The title hopes of the Oklahoma City Thunder took a significant hit Friday when it was revealed power forward Serge Ibaka suffered a Grade 2 plantaris strain in his left leg. This little known muscle is tiny in size but can prove to be very problematic. The plantaris is situated on the posterior aspect of […]
Read MoreThe Charlotte Bobcats were already considered underdogs entering their first-round matchup against the defending champion Miami Heat. The team didn’t look overwhelmed early in Game 1 jumping out to a nine-point lead behind strong play from Al Jefferson.
Read MoreAfter a grueling 82 game season the stage is set for the 2013-14 NBA postseason. Yet the toll of the regular season will have a carryover effect as injuries promise to play a factor into the crowing of the eventual champion. Here’s a look at five injury situations I’m closely monitoring as the playoffs begin.
Read MoreIt may be possible that a team on pace to win 60+ games and enter the postseason as the top overall seed may not be getting enough credit for their success but what the San Antonio Spurs have done this year is nothing short of remarkable. If the team had taken a step backward this […]
Read MoreMeniscus injuries have always been a problem in the NBA but they’ve gained notoriety this year thanks to Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose. This year Rose, Westbrook, and 11 other players have missed time following or recovering from a publicly reported meniscus injury or surgery with two additional players undergoing surgery in the offseason. This […]
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