Pistons (26-49) at Celtics (52-23) 4/3

[ram]

I don't see how anyone can jump to any conclusions.

[celticinorlando]

that was pretty cool by west

[Neurotic Guy]

I am really the last to jump to conclusions about injuries.  But this one looks bad -- I think it will be very surprising if it turns out to be no big deal.  I will say this: I don't think he could walk even as poorly as he did if the achilles had ruptured.

[zerophase]

I wouldn't be surprised if the celtics lose tonight. that shaq injury was just too incredibly emotionally depleting.

[Eja117]

The only thing left is for Danny Ainge to say "He snapped his ACL. We think he can be back next week"

[houseonfire09]

if he tore his achilles, can we sign a D-leaguer or someone for the playoffs?

There's a "Bring back Sheed!" thread for that.

[Roy H.]

if he tore his achilles, can we sign a D-leaguer or someone for the playoffs?

Only if we cut somebody else.

[hpantazo]

I am really the last to jump to conclusions about injuries.  But this one looks bad -- I think it will be very surprising if it turns out to be no big deal.  I will say this: I don't think he could walk even as poorly as he did if the achilles had ruptured.

yea, I remember Dickau's achilles tear, he looked like he had been shot in the foot.

[celticinorlando]

well...JO., krstic and murphy  

[hpantazo]

if he tore his achilles, can we sign a D-leaguer or someone for the playoffs?

Only if we cut somebody else.

cutting Shaq wouldn't be enough?

[greg683x]

I am really the last to jump to conclusions about injuries.  But this one looks bad -- I think it will be very surprising if it turns out to be no big deal.  I will say this: I don't think he could walk even as poorly as he did if the achilles had ruptured.

very true, i would think he wouldnt be able to put the back of his foot down like he was.  i'd imagine him hobbling on one foot.

[makaveli]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgOemKqIzEE
 

[zerophase]

I am really the last to jump to conclusions about injuries.  But this one looks bad -- I think it will be very surprising if it turns out to be no big deal.  I will say this: I don't think he could walk even as poorly as he did if the achilles had ruptured.

very true, i would think he wouldnt be able to put the back of his foot down like he was.  i'd imagine him hobbling on one foot.

idk... shaq's a tough guy. i think he walked to the tunnel on pride alone.

[celticinorlando]

well i guess it is good to avoid the magic now

[Who]

That does not look good for Shaq. Hope he'll be alright ... but it looks bad.