Injuries, Issues, and ML Dogs for Friday

redbearde

redbearde

Pretty much a regular
Chicago @ Detroit

Current line Pistons -8.5.

Bulls just beat the Bobcats in Charlotte on Wednesday.
Pistons just beat the Hornets on Wednesday on a 4th in 5.

Bulls next face the Celtics on Saturday.
Pistons next pound the hell out of Charlotte in Detroit on Sunday.

This is a 5th in 7 for the Pistons, but they did have Thursday off.

Chicago defeated the Pistons on November 8th. This is their ONE quality win this year. Aside from this, the Bulls have defeated the Bobcats twice, the Hawks once, and the Clippers once. That's it. 5 Ws & 11 Ls.

Luol Deng and Ben Gordon missed practice on Friday, but they are expected to play. Gordon has a slightly sprained ankle, and Deng has a sore knee...maybe...

Chris Duhon replacing Kirk Hinrich in the starting lineup is a possibility, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Hinrich did play absolutely horribly against the Bobcats, and he's been pathetic thus far this year.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/685239,bull120607.article

The Pistons don't really have any injuries or issues right now.

Chicago is the worst offensive team in the league averaging just 89.3 points per game.
Chicago has the worst field goal percentage in the league with just 39.7.

Detroit has the second stingiest defence in the league at 91.9 points per game.
Detroit is third in three points made allowed in the league with 5.1 per game.

Chicago is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Chicago is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chicago is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Detroit

Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 7-14-2 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Bulls average 87ppg on the road.
Pistons average 99ppg at home.

Bulls allow an average of 93.6ppg on the road.
Pistons allow an average of 86.6ppg at home.

Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Bulls are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.
Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
Pistons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Friday games.

I don't have a wager on it, but with revenge, the absolute tear the Pistons are on, and the shitty ball that the bulls are playing, I kinda expect another 25 to 30pt Pistons drubbing of the hapless Bulls.

Consider...the Bulls defeated the Bobcats on Wednesday......while losing 3 of the 4 quarters.
 
Phoenix @ Washington

Current line is Bullets +6.5

last meeting was January 23rd in Washington, the Bullets were 5pt dogs, and the Suns won 127-105.

Suns rained in the pts on Toronto on Wednesday 136-123 in regulation.
Bullets embarrassed the Cavs (if they feel embarrassment) Wednesday.

Suns go to Minny Saturday to close out their 4th in 5.
Bullets host Jersey on Sunday to continue their 1game on/1day off schedule.

Suns have no injuries or issues. They all played great on Wednesday in a lay-up clinic. Nash had 18 assists.

For the Bullets, Pecherov is getting somewhat close to the time-frame for his ankle to be healed, but so fucking what.

Should be another fun offensive game for Suns fans.

Phoenix is the highest scoring team in the league at 110.5 points per game.
Phoenix has the second best field goal percentage at 49.4.
Washington allows the most three points made in the league with 8.4 per game.

Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Phoenix is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington

Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 7-16-1 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home

Suns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.

Wizards are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.
Wizards are 15-36-2 ATS in their last 53 games as a home underdog.

Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Suns are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

At 3:1, I might consider the ML dog in this one.
 
Indiana @ Orlando

Current line is Orlando -8

Last meeting was March 30th in Orlando, and the Magic won 95-87 as 6.5pt faves.

Pacers lost Tuesday to Phoenix at home in a close one 121-117 - they covered.
Magic squeaked by the Warriors in Oakland 123-117 on Monday.

Pacers visit Cleveland on Tuesday.
Magic host the Hawks on Monday.

Troy Murphy sat out the Suns game with a lingering achilles injury - he's questionable.

Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels trial is continued until January.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071205/SPORTS04/71205062/1004/RSS02

Carlos Arroyo missed the GSW game to be with his daughter - he's questionable for Friday's game.

Indiana leads the league in rebounds at 46.5.
Indiana allows the third least field goal percentage against in the league at 43.6.

Orlando is second best in the league in three points made with 9.3 per game.
Orlando is second best in the league in field goal percentage against allowing 42.7.

Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Indiana is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Indiana is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando

Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
Pacers are 39-16-3 ATS in their last 58 games playing on 2 days rest.
Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Magic are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
Magic are 24-5-2 ATS in their last 31 games overall.
Magic are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite.
Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

There's pretty much no chance in hell I try the Pacers out on the ML in this one...in fact, I'm a little inclined to take the Magic chalk.
 
New York @ Philadelphia

Currently no line.

Last meeting was April 4th. 76ers won 92-90 in NY as 2.5pt dogs.

Knicks actually managed a win at Jersey on Wednesday.
76ers lost their lead (again) to the Celtics on Wednesday and didn't even cover at home.

These two teams play again in New York on Saturday.

Eddy Curry is doubtful with a flat tire. Zach Randolph seems to be enjoying not being so damned crowded in the paint.

The Knicks canceled practice on Thursday so the team could attend Don Marbury's funeral. No one knows if Steph will play on Friday.

Mardy Collins is questionable with a sprained ankle.

76ers don't have any injuries, and aside from firing Billy King, they don't have issues either...hahahahaha....aside from sucking.

New York has the third worst field goal percentage against allowing 47.0.

Philadelphia is the second worst team for three points made in the league with 4.2 per game.

New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
New York is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
New York is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Philadelphia
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
New York is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia

Philadelphia is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

76ers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Knicks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Philadelphia.

I might take the ML dog here either way - I honestly can't get a read on who should be favored. Perhaps no one?
 
Toronto @ Boston

Currently no line.

Last meeting was on Nov 4th, Cs won 98-95 in OT at Toronto as 1pt dogs.

Raptors lost to the Suns on Wednesday 136-123.
Celtics won at Philly on Wednesday 113-103.

Raptors host Houston on Sunday.
Celtics go to Chicago on Saturday.

Bargnani and Bosh are doubtful.

Even Tony Allen is back for the Cs...he played Wednesday.

Toronto allows the second most three points made in the league with 8.2 per game.

Boston is the toughest team to score on in the league, allowing just 88.4 points per game.
Boston has the best field goal percentage against in the league allowing 41.4.
Boston leads the league in rebounds allowed at 37.8.

Raptors are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.

Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Celtics are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.

Raptors are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
 
Houston @ New Jersey

Currently no line.

last meeting was March 9 in Houston. Rockets won 112-91 as 8pt faves.

Rockets beat Memphis in Houston on Wednesday.
Jersey managed to lose at Home to the Knicks on Wednesday.

Rockets travel to Toronto on Sunday.
Jersey travels to Washington on Sunday.

Steve Francis returned from his back injury on Wednesday.
Bonzi Wells kicked some serious ass on Wednesday for 24 pts, 7 rebs, 2 assists, and a steal on 11 of 14 shooting.
Tracy McGrady struggled with his shot and only managed a triple double.

Half the nets roster is on the injury report....crazy.

Jason Kidd expects to play Friday. Apparently his Migraine got better.
Josh Boone is questionable Friday. Apparently his migraine didn't get better.
Antoine Wright is doubtful with that sore shoulder.

Houston is third in rebounds in the league at 44.9.

New Jersey is the third worst offensive team in the league at 90.7 points per game.
New Jersey has the third worst field goal percentage in the league at 42.4.

Rockets average 94.5ppg on the road.
Nets allow an average of 96.4ppg at home.

Nets average 89.5ppg at home.
Rockets allow an average of 95.9ppg on the the road.

Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
Rockets are 11-24 ATS in their last 35 games overall.
Rockets are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games playing on 1 days rest.
Rockets are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 road games.

Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Nets are 9-23-2 ATS in their last 34 Friday games.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Nets are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.

Rockets are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in New Jersey.
Rockets are 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Road team is 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

There might be a good line for the Rockets tomorrow...
 
Memphis @ New Orleans

Current line Hornets -6 or -6.5

Last meeting was November 16, and the Hornets won 120-118 in OT as 3.5pt faves.

Memphis lost to the Trailblazers Monday and then at Houston on Wednesday.
New Orleans lost to the Pistons on Wednesday.

Grizz go to Atlanta for Saturday.
Hornets face the Supersonics on Sunday.

Stromile Swift missed Wednesday's game and Thursday's practice with a stomach flu. He's questionable for Friday's game.
Darko Milicic participated in the workout Thursday, and it looks like he might play on Friday. Who knows how effectively, though?

Mo Pete left the detroit game on Wednesday with a strain in his lower back. No telling if he plays, but he's not been very useful thus far.

Memphis is third best in the league in three points made with 8.8 per game.
Memphis has the third worst defence in the league, allowing 105.5 points per game.
Memphis has the worst field goal percentage against in the league at 47.6.

Grizzlies are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog.
Grizzlies are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.

Hornets are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 games overall.
Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Hornets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Hornets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite.

Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Grizzlies are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Grizzlies are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in New Orleans.
 
Utah @ San Antonio

Currently no line.

Last meeting was May 30th when the Spurs won at home 109-84 as 8pt dogs.

Jazz lost at Sacramento on Tuesday.
Spurs beat the Mavs at home on Wednesday (w/o Duncan).

Jazz go to Dallas for Saturday.
Spurs go to Golden State on Tuesday.

Jazz have no injuries of note.
Spurs will likely sit Tim Duncan for another game.

Utah is the third highest scoring team in the league at 107.1 points per game.
Utah leads the league in field goal percentage with 49.4.
Utah is last in the league scoring three points made with 4.1 per game.
Utah is second in rebounds allowed in the league at 38.7.

San Antonio is third in the league in field goal percentage at 48.2.
San Antonio has allowed the third fewest points in the league at 92.2 per game.
San Antonio leads the league in three points made allowed with 5.1 per game.
San Antonio is third in rebounds allowed in the league at 38.8.

Spurs are a perfect 11-0 thus far this year at home.

Jazz are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Friday games.
Jazz are 9-21 ATS in their last 30 road games.
Jazz are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.

Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Spurs are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
Spurs are 21-7-2 ATS in their last 30 games playing on 1 days rest.
Spurs are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 home games.

Favorite is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Jazz are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Jazz are 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings in San Antonio.

interesting thing on this total, tho...if you're into being a contrarian.

Over is 5-0 in Jazz last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-0 in Jazz last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Jazz last 6 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Jazz last 7 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Over is 13-3 in Jazz last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 8-2 in Jazz last 10 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 7-2 in Jazz last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 17-5 in Jazz last 22 road games.
Over is 15-5 in Jazz last 20 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 14-5 in Jazz last 19 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Jazz last 15 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 48-23 in Jazz last 71 games following a S.U. loss.

Over is 6-1 in Spurs last 7 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 Friday games.
Under is 6-2 in Spurs last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 6-2 in Spurs last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Spurs last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in San Antonio.

.....so where will this number be?
 
LA Clippers @ Sacramento

Current line Sack -5.

Last meeting was April 15 in LA. Kings won 105-100 as 9.5pt faves.

Clippers are losing to everyone including the Sonics in Seattle on Wednesday.
Kings beat Utah in Sacramento on Tuesday.

Next, the Clippers will get the shit beat out of them by the Miami Heat on the 3rd of a 4th in 5 IN LOS ANGELES on Sunday. ...follow the thinking here...

12/05/2007 at Seattle L 95 - 88
12/07/2007 at Sacramento
12/09/2007 vs Miami
12/11/2007 at New Jersey
12/12/2007 at Charlotte
12/14/2007 at Memphis

That's one of those terrible one day at home games. No rest for the weary, and they suck anyway. Miami also faces Phoenix on the next night. Anyway, I'll probably be on Miami that night.

Sam Cassell is doubtful. Aside from the usuals, the rest of the Clippers should be playing.

Kevin Martin is out for a month or more. Salmons will take his spot in the starting lineup.
Abdur-Rahim is not ready for game-play, yet.

Los Angeles is second last in the league in field goal percentage at just 41.5.
Sacramento has the third worst rebounds in the league at 39.6.

Chris Kaman is arguably the Clippers best player right now. Just...consider that for a minute. and stand in awe at the ability to suck. Kevin "killa" Martin would be impressed...

The Kings could really stand to get a win on the road - a feat they've not yet managed this year.

Clippers are 1-12 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Clippers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

Kings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Kings are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Kings are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games as a home favorite.

Underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Clippers are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Road team is 14-4 ATS in the last 18 meetings.

edit because the kings are at home.
 
Miami @ Golden St

Current line GSW -9.5 and still moving up.

last meeting was January 12, and Miami won at GSW as 5pt dogs 118-96.

Heat lost a tough one to the trailblazers on Thursday night, and they are in the midst of a 4 games in 5 nights.

Warriors beat all holy crap-on-the-face hell out of the Bucks on Wednesday.

Next,
Heat goes to LA to beat the Clippers.
Warriors go to a scorefest on Sunday with the Lakers in LA.

Smush Parker is still missing games out of stupidity.

Mickael Pietrus is expected back on Friday despite his busted face.

Miami is the second lowest scoring team in the league at 90.4 points per game.
Miami has the worst free throw percentage in the league with just 66.7.
Miami has the worst rebounds in the league 38.7.

Golden State is the second highest scoring team in the league at 109.7 points per game.
Golden State has the third worst free throw percentage in the league at 70.1.
Golden State leads the league in three points made with 9.6 per game.
Golden State has the worst defence in the league allowing 107.1 points per game.
Golden State has the worst rebounds allowed in the league 48.4.

Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Miami is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Golden State
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State

Golden State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Miami
Golden State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Golden State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Golden State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami

Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Heat are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games overall.

Warriors are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 Friday games.
Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Warriors are 39-17-1 ATS in their last 57 games playing on 1 days rest.

Heat are 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
Favorite is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Now, go to BAR's thread for the scoop.

I have GSW -8 (-110)
 
Milwaukee @ Seattle

If you are interested in this game, then you are either a ridiculous fan, or you're an insane degenerate. It's essentially a pick. I think it should be. Both teams suck ass. I don't see an edge to be had.

Luke Ridnour is kinda expecting to play Friday - we'll see.

Seattle is second in rebounds in the league at 45.1.
Seattle has given up the second most points in the league at 106.6 per game.
Seattle allows the third most three points made in the league with 7.6 per game.
Seattle has the third worst rebounds allowed in the league at 46.2.

Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Milwaukee is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Seattle
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle

Seattle is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Seattle is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Seattle is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games at home

Bucks are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest.
SuperSonics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
SuperSonics are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.

Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Bucks are 2-12 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
Bucks are 0-7 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Seattle.

GL figuring this stupid shit out. No interest for me. I'd say Over 197.5, but either team could have a bad shooting night...and by bad I don't mean 43%...I mean 23%. blech.
 
yet so many "respected" cappers have the bucks as their main pick who knows why
 
Just a few cappers I seen here and there. I like betting on good teams lol
 
Love these posts Redbearde - keep up the good work

Bosh & Bargnani didn't travel with the team to Boston...

"There is a sense Bosh might play at home Sunday against Houston, but no one knows for sure when the day-to-day Bargnani will play. But it won't be tonight, since neither he nor Bosh travelled with the team to Boston."

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/283443

looks like bad news for my Raps esp. after the close game they played last time these teams met :(
 
Stephon Marbury will start tonight.

http://blogs.nypost.com/sports/knicks/archives/2007/12/marbury_will_st_1.html

"Last night I was asking myself if I am making the right decision. Do I need more time? Eventually I'm going to have to start playing, so why not jump right into the fire?" Marbury said he has been overwhelmed by the support he has received. "People who were booing me were sending sympathy cards. There were so many people at the funeral I didn't know but knew me as a little kid,"
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Ruben Patterson wants to play more. Perhaps he should consider playing better.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/baske...,1,5845708.story?track=rss&ctrack=6&cset=true

"Coach [Mike Dunleavy] makes the decisions. I can't really complain. Whenever he calls for me, I need to be ready. But I need to be out there to help this team."
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"There are reasons for it, obviously, that's why he's not playing as much," Dunleavy said. "I think other guys can potentially help us better at this point. Some of it was he's been struggling finishing around the rim, making baskets and at times, his hand has bothered him. It's different factors."
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Shaq has sand in his vagina.

http://www.miamiherald.com/594/story/335582.html

''If I'm taking 20 shots a game, and I'm only making two, then you can say my production is going down,'' O'Neal said. ``But I'm still shooting 60 or 65 percent from the field. So they've got to find better ways to get me the ball. It should be simple.''

Asked if he has expressed concerns with teammates or coach Pat Riley, O'Neal said, ``I shouldn't have to [expletive] communicate that.''
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Overly obvious point to be made is that his physical decline has made it infinitely more difficult to get in position, to get the ball, to get shots off. He couldn't get up 25 shots a game anymore even if he wanted to. He can't run, he can't jump, and he lost all his quickness in the post. This line of argument he's putting forth is really nonsensical and insulting to Riley and his teammates.
 
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