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duncan228
12-06-2007, 03:21 PM
Monroe said maybe, Pop says "doubtful."
I believe Pop.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2007/12/jeff_mcdonald_d_6.html

Jeff McDonald: Duncan practices, doubtful vs. Jazz

Welcome to Day 5 of the Tim Duncan Ankle Watch.

Duncan practiced with the team Tuesday, giving his right ankle its first serious test since he sprained it Sunday against Portland. He even stayed late to work on his jump shot for at least 20 minutes after the rest of his teammates had disappeared into the locker room.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says Duncan is "doubtful" to play in Friday's Western Conference Finals rematch with Utah. Although frankly, with the way he was moving and jab stepping on his injured ankle, Duncan didn't look doubtful to us.

If he doesn't play against the Jazz, Duncan is almost certain to return for Tuesday's trip to Golden State, Popovich said.

All in all, it looks like a bullet has been dodged and a crisis has been averted.
theroc5
12-06-2007, 03:33 PM
good, i dont want him to play till the game against the warriors.
polandprzem
12-06-2007, 03:43 PM
good, i dont want him to play till the game against the warriors.

Me too

Rest this ankle as much as you need and even more.

It's December as I remember correctly right?
MoSpur
12-06-2007, 03:46 PM
Its going to be hard to beat the Jazz w/out Duncan.
some_user86
12-06-2007, 03:50 PM
Its going to be hard to beat the Jazz w/out Duncan.

Probably. But, so?
George Gervin's Afro
12-06-2007, 03:57 PM
Pop will force Tim to sit...Which is a great thing!
T Park
12-06-2007, 04:08 PM
If you lose against Utah, big friggen deal.

Play him vs Golden State.
ancestron
12-06-2007, 04:31 PM
Duncan is fine. He'll play.
Bruno
12-06-2007, 04:39 PM
I think Duncan will play against Utah.
Pop rather sit him for this game but it will be hard for him to convince Duncan to do so.
101A
12-06-2007, 04:44 PM
Three days off after the game; a FULL 9 days off, and only misses two games?

Sit him.
beirmeistr
12-06-2007, 04:45 PM
It would be better to rest Duncan on Friday. Speaking of injuries, has there been any mention of manu's sore finger? I know he went apeshit on the Mavs but he could have been on an adrenaline rush. Any more reports?
Budkin
12-06-2007, 04:47 PM
Man if we can beat the Mavs without Timmy we definately have a chance against the Jazz.
duncan228
12-06-2007, 04:50 PM
I think Duncan will play against Utah.
Pop rather sit him for this game but it will be hard for him to convince Duncan to do so.

I think Duncan will be the one to force the issue too.