Tim Duncan Injury Update Thread

[timvp]

UPDATE:

Here is a video of what happened. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=id4AfDvLu50)

Initial diagnosis is a sprained ankle and a knee contusion. However, an MRI will be done on Monday. After the MRI results comes in, there will be a better idea of how long Duncan is out.

[Admidave50]

what is this about...?

[El_Mago]

Duncan went down early into the 2nd quarter.

Looked pretty bad.

[whottt]

What happened?

[SequSpur]

http://www.discountcandleshop.com/images/sans/candlelight_vigil3.jpg

[whottt]

Knee?

[LaMarcus Bryant]

W-t-f

[El_Mago]

Duncan got tangled with Jones attempting a spin move.

Twisted the knee and appeared to fall wrong on his leg.

[SequSpur]

http://www.udel.edu/PR/UDaily/2005/mar/CandlelightVigil033lg.jpg

[dbreiden83080]

This can't be the end. :depressed



Believe.

I don't care if he misses the next 2 months or more, just don't let it be a tear, let him come back healthy this year PLEASE!!!

[timvp]

Pray.

[porscha]

any update of tim? hope he is ok..................

[LaMarcus Bryant]

pray this is just a CIA pop

[Summers]

This can't be the end. :depressed



Believe.

Positive thoughts. Y'all with coverage please keep us posted. I'm in San Marcos with no game coverage today and it's giving me an ulcer.

Sequ, not funny. :(

[~Sweetmelody~]

I swear my tummy hurts, I hope they update soon.

[Streakyshooter08]

Damn. I watched the game and was out of the room for about 5 minutes. I haven't seen what exactly happend. I just hope he is okay.

[easjer]

I really don't think (hope) that it was season ending.

There is more in the game blog, if people want info.

[J.T.]

Positive thoughts. Y'all with coverage please keep us posted. I'm in San Marcos with no game coverage today and it's giving me an ulcer.

Sequ, not funny. :(

I live in San Marcos and the game is on Ch. 12 right now, I have Grande's basic cable package.

[lrrr]

Was he carried off? Was he able to put any weight on it?

[timvp]

As long as it's not season ending, I'm happy. It wasn't pretty.

[whottt]

You guys act like Duncan was diagnosed with cancer or something...at worst, it's not like he's going to die. If his career is over...well nice job Tim, enjoy the rest of your life and thanks for the titles. We've had more than our fair share of NBA titles.

A little perspective here...in the grand scheme of things, it's just basketball.

[polandprzem]

Hard to say if it's one week or two months

[Shred]

Are you kidding? They just ran the replay. That was nothing....

[easjer]

Was he carried off? Was he able to put any weight on it?


Yes and yes.

He was helped to the locker room by Horry and Elson. He did put some weight on it. Pic in game blog, along with discussion of whether or not you can put weight on a serious tear.

[Shred]

Yes and yes.

He was helped to the locker room by Horry and Elson. He did put some weight on it. Pic in game blog, along with discussion of whether or not you can put weight on a serious tear.

Putting weight on it doesn't necessarily mean anything, but what I saw didn't look all that bad, other than a twisted ankle.

[timvp]

Sean Elliott said that the knee is stable. They are calling it an ankle sprain and a knee contustion right now. We'll see after the MRIs are done.

[NASpurs]

You guys act like Duncan was diagnosed with cancer or something...at worst, it's not like he's going to die. If his career is over...well nice job Tim, enjoy the rest of your life and thanks for the titles. We've had more than our fair share of NBA titles.

A little perspective here...in the grand scheme of things, it's just basketball.I agree with you 100%.

[urunobili]

right ankle sprain and knee contusion.. maximum 2 weeks

[whottt]

Sean Elliott said that the knee is stable. They are calling it an ankle sprain and a knee contustion right now. We'll see after the MRIs are done.


If that's all it is then it could turn out to be a postive for the Spurs(although Duncan would probably have preferred it not happen). The Spurs are the stage where they only need to make the playoffs to have a great shot at a title...they are beyond the need for HCA etc...so learning to play without Duncan...well the last time that happened the Spurs became extremely mentally tough...and won a title.

[urunobili]

Bill Schoening have just said that

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

holy shit, what happened?



Bill Schoening have just said that



said what?

[50 cent]

Damn.

[J.T.]

If that's all it is then it could turn out to be a postive for the Spurs(although Duncan would probably have preferred it not happen). The Spurs are the stage where they only need to make the playoffs to have a great shot at a title...they are beyond the need for HCA etc...so learning to play without Duncan...well the last time that happened the Spurs became extremely mentally tough...and won a title.

Yeah, I keep thinking about that Suns game in '05 when Manu and Tim both didn't play and we came oh so close to beating them, and then rocked them later in the playoffs with everyone healthy. And those impressive B2B double overtime road wins down the stretch. Situations like this are good for the team, even if it makes winning games tougher.

[Mr. Body]

This thread:

MAXIMUM panic-inducement

MINIMUM information

Swell job for those of us who can't see the game.

[timvp]

Situations like this are good for the team, even if it makes winning games tougher.I'll wait for the official diagnosis before finding the silver lining. Sounds like he should be okay but I'm not ready to start celebrating.

[timvp]

This thread:

MAXIMUM panic-inducement

MINIMUM information

Swell job for those of us who can't see the game.Manu passes to Duncan over a fronting James Jones. Duncan's feet gets tangled and he twists down on top of his knee and ankle. Duncan gets helped off. Reports indicate sprained ankle and knee contusion with MRI to follow.

[Armando]

Duncan will be okay. This team is still good enough to win games. Duncan just needs to rest and not rush back. In fact he should come back after 12/17.

[whottt]

Yeah, I keep thinking about that Suns game in '05 when Manu and Tim both didn't play and we came oh so close to beating them, and then rocked them later in the playoffs with everyone healthy. And those impressive B2B double overtime road wins down the stretch. Situations like this are good for the team, even if it makes winning games tougher.



I'm thinking about when the Spurs became the first team in NBA history to win back to back double OT games(on the road no less). Duncan was out for both...Manu was out for one of them as well. Hell everyone was injured just about...Rasho, I think Nazr..Devin Brown.

That was the definition of mental toughness for me.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Duncan will be okay. This team is still good enough to win games. Duncan just needs to rest and not rush back. In fact he should come back after 12/17.
:lol

Come on don't joke like that right now. Regardless how bad or not bad it looked we're still worried.

[whottt]

I'll wait for the official diagnosis before finding the silver lining. Sounds like he should be okay but I'm not ready to start celebrating.


Usually those ones that look awful aren't bad at all(Shaun Livingston excluded)...the bad ones are where the guy just falls down or starts limping when no one touches him...

[Dex]

http://regmedia.co.uk/2007/06/27/usb_panic_1.png

[Armando]

:lol

Come on don't joke like that right now. Regardless how bad or not bad it looked we're still worried.


I know but hey the wounded teams are the ones that are most dangerous. You still have Parker and Manu.

[Walter Craparita]

SOB I didn't know it was an afternoon game.

[slayermin]

Usually those ones that look awful aren't bad at all(Shaun Livingston excluded)...the bad ones are where the guy just falls down or starts limping when no one touches him...

Yeah, Nene blew out his knee and no one touched him a couple of years ago.

I can't believe this. I miss the first half and this happens. I will never miss a minute of a game for the rest of the season.

[duncan228]

The Spurs will be fine short term without Duncan.

Had this been, God forbid, season ending, I believe that would have been the end of a repeat chance.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

just pray there is no ligament damage or the Spurs season is DONE

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Spurs to call up Mahinmi now?

[Walter Craparita]

Look on the bright side, Bonner will get more PT :clap

[duncan228]

I assume Horry will decide he's ready.

[Armando]

BTW what is up with Finley's shooting lately?

[Dirk Nowitzki]

:pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss NOW Im fucking pissed! I HATE INJURIES! You better be okay Duncan. YOU BETTER BE FUCKING OK! :madrun :madrun :madrun :madrun

[Supergirl]

Sean Elliott said that the knee is stable. They are calling it an ankle sprain and a knee contustion right now. We'll see after the MRIs are done.

Oh man I hope he's right.

[anjlbitz]

Duncan will be okay. This team is still good enough to win games. Duncan just needs to rest and not rush back. In fact he should come back after 12/17.

Horry ready for 12/17? :drunk :lol

[djohn14]

Um...yeah...im gonna go to sleep and when I wake up it better say Duncan ok...slightly sprained ankle

[boutons_]

Is this thread necessary? is there a moderator?

[whottt]

The thing is...Duncan's sprained ankles have tended to be a real lingering bitch.

[whottt]

Is this thread necessary?

Are you necessary?

[duncan228]

Horry in.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

He shouldn't come back untill Feb, that ankle is going to be problem, he won't have any explosiveness if he doesn't come back 100%

[Kori Ellis]

Is this thread necessary? is there a moderator?

The Spurs franchise player needs an MRI on his knee. You don't think it's thread worthy?

[slayermin]

Damn, time for a drink.

[polandprzem]

eeeeeeee who cares what boutons thinks ...

[batboy]

Schoening: All ligaments appear stable, x-rays negative, MRI Monday.

[dbreiden83080]

The thing is...Duncan's sprained ankles have tended to be a real lingering bitch.

Depends how bad the sprain is, sometimes that hurts like a bitch at first and then after a good night's rest it feels much better. I admit i was getting into the Spurs great start record wise, but if Timmy needs say a month off, fine by me.

[Kori Ellis]

I'm not that worried about his ankle. I just hope nothing is wrong with his knee.

[Budkin]

:pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss NOW Im fucking pissed! I HATE INJURIES! You better be okay Duncan. YOU BETTER BE FUCKING OK! :madrun :madrun :madrun :madrun

Wow, didn't see that coming from you Dirk! Thanks for bring classy!

[Budkin]

Good God I home Timmy is ok!

[easjer]

Depends how bad the sprain is, sometimes that hurts like a bitch at first and then after a good night's rest it feels much better. I admit i was getting into the Spurs great start record wise, but if Timmy needs say a month off, fine by me.


I doubt he'll need that much time. Though I agree with the idea he should take what he needs.

[itzsoweezee]

time for small ball?

if duncan's going to be out, i hope pop plays a starting lineup of oberto, ginobili/barry, finley, parker, and bowen rather than putting bonner or horry in there.

[easjer]

Wow, didn't see that coming from you Dirk! Thanks for bring classy!


I think he just doesn't want anyone blaming the injury for a loss on Wednesday.

Or maybe he's a lot classier than I give him credit for, in which case, accept my pre-emptive apologies.

[Bruno]

This was scary to watch.
For the moment, it seems that it isn't a serious injury but let's wait for the MRI tomorrow.

[remingtonbo2001]

Hmmm....Interesting. I just Jammed my knee inwards on Thanksgiving playing football. I remember that queezy feeling that usually follows after something breaks (similar feeling when I broke my wrist). 2 days later it was fine!
It really depends. He probably just tweaked it hard.

JUST IN: RIGHT KNEE CONTUSION

TIM IS FINE :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

[Das Texan]

Let that MRI come back with a good result and I'll breathe a sigh of relief.

I can live with Timmy taking a 2 week vacation in December.

[whottt]

Damn I just saw the replay....ouch.

[dbreiden83080]

I'm not that worried about his ankle. I just hope nothing is wrong with his knee.

Sounds like the ankle took the main hit here when he twisted it. They said it was a knee contusion, as if he just banged his knee. If the Knee was hurt because he twisted it, i would be very worried about a tear. That does not appear to be the case.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

I'm not that worried about his ankle. I just hope nothing is wrong with his knee.



if his knee done for the year, the Spurs should just tank the season

[angel_luv]

Get well soon Timmy.

It is so hard seeing one of our guys hurt.


I knew it wasn't good when Timmy kept lying there.
I prayed for him as I am sure many of you did.

[timvp]

I've seen injuries described as "contusions" or even no injury turn out to be much worse. Especially when dealing with a knee. You really have no idea until the MRI results are in.

You can check for a complete tear of the ACL or MCL before the MRI but everything else is a mystery until those results.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

We're finished.

[mavsfan1000]

:pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss NOW Im fucking pissed! I HATE INJURIES! You better be okay Duncan. YOU BETTER BE FUCKING OK! :madrun :madrun :madrun :madrun
I agree. We need to play the spurs as the suns are a tougher matchup for us. Always great games to watch as well.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Damn. Just saw this reported on RealGM. Hopefully this does not turn out to be serious.

[Dre_7]

Spurs' Tim Duncan leaves game against Portland

December 2, 2007

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan bruised his right knee and sprained his right ankle Sunday in the second quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The team said all of Duncan's ligaments appeared stable but that he would have an MRI on Monday. He was not to return to Sunday's game and the team said he would miss some playing time.

Duncan got caught up with Portland's James Jones and fell to the floor near the Spurs' basket with 7:40 left in the half. He was clutching his knee and had to be helped off the floor by two of his teammates.

[Dre_7]

Fuck! Its gonna be a loooong wait from now til tomorrows results. :pctoss

[SpurOutofTownFan]

This can't be the end. :depressed



Believe.

OMG

[ShoogarBear]

I just saw the replay. It was a little awkward, but didn't look particularly bad, like about 1000 other falls that happen every year. But obviously he must have hit the floor bad.

As long as it's not the knee, it shouldn't be a problem at least for the playoffs.

[Dingle Barry]

What time can we expect results tomorrow? MRI done this evening or no?

[angel_luv]

What time can we expect results tomorrow? MRI done this evening or no?


Radio broadcast said MRI on Monday.

[easjer]

What time can we expect results tomorrow? MRI done this evening or no?

No, tomorrow.

Honestly, I took a cue from the players (and reportedly from Sean Elliot). They continued to play hard, and seemed to be enjoying the game. They didn't evidence any anxiety or appear concerned on the sidelines. I think if there was great concern over Tim's injury, they might have been more sober, or given some sort of cue that the franchise player might be gone for good.

Since I didn't see that, I'm taking the report with faith and hoping for good news after the MRI.

[Kori Ellis]

more sober

:lol

[easjer]

Ha. :lol

Good catch.

[Kori Ellis]

I would have expected them to be less sober if they were worried :p:

[robino2001]

it looked super bad in person in real time... but the replay eventually didn't seem THAT bad. Looked like he put a reasonable amount of weight on it walking off...

[Russ]

It didn't look all that bad. But here's a potentially bad sign -- Duncan played the 2d half of the game in which he tore his meniscus. He came out of this game.

All in all, I'm optimistic. :)

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Let's wait till tomorrow to make assumptions of we are doomed and dead, etc. After the results we will know better.

[angel_luv]

We are not doomed. Timmy is going to be completely healed quickly.
The rest of the team will rock it while he rests.

Bring on the Mavs!

[ynh]

Man I hope he's ok. My fantasy team is dead if he's gone.

[Darkwaters]

Well if Duncan were out for an extended amount of time, who would our franchise player be in lieu of his absense?

I imagine everyone is going to argue Manu vs. Tony. So I'm going with Brent.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/side47winder/San%20Antonio%20Spurs/CopyofBrentBarryCollage.jpg

Either that or Bonner...

http://nbadraft.net/profiles/headshots/matt-bonner-hd.jpg

Who has the more marketable image?

[ehz33satx]

I'm thinking about when the Spurs became the first team in NBA history to win back to back double OT games(on the road no less). Duncan was out for both...Manu was out for one of them as well. Hell everyone was injured just about...Rasho, I think Nazr..Devin Brown.

That was the definition of mental toughness for me.

It was against the L.A. Clippers the first evening then the Golden State Warriors the next. Two incredible nights of Spurs basketball, all done without Tim Duncan.

[Bruno]

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2007/12/jeff_mcdonald_d_3.html


Jeff McDonald: Duncan out, but OK

The scare is over. Tim Duncan appears to have suffered no ligament damage after his scary spill in the first half, according to a halftime release from the Spurs training staff.

He won't return to the game, after suffering what the team is calling a right knee contusion and ankle sprain.

Duncan is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday, and his status will be updated after that. It sounds like Duncan will be out for a little bit, but that the injury wasn't nearly as serious as it looked at the time.

All in all, good news for the Spurs.

McDonald sound optimistic. Let's hope we won't have a bad surprise tomorrow.

[easjer]

Well if Duncan were out for an extended amount of time, who would our franchise player be in lieu of his absense?

I imagine everyone is going to argue Manu vs. Tony. So I'm going with Brent.

Who has the more marketable image?


Good God, that it is unattractive picture of poor Bonner.

[CubanMustGo]

Good God, that it is unattractive picture of poor Bonner.

... is there any other kind?? :lmao

[SpursFanFirst]

:pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss :pctoss NOW Im fucking pissed! I HATE INJURIES! You better be okay Duncan. YOU BETTER BE FUCKING OK! :madrun :madrun :madrun :madrun

Wow. So basically, anything will put you over the edge, huh?

[duncan228]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/New_Story_2.5f9dd390.html

Spurs: Duncan OK after leaving game with injury

Jeff McDonald
Express-News Staff Writer

It appears that Tim Duncan’s frightening fall in the first half of the Spurs’ victory over Portland on Sunday was a scare and nothing more.

He has a bruised right knee and sprained right ankle – and is unlikely to play in Wednesday’s game against Dallas – but he seems to have escaped serious injury.

The Spurs will await the results of a Monday MRI before breathing a full sigh of relief, but team doctors say there doesn’t appear to be ligament damage to the knee.

A timetable for Duncan’s return won’t be known until after his MRI. Torn knee ligaments, however, probably would have cost him his season.

“It’s more scary than anything else, at least that’s what I’m hoping,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after his team finished a 100-79 victory over the Trail Blazers without its star. “I hope he won’t be out for very long, but he will probably miss a little bit of time.”

Duncan was injured with 7:40 remaining in the first half when he got tangled up with Portland’s James Jones while jostling for a lob pass.

As Duncan fell, the lower portion of his right leg buckled underneath him.

He remained prone for several minutes, in obvious pain, and eventually required help to get to the locker room.

[carina_gino20]

I'll be praying that Timmy will be ok... wow, this is really sad :depressed

[jay014]

Time for Bonner to step up.http://www.seckids.com/images/matt_bonner.jpg

[Dirk Nowitzki]

Wow. So basically, anything will put you over the edge, huh?


No I just want the best rivalry in the nba to remain that way!

[SpursWillOwn]

damn. it feels like i lost a family member. pleaseee timmy please be ok. damn..

[GrandeDavid]

Tim will be fine and back soon. I'm not worried. I'm more concerned about how the choking spirit of the Houston Oilers has been channeled into the Houston Texans.

[SpursFanFirst]

No I just want the best rivalry in the nba to remain that way!

That's cool...I always get a kick out of your "angry" postings :)

[bigfan]

I would think this would be a good time for Big Shot Rob to get involved.

[duncan228]

I would think this would be a good time for Big Shot Rob to get involved.

Horry saw some minutes today.

[dbreiden83080]

Anyone have any of the postgame comments from Pop about Timmy??

[duncan228]

Anyone have any of the postgame comments from Pop about Timmy??

This, the rest of the article is on the bottom of page 4 of this thread.

“It’s more scary than anything else, at least that’s what I’m hoping,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after his team finished a 100-79 victory over the Trail Blazers without its star. “I hope he won’t be out for very long, but he will probably miss a little bit of time.”

[dbreiden83080]

This, the rest of the article is on the bottom of page 4 of this thread.

“It’s more scary than anything else, at least that’s what I’m hoping,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after his team finished a 100-79 victory over the Trail Blazers without its star. “I hope he won’t be out for very long, but he will probably miss a little bit of time.”

Thanks, sounds like he is OK, and the MRI is just a precaution. I am keeping my fingers crossed, a year without Timmy is a year down the drain.

[bdictjames]

More motivation for Timmy to kick asses come playoff time.

Who's gonna start at PF? Will Pop experiment with smallball or stick with a big like Bonner down low? I hope we could get Mahinmi back.

[florige]

Aww Mannnn :depressed

[Budkin]

Wonder how well we'll play against the Mavs considering we'll have to go small.

[loveforthegame]

How horrifying to be gone all day and see headlines about Duncan leaving the game with a knee injury when I came home.

Thanks for the updates.

Hope he's ok, doesn't miss a lot of time, and that the team does well without him.

[florige]

Figures now that we are playing awesome ball. Why do all my teams have to have something happen to them this year.... :depressed

[ChumpDumper]

I was worried when he stayed down so long, but much less worried when I saw him walking out. Elson and Horry were helping him til they got near the tunnel, and Duncan told Elson to go back to the huddle. If he had really torn anything, I imagine he would've been carried off. The arena production staff refused to show the replay -- that pissed me off more than anything.

[dbreiden83080]

It does not sound serious lets hope that it isn't. What i want is to hear tomorrow that Timmy is fine, he'll be out a few games and then go out and beat the Mavs minus Timmy. Now that would be sweet.

[1Parker1]

Ugh, good thing Spurs have a 3 game homestead coming up. Parker and Ginobili have been playing at a very high level lately so I think the Spurs will be ok. Undoubtably they'll probably end up losing a couple games they could have won with Duncan, but Bruce, Manu, and Parker are more than capable of picking up the slack.

Come back soon Duncan! :(

[FilSpursFan]

I hope Tim's back and healthy come playoffs :dramaquee :dramaquee

[Medvedenko]

Good luck timmy....still early in the season....

[MI21]

What a horrible thing for me to read first thing in the morning. When the franchise is hurt, it just reminds me you that despite how good anyone else on the team is playing, it all means shit without the main man. Get back soon, Timmy.

On a related note, I'm thinking it might be time to start Manu now. Defenses will still have trouble containing Manu and Parker at the same time.

[florige]

What a horrible thing for me to read first thing in the morning. When the franchise is hurt, it just reminds me you that despite how good anyone else on the team is playing, it all means shit without the main man. Get back soon, Timmy.

On a related note, I'm thinking it might be time to start Manu now. Defenses will still have trouble containing Manu and Parker at the same time.



Yeah I think that we will still be good. I'm glad that Manu and TP are playing at a unbelievable level. I think that Duncan will be ok. The injury bug has hit ALL my teams this season... :depressed

[urunobili]

anyone has a video link of Fin's reaction after Timmy got hurt? i wanna c why he got the T... and BTW i wish Horry takes the starting PF spot as he did while he was out in 2005

[clubalien]

david down=tim
tim down=?

remember the even/odd curse so we might as well draft a high ick if we aren't going to win back to back

[ChumpDumper]

ick is right.

[remingtonbo2001]

david down=tim
tim down=?

remember the even/odd curse so we might as well draft a high ick if we aren't going to win back to back

Spurs would still manage to take a playoff spot.
Manu would start going balastic.
Tony would manage to score 30 per game.

[clubalien]

Anyone have any of the postgame comments from Pop about Timmy??

BREAKING NEWS:Coach POP ready to announce Retirement pending MRI scan

[ChumpDumper]

I think a lot of people are e-peeing themselves tonight.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I think this thread went kinda overboard page 2 onwards.

[duncan228]

I think this thread went kinda overboard page 2 onwards.

I assumed that's why timvp started it.
It gave everyone a place to go overboard without starting a million "we're doomed" threads.

[dbreiden83080]

I remember when Timmy hurt his ankle real bad against the Pistons in 05. I live in NY and had tickets for Spurs/Knicks the next day. As annoyed as i was that i was not going to see Timmy play at the Garden i was SO relieved to hear that he just sprained it and did not tear anything.

[duncan228]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=Ahrnzs5QA_nXsWz.cjon9qa8vLYF?gid=200712 0224

San Antonio 100, Portland 79

By ELIZABETH WHITE, Associated Press Writer

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- When Tony Parker saw teammate Tim Duncan on the court clutching his knee, two things went through his mind.

First, he hoped it wasn't as bad as it looked. Second, the team had to maintain its focus, even though it didn't know how bad the damage was to the star player.

As it turned out, Duncan's injury doesn't appear to be season-ending and Parker and the Spurs kept their mind on the game, coasting to a 100-79 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

"It looked bad at first," said Parker, who scored 27 points and dished out eight assists. "There were still like eight minutes left in the second quarter, so we just had to keep playing, keep playing and then whatever happens, happens."

Duncan bruised his right knee and sprained his right ankle in the first half and did not return to the game. The team said all of Duncan's ligaments appeared stable but that he would undergo an MRI exam on Monday.

"It's tough to see somebody go down like that," Francisco Elson said. "He's very important to us. It was kind of a scare. Hopefully tomorrow we'll find out more."

The Spurs said Duncan will miss some playing time, though they weren't sure how much.

Brent Barry added 17 points for the Spurs in their third straight victory.

Martell Webster and reserve Travis Outlaw had 17 points each for the Trail Blazers, who have lost four in a row and nine of their last 10. Outlaw also grabbed 11 rebounds. Webster was the only starter to score in double figures; the other four combined for 13 points.

"This is the lowest point. This is definitely the lowest point," said Brandon Roy, who scored four points on 1-of-9 shooting.

With 7:40 left in the first half, Duncan got caught up with Portland's James Jones and fell to the floor clutching his knee near the Spurs' basket. Duncan left the court helped by teammates Elson and Robert Horry.

"I didn't get tangled. I was just standing up," Jones said. "He slipped. I hope he's all right, that's all I can say."

Duncan had been struggling with his shot when the incident happened. He finished with two points and was 1-of-7 from the field.

The Spurs led for good after one of Parker's signature layups broke a 15-all tie with 2:26 left in the first quarter, and were up by as many as many as 25.

Manu Ginobili, who strained a finger in the win, added 11 points for the Spurs and Bruce Bowen and Jacque Vaughn had 10 each.

Jones scored 10 points for Portland.

After Duncan exited with San Antonio up 34-28, the Spurs built their lead with the help of Parker, who hit a spinning layup that helped to ease the palpable tension in the arena.

Roy said Duncan's absence could have been a turning point for Portland, but that they didn't take advantage.

"They (the Spurs) turned it up," Roy said. "They got better. Tim went down and we stayed right where we were."

Parker scored eight points in a 15-6 Spurs run that gave them a 15-point lead with 1:02 left in the half. The Spurs were up 51-38 at the break.

"When he goes down the whole game changes and you have to make that adjustment to what they will do to attack you," Portland coach Nate McMillan said. "Basically, Tony Parker and Ginobili took over that game."

The Spurs were up by 20 at the end of three quarters as Parker continued his rampage, scoring nine points in the period. Meanwhile, Portland was still struggling in the face of San Antonio's surge and its field-goal percentage fell below 40 percent.

The Trail Blazers hit just six of 20 shots in the third quarter.

Notes

After Duncan's fall in the second quarter, Spurs G Michael Finley got into a small shoving match with some Portland players and was called for a technical foul. ... In the first half only one of Portland's starters, Webster, had made a field goal. He was 3-of-4 while the other four were a combined 0-of-14. ... The Spurs beat Portland in the teams' season opener in what was a much closer game, with San Antonio winning 106-97. ... The crowd went wild when Horry made his first appearance of the season about halfway through the fourth quarter. Horry was inactive for the first 16 games of the season and was active but didn't play Friday against Minnesota. He had two blocks Sunday.

[Texas_Ranger]

Get healthy soon Timmy!

[dbreiden83080]

Get healthy soon Timmy!

I think he is fine, even so i would rest him for at least a week. No need to take any chances at all in Dec. However much time he needs, he gets.

[rudder]

what's wrong of tim?

[phxspurfan]

oh no... I don't pay attentionf or one game and Duncan gets hurt?? I hope he cna make it back this season.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Am I necessary? fixed.

don't blame me. blame bush.

[BeerIsGood!]

If TD's injury is a two to three week injury, I'd just give him the whole month off. Only 11 more games this month, and the Spurs could probably still go at least 6-5 without him. Make sure he's healthy and just give him the month.

[dbreiden83080]

If TD's injury is a two to three week injury, I'd just give him the whole month off. Only 11 more games this month, and the Spurs could probably still go at least 6-5 without him. Make sure he's healthy and just give him the month.

Agreed i think it is unlikely he has a serious knee injury but if his ankle's sprained pretty good, give him 3 weeks or a month off. I don't care about HC in the playoffs. Spurs have proven when healthy they can win the title regardless of their seed.

[timvp]

YouTube of Duncan's injury: http://youtube.com/watch?v=id4AfDvLu50

[duncan228]

Video also on the front page of NBA.com.

[TMTTRIO]

I'm just glad it's looking like it's not as bad as it looks and maybe it can be a blessing in disguise for other guys to step up (just like in '05). Get Well Soon Timmy

[BeerIsGood!]

We are about to witness the Rise of Elson.

[BeerIsGood!]

:lmao

[barbacoataco]

I wonder if the Spurs might bring up Mahinmi from the Toros? Horry is still getting his legs and the Spurs might need Mahinmi.

[Roxsfan]

Get healthy soon Timmy!

Yes, 2nd that.

[SpursFanFirst]

YouTube of Duncan's injury: http://youtube.com/watch?v=id4AfDvLu50

I don't think I could watch that video again. It made me feel queasy the first time :(

After reading some of the reports since the game, I'm feeling better about the situation. I have a feeling the MRI results will be positive...ummm, negative?
Yeah, well...I have a feeling it won't be as bad as we originally feared.

Get well, Timmy! :)

[dg7md]

This happened a year late. We could have had Oden.

All right, to be serious - I am pretty concerned, but I have high hopes and expectations that he'll be back in a few weeks, do not rush it, come back when it feels perfect for him to do so, let that be his choice.

Duncan is a winner so this won't take him out for his whole career, and his teammates and him know it.

[Horry For 3!]

I watched the video a couple of times, it didn't look that bad to me.

[ShoogarBear]

This happened a year late. We could have had Oden.
:lol

The NBA would have imploded.

[mattyc]

Big chance for Bonner to stand up and play some big minutes.

[J.T.]

Everyone that said Duncan's season and/or career is over because of this injury should get ready to turn in their Spurs after the MRI results later today.

[JPB]

Duncan is the ultimate pro.

He waited Horry's return to get injured. :worthy:

[TDMVPDPOY]

tim duncan is bionic man!!!!

[Jimcs50]

You guys act like Duncan was diagnosed with cancer or something...at worst, it's not like he's going to die. If his career is over...well nice job Tim, enjoy the rest of your life and thanks for the titles. We've had more than our fair share of NBA titles.

A little perspective here...in the grand scheme of things, it's just basketball.

:tu


Showing pictures of mourning Va Tech students in this thread is a little over the top, I think.

[waly.mg]

Whit that Injury?

Must Pop move Manu to starter?

Whitout Duncan, the only scorer of the starters is Tony

Bowen isn´t, nor Finley right now and Nor Fabricio

Probably we need Elson as Center and Fabri to PF, Manu for Finley, and Horry and Bonner Big man´s Backup, Barry, Finley and Udoka for SG and Sf, and Vaughn for PG

[mavsluva]

Good to hear that Tim Duncan's injury(s) are not severe. However, it's too bad that he won't be available for the Wednesday night matchup with Dallas. It's always more enjoyable to watch both team at full strength.

Good luck to both teams!

[288pipi]

Pray

[waly.mg]

Is nice into the Injury´s Problem the Schedule for December

Upcoming Games

Wed 05 vs Dallas
Fri 07 vs Utah
Tue 11 @ Golden State
Thu 13 @ LA Lakers
Sat 15 vs Denver
Mon 17 vs Phoenix
Wed 19 @ Memphis
Sat 22 vs LA Clippers
Wed 26 vs Chicago
Fri 28 vs Toronto
Sun 30 vs Memphis

8 Home and 3 Away

[nkdlunch]

fuck the regular season. as long as Tim's at least 90% for the playoffs...

[TheAuthority]

BREAKING NEWS:Coach POP ready to announce Retirement pending MRI scan

ROFL... too true.

[urunobili]

what time will we have the results of the MRI?

[TheAuthority]

What really sucks is, I noticed Tim had some extra spring in his legs last night. One of the boards he got, he snagged that shit out of the air with authority, actually getting off the ground for it - not something you see too often with Tim, even though he is a great rebounder. A mark of his aggression was also seen in his FGA, he was being more selfish than I'd seen him be in a half all season, even though shots weren't falling. I loved it. I wish he'd do that more often. Back on topic, though. I remember going to the Pistons/Spurs game in '05 where he got injured and he was also extremely active early in that game. Same result. All I know is, I hope he's back soon. Real soon. Watching Duncan every other night is a privilege, and one of the only things I look forward to.

[nfg3]

OK we're not completely out of the woods - MRI due today -but I'm fairly confident that nothing is seriously wrong and TD will miss some time but be back to normal within a month. I'm trying to be real positive on this!

Now this could be a blessing in disguise. With TD out others will now get more palying time- obviously. If - yes the proverbial if - we get others to step up, play well and gain more confidence in themselves this will benefit us come playoff time. Question is who will be the one. Hopefully Pop won't lean on TP and Manu too much while TD is out, considering the style of play that both use. Last thing we need is for one of them to get injured while playing extended minutes. I think Pop is too smart for that and will do what is neccessary ot get hrough this stretch without losing too many games while preserving the ehatlh of his key players. As stated so many times -its a marathon so treat it that way. Health first!

[SAGambler]

I don't think pop will extend them too much. TD went out pretty early and still Tony only played 35 and Manu 23.

Of course I realize this was Portland and they may have to log a few extended minutes against Dallas, but I think we will see some others on the team really step up and maybe play a little over their ability.

This will be a good time for Pop to find a rotation that doesn't include Duncan, just in case it would ever become necessary in the playoffs.

[Supergirl]

I don't think pop will extend them too much. TD went out pretty early and still Tony only played 35 and Manu 23.

Of course I realize this was Portland and they may have to log a few extended minutes against Dallas, but I think we will see some others on the team really step up and maybe play a little over their ability.

This will be a good time for Pop to find a rotation that doesn't include Duncan, just in case it would ever become necessary in the playoffs.

God forbid it ever becomes necessary, because without Duncan, the Spurs go nowhere in the playoffs.

I hope he's back by the Clippers game at the end of this month - I have tickets to see it. It's their only game while I'm in town.

I was relieved to see the knee was only a bruise. I can live with an ankle sprain - those are relatively easy to recover from. And bruises heal. But when they were calling it a knee injury, I panicked. Hope the MRI comes up clear.

[themvp]

Any news yet?

[TheAuthority]

Any news yet?

We're all waiting on the edge of our seats, I'm sure.

[G-Nob]

Don't we have a correspondent at the hospital?

[GrandeDavid]

The MRI surely has been done by now. Give us a damn break and just release the results. Damn!

[BacktoBasics]

Don't we have a correspondent at the hospital? :lol little Sequ's lurking in the X-Ray room shadows with pen, paper and walkie talkies ready.

[travis2]

:lol little Sequ's lurking in the X-Ray room shadows with pen, paper and walkie talkies ready.

Well, he can fit under the door, which is a plus. On the other hand, he's going to have to find a phone he can reach...

[T Park]

Hopefully its not day to day like it was in 2000 if he is injured and needs surgery.

Hopefully they are just honest and say hes out, were gonna do the best we can.

[slayermin]

Now I'm beginning to worry. Why haven't we heard anything yet?

[Obstructed_View]

When I had an MRI on my knee it took more than a week to get the results. When someone important's injured, it usually takes until about 2:00 or later for them to be released. The MRI's probably done, but someone has to look at it and tell Timmy. Then it goes to the media.

[ORION]

If Dr.Schmidt was the one who said all ligaments were good then he should be good

[Jimcs50]

Tim suffering from Munchausen syndrome, it is all too obvious. This is all to do about nothing.

[Jimcs50]

When I had an MRI on my knee it took more than a week to get the results. When someone important's injured, it usually takes until about 2:00 or later for them to be released. The MRI's probably done, but someone has to look at it and tell Timmy. Then it goes to the media.

I got my results back instantly, when I tore my medial meniscus.

[nkdlunch]

MRI is instant what u talkin bout?

[Obstructed_View]

I got my results back instantly, when I tore my medial meniscus.
Like I said, when someone important gets injured... :lol

I don't know, Maybe my knee guy was backed up. I actually ended up NOT having meniscus damage and it took them a week before they called me. The speed with which they move when someone with money or status is involved still makes me laugh. I'm sure for Duncan everyone's actually watching the results as they come off the machine. It probably took a few days just to get my results back to the doctor.

[foodie2]

They probably have their own MRI machine.

[Slomo]

Tim suffering from Munchausen syndrome, it is all too obvious. This is all to do about nothing.Uh Oh, the jinxmaster has spoken...

[travis2]

not yet...but if he starts betting wine on the outcome, I'm going to drive up there and kick his ass...

:lol

[George Gervin's Afro]

Well we are well into the afternoon.. The longer the delay in relaying the information seems to indicate it may not be good. if the injury was not serious i would assume we would have heard something already..

[duncan228]

Maybe the swelling wasn't down enough for the MRI to be done?

[Jimcs50]

MRI is instant what u talkin bout?



My orthopedic doc read the results before I got back to the examination room and came in and told me I had a torn meniscus and what he needed to do. I was there a total of 45 mins tops.


Of course Dr O'Shea is a neighbor of mine...maybe I got special treatment.

[Jimcs50]

not yet...but if he starts betting wine on the outcome, I'm going to drive up there and kick his ass...

:lol


I already bet tlong a bottle...he said that TD will be out for 6 wks and I said he will miss 2 games.

[FromWayDowntown]

Marc Stein just noted in his chat that an update on Timmy isn't expected until sometime later this afternoon. That would seem obvious, of course . . . .

[travis2]

:bang

damnit, Jim...you're a doctor, not Jimmy the Greek...

We're doomed...

[FromWayDowntown]

:bang

damnit, Jim...you're a doctor, not Jimmy the Greek...

We're doomed...

His predictions are about as accurate as Jimmy the Greek's were.

[some_user86]

Like I said, when someone important gets injured... :lol

I don't know, Maybe my knee guy was backed up. I actually ended up NOT having meniscus damage and it took them a week before they called me. The speed with which they move when someone with money or status is involved still makes me laugh. I'm sure for Duncan everyone's actually watching the results as they come off the machine. It probably took a few days just to get my results back to the doctor.

The Spurs have their own team of doctors and medical equipment specifically for their players. We normal people can't afford to have our own doctors and medical equipment. Instead, we share our doctor's time with the numerous other patients that doctor has. Hence why your results are available much slower than an athlete's results.

[ChumpDumper]

The Spurs have their own team of doctors and medical equipment specifically for their players. We normal people can't afford to have our own doctors and medical equipment. Instead, we share our doctor's time with the numerous other patients that doctor has. Hence why your results are available much slower than an athlete's results.More like they pay to go to the head of the line.

[G-Nob]

Maybe they are waiting till after they insert the Robot-knee to get us an update.

New for 2008: Robo-Tim

[bonesinaz]

Orthopedic docs start their bidding at 50 grand to get the chance to care for NFL teams. I think it is probably the same for the NBA.

The doc who reads the MRI is a radiologist, not the orthopedic treating doc. MRI results can be difficult to read and all radiologists do is read MRIs. There is often even a difference of opinion between the best of radiologists.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Maybe they are waiting till after they insert the Robot-knee to get us an update.

New for 2008: Robo-Tim

:lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woOLEEu8RLI

[Solid D]

The Spurs have their own team of doctors and medical equipment specifically for their players. We normal people can't afford to have our own doctors and medical equipment. Instead, we share our doctor's time with the numerous other patients that doctor has. Hence why your results are available much slower than an athlete's results.

To some degree, this is true, however...the Spurs share Dr. David Schmidt and Paul Saenz with lots of other people, amateur and professional, millionaires and low-income. They specialize in sports medicine but they are in private practice and are not dedicated to the Spurs.

[tsb2000]

To some degree, this is true, however...the Spurs share Dr. David Schmidt and Paul Saenz with lots of other people, amateur and professional, millionaires and low-income. They specialize in sports medicine but they are in private practice and are not dedicated to the Spurs.

This is true. My ortho in AZ is also the doc for the Arizona Cardinals. He's got a huge practice, but also is the team's doc.

[Darkwaters]

They probably have their own MRI machine.


As cheap as Holt apparently is over a couple million dollars I find it hard to believe he would splurge on an MRI machine...especially when they can simply borrow somebody else's.

Do you even know what the price tag on one of those is?

[Extra Stout]

Tim suffering from Munchausen syndrome, it is all too obvious. This is all to do about nothing.
Oh crap.

If Jim says this, then that means Duncan's injury is career-threatening.

[themvp]

from mysanantonio.com


It appears that Tim Duncan’s frightening fall in the first half of the Spurs’ victory over Portland on Sunday was a scare and nothing more.
He has a bruised right knee and sprained right ankle – and is unlikely to play in Wednesday’s game against Dallas – but he seems to have escaped serious injury.

[some_user86]

As cheap as Holt apparently is over a couple million dollars I find it hard to believe he would splurge on an MRI machine...especially when they can simply borrow somebody else's.

Do you even know what the price tag on one of those is?

Well, the Spurs have built what is considered to be one of the best sports medicine complexes next to their practice facility on Floyd Curl. I think it's a misconception that he's cheap. He just doesn't like to flush money away without benefit or outside of a good bargain ratio (like Beno or Jackie Butler).

[Solid D]

I thought for sure when Timmy went down that he tore his MCL. It really looked awkward.

[Das Texan]

Well now we can all exhale.


Two week vacation for Timmy in December = Pop's chance to yell = happy Popovich.

[foodie2]

As cheap as Holt apparently is over a couple million dollars I find it hard to believe he would splurge on an MRI machine...especially when they can simply borrow somebody else's.

Do you even know what the price tag on one of those is?

Yes, I do--a couple of million plus maintenance/operating costs which are assessed per year. Still, I would bet money that there is one in the Spurs sports medicine complex next door, and that the Spurs get first chance at it.

[FromWayDowntown]

I thought for sure when Timmy went down that he tore his MCL. It really looked awkward.

That was exactly my thought. The fall made his leg look grotesque. I figured he'd be fortunate if it was only one ligament. I suspect that despite the good news, the Spurs will be extremely cautious with the timetable for bringing Timmy back.

[Darkwaters]

That was exactly my thought. The fall made his leg look grotesque. I figured he'd be fortunate if it was only one ligament. I suspect that despite the good news, the Spurs will be extremely cautious with the timetable for bringing Timmy back.

Rightfully so. They definitely need to be careful with this one. We've been lucky with a general lack of significant injuries to Duncan so far in his career. But that doesn't mean that the team should rest on its laurels.

[foodie2]

Jeff McDonald: Duncan's MRI results are in

Tim Duncan's MRI results came back Monday afternoon negative, which is positive for the Spurs and their franchise player.

There is no ligament damage in his right knee, which he injured while tangling with Portland's James Jones in Sunday afternoon's game.

The Spurs are officially listing Duncan with a sprained right ankle, though his right knee remains bruised and sore for the time being. He is being ruled out of Wednesday's game against Dallas, after which time his condition will be updated.

He could miss a game. He could miss two weeks. But either is much better than the alternative.Link (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2007/12/jeff_mcdonald_d_4.html)

[phxspurfan]

thank God.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Jeff McDonald: Duncan's MRI results are in

Tim Duncan's MRI results came back Monday afternoon negative, which is positive for the Spurs and their franchise player.
Link (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2007/12/jeff_mcdonald_d_4.html)
Great News!! Glad to hear it's not too serious.

[LuvBones]

Thank GOD it was nothing major!!!

[TheAuthority]

yessssssssssssssss! YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! REJOICE TIMMY FANS!!!!!!! LET'S HAVE A FUCKING PARADE!

[thispego]

f Yeah

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Sweet! I got what I wanted for Christmas!

[Budkin]

THANK THE GODS!!! :clap :clap :clap

[some_user86]

I'm ecstatic. :)

[Dave McNulla]

everybody is ecstatic... except mav fans, suns fans, rocket fans, cav fans, celtic fans, jazz fans, etc.

[phxspurfan]

everybody is ecstatic... except mav fans, suns fans, rocket fans, cav fans, celtic fans, jazz fans, etc.


I just talked to the die hard Suns fan in my office and he's happy too. He says he wants the Suns to beat up on a Spurs team with no excuses for a loss. How ironic... :dramaquee

[Darkwaters]

:flag:

[baseline bum]

Thank god. I wasn't going to be the slightest bit relieved until I heard the MRI came back negative.

[spursfan09]

Yay!!!! Thank god! Glad to know he is okay.

[alamo50]

"We don’t normally bother ‘all staff’ with injury updates … but … since Tim’s fall looked so bad last night we thought that everyone might want an update … good news … he had an MRI early today – on both his ankle and his knee – and everything came back negative (he also had x-rays here at the AT&T Center last night which were negative) … he won’t play on Wednesday … not sure yet how long he’ll be out … need to see how he reacts to treatment … will know more in the next day or two … the good news is that it should be short-term … just don’t know yet if it’ll be a game or two or a week or two …"

[CubanMustGo]

Sorry to hear about Duncan's injury but it was good while it lasted that 15-3 will quickly become 15-15 by the time Duncan makes his return.

Let's make a deal.

If the Spurs end up losing the next 12 games I will quit posting here forever.

If they don't, you will.

How about it, coward? You're the one with the big mouth, now put up or STFU.

[duncan228]

Let's make a deal.

If the Spurs end up losing the next 12 games I will quit posting here forever.

If they don't, you will.

How about it, coward? You're the one with the big mouth, now put up or STFU.

He won't bite.
He's an ass.

Don't let him get to you.
Put him on ignore.

[Indazone]

I think a lot of people are e-peeing themselves tonight.

as opposed to E-crapping their pants?

[slayermin]

Great news. This made my day.

[SpursFanFirst]

This is awesome news! Thanks to those who kept the updates coming! :)

[angel_luv]

Jeff McDonald: Duncan's MRI results are in

Tim Duncan's MRI results came back Monday afternoon negative, which is positive for the Spurs and their franchise player.

There is no ligament damage in his right knee, which he injured while tangling with Portland's James Jones in Sunday afternoon's game.

The Spurs are officially listing Duncan with a sprained right ankle, though his right knee remains bruised and sore for the time being. He is being ruled out of Wednesday's game against Dallas, after which time his condition will be updated.

He could miss a game. He could miss two weeks. But either is much better than the alternative.Link (http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2007/12/jeff_mcdonald_d_4.html)

Yea! Thank you God!

Praying works people. :)

[Dirk Nowitzki]

:elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :clap :clap :clap :clap WHEW!!! Glad to hear Timmy is going to be fine. I NEVER wish for injuries to happen because that is fucked up despite how much I dislike the team. Get well Duncan take the month off if you have to. :toast :toast

[VaSpursFan]

timmmmmaaaayyyy...get well soon and gear up for the repeat. in the meantime, let's see who steps up apart from tony and manu.

[tophy7]

I will take the bet but not on a 12 game losing streak.

Games in December (minus the Portland game) (11 Games total)

If they lose 50% or more you will stop posting no need for banning my screen name (I will create a new one if this happens)

If they win 50% of their games or more I will STOP posting.

They need to win at least 6 games for me to stop posting.

Deal or no deal?

How about you stop posting no matter what happens?

[bresilhac]

The god Tim will be fine. The sigh of relief I breathed when I heard the news that his injuries were not serious was huge. Let's all hope he enjoys a fast and complete recovery prior to his return to the lineup. And all you Mavs, Rockets, and Suns fans who thought you might have a cakewalk through the post season? Not so fast!

[CubanMustGo]

I will take the bet but not on a 12 game losing streak.

Games in December (minus the Portland game) (11 Games total)

If they lose 50% or more you will stop posting no need for banning my screen name (I will create a new one if this happens)

If they win 50% of their games or more I will STOP posting.

They need to win at least 6 games for me to stop posting.

Deal or no deal?

You're on, asswipe.

[pawe]

^^dude, he's a troll..it's not worth it to lose good basketball insight over piece of shit comments like his. Anyways, I still think the spurs will play hard just to have a gauge of what they can do without TD. Manu and TP will have a field day in the paint with the other team's defense closing out on the shooters. 20 assists on the Spurs on drive and dish plays.