I only heard the last piece of a radio report that said Nelson not expected to play tonight. What I didn't hear was if he was officially added to the roster. Anybody have more details?
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this is one of those situations, where you wonder if the team isn't better off without the guy coming back.... after the chemistry has adjusted, and you know he is rusty as all get outComment -
I agree, but if things go south it gives them another option...Originally posted by Chi_archieComment -
I don't doubt they're giving him a good hard look, but I also think there could be an element of trickery involved. Let the Lakers spend an extra few minutes game-planning for him, Orlando was only about 1pt better with him than Alston, but Nelson was still a better match up against the Lakers.Originally posted by Chi_archieComment -
Yeah I agree with that but if he is able to practice nicely and shake off a little rust I think he could provide a nice spark coming off the bench for part of this series.Originally posted by Chi_archie
Hard to put him in as a starter though no matter how good he is feeling...messing with chemistry can really hurt.Comment -
He is definitely on the roster but they aren't sure how much he will play. I assume even if he does play it will be off the bench and very sparingly...Comment -
good points, lou, dio, and smitchComment -
I think Magic will wait and see how series is going without him and play it game to gameComment -
he would hurt them more then help them. I dont think they could have beat Lakers even with a healty nelson. Great player, yes, but Kobe is just at another mindset. I dont see him losing 3 straight finals, Pistons how they beat em in 04 still puzzles me, Boston was hungry as shit with the 3 vets last year, this year Orlando has surpassed all expectations, but i still believe its the year for the Mamba to strikeComment -
nelson was their best player this season vs lakers because fisher couldnt guard him. Even a rusty nelson i think could be a major factorComment