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Shaq out for Game 4
« on: April 23, 2011, 05:27:33 PM »

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Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers ruled Shaquille O'Neal out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Knicks, noting the 39-year-old center simply is not ready for game action.

So he's not ready yet, huh? I thought traveling to NY would be an indicator that he does play in Game 4?! So if we sweep the Knicks, I really hope he's ready for Game 1 against the Heat. If not, he's definitely done.
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Re: Shaq out for Game 4
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 05:28:27 PM »

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TP.  Beat me to it. 

I wonder if this is due to his health or whether the C's just don't think it's worth pushing him when he could potentially have a week's more recovery time if they win tomorrow. 
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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2011, 05:30:28 PM »

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Maybe he'll be ready for Game 5, if the Knicks win the next game, but I doubt he would be ready.
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« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2011, 05:36:03 PM »

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are we resting him up for the Heat
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2011, 05:37:17 PM »

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I think if it were 2-1 Shaq would be suited up tomorrow, but with nothing to lose up 3-0 it makes a lot of sense
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Re: Shaq out for Game 4
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2011, 05:37:32 PM »

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Knew this was going to be the case as soon as it was clear we were going to win Game 3.  No sense in bringing back Shaq early just to have a better chance to sweep.  I don't think this has anything to do with his condition; if the series were 2-1, I think he would be playing.
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2011, 05:40:58 PM »

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Doc almost never brings anyone back from injury without having a team practice first. Since the C's don't practice today (probably due to fatigue), it was obvious he wouldn't play tomorrow.
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2011, 05:41:23 PM »

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Good, no point in having him play in that game anyway.  Bring out the brooms!  ;)
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« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2011, 05:53:35 PM »

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Quote from: P2 on April 23, 2011, 05:27:33 PM
Per Forsberg:

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Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers ruled Shaquille O'Neal out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Knicks, noting the 39-year-old center simply is not ready for game action.

So he's not ready yet, huh? I thought traveling to NY would be an indicator that he does play in Game 4?! So if we sweep the Knicks, I really hope he's ready for Game 1 against the Heat. If not, he's definitely done.

No. Travelling was an indication, if anything, that he's made progress and is closer to returning. Playing in game 4 was just wishful thinking
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« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2011, 06:00:12 PM »

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Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on April 23, 2011, 05:53:35 PM
Quote from: P2 on April 23, 2011, 05:27:33 PM
Per Forsberg:

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Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers ruled Shaquille O'Neal out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Knicks, noting the 39-year-old center simply is not ready for game action.

So he's not ready yet, huh? I thought traveling to NY would be an indicator that he does play in Game 4?! So if we sweep the Knicks, I really hope he's ready for Game 1 against the Heat. If not, he's definitely done.

No. Travelling was an indication, if anything, that he's made progress and is closer to returning. Playing in game 4 was just wishful thinking

it means we don't need him for game 4 so we're not going to risk it. plain and simple
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« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2011, 06:02:23 PM »

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No sense playing him this series anyway.
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« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2011, 06:06:46 PM »

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Shaq won't play in the MSG. If the Cs lose game 4, he'll get some burn in game 5.

By the way, Shaq will be needed against the Magic, the Bulls or the Lakers. Against other teams JO/Nenad/KG/BBD are more than enough.
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« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2011, 06:06:51 PM »

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Quote from: hpantazo on April 23, 2011, 06:00:12 PM
Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on April 23, 2011, 05:53:35 PM
Quote from: P2 on April 23, 2011, 05:27:33 PM
Per Forsberg:

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Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers ruled Shaquille O'Neal out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Knicks, noting the 39-year-old center simply is not ready for game action.

So he's not ready yet, huh? I thought traveling to NY would be an indicator that he does play in Game 4?! So if we sweep the Knicks, I really hope he's ready for Game 1 against the Heat. If not, he's definitely done.

No. Travelling was an indication, if anything, that he's made progress and is closer to returning. Playing in game 4 was just wishful thinking

it means we don't need him for game 4 so we're not going to risk it. plain and simple

I don't think that's it, I don't think he would have played regardless. But yeah, up 3-0 I'd erred on the side of extreme caution.
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« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2011, 06:11:39 PM »

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Doc said in the article that he didn't want Shaq back out there until there was a practice and that Shaq went through it. Team didn't practice Saturday, so honestly Shaq's chances at playing in Game 4 ended there.

If the C's sweep tomorrow, Shaq has a whole week to prove he should play in Game 1 vs probably the Heat. I personally like his chances, but that's all Shaq has at this point; a chance, not a guarantee.
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« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2011, 06:12:43 PM »

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Quote from: European NBA fan on April 23, 2011, 05:40:58 PM
Doc almost never brings anyone back from injury without having a team practice first. Since the C's don't practice today (probably due to fatigue), it was obvious he wouldn't play tomorrow.

That. Is. A. Rumor.
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