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Shaq may not be the same as he was 6 years, but he is still big and he can still catch and dunk. I think we have a better chance without Shaq playing.

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4/16/2011 6:15 PM

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He's out indefinitely. He won't see the light of day in this series. Good news for us, as we had no answer, even for an aged Shaq.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/213123/Shaq_Out_Indefinitely_With_Achilles_Calf_Strain

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4/16/2011 7:45 PM

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earthmansurfer wrote:He's out indefinitely. He won't see the light of day in this series. Good news for us, as we had no answer, even for an aged Shaq.
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/213123/Shaq_Out_Indefinitely_With_Achilles_Calf_Strain

Those calf/achilles injuries are tricky. Thats what did in Patrick during our '99 run.

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4/16/2011 10:04 PM LAST EDITED: 4/16/2011 10:09 PM

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metra wrote:This means a lot. We have no answer for Shaq.

problem is when shaq's in the game he can't come close to guarding anyone. i imagine every time shaq is on the floor that plays amar'e, melo and shawne williams. shaq is going to get abused defensively, especially on the pick and roll.

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4/16/2011 11:37 PM

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My first thought was what happens if Garnett gets hurt?

Who is there big?

I see AMARE beasting it in this series!!

KNICKS on the way UP!!!

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4/17/2011 12:13 AM

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Let's hope the long rest gives STAT the boost he had in the first 4 months of the season. No Shaq might not be the end all for the C's, but it definitely doesn't hurt us.

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4/17/2011 2:35 AM

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Looks like both teams are playing small ball. I like our chances.

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4/17/2011 2:59 AM

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metra wrote:This means a lot. We have no answer for Shaq.

agreed. While I don't think we'll see vintage Shaq for a full series, I'd prefer not see another big that has the potential to go into full beast mode with their second unit

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4/17/2011 3:22 AM

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SupremeCommander wrote:
metra wrote:This means a lot. We have no answer for Shaq.
agreed. While I don't think we'll see vintage Shaq for a full series, I'd prefer not see another big that has the potential to go into full beast mode with their second unit

I have absolutely zero fear of Shaq at this point. He's old and fat and there's no way he's gonna be able to keep up. He might give them a few good moments, but I just don't see him being a major factor in this series. He's gonna hurt them defensively and I don't think he's gonna hurt us enough to make up for what he gives up.

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4/17/2011 4:08 AM

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nixluva wrote:
SupremeCommander wrote:
metra wrote:This means a lot. We have no answer for Shaq.
agreed. While I don't think we'll see vintage Shaq for a full series, I'd prefer not see another big that has the potential to go into full beast mode with their second unit
I have absolutely zero fear of Shaq at this point. He's old and fat and there's no way he's gonna be able to keep up. He might give them a few good moments, but I just don't see him being a major factor in this series. He's gonna hurt them defensively and I don't think he's gonna hurt us enough to make up for what he gives up.

I fear Shaq in 5-10 minute spurts. I think it is within the realm of reason that he could have a huge impact in two games--if healthy. Big if, but I am happier he won't be around. I don't want to make it sound like I think he will impact every game, because I don't, but do think his presence alone would slow the pace of the game down, in a couple of games. That makes him a potential game-changer and someoene I'd rather not see suit up. I'd rather Krstic or JO or Murphy or whatever other retread they have get those 5-10 minutes because they won't effect pace the way Shaq could

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4/17/2011 6:53 AM

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