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Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:41 am EST

Duncan could return Friday

By Michael Hurd

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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said there was a 50-50 chance Tim Duncan would play Friday against the Utah Jazz.

Considering that Duncan appeared to have suffered a serious injury when his right leg curled underneath him in a fall in the second quarter Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, the upbeat injury report was surprising.

Source: San Antonio Express-NewsNew Window

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  1. 216
    1. Posted by 216 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:20 pm EDT

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    who cares
  2. 216
    2. Posted by 216 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:20 pm EDT

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    that aint no rumor
  3. james f
    3. Posted by james f Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    i would play this as cautiously as possible with the best big man since kareem or possibly hakeem. duncan is so valuable that they need to make sure he is 100% when he returns, and even then ease him back at 20-25 minutes for the first 2-3 games...and i say this while having him on my fantasy roster
  4. james f
    4. Posted by james f Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    i would play this as cautiously as possible with the best big man since kareem or possibly hakeem. duncan is so valuable that they need to make sure he is 100% when he returns, and even then ease him back at 20-25 minutes for the first 2-3 games...and i say this while having him on my fantasy roster
  5. Rico V
    5. Posted by Rico V Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    Go lakers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. Sauce C
    6. Posted by Sauce C Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:33 pm EDT

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    I'm skeptical of Duncan coming back so early. James F has a valid point. He is too valuable to take chances with.
  7. Sauce C
    7. Posted by Sauce C Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:33 pm EDT

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    Duncan is too valuable to take chances with and considering his reaction once afflicted by the injury I am highly skeptical of such an early return.
  8. joeelardo@...
    8. Posted by joeelardo@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    there is no way duncan plays unless he is 100%, Pop is too smart, he knows how valuable TD is. plus were winning games without him, so there is no need to rush. kind of nice to get a glimpse of the future, with Manu and Tony being the stars, im confident the Spurs will continue to be a contender well after Timmy calls it quits. Go Spurs Go!
  9. Cotton Piquer
    9. Posted by Cotton Piquer Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    If the Spurs continue to win without Duncan, what does that say about his value?
    Maybe Oberto can show his offensive skills in Duncans absence.
  10. Dik Steele
    10. Posted by Dik Steele Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    I hope that TD sits this one out, I liked seeing the team lift themselves against the Mavs, it was so sweet to watch. I have great respect for the Jazz.
  11. baronlane
    11. Posted by baronlane Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    The team proved they can deal with Duncan on the bench.( Buh bye Mavs), I say let the big man rest.
  12. baronlane
    12. Posted by baronlane Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    If the Spurs continue to win without Duncan, what does that say about his value?
    Just about the dumbest thing I've read. Everyone knows Timmy is the soul of the Spurs, even when On the bench.
  13. Brian Q
    13. Posted by Brian Q Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    Phew! Good thing he didn't hurt his finger. He would be out months!!!!
  14. jeezee10
    14. Posted by jeezee10 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Duncan should rest, not only to heal the injury but to give the other Spurs riding the bench playing time. It''s very early in the season and the team is on top of their division.
  15. Cherrie
    15. Posted by Cherrie Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    Duncan's backups have already proven what they're worth, but Duncan isn't like Lebron. When Lebron goes out, his whole team goes out, cuz they're sorry, but with Duncan you have two all-stars carrying the load and capable backups who know how to score. They're gonna need Duncan soon, because he's an integral part of their defense. So, yeah, rush him back...but not "too" soon. Go Spurs Go
  16. lemmecheck
    16. Posted by lemmecheck Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    11th!!!! haha yessss It is soooo hard to be the 11th poster on here. lol poor kids.
    GO SPURS!!! 99' 03' 05' 07' 08'
  17. Create Wonders
    17. Posted by Create Wonders Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    Great, now NBA ratings will drop again with captain boring back on duty!
  18. buffaloBaily
    18. Posted by buffaloBaily Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:01 pm EDT

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    the big boring's glorious return! i can't wait until this team gets too old to win...and hakeem was the best center i ever saw, unstoppable in his day, and against premier hall of fame centers, imajine what he'd do today
  19. Cotton Piquer
    19. Posted by Cotton Piquer Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    ultimate
    Until this year the Cavs were 10-3 without Lebron in the lineup. And had their two highest scoring games since Lebron joined the Cavs. Facts.
    Pavlovic missing preseason & Vereajo not playing yet are two good reasons why the Cavs are not winning this year without Lebron. That is like missing Lebron, a starter (Pavlovic) and 6th man (Vereajo)
    The Cavs can win without Lebron, but not with the present lineup.
  20. basketbmcball
    20. Posted by basketbmcball Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    ya we need tim back,but it's know challenge to beat the jazz.
  21. baddboi
    21. Posted by baddboi Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:10 pm EDT

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    If Timmy plays, it'll only be for few minutes just to "test" the ankle.
  22. Larry C
    22. Posted by Larry C Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Manu and Tony are good players. Manu is the one who take Argentina getting Olympics gold medal. Tim…. He is just average player in the world. Without any help from the NBA refs, he is just average. You can see how average he is in 2004 Olympics games.
  23. PanamaFresh
    23. Posted by PanamaFresh Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:37 pm EDT

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    Yeah no need to rush...for the SPURS this year is about being healthy come playoff...it really doesn't matter where they seed as far as records...they can freaking be seeded 4th and still win the whole thing.
  24. Cherrie
    24. Posted by Cherrie Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    Yeah, like I said before Unbiased-Fanatic, the Cavs are sorry. So what if they don't have Sasha & Andy. That's why they lost in the Finals to begin with!! ....IF...(and that's a big if), the cavs had a smart GM instead of stupid bald-headed Danny Ferry, then they wouldn't have signed a fragile Hughes, or they wouldn't have Drew Gooden on the bench because they think Andy's defense is better. Screw Sasha, he's no Ginobili...and as far as "Boobie" goes, Tony Parker could tear him up all day long. This is why the Spurs are winners...they have more than one star on their team unlike putting all their trust in greedy Brazilians and sketchy rookies named BOOBIE.
  25. Cherrie
    25. Posted by Cherrie Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    Yeah, like I said before Unbiased-Fan, the Cavs are sorry. So what if they don't have Sasha & Andy. That's why they lost in the Finals to begin with!! ..IF...(and that's a big if), the cavs had a smart GM instead of stupid bald-headed Danny Ferry, then they wouldn't have signed a fragile Hughes, or they wouldn't have Drew Gooden on the bench because they think Andy's defense is better. Screw Sasha, he's no Ginobili...and as far as "Boobie" goes, Tony Parker could tear him up all day long. This is why the Spurs are winners..they have more than one star on their team unlike putting all their trust in greedy Brazilians and sketchy rookies named BOOBIE.

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