Report: No Jameer Nelson for Game 1, possibly entire Finals

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The Magic have decided to hold out point guard Jameer Nelson (notes) for tonight's opening game of the NBA Finals against the Lakers, sources tell the Sentinel, and the chances of him playing at any point of the series is slim. [...]
He has been ahead of schedule in his [shoulder surgery] rehab and has been feverishly trying to persuade the team that he is ready, participating in his first practice Tuesday in Orlando and in Wednesday's workout in L.A.
It looked like he had a chance to play but apparently the club deemed the risk too great ...

Nelson averaged 27.5 points in two victories over the Lakers this season, utilizing the Magic's pick-and-roll offense to create lanes to penetrate the defense or step back for open threes.

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1. Posted by kobe fan Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:47 pm EDT
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lakers in 4
2. Posted by jeezee10 Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:53 pm EDT
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From the moment this news came out about his playing in these series, I know the Magic are merely playing mind games to unsettle The Zen Master.
3. Posted by the REAL Headless Chicken Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:02 pm EDT
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You know, it was Magic in six before these news broke out about him. So.
4. Posted by Airlock Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:04 pm EDT
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Lakers in 2!! They are going to beat the Magic so bad now that David Stern will cancel the rest of the finals!! Just Kidding, both teams play hard ok?
thanks
5. Posted by PleaseFireMJD Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:06 pm EDT
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I'm a Lakers fan, and i want them to put Nelson in. It's gonna ruin the team chemistry and Alston's confidence. They've been winning so long without Jameer, the smart money would be to stick with what has been working. Either way... Lakers in 5
6. Posted by Andrew K Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:09 pm EDT
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Lakers fans.... sigh of relief. One of the biggest problems for the Lakers this season has been defending point guards, and even though Alston can get hot and AJ is reliable, this should be the best PG matchup for them the entire playoffs.
7. Posted by Rise With Us Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:10 pm EDT
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Hahaha SVG trying to mess with Phil!!!! Cant stand Phil Jackson.
Lakers in 4?? Really? Come on Kobe fan, get real.
I hope Jameer gets to play, if hes healthy. It would be foolish to come back to soon and risk further injury.
Go Magic!!
8. Posted by Aldo Bender Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:41 pm EDT
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It looks like Lakers in 5 to me, Kobe has the look of a cold blooded killa....
9. Posted by Walter E Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:27 pm EDT
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Remember i said this.... the lakers will sweep the magic...
10. Posted by Luis J Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:03 pm EDT
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If he plays Lakers should take advantage of his long lay-off by playing younger players Farmar and Brown more than old & slow Fisher.
11. Posted by Ross D Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:55 pm EDT
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I am a Lakers fan but I congratulate the Orlando Magic for making a late decision NOT to play Jameer Nelson in the final series starting tonight. Jameer in the long run, will disrupt the smooth flow of plays established by the present rotation. This "disruption" may look good on initial skirmishes but will be bad for the present team's chemistry that will surely cost their chance of winning. Addition of Lakers' Bynum coming back from injury disrupted their post season playoffs. The Lakers luckily recovered and adjusted in games 5 and 6 of the Nuggets-Lakers WCF. Tonight's game 1 results will define how short or long the final series will be. Lakers talents and experience will definitely dictate and forced the outcome of the match. Oddsmakers all over the country including Mr. Obama, predicted the Lakers the better team and in favorable position to win the NBA championship. I hope to watch a good game tonight! Go Lakers!
12. Posted by Ross D Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:17 pm EDT
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#10... Walter E... You have no mercy and so cruel! The word "sweep" stings! Although you are telling the truth, you should calm down and be humble in dealing with the Magic who deserved to play in the finals. "Four games"..., you're meam.....! I prefer the Lakers to be patient , systematic and to effortlessly beat Magic in 6 games! Go Lakers!
13. Posted by Steve Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:51 pm EDT
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I would say with or without Nelson...Lakers will win in 5 or 6 games.(or could go to 7) but...no...way lakers is going to sweep the magic.though...There is just no way...!!
14. Posted by decrepit0 Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:01 am EDT
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Nelson played tonight....whoops.....the Magic lost by 25!! Lakers are going to take this championship in 6 games!!