Thursday
Jan072010
Practice Notes: Familiar Faces Back on the Court
Andrew R Tonry | Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 1:29PM
Lost in the caterwaul surrounding today's argument between coach McMillan and Andre Miller is that a number of injured Trailblazers were back on the practice court, albeit in different capacities. Certainly it was a surprise to step into the gym and see this:
You'll notice Nic Batum shooting, Steve Blake in the far court shaking off his pneumonia, Rudy Fernandez looking fine after back surgery, and Travis Outlaw sans boot.
I asked Kevin Pritchard for their ETA's:
Steve Blake, who spent time in the hospital after he was diagnosed with pneumonia, said he "lost about eight pounds, which to me is a lot." At one point during the illness Blake said it was "hard to walk," and that he is still on antibiotics. He did not participate in full practice, but hopes to return Sunday against the Cleveland.
Shorthanded, the team ran three-on-threes, and Fernandez was included in the "contact" portion. A bit more footage of Fernandez running drills along with Patty Mills:
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You'll notice Nic Batum shooting, Steve Blake in the far court shaking off his pneumonia, Rudy Fernandez looking fine after back surgery, and Travis Outlaw sans boot.
I asked Kevin Pritchard for their ETA's:
Steve Blake: Sunday (likely)Despite that seemingly good news, the Blazers practiced today with just seven players. Brandon Roy sat out with a sore hamstring, LaMarcus Aldridge with lingering ankle soreness, and Andre Miller with a sore back that's been bothering him since the Clippers game Monday. All are expected to play Friday against the Lakers.
Rudy Fernandez: 7-10 days
Nic Batum: 3rd week of this month
Travis: 8 weeks
Steve Blake, who spent time in the hospital after he was diagnosed with pneumonia, said he "lost about eight pounds, which to me is a lot." At one point during the illness Blake said it was "hard to walk," and that he is still on antibiotics. He did not participate in full practice, but hopes to return Sunday against the Cleveland.
Shorthanded, the team ran three-on-threes, and Fernandez was included in the "contact" portion. A bit more footage of Fernandez running drills along with Patty Mills:
Video removed after 72 hours in accordance with NBA Content Policy
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Looking forward to seeing Rudy back on the court this week........healthy roster, here we come!
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