Manu to Play Tonight Against T'Wolves

[crc21209]

My buddy's works for the company that sold the Cryo Station to the Spurs. Supposed to be pretty spectacular.

Nice! I wonder what it feels like...

[crc21209]

manuginobili Very happy to be ready to play just in time for Spurs Fan Appreciation Night! Thank you guys 4 your constant support!

[Budkin]

Surprised McGrady isn't playing tonight just to see what he's got left. He sure looks good in those shooting videos. I guess he's just getting a crash course with the coaches and players for now.

Good sign Manu will play. If he wasn't healthy enough Pop wouldn't be fooling around.

I don't get why they wouldn't stick him in in the last regular season game instead of a playoff game first.

[crc21209]

I don't get why they wouldn't stick him in in the last regular season game instead of a playoff game first.

Exactly. I'm pretty damn sure he'll get mid-late 4th quarter minutes...

[jeebus]

I don't get why they wouldn't stick him in in the last regular season game instead of a playoff game first.

if anything, he'll play the final minute of the game. especially if the fans start chanting his name; it is fan appreciation night after all

[Legacy]

Who the knows what has up his sleeve. Seriously.

[G-Nob]

Nice! I wonder what it feels like...

I've done this through marathon training. The first time, it feels strange. You are only in there for 2 and a half mins to avoid hypothermia. You step in with shorts and gloves and socks only. Initially, it's like stepping into a freezer naked. The machine fires up, and you rotate a half turn ever 30 seconds. When you get out, it's like you're completely rejouvanated. Great for athletes after a long workout and helps recoup quicker when you're injured.

[Captivus]

Why the is T-Mac out tonight? If he participated in shootaround why not let him play a little tonight?

System reasons...

[angelbelow]

Manu probably won't get much burn. Just a little feeler to see if he's ready to go for the playoffs.

[Brazil]

good, let's hope he doesn't break a bone during the shoot around.

on the bright side, Amused didn't create the game blog so hopefully he is going to be fine

[look_at_g_shred]

I hope he's evaluated his game during his injury and seen how horrible he's played. He needs to stop forcing things and committing constant turnovers

[Old School 44]

Why the is T-Mac out tonight? If he participated in shootaround why not let him play a little tonight?

They're saving him so he can have his emotional "welcome back to the NBA introduction" in the playoffs. The adrenaline from that is good for a few points and some inspired play.

[Brunodf]

Worried for a repeat of the 2011 Phoenix game tonight

This, Pop is about to throw away another championship run playing a meanless regular season game

[Spur|n|Austin]

I hope he's evaluated his game during his injury and seen how horrible he's played. He needs to stop forcing things and committing constant turnovers

Seriously?

[look_at_g_shred]

Seriously?

Serious. He's really cost us some leads/games this year. Really can't have that going forward with the playoffs and all.

[Seventyniner]

If Manu gets hurt tonight, the meltdown here will be absolutely epic.

[Chinook]

Isn't this the first game Splitter's missed all season?

[silverblk mystix]

If Manu gets hurt tonight, the meltdown here will be absolutely epic.

There is absolutely no good reason to risk it.

One game will not get manu in any groove.

Manu is not a rookie that needs "practice" to "be ready" for the playoffs.

Absolutely no in reason to play him.

[DesignatedT]

Manu wants to play and test his hamstring. See how healthy it is in a game setting. If he gets hurt it has nothing to do with Pop.

[cheguevara]

Manu wants to play and test his hamstring. See how healthy it is in a game setting. If he gets hurt it has nothing to do with Pop.

why can't he test it in the more controlled environment of the next 2 or 3 full contact practices?

[DesignatedT]

why can't he test it in the more controlled environment of the next 2 or 3 full contact practices?

I'm sure hes already been doing that. Time to take the next step.

[superjames1992]

I am both excited and paranoid for Manu's return. I'm excited because it's MANUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm paranoid because I don't want him to get hurt.

But, if he's going to get hurt again he might as well get hurt now so we can prepare rather than later, tbh.

[DapDaGenius]

Hope Manu does well. I'm setting my expectations low, though.

I'm expecting 2-11 FGs, 3 assists and 5+ turnovers.

[DapDaGenius]

Hope Manu does well. I'm setting my expectations low, though.

I'm expecting 2-11 FGs, 3 assists and 5 turnovers.

[Spur|n|Austin]

There is absolutely no good reason to risk it.

One game will not get manu in any groove.

Manu is not a rookie that needs "practice" to "be ready" for the playoffs.

Absolutely no in reason to play him.

I see what you mean, but if his hamstring gets injured tonight, isn't it fair to say it would just get injured game 1 of the playoffs?

Hope Manu does well. I'm setting my expectations low, though.

I'm expecting 2-11 FGs, 3 assists and 5 turnovers.

Sheesh, how many minutes are you expecting him to play?