Archive for January, 2011

Shaq left tonight’s game with what was initially described as a sore leg. Word after the game has labeled the injury as a sore hip. Shaq played just over six minutes before being pulled for Semih Erden who scored a season high 14 points in 30 minutes of play. The initial expectation is that Shaq will sit out the next two games. A hip can be a tricky injury to recover from and more will be known over the next couple of days. Shaq was long over due for a rest so the move to have him sit out a [...]

Celtic center Shaquille O’Neal left tonight’s game early with what is being called a leg injury. Shaq has been playing quite a bit lately and is overdue for a break. We’ll hopefully know more after the conclusion of the game tonight. The Celtics play again tomorrow night in Washington and we’d be shocked if Shaq suited up regardless of the injury situation.

Celtics reserve guard Marquis Daniels sat out today’s practice after spraining his ankle in last night’s win over the Pistons. Daniels has been listed as day-to-day and we’ll know more about his status for Friday night’s game against the Jazz in the morning. Daniels has played in all 41 games this season averaging 5.8 points per game.

Shaq was Shaq as usual covering a number of topics, coming up with nicknames and new slogans whilst delivering some in-depth analysis of his play and the play of the Boston Celtics. Pure gold as usual.

The Toronto Raptors completed a deal today to buy out the final year of Peja Stojakovic’s contract releasing the 13 year vet. Sources say Stojakovic desires to play in the Western Conference with the Dallas Mavericks as the likely favorites. Dallas could use another wing player after losing Caron Butler for the season. The career 40% shooter from three point range has been hobbled by knee issues this season but could be valuable to an established team looking to make a run. Worth the risk assuming the money is right. Stojakovic has only played in eight games this season, but [...]

Yet another cold, dark day in New England. I try to talk to Patriots fans and they just keep repeating “only a few more weeks until pitchers and catchers report” over and over again. So, to help New Englanders cope with yet another epic collapse, we found this interesting/awesome clip from last week’s game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Oh and I was shocked Kwame Brown was still in the league too.

Coach Doc Rivers shares his thoughts on the game. Speaking on Ray Allen: “Ray is a shooter and shooters make shots.” Game, set, match.

Piston superstar Tracy McGrady shared some thoughts after the loss last night to the Celtics.

I watched last night’s game and saw the Pistons have their way with a lack luster Celtics team for three and a half quarters. In a game that seemed like nobody wanted to win, I kept thinking, here we go again. I have seen this happen too many times. The Celtics of the past would either lead for 40 minutes and then lose or come out of the gate sluggish and lose to a lesser team. That was until Shaq took the team on his back and willed the team to victory. Watching Shaq take over the game was amazing, [...]

Jermaine O’Neal met with team officials last night and has decided to put off surgery on his injured knee. Said team president Danny Ainge: “This is a good option, I think he feels like if he gets himself in better shape, and [gets] the strength, then he’ll be ready to give us an effort that we haven’t seen this year out of him.’’ The move makes sense, O’Neal is not dealing with any ligament or cartilage damage and the surgery was defined as a “cleaning out process” by Ainge. With that being said, putting it off until after the season [...]