Parker injury

[hater]

any updates?

[freetiago]

Playoff form tbh

[hater]

RC was concerned talking to the trainers on the League Pass Feed :(

[Brazil]

Hope it's not too bad tbh.
btw I thought TP has played a clever game. Role players were hot he let them getting as many touches they needed. He just took 5 shots and had 8 assists.

[ThePop]

He was smiling on the bench

[Brazil]

RC was concerned talking to the trainers on the League Pass Feed :(

Ah come on :bang

[ThePop]

What do you mean he was concerned? Did he say "I am concerned"? Did he have a concerned look on his face? Because he always has that expression.

[itzsoweezee]

This blowout means nothing if Tony's hurt.

[phxspurfan]

Hope he gets well before Thursday

[Mal]

He was ready to go in 4th, but Green and Neal gave him rest

[urunobili]

Plz be ok TP :praydog

[Spurs Brazil]

I'm worried

[freetiago]

Parker wasnt celebrating or smiling on the abc feed whenever they showed the bench
everyone was going crazy and he was sitting on the bench golfclapping
something is bothering him

[Sean Cagney]

This blowout means nothing if Tony's hurt.

Exactly!!!!!!!! NOTHING.
Parker wasnt celebrating or smiling on the abc feed whenever they showed the bench
everyone was going crazy and he was sitting on the bench golfclapping
something is bothering him

I saw that too, he looked upset. He is hurt.

[superjames1992]

Parker wasnt celebrating or smiling on the abc feed whenever they showed the bench
everyone was going crazy and he was sitting on the bench golfclapping
something is bothering him

He saw his Finals MVP slipping away as Green and Neal nailed triple after triple, tbh.

J/k ;)

[hater]

MRI tomorrow AM I guess :(

[ThePop]

I saw him smile, maybe I dreamed it.

[hater]

LOL Skip:
Now the NBA Finals ride on Tony Parker's hamstring.

:lol

[T Park]

With the way the second half was anyone that says anything is making gigantic assumptions.

[Capt Bringdown]

Parker wasnt celebrating or smiling on the abc feed whenever they showed the bench
everyone was going crazy and he was sitting on the bench golfclapping
something is bothering him

Agreed. He looked inappropriately grim. Disturbing. Worrying.

[Sean Cagney]

LOL Skip:
Now the NBA Finals ride on Tony Parker's hamstring.

:lolThats not really that funny though :(
Agreed. He looked inappropriately grim. Disturbing. Worrying.

I am sorry we could not just win and be happy, but he looks bad! I know Wade is really messed up and that balances it out some but he didn't look happy and he is not right.

[superjames1992]

You all worry too much, tbh. Enjoy the win!

[Sean Cagney]

You all worry too much, tbh. Enjoy the win!
I will enjoy this win, but if he is hurt we are knocked down a notch.

[BatManu20]

This blowout means nothing if Tony's hurt.

Series would be over if Tony is at all effected by this. We will need him badly these next few games, esp if/when it goes back to Miami.

[Cory Joseph]

Lots of body language experts on ST

[Brazil]

Dog praying.jpg

[BatManu20]

Also, Cojo looks overwhelmed out there tbh. Not sure how many TO's he had but quite a few it seemed like. He's gotta play better.

[ducks]

he started the 4 he is ok

[jmanu20]

Thats not really that funny though :(

I am sorry we could not just win and be happy, but he looks bad! I know Wade is really messed up and that balances it out some but he didn't look happy and he is not right.

No he isn't. Stop watching so much ESPN lol.

[mando6599]

he started the 4 he is ok

Agreed.

[mando6599]

Pop won't sit him no matter what. No matter if the Spurs win, lose, or go into overtime, Parker will play. He'll have a while to heal after this is all over.

Parker was not happy like the others probably b/c he's just a little mad he couldn't be a part of it out there.

[Mr. Body]

Parker slightly hobbled is probably as good as George Hill, tbh. Spurs could still do it.

[Sean Cagney]

No he isn't. Stop watching so much ESPN lol.

IF HE IS NOT MESSED UP THEN he is really OLD for 31 years old! He was 21 and so this year on 50% shooting, he doesn't fall off that much that fast..


BTW I don't watch ESPN SIR, I watch games.

[Spurs1234]

I went back and i dont see a specific play wher he got hurtit. He was running fne the last few plays before m.he went bsck in locker room

[Ditty]

Ime on the post game show said he was fine, so I wouldn't take anything from this...I hope.

[Nathan89]

Parker slightly hobbled is probably as good as George Hill, tbh. Spurs could still do it.

Is that supposed to cheer people up?

[T Park]

Is that supposed to cheer people up?


Sigh......

[ironman2886]

ABC crew on ESPN haven't mentioned TP at all. Most likely fine.

[Nathan89]

Thats not really that funny though :(

I am sorry we could not just win and be happy, but he looks bad! I know Wade is really messed up and that balances it out some but he didn't look happy and he is not right.

He looks bad because the defense of the heat.

[MannyIsGod]

Parker hasn't been 100% for a long time. He'll fight through this knock and he'll be great.

[TampaDude]

TP is fine. He'll be ready to go on Thursday, no worries.

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears @SpearsNBAYahoo
(http://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo)Spurs G Tony Parker has hamstring injury and will have MRI at 10 am cst Wednesday. Says he is uncertain about playing in Game 3.

Paul Garcia PS @24writer
(http://twitter.com/24writer)Tony however is talking with the sense that he’ll be playing the rest of this series. #Spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs)

Paul Garcia PS @24writer
(http://twitter.com/24writer)Parker said the injury is a new one and something he hasn’t felt before. #Spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) #Heat (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat)

Paul Garcia PS @24writer
(http://twitter.com/24writer)Tony Parker said his injury is hamstring-related. Said he might have pulled something. “We’ll see tomorrow.”-Parker

[jon123spurs]

Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) tweeted at 11:20 PM on Tue, Jun 11, 2013:
Spurs G Tony Parker has hamstring injury and will have MRI at 10 am cst Wednesday. Says he is uncertain about playing in Game 3.
(https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/344670399839223808) FUCK!!

[Shabazz]

He'll get treatment on the day off and he'll go hard in game 4.

What is nice is the way his shooters are shooting right now. He doesn't need to sacrifice his body attacking the rim all game long.

[ace3g]

I hope not having the pre game warm up wasn't the cause of this.

[MannyIsGod]

Tony's playing in game 4. I will bet anyone on that front.

[100%duncan]

We need that Frenchie tbh. He'll be back IMHO.

[T Park]

Spears totally write that wrong. Parker said he doesn't think he's missing time.

It could be a slight tweak. Never felt it, and wanted to chill. Calm down.

[Mugen]

Yeah, tough news about TP. Please just give us two more games.

[Sean Cagney]

Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) tweeted at 11:20 PM on Tue, Jun 11, 2013:
Spurs G Tony Parker has hamstring injury and will have MRI at 10 am cst Wednesday. Says he is uncertain about playing in Game 3.
(https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/344670399839223808) FUCK!!
GAME THREE IS OVER! Man f this win I love it but cot damn f in shyt!!!!!!!!! WHY NOT! WHY NOT! Why would we just win with peace and everyone healthy!
Spears totally write that wrong. Parker said he doesn't think he's missing time.

It could be a slight tweak. Never felt it, and wanted to chill. Calm down.Not for certain now, none of us know how he feels right now.

[polandprzem]

Fuck it

Now we need to wait until game 4 to see how that affect him.

Meanwhile :pctoss

[313]

@24writer (https://twitter.com/24writer)2m (https://twitter.com/24writer/status/344672015078289408)
Parker was asked, “if Game 4 was tomorrow, could you play?” His response: “I don’t know?” #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) #Heat (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash)

[Spurs 4 The Win]

I just heard him talk, did not sound overly worried. Getting precautionary MRI

[Sean Cagney]

@24writer (https://twitter.com/24writer)2m (https://twitter.com/24writer/status/344672015078289408)
Parker was asked, “if Game 4 was tomorrow, could you play?” His response: “I don’t know?” #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) #Heat (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash)

Great............. JUST GREAT! JUST DAMN GREAT.

[Andthentherewas21]

Not to be overly pessimistic, but not sure he would be having the MRI with only 1 day in between games if it wasn't something that could potentially be serious. Obviously he came back into the game which is a good sign, but the non-committal comments about his status for game 4 is a little troubling. He knows this is the Finals and that even if he is a little hobbled he will need to play. So I wonder if it is just posturing on his part or if this hamstring issue really could be something.

[BatManu20]

SportsBlogNewYork ‏@SportBlogNYC (https://twitter.com/SportBlogNYC)3m (https://twitter.com/SportBlogNYC/status/344673712395661312)
Tony Parker is getting an MRI on his hamstring tomorrow. Spurs Nation is holding their breath.


Precautionary or not, everybody get on your knees and pray tonight. Seriously.

[cutewizard]

actually, psychologically speaking, we just need to win game four, and its over.................

[Danny.Zhu]

damn

[MinuteByMinuteSports]

According to a member of Team Energy he THINKS tony torn his ACL. I highly HIGHLY doubt that's the case. He wouldn't even have came back on the court.

[TE]

For the love of god pleasebe healthy...

[Keepin' it real]

actually, psychologically speaking, we just need to win game four, and its over.................

1979 Spurs say hello.

[rold50]

According to a member of Team Energy he THINKS tony torn his ACL. I highly HIGHLY doubt that's the case. He wouldn't even have came back on the court.

wtf? That's bogus. It wasn't even his knee that got injured.

[Dingle Barry]

Fucking gay they don't do the MRI and have it read tonight and call me with the results.

[SpursFan4-Life]

According to a member of Team Energy he THINKS tony torn his ACL. I highly HIGHLY doubt that's the case. He wouldn't even have came back on the court.

Tore his ACL? He got a hamstring injury

[Dingle Barry]

According to a member of Team Energy he THINKS tony torn his ACL. I highly HIGHLY doubt that's the case. He wouldn't even have came back on the court.
I heard he was decapitated.

[ThePop]

Lol @ the acl guy

[MinuteByMinuteSports]

wtf? That's bogus. It wasn't even his knee that got injured.


EXACTLY!

[Spurs9]

I heard from the youz guysz food truck cook that he torn his knee cap off.

[Brazil]

Holy fuck, uncertain, TP saying don't know if he could play tomorrow ....... Fuuuuuuccckkkkkkk

[Shabazz]

He will play. It is the Finals.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

any updates?

parker lover... you never got over 2005 me thinks

[Beaverfuzz]

TP is being fitted for a prothesis in the morning...his right leg unfortunately can't be saved except for science. :(

[ironman2886]

I heard he was decapitated.
:lmao

[Typhoon]

Bad or not he will have to play thru it, its the finals

[Beaverfuzz]

1979 Spurs say hello.


That's Eastern Conference crap, Spurs have been out west for awhile now. :)

[hooperflash]

I'm no doctor, but TP will be ready. Book it!

[KL2]

Parker said it just felt weird, doesn't know if it was a cramp or what, I doubt it is anything serious.

[SupremeGuy]

I heard he was decapitated.:lmao

[jon123spurs]

Woah woah now you're saying torn acl please don't start with that. Let's save our breath and wait to see what the MRI results say tomorrow.

[ironman2886]

Holy fuck, uncertain, TP saying don't know if he could play tomorrow ....... Fuuuuuuccckkkkkkk
When did he say that? I just heard him say he'll find out with the MRI tomorrow.

[dallasmaverickslose]

My sources have spoken and I am sorry to say that Tony Parker has a cracked skull.

[jon123spurs]

Dan McCarney (@danmccarneysaen) tweeted at 0:09 AM on Wed, Jun 12, 2013:
Sounds like it's more of a cramp than anything structural, but Parker will have an MRI on hamstring tmw.
(https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen/status/344682973561487363)

[tuncaboylu]

I've watched that 2 times:
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2013/06/12/20130611-gm3-parker-on-injury.nba/index.html

His body language is telling us he's concerning about this hamstring injury and not sure what it's. But when he has gone to locker room in 3rd quarter, doctor said he's OK. If something serious, doctor wouldn't let him to play. But he wants to be sure.

Oh Parker, I think you're hypochondriac and you like MRI.:)

[doobs]

http://www.yourcelebs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tony-parker-with-basketball-01.jpg


RIP Tony Parker

[pikkiwoki]

I don't trust team doctors, any team's doctors. Massive conflict of interest, tbh

[Drew2354]

Worse case scenario imo would be hamstring strain.If it was torn he would be in a lot of pain,difficult to walk.

[ThePop]

This is Parker, not Manu. Don't lose sleep over it.

[stephen jackson]

parkers a fuckin pussy if he realy said hes uncertain about game 4

[Salty]

1) He can walk perfectly fine
2) It's the Finals
3) Really. Calm down.

[pikkiwoki]

I wonder if Parker got hurt because he got to the arena late and didn't have time to warm up like he normally does? :bang

Whoever caused that traffic jam needs to be jailed.

[Wildcat67]

What a bunch of babies. Hes fine.

[T Park]

I wonder if Parker got hurt because he got to the arena late and didn't have time to warm up like he normally does? :bang

Whoever caused that traffic jam needs to be jailed.



City of SA or bexar county. I-35 is torn up. There was also a graduation at freeman.

[superjames1992]

A source told me that the MRI is a front for Tony's leg amputation tomorrow morning, tbh.

[marinoman]

I just saw on the ESPN scroll he's already a gametime decision for Game 4. But the Spurs are like the Patriots in being so secretive and misleading

[Biernutz]

I sit behind the Spurs side of the court. When Tony came back out of the clubhouse with Dr Schmidt, he started rubbing rubbing Tonys back thigh in the tunnel area behind the basket . It looked more like a hand-string and not his calf . When Tony walked back to the bench he was not limping or dragging his leg. Of course he was still warm and when it gets cold it will tighten up.

[Keepin' it real]

If Parker is out, I wonder if Pop starts Patty to keep the bench rotations intact.

[SpurPadre]

I just saw on the ESPN scroll he's already a gametime decision for Game 4. But the Spurs are like the Patriots in being so secretive and misleading

No, it doesn't say that. It says he's "uncertain" for Game 4 according to TP himself. There's a big difference between that, which is an in the moment feeling and an official game time decision.

[superjames1992]

If Parker is out, I wonder if Pop starts Patty to keep the bench rotations intact.
Parker will play. He may not be 100%, but he will play.

Tbh, WTF is with this team and hamstrings? Manu and now Tony, tbh?

[Budkin]

The only thing that's going to keep Tony from playing is a broken leg or a torn ACL. Anything else and he'll be out there. He knows this is his last chance with these guys.

[313]

Great............. JUST GREAT! JUST DAMN GREAT.very disheartening.

Just two more wins. That's all we need.

[marinoman]

No, it doesn't say that. It says he's "uncertain" for Game 4 according to TP himself. There's a big difference between that, which is an in the moment feeling and an official game time decision.

you're completely right, not sure how i misread that, my bad

[Wildcat67]

very disheartening.

Just two more wins. That's all we need.

So many pussies.

[SpurPadre]

you're completely right, not sure how i misread that, my bad

But it does worry me that TP didn't sound reassuring when he said that in the interview.

[ace3g]

Buck Harvey @Buck_SA
(http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)What I heard from Spurs medical minds: @tonyparker (http://twitter.com/tonyparker) hamstring more of a cramp. Expected to be fine for Thursday. #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)

[Mhak]

TP is fine! He is just playing mind fuck games against Miami!! Learning from the best CIA POP!!!

[Sean Cagney]

Buck Harvey @Buck_SA
(http://twitter.com/Buck_SA)What I heard from Spurs medical minds: @tonyparker (http://twitter.com/tonyparker) hamstring more of a cramp. Expected to be fine for Thursday. #spurs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23spurs)



I HOPE TO GOD THIS IS THE REAL! DAMNIT!

[Kori Ellis]

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[Man In Black]

I think, TP got hurt the same way Manu did. The Miami Heat went at his legs with their hips on some of his drives early, Manu got hurt when he attacked the Clippers and took a DeAndre Jordan knee to the thigh. That caused him to lose his balance and land awkwardly and overcompensate to strain his quad. I think Tony took a hit, but he's really nimble, like a RB who changes levels and angles so he doesn't take a full on hit.

IF I HAD TO GUESS, I think TP's MRI will be used just to determine IF there is any damage. They will use it to get an exact picture of what they're dealing with and then will know how best to attack it. I'd say it's a Grade 1 strain, he gets round-the-clock treatment to keep the injured part from swelling and the treatment to try to keep everything aligned as best as possible. He can play with a Grade 1. If it's Grade 2, he's hampered. You can try to wrap him up to get him out there, but he's limited.
Grade 3, he ain't playing. He'd walk with a completely noticeable limp, probably with crutches.

I think the ACL story is BS but Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook say hello on playing with injured lower extremities. I can't wait to see it but if it was something that was the worse, then I'd hold that news for as long as I could to keep MIA off-balance.

[BlackSilver]

344695369038454784

You called it. :toast

[polandprzem]

344695369038454784

Good to hear :tu

[marinoman]

Reporter- "Hey Pop can you gve us an update on Parker's injury?"
Pop-"No"

[ThePop]

Man I wrote his obituary for nothing

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

Parker and Pop are messing with the media and the minds of the Heat. Reminds me of Chip Kelly and Oregon, guys would be injured, then all of the sudden they're starting on Saturday and are 100% fine with no warning. I bet Pop and Tony are doing the same thing, just messing with the media and the Heat.

[SpurPadre]

Ok, I'm feeling better now. So, it's CIA TONY now?

[dallasmaverickslose]

I've heard that he has a broken leg. Pop was seen crying earlier in the hospital waiting room when he was presented the results.

[Sean Cagney]

You called it. :toast

MY FUCKING G!!!!!!! HELL YEAH NO DOUBT F IN SHIT.......

[ezau]

yeah baby!

[TheGoldStandard]

Parker will be fine, hahaha I bet for a moment Lebron and Company were probably excited about that news and will be crushed to see him at the layup line.

[Darkwaters]

My sources have spoken and I am sorry to say that Tony Parker has a cracked skull.

Weird? Tony Allen did the same thing last series when he fell and didn't hit his head.

[timmy2003]

Hope he's fine for game 4.

[dallasmaverickslose]

Hope he's fine for game 4.

thank you for your valuable insight

[Kawhi fan]

thank you for your valuable insight

Stop trying to boost your post count with irrelevant shit genius!

[Man In Black]

Curious what the FRENCH press is saying?

[DejuanorwhatDude]

Weird? Tony Allen did the same thing last series when he fell and didn't hit his head.

God you're an asshole. Have you no sympathy for those who fought valiantly? Tony Allen R.I.P. "Good night sweet prince" (No homo)

[Sean Cagney]

Parker will be fine, hahaha I bet for a moment Lebron and Company were probably excited about that news and will be crushed to see him at the layup line.

Yeah thats true, but honestly Wade is busted up badly! They can't hide that man he is really hurt! I have not seen Wade look this bad before, they know it too.

[dallasmaverickslose]

Stop trying to boost your post count with irrelevant shit genius!

Dammit that was supposed to be a secret!

[John B]

I hope he's okay, but he started the fourth and went back to bench because it was just a blow-out. I'm optimistic that he's fine just a precaution.

[Whisky Dog]

Actually, I believe Parker hurt his Johnson rod

[TheGoldStandard]

Yeah thats true, but honestly Wade is busted up badly! They can't hide that man he is really hurt! I have not seen Wade look this bad before, they know it too.

It's just wear and tear on his body, he has been breaking down gradually over the years but has had a supporting cast to hide it but not its pretty clear. He's going to have to change his game a lot in order to stay relevant and productive.

[hooperflash]

344695369038454784

[Supreme_Being]

thank you baby jesus

[Baseline]

344695369038454784

I thought LeBron's the one with the cramps.

[hater]

:tu I hope so

[OrEmuN]

It's just wear and tear on his body, he has been breaking down gradually over the years but has had a supporting cast to hide it but not its pretty clear. He's going to have to change his game a lot in order to stay relevant and productive.

Wade has to start practising Js instead of free throws

[Brazil]

French press is not saying much.
l'equipe is reporting a TP quote, he says "I'm gonna have a MRI tomorrow we will see, I felt something, I hope this is nothing serious. For the moment I don't know. I stay positive. I hope this is just a tired muscle or a cramp, I don't know. It was weird. I left with 5 mn to go in the third we were +15. Then I played two minutes in the fourth but it was meh and because we were +23, we thought it was better to shut me down for the rest of the game"

[Leetonidas]

He's only got two wins to go. He'll play

[TheGreatYacht]

I wonder if Parker got hurt because he got to the arena late and didn't have time to warm up like he normally does? :bang

Whoever caused that traffic jam needs to be jailed.Blame this shit on Robert E. Lee High School. My brother was supposed to attend his graduation ceremony but he opted not to just the watch the NBA finals. Also why couldn't Duncan and TP arrive hours earlier than they did? I've heard that Ray Allen arrives very early to almost every game. To everyone that is religious, please pray to God that Tony Parker is ok.

[smaka]

... and let's not forget, Tony is a fast healer. He will be fine for game 4. :toast

[spurspokesman]

With the way the second half was anyone that says anything is making gigantic assumptions.
agreed

[jmanu20]

IF HE IS NOT MESSED UP THEN he is really OLD for 31 years old! He was 21 and so this year on 50% shooting, he doesn't fall off that much that fast..


BTW I don't watch ESPN SIR, I watch games.

The Spurs D has something to do with that fall off. Wade is moving fine for a guy who supposedly "lacks explosion." Don't join the media masses and make excuses for the Heat every time they lose.

[emanueldavidginobili]

The fact that he came back in shows that it wasn't that bad he would be limping if hamstring, probably cramp

[Brazil]

The fact that he came back in shows that it wasn't that bad he would be limping if hamstring, probably cramp

what worries me is that if it was cramp, Parker would have recognized it without a doubt and he is saying he doesn't know and he is not known for bitching about injuries.

[TampaDude]

Folks, step back from the ledge...Tony is fine...a little massage and a THOROUGH warmup before Game 4 on Thursday and he's good to go. :hat

[TampaDude]

Weird? Tony Allen did the same thing last series when he fell and didn't hit his head.

:lmao

[spursfan09]

Maybe it was a cramp. He was stuck in traffic didn't have a chance to warm up.

[TampaDude]

Maybe it was a cramp. He was stuck in traffic didn't have a chance to warm up.

^ this, tbh

[SupremeGuy]

what worries me is that if it was cramp, Parker would have recognized it without a doubt and he is saying he doesn't know and he is not known for bitching about injuries.I think he was just being paranoid. Plus giving himself a little built-in excuse for his somewhat lackluster play in the last two games.

[TampaDude]

I think he was just being paranoid. Plus giving himself a little built-in excuse for his somewhat lackluster play in the last two games.

Yeah...maybe that weird feeling was his balls shrinking. :lol

[CubanMustGo]

Lordy, what a bunch of drama queens, and what a surprise that hater, DESPERATE for anything negative to come out of a blowout of historical proportions, was the one to start this crap thread.

[Creation88]

Jason Garrett of Airrosti Sports (works directly with Tony Parker) just said on Mike Taylor Show that Tony has a mild strain....Spurs could hold him out tomorrow since we're up 2-1 and resting him in G4 would allow more rest before we play again in G5.

[TheGreatYacht]

Lordy, what a bunch of drama queens, and what a surprise that hater (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7609), DESPERATE for anything negative to come out of a blowout of historical proportions, was the one to start this crap thread.He could have at least titled his thread Tony Parker injury update..."

[spursfan09]

:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Jason Garrett of Airrosti Sports (works directly with Tony Parker) just said on Mike Taylor Show that Tony has a mild strain....Spurs could hold him out tomorrow since we're up 2-1 and resting him in G4 would allow more rest before we play again in G5. If that is so, then the big question becomes can Corey Joseph hold his own and try to simulate what Tony Parker does for Game 4? Can Patti Mills come in as a back up, make plays, and hit every open three point shot that he takes? Can Manu go vintage for once, even though he sort of did it for last night, and lead the Spurs to victory? Can Tim Duncan turn back the clock to 2003 and dominate inside with his post moves? Can the roles players simulate what they did last night and try to repeat their performance for Game 4? Regardless of what happens, the Spurs need to make sure that they play the right way again for Game 4 which is to pass the ball (ball movement), rebound, and defend.

[BillMc]

Jason Garrett of Airrosti Sports (works directly with Tony Parker) just said on Mike Taylor Show that Tony has a mild strain....Spurs could hold him out tomorrow since we're up 2-1 and resting him in G4 would allow more rest before we play again in G5.

If true, no you don't hold him out. Maybe you hold him out of practice, but not the game. You might limit his minutes in Game 4, but this is the Finals, play if you can.

Obviously, then Manu would become the main ball handler and we would up his minutes significantly. Expect to see Gary play even more, also some of Mills....

[Mal]

Jason Garrett of Airrosti Sports (works directly with Tony Parker) just said on Mike Taylor Show that Tony has a mild strain....Spurs could hold him out tomorrow since we're up 2-1 and resting him in G4 would allow more rest before we play again in G5.

I hope it`s CIA Pop

[unforeseen]

Hater with the bads per par.

[superbigtime]

I bet Tony plays through it. Hoping for 20+ minutes.

[SupremeGuy]

Jason Garrett of Airrosti Sports (works directly with Tony Parker) just said on Mike Taylor Show that Tony has a mild strain....Spurs could hold him out tomorrow since we're up 2-1 and resting him in G4 would allow more rest before we play again in G5. His MRI was scheduled for 10 this morning. Unless this guy is from the future, he doesn't know anything for sure and it just speculating, like we all are.

[Creation88]

His MRI was scheduled for 10 this morning. Unless this guy is from the future, he doesn't know anything for sure and it just speculating, like we all are.

i ain't speculating anything. Jason Garret is Tony's doctor. he was the one that announced Tony was coming back early from that bad injury a few years ago. good news: he said if they were down 1-2 he would go in G4.

so needless to say the only reason they might hold him out is if the MRI shows something worse or just as a precaution.

[bklynspursfan]

If Parker doesn't miss warm ups I wonder if this is even a discussion.

[Brazil]

I think he was just being paranoid. Plus giving himself a little built-in excuse for his somewhat lackluster play in the last two games.

another not very clever post.

he gave no excuses at all after game 2, he never gave excuses for his first quarter, he identified his issue with 5 mn to go in the third. The only excuse he gave was for 2 mn in the fourth.

parker never bitched about his injuries

and btw his first half was solid, he had pedestrian stats but played a fine and intelligent game

[SupremeGuy]

I didn't say you were speculating, I said Jason is speculating. He hasn't had his MRI yet. They don't know anything for sure, unless this guy came from the future.

[bigfan]

Nobody sits for a "mild strain" in the finals.

[midnightpulp]

No fucking way he sits for game 4.

In the Finals, against an opponent of this caliber, every game is a "must win," 2-1 lead or not.

[Creation88]

I didn't say you were speculating, I said Jason is speculating. He hasn't had his MRI yet. They don't know anything for sure, unless this guy came from the future.

i don't know how to explain this....he's Tony Parker's doctor. he talked to/saw Tony last night or this morning. how else would he know it's a mild strain.

[Beaverfuzz]

Just announced, Tony will lose his left arm as well. Hamstrings are a killer disease. :(

[cd98]

This is all smoke screen to mess with Miami. Will Parker play? How will you game plan with one-day break? They are just playing mind games with Miami to tell them the Spurs's best player may sit out a game in the playoffs. He'll play, but his status won't be clear until "game time decision."

[dallasmaverickslose]

I'm sorry to announce this breaking news:

Tony Parker has died.

[davidbowie]

if this fool sits out from a "mild strain" i'll eat my shoe

[urunobili]

344695369038454784

:cry

[Agloco]

His MRI was scheduled for 10 this morning. Unless this guy is from the future, he doesn't know anything for sure and it just speculating, like we all are.


I didn't say you were speculating, I said Jason is speculating. He hasn't had his MRI yet. They don't know anything for sure, unless this guy came from the future.

You're dumb.

He's a physician, and Tonys physician at that. It's a bit more than speculation on his part.

That said, Parker had better get his butt out there unless his leg is in danger of rotting off.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

if its just a cramp, we need to break out the midol hahah

[GSH]

i don't know how to explain this....he's Tony Parker's doctor. he talked to/saw Tony last night or this morning. how else would he know it's a mild strain.


I think the point is that until an MRI is done, he doesn't know. Minor tears aren't that easy to detect. But minor tears can get worse. I appreciate knowing that he feels good about the injury... but he doesn't know from a physical exam. (BTW - should he be talking to people out of school like that?)

But you say that he called it a "mild strain"? That's not exactly great news. I guess a lot of people don't understand that when a doctor talks about a muscle strain, it implies some degree of damage to the muscle. It's not like a bad cramp. Even a Grade 1 muscle strain means that some muscle fibers have been torn. If he is right with his diagnosis, it means that Tony would be sitting for a week or two, if this were the regular season. It also means that we are, at best, skating right on the edge.

Before you start arguing with me, take some time and look it up. I know what I'm talking about on this. Buck Harvey indicated that it was a cramp. You better hope he was right, and not the doctor who called it a muscle strain.

[SupremeGuy]

I think the point is that until an MRI is done, he doesn't know. Minor tears aren't that easy to detect. But minor tears can get worse. I appreciate knowing that he feels good about the injury... but he doesn't know from a physical exam. (BTW - should he be talking to people out of school like that?)

But you say that he called it a "mild strain"? That's not exactly great news. I guess a lot of people don't understand that when a doctor talks about a muscle strain, it implies some degree of damage to the muscle. It's not like a bad cramp. Even a Grade 1 muscle strain means that some muscle fibers have been torn. If he is right with his diagnosis, it means that Tony would be sitting for a week or two, if this were the regular season. It also means that we are, at best, skating right on the edge.

Before you start arguing with me, take some time and look it up. I know what I'm talking about on this. Buck Harvey indicated that it was a cramp. You better hope he was right, and not the doctor who called it a muscle strain.Bingo. It's fucking sad that people don't understand something so simple.

[nkdlunch]

Mild strain would be horrible news. Im hoping for a cramp

[Spurs 4 The Win]

We can beat the Heat with or without Parker. I would like to have him but there is something special about this team and I know we are taking the title. Gino and Neal could run the point and we would win the game. We are outclassing the Heat right now.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

If Parker doesn't play expect McGrady to run the point behind Joseph

[Brazil]

Mild strain would be horrible news. Im hoping for a cramp

me too but once again a cramp is easy to recognize by an athlete. Parker said it was weird so I don't know what the fuck it is but don't think its simple cramp.

[DPG21920]

We can beat the Heat with or without Parker. I would like to have him but there is something special about this team and I know we are taking the title. Gino and Neal could run the point and we would win the game. We are outclassing the Heat right now.

Spurs sans TP are done.

[Brazil]

We can beat the Heat with or without Parker. I would like to have him but there is something special about this team and I know we are taking the title. Gino and Neal could run the point and we would win the game. We are outclassing the Heat right now.

Spurs 4 The Win FTW ! :lmao

[Va Spur]

We can beat the Heat with or without Parker. I would like to have him but there is something special about this team and I know we are taking the title. Gino and Neal could run the point and we would win the game. We are outclassing the Heat right now.

Game 3 was fantastic but it is over. We uh sort of need our best player to win 2 more games. Even he is a semi-decoy and just dishing like last night. No Parker-- no way we win this series. let's hope for some good medical news.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Spurs sans TP are done.

I lol'd

[nkdlunch]

me too but once again a cramp is easy to recognize by an athlete. Parker said it was weird so I don't know what the fuck it is but don't think its simple cramp.

Agree. Parker aint no drama queen. Somethings up I just hope nothing shows in the mri otherwise its really bad news. I thought mri is done btw?

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Agree. Parker aint no drama queen. Somethings up I just hope nothing shows in the mri otherwise its really bad news. I thought mri is done btw?

Its probably really bad if we havent heard by now, expect a torn hammy, quad, and acl

[wildbill2u]

Hamstrings are weird in the way they affect the player as anyone who has had a hamstring pull can attest. You feel a 'pull' or constraction with every stride. For a player who depends on speed and fluidity, a hamstring injury could be completely disabling. Evem if he tries to play, he may not be very effective at what he does and would run the risk of further injury if he tries to do his usual playing style.

Frankly we are in a jam if Parker has a hamstring injury.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Its probably really bad if we havent heard by now, expect a torn hammy, quad, and acl

You can't be serious. Who is this guy?

[perfectdark]

he wasnt that influential
he made some good passes but its a difficult matchup for him vs miami
this series is all about tim nd splitter on the inside and the 3 pts shooters
so even if he is injured its not a huge loss

[Homeland Security]

Its probably really bad if we havent heard by now, expect a torn hammy, quad, and acl

Amputation.

Also his eye fell out.

And he died.

Questionable for Thursday.

[dbreiden83080]

He,ll be fine. 2 more wins. 2 more wins..

[nkdlunch]

:lol ppl saying spurs will be fine without Parker

No parker or injured Parker or even hobbled Parker and Lebron celebrates his 2nd

[UZER]

:lol ppl saying spurs will be fine without Parker

No parker or injured Parker or even hobbled Parker and Lebron celebrates his 2nd

And it will be legit because the heat were that good. no lame injury excuses.

But if the heat lose its because, dammit, wade was hurt all series and it really wasn't fair.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

You can't be serious. Who is this guy?

lol, you cant be serious /gullible

[Homeland Security]

this is a total cia pop move

'oh my hamstring, i'm hurt, i'm hurt, i have no explosion, miami you should stick with the shooters and stop trapping me on the pick-and-roll, i'm no threat'

then bam he scores 20 in the first half

[Va Spur]

he wasnt that influential
he made some good passes but its a difficult matchup for him vs miami
this series is all about tim nd splitter on the inside and the 3 pts shooters
so even if he is injured its not a huge loss

this is a joke right :lol---- how do you think the 3pt shooters get the looks? even if Jalen Rose is wrong and TP isn't the 3rd best player in the league-- he certainly is top 7.
we have neutralized Lebron --they neutralized parker last two games. If no lebron -- no heat. If no parker-- they take away 3's and we are in trouble. Plus-- did he not win g1 in the 4th -- he's tres needed

[Va Spur]

this is a total cia pop move

'oh my hamstring, i'm hurt, i'm hurt, i have no explosion, miami you should stick with the shooters and stop trapping me on the pick-and-roll, i'm no threat'

then bam he scores 20 in the first half this I like-- --- we do need tweaks in every gameplan

[timmy2003]

thank you for your valuable insight
thank you for your appreciation.

[Seventyniner]

The only way the Spurs can win a game in this series without Parker is if they get another fluky shooting performance like last night. Joseph plays good enough defense to offset Parker's contribution on that end, but it would take the Spurs' shooters going supernova again to make Parker's offensive brilliance unnecessary.

[sanman53]

So, what's the best way to get an update for TP's injury for those of us outside of SA? I've been watching Twitter and Spurstalk all morning.

[rmt]

People who think Spurs will be fine without Parker are crazy. Teams are very evenly matched only because Wade is injured and Lebron is playing poorly/scared/whatever. Without TP, they wouldn't win another game. Game 3 is over, folks. File it away under great memories. Game 4, (especially) Lebron and the Heat are coming out with a vengeance. It's Lebron's legacy on the line - after listening to the media crucify him in the next 48 hours, he'll be out for blood. I expect a MIA win in game 4.

[Spur|n|Austin]

He went back in the game last night, that was a good sign. I think Parker will have the huevos to go out there and give it all he has, even if it means further injuring himself. It's the FINALS!

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Jeff Mc Donald said its purely precautionary and that he will be shocked if Parker misses game 4

[Mugen]

He's going to play tbh. There's no way he doesn't unless its a completely torn hamstring.

Issue will be just how limited he will be. If he's healthy enough to at least be a viable decoy then the Spurs have a shot of closing this thing out. But anything less than they're done.

Would really really help if Manu decided to be more aggressive scoring-wise for longer than the first 2-3 minutes tbh.

[SayTown]

No Parker and the Heat win three straight, Spurs are getting open threes because Heat are trapping and doubling Tony on every play and don't rely on Green and Neal going Curry every game

[soxxx]

Pop is playing mind games imo, parkers fine, he just wants to distract the Heat.

I bet Parker is questionable right up to the game.

[Spursmania]

Any updates or twitter news from the morning MRI??
btw, those of you who think we can win without Parker are really insanely stupid.

[superjames1992]

This just in: Tony Parker will miss game 4 due to HIV. Apparently, he got it from Magic during their bubbly interview during the Western Conference Finals, tbh.

[50 cent]

TBH, we aren't going to hear jack shit about the results of the MRI because it's to Pop and the Spurs advantage to keep this info away from Miami - good or bad.

[BillMc]

TBH, we aren't going to hear jack shit about the results of the MRI because it's to Pop and the Spurs advantage to keep this info away from Miami - good or bad.

Yep, you're probably right. But I WANT TO KNOW!!!!

[Josh810]

This just in: Tony Parker will miss game 4 due to HIV. Apparently, he got it from Magic during their bubbly interview during the Western Conference Finals, tbh.Some people shouldn't try comedy, tbh

[superjames1992]

Some people shouldn't try comedy, tbh
Probably not, tbh.

[TDomination]

TBH, we aren't going to hear jack shit about the results of the MRI because it's to Pop and the Spurs advantage to keep this info away from Miami - good or bad.

Probably this.

[Man In Black]

If it's Grade 1, he can play. From a training standpoint, the MRI would determine which fibers, IF ANY, have been affected. They will treat like crazy, they will warm him up, he might have a wrap on his hamstring or go the compression wrap pants look, but with Pop, TP would be monitored like a pitcher with a pitch count.

I will say that, if you are an athlete, and you do have cramping issue, one of the newest ways to stop that from happening is to drink...Pickle Juice. Believe it or not, the brine in Pickle Juice gives the body what it craves to help combat cramping.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/phys-ed-can-pickle-juice-stop-muscle-cramps/

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[Twisted_Dawg]

If it's Grade 1, he can play. From a training standpoint, the MRI would determine which fibers, IF ANY, have been affected. They will treat like crazy, they will warm him up, he might have a wrap on his hamstring or go the compression wrap pants look, but with Pop, TP would be monitored like a pitcher with a pitch count.

I will say that, if you are an athlete, and you do have cramping issue, one of the newest ways to stop that from happening is to drink...Pickle Juice. Believe it or not, the brine in Pickle Juice gives the body what it craves to help combat cramping.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/phys-ed-can-pickle-juice-stop-muscle-cramps/

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One of the newest ways??? Buddy Ryan had his players doing that years ago.

[Embedded]

If LeBron can't go, The Heat are finished. Period. However LeBron goes, so goes The Heat. If Mr. Parker can't go, we will be challenged harder, but we have the talent, collectively, to step up and still take this thing, in my humble opinion. The media needs drama-grabbing headlines. We just need that trophy. Spurs #5 in 5.

[Spurs9]

If it's Grade 1, he can play. From a training standpoint, the MRI would determine which fibers, IF ANY, have been affected. They will treat like crazy, they will warm him up, he might have a wrap on his hamstring or go the compression wrap pants look, but with Pop, TP would be monitored like a pitcher with a pitch count.

I will say that, if you are an athlete, and you do have cramping issue, one of the newest ways to stop that from happening is to drink...Pickle Juice. Believe it or not, the brine in Pickle Juice gives the body what it craves to help combat cramping.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/phys-ed-can-pickle-juice-stop-muscle-cramps/

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Cherry juice is good too

[Man In Black]

You would think that the Pickle Juice would have caught on since the Pickle Juice game in 2000 but strangely enough, it wasn't talked about all that much until BYU did an actual study on the effects of Pickle Juice and cramps. Like it needed some sort of scientific evaluation.

It's all good, you're right and so am I :hat

Now...any new on Parker.

[Knoxxx]

TBH, we aren't going to hear jack shit about the results of the MRI because it's to Pop and the Spurs advantage to keep this info away from Miami - good or bad.

I am trying to get an inner circle update but you may be right. I am just hoping for a thumbs up or down that he plays, but even that may be too much to leak out to the enemy camp. Even my inside info may be bogus LOL

[boutons_deux]

If it's Grade 1, he can play. From a training standpoint, the MRI would determine which fibers, IF ANY, have been affected. They will treat like crazy, they will warm him up, he might have a wrap on his hamstring or go the compression wrap pants look, but with Pop, TP would be monitored like a pitcher with a pitch count.

I will say that, if you are an athlete, and you do have cramping issue, one of the newest ways to stop that from happening is to drink...Pickle Juice. Believe it or not, the brine in Pickle Juice gives the body what it craves to help combat cramping.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/phys-ed-can-pickle-juice-stop-muscle-cramps/

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cramping is usually due to an overload of lactic acid produced by muscle fibers. pickle juice is nothing but mostly vinegar, aka acetic acid.

related: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactic_acid

Both acetic and citric ACIDS are metabolized to ALKALINE which helps neutralize the lactic acid, but its better is the body can recycle the lactic acid. Plenty of filtered water also

and fresh beet juice has been shown to increase cardio endurance by about 10%

[SupremeGuy]

If his MRI took place at the scheduled time of 10am, then it's already been enough time for them to know if it was anything serious. At this point, no news is good news. :toast

[Humberto]

Drinking pickle juice to help get rid of cramps has been around for a long time.. trainers had me doing that during high school and college ball over 10 years ago. Especially when younger athletes hit major growth spurts they recommend it to help relieve the calves and hamstrings from cramping.

[jiggy_55]

Translated from French: slight "stretch" of hamstring.. he will see tomorrow how he feels and hopes to play

Edit: this is probably a small hamstring strain.. I would think he'll be ready to play tomorrow

[foodie2]

Tony Parker · 1,071,182 like this
12:08pm (55 seconds ago) ·
Je viens de passer l'IRM. Résultat : je souffre d'une légère élongation à l'ischio. On verra demain comment je me sens, j'espère vraiment jouer !!!
I just pass the MRI. Result: I suffer from a slight elongation to the hamstring. We'll see tomorrow how I feel, I really hope to play! (Translated by Bing)
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[Man In Black]

The only thing about these other vegetable juices is they taste terrible.

[Man In Black]

Tony Parker · 1,071,182 like this
12:08pm (55 seconds ago) ·
Je viens de passer l'IRM. Résultat : je souffre d'une légère élongation à l'ischio. On verra demain comment je me sens, j'espère vraiment jouer !!!
I just pass the MRI. Result: I suffer from a slight elongation to the hamstring. We'll see tomorrow how I feel, I really hope to play! (Translated by Bing)
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Slight Elongation = Overstretched Hamstring = Strained Hamstring
He didn't give us a Grade, so I hope it's relatively minor.

[soxxx]

Yeah parker posted on facebook in french.

[Mugen]

Mild hamstring sprain is not good news. I hope he's close to 80-85% tomorrow and the Spurs have another flukey shooting night tbh.

[jiggy_55]

Marc Spears from Yahoo! confirms strained hamstring with no tear.

[spurphan420]

He should rock some some organic cold pressed vegetable juice with leafy greens and tumeric, both of which are known to reduce inflammation. Cramping is a form of inflammation. Also, leafy greens are naturally alkaline, which reduce lactic acid build-up.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

So much will a strained hamstring hurt Parker?

I assume his mobility will be limited.

[TheGreatYacht]

Marc Spears from Yahoo! confirms strained hamstring with no tear.Here is the link: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--tony-parker-suffers-hamstring-injury-in-nba-finals-game-3--will-have-mri-065336663.html

[jiggy_55]

Here is the link: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--tony-parker-suffers-hamstring-injury-in-nba-finals-game-3--will-have-mri-065336663.html

No that article is 10 hours ago.. he tweeted saying it's a strained hamstring and nothing more

[superjames1992]

Well, damn, that's not good news. Sure, it wasn't the worst news possible, but I was hoping the injury was nothing

[Obstructed_View]

Agree. Parker aint no drama queen. Somethings up I just hope nothing shows in the mri otherwise its really bad news. I thought mri is done btw?

Time to update your sig, pard.

[T Park]

Mild hamstring sprain is not good news. I hope he's close to 80-85% tomorrow and the Spurs have another flukey shooting night tbh.


Lol you guys love to overreact and cry wolf

[TheGreatYacht]

No that article is 10 hours ago.. he tweeted saying it's a strained hamstring and nothing moreYeah my bad. Well here is everything you need to know about hamstrings: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/hamstring-strain

[SsKSpurs21]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA 16m
If my rudimentary French is to be trusted, I think TonyParker just posted that he has a slight hamstring strain

[urunobili]

TP on his Facebook Page:

Je viens de passer l'IRM. Résultat : je souffre d'une légère élongation à l'ischio. On verra demain comment je me sens, j'espère vraiment jouer !!!

:depressed...

[Libri]

Not as bad as I thought.

[Mugen]

Lol you guys love to overreact and cry wolf

:lol how is that an overreaction? TP said it himself that it's a hammy strain and those type of injuries are always bothersome/tricky.

He'll play Game 4 but him being limited is a huge blow to the Spurs tbh.

[SsKSpurs21]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nba/209924/Tony-Parker's-MRI-reveals-strained-hamstring?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Tony Parker's MRI revealed a strained hamstring without a tear or defect, and he said he hopes to be ready for Thursday's Game 4.
Parker will take it hour by hour and get treatment around the clock, but it's hard to imagine him sitting out regardless of whether or not he's at full strength. He might not be able to do everything he normally does, but Parker should be able to play through it with the Spurs having a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

[dbreiden83080]

He is going to play and he will be fine. Keep a positive attitude guys we are 2 wins away..

[TE]

TP will play but he'll be limited on his explosion and drive to the basket. It sucks but it is what it is. Manu, I'm looking at you now, the Spurs will heavily rely on you to handle the pick n roll.


Oh yeah, the Spurs are going to need an encore performance from role players. Miami is not going to look like shit again.

[TXstbobcat]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nba/209924/Tony-Parker's-MRI-reveals-strained-hamstring?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Tony Parker's MRI revealed a strained hamstring without a tear or defect, and he said he hopes to be ready for Thursday's Game 4.
Parker will take it hour by hour and get treatment around the clock, but it's hard to imagine him sitting out regardless of whether or not he's at full strength. He might not be able to do everything he normally does, but Parker should be able to play through it with the Spurs having a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

it could have been a lot worse than this.

[ironman2886]

It's up to Manu, and Cojo to have solid games. Don't turnover the ball. Good passes. Manu is great at driving, kicking, and finishing. I'd be happy if he just created for others and didn't turnover the ball. Cojo can play solid. Again he can't turnover the ball.

[ElNono]

It is what it is. If he can't go, I'm hoping it will rally the team for some monster production in the next game (especially Manu and TD).

Tony's production in the last two games hasn't been his usual other-worldly, but the Spurs will miss him dearly. Much like TD/Manu, he draws a lot of attention, which open up shooters. Also turnovers are a key against the Heat, and Tony gives this team a steady hand.

The other bad news is that Rio had an absolutely awful game last night, and you would expect him to come out aggressive in the next one. Putting Neal/Joseph on him might spell trouble.

Here's to hoping he can give us at least a few good minutes tomorrow.

[timvp]

Sucks, tbh. Let's hope Parker can fight through it but a hamstring strain is more mechanical than about dealing with pain..........

[CosmicCowboy]

Couple bottles of Pops good stuff and he will be good as new,

[ironman2886]

Tony better play. It's the effing Finals. This is what it's about.

[TheGreatYacht]

How effective will Tony be? The big question becomes can Corey Joseph hold his own and try to simulate what Tony Parker does for Game 4? Can Manu go vintage for once, even though he sort of did it for last night, and lead the Spurs to victory? Can Tim Duncan turn back the clock to 2003 and dominate inside with his post moves? Can the roles players simulate what they did last night and try to repeat their performance for Game 4? Regardless of what happens, the Spurs need to make sure that they play the right way again for Game 4 which is to pass the ball (ball movement), rebound, and defend. Very improbable but can Patti Mills come in as a back up in an emergency, make plays, and hit every open three point shot that he takes?This.

[BatManu20]

Shit. If Parker is hobbled, I don't think we can end their 'back to back games' streak. They're going to show up next game. It's a game 7 for miami essentially. We all know how they respond in these situations. It would've been tough enough as it is, but if Tony's effected I'd say our chances are slim tbh, barring a surprise game by someone. Looking at you Manu..