. Just tweaked. I think Tiago will feel a lot better than he expects in 3 or 4 days.

I hope so, that would be best case.

[polandprzem]

:lol I like that grim face

[HarlemHeat37]

Splitter deserves the criticism he has received in this series, he has played poorly, but people are neglecting the fact that he's being guarded by arguably the best defensive player in the NBA, tbh:lol..

The Warriors and Nuggets don't have Dwight Howard on their rosters..

[BillMc]

With the immediate problem at hand, the Lakers still have 2 great bigs. I guess you start Bonner and bring Blair off the bench.

[freetiago]

Dwight disrespecting my boy Splitter
was asked if the absence of Tiago would allow them to dominate more inside and he was like
"What?"
"Can someone ask me a better question"

[Mr. Body]

It didn't look that bad. Dude doesn't have the highest threshold for pain, tbh. Keep him off it at least til the next Game 1.

[ezau]

Buck Harvey (http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)Buck (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=29381)_SA
From the Spurs medical minds: Splitter out week to 10 days #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)




Great news.

[Wildcat67]

Dwight disrespecting my boy Splitter
was asked if the absence of Tiago would allow them to dominate more inside and he was like
"What?"
"Can someone ask me a better question"

No it's because he hasnt been able to consistently dominate Matt Bonner, so what difference would Splitter being gone make?

[TampaDude]

Splitter will be fine. We'll sweep the Lakers and have about a week to rest up for GS or Denver.

[Uriel]

McDonald tweeted Splitter left the arena on crutches.

What a drama queen.

[J_Paco]

Splitter deserves the criticism he has received in this series, he has played poorly, but people are neglecting the fact that he's being guarded by arguably the best defensive player in the NBA, tbh:lol..

The Warriors and Nuggets don't have Dwight Howard on their rosters..


His offense has been non-existent and rebounding has been anemic, but he's done well in his post defense against two difficult matchups. Hopefully, he'll be able to get some confidence back during the next series.

I'm happy the injury isn't really serious.

[DesignatedT]

McDonald tweeted Splitter left the arena on crutches.

What a drama queen.

In the playoffs you do everything possible to speed up the healing process. Surprised they don't have that puppy in a boot.

[LonghornMike]

Dwight disrespecting my boy Splitter
was asked if the absence of Tiago would allow them to dominate more inside and he was like
"What?"
"Can someone ask me a better question"

Hilarious! It must be humbling for an egomaniac like that to be muscled by the likes of Splitter and Bonner. Honestly, I never thought I'd dislike another Laker more than Kobe, but Howard makes it easy. I hope he resigns with them because I love to root against him.

[Poolboy5623]

I hate Dwight Howard. ... I hope Tmac can suit up Sunday just to be active and advance through round 1...that would kind of count, right?

[Libri]

http://www.clubspurs.com/images/smilies/phew.gif

[letmk]

Tiago's defense is very very good. He knows to use his body, moves well, stays on the floor and only jumps when it's the proper time. I wanted to see Baynes get some minutes ahead of Bonner and Blair during regular season. But you can see that he doesn't know to use his body, jumps too easily and his timing on challenging shots is not right.

And between the choice of Nuggets winning a long series and Warriors winning shorter series, I'd rather to have the latter. Denver has three big bodies to throw at Tim while Warriors only have one. But of course, the ideal situation is Warriors winning a long series. But I'm not that greedy.

[100%duncan]

He'll be fine. A week to 10 days, we sweep GS wins in 6 or 7. We good.

[timvp]

Splitter deserves the criticism he has received in this series, he has played poorly, but people are neglecting the fact that he's being guarded by arguably the best defensive player in the NBA, tbh:lol..

That would be a terrible argument, tbh. His defense against pick-and-rolls this series has been about the worst I've ever seen, tbh.

[SpursRock20]

That would be a terrible argument, tbh. His defense against pick-and-rolls this series has been about the worst I've ever seen, tbh.

Gasol would be a close second in that case, tbh

[KaiRMD1]

If he doesn't suit up now we may as well cut him. He'll probably only play if were up by a bunch though.

Ergo, today was the perfect opportunity for McGrady to make his debut.

[phxspurfan]

I'd say due to our half of the Western conference draw, it's not so bad that Splitter is out. If we had to play the Thunder, Clippers or Grizz in the next round, it would be worse for obvious reasons. Denver and GS don't really have frontcourt tandems like Randolph/Gasol, Griffin/Jordan or Perkins/Ibaka.

[oh crap]

It's a depressing thought thinking a wide open West might be derailed by a Tiago ankle.

not really, tbh.

[Uriel]

328018133233324032

[siraulo23]

good news :tu

could have been much worse, awesome...

[KaiRMD1]

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/bnonymoushaha/1367037238388_zps494d9b44.gif
Duncan with the shit eating grin, this proves that he is indeed an asshole. Gotta love him for it.

[Brunodf]

Good news about Splitter(drama queen?After his reaction i though that he would be out for the season).
Also heard that Diaw is much better...

[dbreiden83080]

Didn't look that bad.. He better man the fuck up and be ready for the next series..

[polandprzem]

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/bnonymoushaha/1367037238388_zps494d9b44.gif
Duncan with the shit eating grin, this proves that he is indeed an asshole. Gotta love him for it.

Shesh good there was no Joe Crawford to T Tim up for smiling

[J_Paco]

not really, tbh.

To a fan of a relevant team it is.

[MaNu4Tres]

Hard to read Dwight's lips there, but from that angle it looks like he says, " You're a pussy man?" Does anyone else get that?

[Fireball]

Duncan with the shit eating grin, this proves that he is indeed an asshole. Gotta love him for it.

I am still laughing ... that gif is great

[tmtcsc]

Hard to read Dwight's lips there, but from that angle it looks like he says, " You're a pussy man?" Does anyone else get that?

He's saying "Put in Tmac.."

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/bnonymoushaha/1367037238388_zps494d9b44.gif

[DesignatedT]

:lol it looks like he's saying whatever you want him to say.

[DAF86]

That Tim face is the best "lol, you mad" face I've ever seen. :lol

[dbreiden83080]

He saying "Put in Tmac.."

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/bnonymoushaha/1367037238388_zps494d9b44.gif

Max contract huh? LMFAO

Tim's thinking this bitch will never win...

[RD2191]

He's clearly saying "fuck you man"

[Spurs 4 The Win]

He is calling Tim a pussy

[loveforthegame]

Good to hear its not serious. Plenty of time for him to rest until the next round.

[crc21209]

Really, really bad timing. But 7-10 days isn't bad at all. I think the GS-Denver series will go 6-7 games anyway. So hopefully the good guys take care of business on Sunday to rest up for Round 2...:tu

[Sean Cagney]

He is calling Tim a pussy

Well he is wrong then, he is the pussy.......... He is a BI*TCH!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate his punk ass.

[heyheymymy]

i also see him saying "fuck you man". tim's face is priceless!

[KenziE]

i think he said " thats bullshit man " saw this live during the game

[hater]

IMO he says its bullshit man.

[Robz4000]

Just saw the injury on the ESPN game replay. Didn't look bad at all. IMO he'll be ready to roll next round, regardless of whether the Den/GS series goes the distance or ends in 5 (doubt it ends that soon tho).

[pookenstein]

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/bnonymoushaha/1367037238388_zps494d9b44.gif
Duncan with the shit eating grin, this proves that he is indeed an asshole. Gotta love him for it.

:lmao

[Russo21]

That Timmy expression is absolutely Priceless. Quiet confidence. The Old Man schooling the new wave. Gotta love it. Imagine 26 year old Timmy v Dwight, Dwight would be his bitch. Well i suppose he is now to ;)

[superbigtime]

Thanks God the x-rays were negative. Hopefully just low grade ankle sprain. What concerned me is that he put no weight on it and hopped off the court on his good ankle/foot. Tiago is a warrior, screw you guys bad mouthing him, he will come back hopefully early in the next series, like game 2 or 3.

[DesignatedT]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN 6m
Splitter out indefinitely with ankle sprain, Pop says. Could return for Round 2.
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[therealtruth]

Unleash the Bane.

I hope Pop will do this but I expect more Bonner and Blair. The sooner we can get Baynes integrated the sooner he can make an impact.

[Strategic]

I'm more concerned with Tiago's "attitude" injury.

[Baseline]

IMO he says its bullshit man.

Yep, I agree.

[heyheymymy]

cia pop trying to get baynes initiated tbh

[Spurs Brazil]

@poundingtherock
*Warning: Armchair coach opinion inbound* I think if Tiago *had* to play tonight, he would.

[siraulo23]

Awesome ^

[Brunodf]

Like i said, drama queen

[Seventyniner]

If Pop is willing to rest the entire big 3 multiple times in the regular season, I can't be surprised that he would be cautious with Splitter tonight, especially since the Lakers are down their top 5 perimeter players.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Is there any update on Tiago's ankle?

[TheCerebral1]

He'll be ready to go for Golden State. Baynes did pretty well in his minutes. Yes he looks lost at times, but still a decent big.