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NBA Player Injuries 2010-2011 Season

Stoudemire's back worsens, unsure on Game 4

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire says his back is worse and needs to feel better if he is going to play in Game 4 of the Knicks' series against Boston.

Stoudemire missed the second half of Game 2 on Tuesday with back spasms and was told the injury takes three weeks to heal. He played Friday night and struggled with seven points, shooting 2 of 8 in 33 minutes.

The All-Star forward says he was below 50 percent and was "pretty much in pain the whole game, from start to finish." Game 4 is Sunday afternoon, and Stoudemire says he wants to make a smart decision and not worsen the injury.

"If I feel better tomorrow, then we'll see how it goes," he said. "If not, then hopefully we still can get a win."
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McDyess' status uncertain for Game 4

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- San Antonio center Antonio McDyess hurt his neck and had to leave the game late in the Spurs' 91-88 loss to Memphis.

The center has a strained neck after X-rays Saturday night were negative. His status is day to day with the Spurs now trailing 2-1 in their opening round series. Game 4 is Monday night.

McDyess slumped down near midcourt with his teammates surrounding him with 2:56 left on the clock and Memphis up 86-82. Tim Duncan waved to the bench for help, and McDyess was helped to the bench. Then he went to the locker room.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich spoke to reporters so quickly after the game he said he didn't have an update on McDyess.

"It doesn't look good," he said.
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McDyess expects to play in Game 4 despite sore neck

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- San Antonio center Antonio McDyess expects to play in Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night despite a neck nerve injury that forced him to leave Saturday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Meanwhile, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili said he still is hindered a bit by an achy right elbow that caused him to miss Game 1 of the series that Memphis leads 2-1.

Grizzlies guard Tony Allen isn't so sure that Ginobili's elbow is hurting. Allen says Ginobili is playing so well, he wonders if the injury is real.

McDyess was injured with 2:56 left in the game Saturday night and was taken to the locker room before the end of Memphis' win. X-rays were negative, and the initial report was a strained neck. He showed up for practice Sunday smiling and moving much better after a night of rest and medication. He says the team's medical staff later described the injury as a compressed nerve.

"I feel a whole lot better," said McDyess as he prepared for practice.

Later when asked if he would be ready Monday night, McDyess replied: "No question. Even today, I think I would be ready."

Allen's comments about Ginobili came during the Grizzlies' media availability before the Spurs practiced. Ginobili injured the elbow in the last game of the regular season, and it forced him to miss the opening game of the postseason.

Ginobili said Sunday he continues to deal with soreness in the elbow, but never raised any question that he was ready to play a full complement of minutes for Game 4 on Monday night in Memphis.

Allen, who has guarded Ginobili, was the one raising questions about the San Antonio guard's injury.

"He ain't playing like his arm is hurt," Allen said Sunday morning. "I think that's all just for the birds right there. I don't think nothing's wrong with him."

Asked if he thought the bulky brace Ginobili has worn in Games 2 and 3 was for show, Allen said: "Yeah. I think so. He's playing amazing right now."

Ginobili seemed a bit surprised at Allen's statements. He laughingly acknowledged that he has been called a flopper, but not a faker.

"I really don't care," Ginobili said regarding Allen's comments. "I would like to not play with that brace. The previous years we've had pretty good runs without an elbow brace. It is what it is. Not a big deal."
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Haslem continuing to improve for Heat

MIAMI (AP) -- Heat forward Udonis Haslem says he's hopeful of returning to the Miami lineup sometime this postseason.

Continuing his comeback following a ruptured foot ligament in November, Haslem went through another full practice with Miami on Tuesday. Haslem says there was less pain and soreness in his foot after the workout than he expected.

Haslem says he feels like his time is coming. He says he doesn't know when, ``but I definitely feel like it's coming.''

There is still no firm timetable for Haslem's potential return. He is not in Miami's plans for Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round series against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

If Miami advances, it could open the East semifinals against Boston this weekend.
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http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/26/haslem.heat/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2
 
Rivers 'hopeful' Shaq will be back at practice Friday

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- The Boston Celtics hope to have Shaquille O'Neal back at practice on Friday.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers said O'Neal would do a "skeleton'' workout on Thursday and "hopefully'' join the team on Friday for its final workout before Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat.

O'Neal has played a total of 5 minutes, 29 seconds since Feb. 1 because of problems with his right calf and Achilles tendon.
The Celtics didn't need him in the first round, when they swept the New York Knicks in four games
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Atlanta Hawks guard Kirk Hinrich is questionable for the upcoming series against the Chicago Bulls due to a right hamstring strain. Hinrich was drafted by the Bulls in 2003.
 
Boozer sits out second straight practice with turf toe

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer sat out his second straight practice because of turf toe on his right foot.

Coach Tom Thibodeau said Saturday that Boozer was feeling better, but was ``not quite ready to go yet.'' The Bulls meet Atlanta in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 1 Monday at the United Center.

Boozer has been getting treatment and lifting weights. He also did some shooting Saturday but was mostly a spectator again after sitting out practice the previous day.

The Bulls were off Wednesday and Thursday after knocking out Indiana 116-89 in Game 5 of their first-round series. The toe problem surfaced in the second quarter when he heard a pop while scoring his lone basket.
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http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/30/boozer-toe.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2
 
Shaq out for Game 2; Haslem out for Miami

Posted May 3 2011 11:23AM - Updated May 3 2011 6:46PM

MIAMI (AP) -- Boston center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Tuesday's Game 2 of the Celtics' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat.

O'Neal scrimmaged with the Celtics in practice on Monday. Celtics coach Doc Rivers says O'Neal looked good at times, then had trouble getting around by the end of the session. Rivers says O'Neal may be "likely" to play in Game 3 at Boston on Saturday.

O'Neal has missed much of the past three months with calf problems.

Meanwhile, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says forward Udonis Haslem will remain out for Game 2. Haslem has not played since Nov. 20 with a ruptured ligament in his left foot.
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Pierce "day to day" with achilles tendon

Pierce "day to day" with achilles tendon

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is listed as Day to day due to a strained left Achilles Tendon. Pierce confirmed that he will play in Game 3.
 
Thunder's Ibaka misses practice on Thursday

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Starting power forward Serge Ibaka did not participate in the Oklahoma City Thunder's practice Thursday because of a sprained left ankle.
Coach Scott Brooks says Ibaka is day-to-day. The Thunder are officially listing him as probable for Game 3 on Saturday in Memphis. The series is tied 1-1.

Ibaka had the most blocked shots in the NBA this season and has had double-doubles in four of Oklahoma City's seven games this postseason. Before twisting his ankle in the fourth quarter, Ibaka hurt his right knee in the third quarter of Game 2.
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Thunder's Ibaka will play in Game 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Starting power forward Serge Ibaka returned to practice Friday for the Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Scott Brooks says he will play against Memphis in Game 3 on Saturday.

Ibaka missed practice Thursday while nursing injuries to his right knee and left ankle that he suffered in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Ibaka had the most blocked shots in the NBA this season and has had double-doubles in four of Oklahoma City's seven games this postseason.

The series with the Grizzlies is tied at 1-1.
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Celtics' Rondo dislocates elbow, returns to game

BOSTON -- Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo dislocated his left elbow in Saturday night's playoff game after crashing to the court in a tangle with Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade.

Rondo remained on the floor while the team doctor rushed out to attend to him. After a few minutes, Rondo was helped to his feet and walked off the court, with Dr. Brian McKeon immobilizing Rondo's left arm.

Rondo returned to the Celtics' bench at the end of the third quarter and got a standing ovation. The Celtics said his elbow was dislocated, but he returned for the start of the fourth quarter.

Wade was called for a foul.

The Heat entered the game with a 2-0 lead over Boston in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals.

Rondo averaged 17 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds so far in the playoffs.
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http://www.nba.com/2011/playoffs/2011/eastseries6/05/07/celtic.rondo/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2
 
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