Baby's Back: Glen Davis Will Play Tonight; Rasheed Still In Doubt
by Roy_Hobbs on May 28, 2010 5:24 PM EDT
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PrintGlen Davis, who suffered a concussion in the Celtics' loss at Orlando on Wednesday night, will play tonight in Game Six at TD Garden.
A league source confirmed that Davis has recovered from the injury and has been cleared by the team's medical staff.
Obviously, that's great news. Updates on Rasheed Wallace and Marquis Daniels will be provided when available.
UPDATE: According to Danny, Rasheed's status is still in doubt, and Daniels is out for sure:
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Friday afternoon that Glen Davis would likely play in Friday night's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Orlando Magic, but that Marquis Daniels would not play. Both Davis and Daniels suffered concussions in Wednesday's Game 5.
Ainge, who made the comments in an interview on Boston sports radio station WEEI, also said Rasheed Wallace (stiff back) remained a game-time decision, as coach Doc Rivers initially indicated Thursday.
Ainge told WEEI that Daniels would be replaced by Brian Scalabrine.
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I want my baby back, baby back..!
Great news.
good news. we need his hustle and defense
by celticinorlando on May 28, 2010 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
Vinnie!!!!!
A bet is a bet!
Reporter: About a year ago I asked about the Celtics-Lakers thing and you said you'd really only seen it on TV. Now you've been through it, can you talk about playing the Boston Celtics for the NBA championship?
Kobe: It Sucks.
Yea when I posted following game 5 , vinnie also promised me Baby would not play.....
to bad I did not bet him…lol.
vinnie always says he expects the worst
…but worries more than any of us, I think. That’s his way…. he’s dedicated, tho, I’m pretty sure.
Hey Doc -- you nailed me with that description
Honestly, I hope Glenn is not putting himself at any risk by playing tonight, but sure glad he is back. My son and I will be there yelling our asses off tonight.
In the forum
Reporter: About a year ago I asked about the Celtics-Lakers thing and you said you'd really only seen it on TV. Now you've been through it, can you talk about playing the Boston Celtics for the NBA championship?
Kobe: It Sucks.
by Tom Bellinger on May 28, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
haha….very slowly. :)
Reporter: About a year ago I asked about the Celtics-Lakers thing and you said you'd really only seen it on TV. Now you've been through it, can you talk about playing the Boston Celtics for the NBA championship?
Kobe: It Sucks.
by Tom Bellinger on May 28, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
how about TA then?
could we expect him to be fine in the final?
by friedgreentomatoes on May 28, 2010 1:28 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know how I feel about this...
A concussion is serious business, and the style of which Glen plays with – very physical and willing to sacrifice his body – puts him at further risk.
I know – I’m not a doctor, but I’d really hate to see him rush back and get another concussion… 2 in such a short period of time is no esa bueno.
Rondooooooo
If Howard elbowed him again,
that would be so horrible
I would suspect the end of howard
for the rest of playoffs as well.
"Do you know that nonbelievers create the most positive energy?" Davis said
Don't worry
They do know what they’re doing. The word is scary, but the there are concussions where you can safely go back and play after just 20 minutes. No problem for his health.
Last night the refs heavily favored the Lakers. Tonight, I expect reasonable officiating, or possibly even some help. We should take this one.
yes
pinstripes need to die….ALLLL pinstripes ;-)
LeBronze travels more than most airplanes.
by CaliforniaGreen on May 28, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
happy and worried
i hate to say it, but i would be very cautious about playing baby on howard. whether he intentionally throws elbows or not, he definitely throws elbows. though i wouldn’t be surprised if howard is in foul trouble tonight. the fact that the refereeing has become such a major topic in this series suggests the league will be extra-cautious about letting howard get away with all the extra hits (dirty or not) he gets in.
I'm worried too.
I love Big Baby and don’t want to see him permanently damaged from this. Stupid Elbow needs to learn how to play the game or get booted out.
Go Big Baby!
You are so right on, Guy Incognito
Prayers for Big Baby Davis.
Well Baby playing in the game is one thing...
how well he can will actually play is the big question following his concussion.
He gutsy for giving it a try so lets all hope he plays well and can help contribute to a win !
Mr’ Davis’s low center of grabity and Mr Howard’s taller legs, may incur an “accidental” injury towards the original perpetrator, possibly threatening Mr. Howard’s future ability to procreate.
Accidental contact, I am sure.
as much as i would love to see that,
i think the refs are going to be very aware of big baby and howard going at it.
by letsgoblue86 on May 28, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Three things
1) I am torn because Davis really helps the team and I’m glad he is playing but concussions are such a scary thing I am worried any additional damages. At some point, health, especially brain health, is more important than basketball
2) If Davis were somehow to position himself to draw an elbow to his head again, Dwight Howard would be ejected.
3) I hope BBD wears a padded headband like Scal last year.
by papa shuttlesworth on May 28, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
this is great news
baby should inspire this team and the crowd, can’t wait to get situated in section 328.
"Take it to the hoop, there's a dance involved." - DJ Tommy
Please do me a favor
and give BBD a big hearty applause when he checks in.
"Do you know that nonbelievers create the most positive energy?" Davis said
There's something more important than basetball?
:)
Fyi, one of the country’s leading experts on concussion works with the Celtics. I’m sure he’s fine. (A minor first concussion is often no big deal… can sometimes go back after just 20 minutes, to say nothing of 2 days.)
To your #2 – problem with that is that if Davis gets a 2nd concussion, he will likely be out at least a week.
The NBA has been following a pattern lately. Pattern says the Cs win tonight. Feels like they will.
I think this is Glenn's second concussion.
Believe he had one three years ago, I think related to a car accident, but cannot remember all of the details. If he was a high school kid he probably would not be playing tonight, but you are right in that if he did not pass the neurological tests there is no way the Celtics would allow him on the court tonight.
3 years would not matter anyway
…by “2nd” we mean RECENT ones… because each one makes the next one more dangerous (and likely) for some time thereafter. But not 3 years.
Not really concerned about BBD
If he’s medically cleared to play I’m not concerned about him..at least not any more concernd than I would be in a month or two weeks. After you start getting concussions its easier to get another one, that’s true, but the dangers of post concussion syndrome are a little bit of a hot button topic. You can guarantee that the Celtics Medical staff did their due diligence and covered their butts on this one.
Reporter: About a year ago I asked about the Celtics-Lakers thing and you said you'd really only seen it on TV. Now you've been through it, can you talk about playing the Boston Celtics for the NBA championship?
Kobe: It Sucks.
+1
That scene where he got up and tried to stagger back into the game…. was unforgettable. The kids most certainly does have heart.
Absolutely.
Gotta love the guy. Trying to get back into that play and he was out cold.
good feeling
I think we’re going to come out focused, set the tone defensively, move the ball on O, and close these guys out. I was nervous yesterday, but I believe that they are going to end this tonight.
by McHaleinthepost on May 28, 2010 2:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Come on Celtics
If you could beat my Cavs, you can beat anyone? Can’t you?
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
All signs point to a win
Baby back is big. Wallace isn’t gonna miss this game unless he’s really incapacitated… and he did walk off on his own @ game 5.
The most important this is that the NBA seems to have had enough of all the crap they’ve put us through. (Lakers too.) Callahan, McCutchen and Mauer are refs designed to help the Cs. Our guys are gonna be stoked to put this series away. NBA got it’s money’s worth already, and wants a classic LA-Boston series for maximum viewership. They don’t wanna chance a game 7.
Bottom line: expect a win tonight.
TD Garden not the Magic's happy place tonight
The Celtics, at their best, are better than the Magic. I am confident that Glen’s courage and commitment will inspire each of his teammates to give their best effort tonight. I expect the Celtics to play smart, team-style basketball and destroy the Magic.
And that was before the concussion...
"Do you know that nonbelievers create the most positive energy?" Davis said
that pic is so hilarious.
some writer on the larger SBnation asked, "how many licks does it take to get to the center of Glen ‘Big Baby’ David’s face??? ..lol
This guy tonight has just epitomized Celtics grit by coming back to play. Lets wrap it up please.
i think this could change the game
not only on the floor, but i think when baby checks into the game the place will erupt
Yay!
One motivated mack truck just rejoined our team. I think the Dancing Bear may just have some new tricks!
And letsgoblue86 is right. Even my house will erupt! I am so glad we snagged Glen, it’s still a mystery to me how so many teams passed on him.
by Thruthelookingglass on May 28, 2010 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
We could use more tough men in this world:)
I finished work at 1pm today and my girlfriends and I have been setting up the place for an epic Celts-Orlando game viewing party.
Thanks Glen, this piece of news is just adding more fire and excitement to everything. And we will be drinking to all you tough guys out there. Make it count tonight will ya?
i am so pumped for the game tonight
im feeling a big game from Ray Allen aka Jesus Shuttlesworth. Check this link out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPmpxeLUQ5M
starters will have to play
really good, tough, smart basketball since our whole bench has question marks behind their name
The starters might not win the games by them selves but they can surely lose it for us if they struggle
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