OT: Ibaka "injury"

[James]

Scottie brooks says no minute restrictions , will start tonight in game 3... Wtf? How bad is the thunder medical staff , consistently whiffing on the seriousness' of injuries... Or just a complete hoax by okc to rest him , we'll see tonight I guess

 

[Robertelamin]

Why would they rest him?

 

[champs99and04]

Pop nailed this from the beginning.

 

[dogfan96]

They said the swelling and inflammation went down a lot more than they expected so he's going to try and play

 

[aceboon]

I figured this would be a David Lee type of situation from last year's playoffs where he would be returning for the emotional boost and not to expect much out of him play wise, but he has looked very good out there.

 

[James]

I figured this would be a David Lee type of situation from last year's playoffs where he would be returning for the emotional boost and not to expect much out of him play wise, but he has looked very good out there.

I think it's a 'pain tolerance issue', could get even better rapidly

 

[Huskyforlife]

I find it funny how on some possessions he runs down the floor, and on other he hobbles down. Can't tell if he's acting but he's playing reallyvary well

 

[aceboon]

really interesting series now if Ibaka can hold up, besides Ibaka the rest of the Thunder really bothered the Spurs with their length and athleticism, this game looked like the regular season matchups over past couple of years. Also seems like putting Thabo on ice worked well but who knows, he might have played well at home compared to on the road.

 

[champs99and04]

really interesting series now if Ibaka can hold up, besides Ibaka the rest of the Thunder really bothered the Spurs with their length and athleticism, this game looked like the regular season matchups over past couple of years. Also seems like putting Thabo on ice worked well but who knows, he might have played well at home compared to on the road.

No Collison, either. I still think Fisher is seeing too many minutes.

 

[traitor71]

I'll be curious to see if he can hold up. Many times a guy can overcome an injury in a short term situation. He's had rest, treatment, his team needs him and he summons a great effort. Then you get a day or two off, not as much treatment and the initial emotion fades. If he can play at the level we saw then OKC can certainly stay in this thing.