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better to shut him down til the second round and give him a full week's rest, tbh.
fantastic news though.
But not ruled out.
Good news, IMO
better to shut him down til the second round and give him a full week's rest, tbh.
fantastic news though.
Great news
The Turd Towers scare me as a second group so that worries me but I think the Spurs can handle the front line of the Jazz without Splitter.
'Popeye' Wynn: Hey Sarge, you think this is a ticket home?
Carwood Lipton: [fixing Popeye's wound] Could be.
'Popeye' Wynn: Aw , I just got here!
If he misses this game it will likely be the only one. Makes sense if the Spurs feel like they won't need him to win. If it's the same type of thing I dealt with(sounds like it's pretty similar) then the worst of the initial discomfort only last a couple days. After that it still hurts but more in an annoying way than a debilitating way. I'd be shocked if he wasn't playing in game 3 on Saturday.
Great news. I actually think he plays in Game 2 now. Probably still sore from yesterday and my guess is that it improves enough to be a Game Time decision by the time Wed. rolls around.
Only thing stopping him would be Pop being too cautious.
He should play 36 mins Wednesday and test the wrist by banging it non-stop against Al Jefferson's face during the entire game.
IMO
That's a good result. I would have been shocked if this was a significant injury given what happened.
A bunch of other teams got one game in the playoffs and lost players for the duration, so it could have been much worse.
This is why Stephen Jackson will be so important in this playoffs. He can play good D on bigger players and cause a ton of defensive issues for the opponent when he plays under control.
"Doubtful for game 2" sounds like Pop-speak for "He's fine, but we're paranoid."
Excellent news in perspective.
Good news.
Pop probably keeps him out until he's 100% or the situation in the series dictates his return.
Probably the best diagnosis we could've hoped for.
He would probably gain alot of respect from his teammates if he played, he needs to toughen up he gets too many minor injuries that keep him out!
Good news. As we are playing at home and would probably still win without him, I would sit him for game 2.
If he isn't available, I wonder if Pop doesn't start Blair to avoid the dreaded turd towers lineup.
Exactly what I was thinking, tbh.
Pop doesn't anticipate changing starting PF for Game 2. Will stick with Boris Diaw, who played well in Game 1.
http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN
Best to rest him until the 2nd round. Seems the UTA players see this series as a learning experience and don't have the real belief that they can win. Pop will probably go back to the TD/Blair to start in order to avoid the Bonner/Blair combo. Hopefully the newbies have gotten rid of their nerves and will step up from now on.
It's not like he is in Tim's role and the whole team look up to him for leadership and toughness. As a mature team, the Spurs are and will play hard following Pop and big 3's lead.
Going deep into the playoffs, the Spurs need him to be there on court, rather than his toughness spirit with the team. If I were Pop, I'd rather be safe than sorry. But of course if he is good to go, let him play.
Laaaaaame
Tiago is becoming one of the most polarizing spurs on the roster. And that's saying something.
he's making Manu look like Blair
Even if it was a serious injury, can't a player play with an injured wrist in his non-shooting hand? Specially a bigman that doesn't make much ball-handling.
Everyone realizes that Tiago doesn't get to choose whether he plays or sits?
You do know that?
Are you blaming Pop?
Best news I seen today.
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