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11-10-2007, 03:11 AM
Spurs: Tight quad muscle bothers Ginobili
Web Posted: 11/10/2007 01:23 AM CST
Mike Monroe
San Antonio Express-News
NEW ORLEANS — Manu Ginobili may have found a way to get back in the Spurs' starting lineup: a tight quadriceps muscle.
The Spurs' shooting guard has come off the bench through the first six games of the season, averaging 19.7 points and 5.3 rebounds after getting 14 points and 10 rebounds in the Spurs' 97-85 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night at New Orleans Arena.
But Ginobili was bothered by a tight right quadriceps in a scoreless first half, enough that he went back to the team's locker room for a treatment and some time on the exercise bicycle to warm the sore muscle.
“I've got a tight quad, and after the first sprint I didn't feel loose,” Ginobili said. “I went back and got some (analgesic) cream and warmed up on the bike to get it going.”
Ginobili missed all four of his shots in the first half, airballing two 3-point attempts. After Ginobili warmed his legs on the exercise bike during halftime, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich started him in the second half so the muscle would not stiffen as Ginobili sat on the bench.
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“The second half Pop wanted me to start so it wouldn't get cold,” Ginobili said, “and by the end of the game it was a good decision, because it stayed warm and felt better.”
Barry sits: Spurs guard Brent Barry showed some slick moves before Friday's game at New Orleans Arena, but they had little to do with basketball.
Barry danced along to the sounds of a gospel choir that entertained the pregame crowd, even though his right ankle was still sore after he sprained it in Wednesday's victory over the Miami Heat.
It was his only action of the night, as he was on the inactive list when the game began.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich brought Ime Udoka off the bench in his first player rotation, but Popovich said he expects Barry back soon.
“I don't think Brent's going to be out long,” Popovich said.
Backup point guard Jacque Vaughn may not be out that much longer, either. Popovich said Vaughn, who suffered a calf pull in the first week of training camp, could be back by next weekend's games against Dallas and Houston.
“We've got Milwaukee Sunday and L.A. Tuesday and he won’t play in either of those games,” Popovich said, “but we'll start to look at him seriously for Dallas and Houston and see if he's ready.”
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Web Posted: 11/10/2007 01:23 AM CST
Mike Monroe
San Antonio Express-News
NEW ORLEANS — Manu Ginobili may have found a way to get back in the Spurs' starting lineup: a tight quadriceps muscle.
The Spurs' shooting guard has come off the bench through the first six games of the season, averaging 19.7 points and 5.3 rebounds after getting 14 points and 10 rebounds in the Spurs' 97-85 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night at New Orleans Arena.
But Ginobili was bothered by a tight right quadriceps in a scoreless first half, enough that he went back to the team's locker room for a treatment and some time on the exercise bicycle to warm the sore muscle.
“I've got a tight quad, and after the first sprint I didn't feel loose,” Ginobili said. “I went back and got some (analgesic) cream and warmed up on the bike to get it going.”
Ginobili missed all four of his shots in the first half, airballing two 3-point attempts. After Ginobili warmed his legs on the exercise bike during halftime, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich started him in the second half so the muscle would not stiffen as Ginobili sat on the bench.
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“The second half Pop wanted me to start so it wouldn't get cold,” Ginobili said, “and by the end of the game it was a good decision, because it stayed warm and felt better.”
Barry sits: Spurs guard Brent Barry showed some slick moves before Friday's game at New Orleans Arena, but they had little to do with basketball.
Barry danced along to the sounds of a gospel choir that entertained the pregame crowd, even though his right ankle was still sore after he sprained it in Wednesday's victory over the Miami Heat.
It was his only action of the night, as he was on the inactive list when the game began.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich brought Ime Udoka off the bench in his first player rotation, but Popovich said he expects Barry back soon.
“I don't think Brent's going to be out long,” Popovich said.
Backup point guard Jacque Vaughn may not be out that much longer, either. Popovich said Vaughn, who suffered a calf pull in the first week of training camp, could be back by next weekend's games against Dallas and Houston.
“We've got Milwaukee Sunday and L.A. Tuesday and he won’t play in either of those games,” Popovich said, “but we'll start to look at him seriously for Dallas and Houston and see if he's ready.”
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