Breaking News: Courtney Lee Might Be In Uniform For Game 2

by OllieGator on May 6, 2009 2:11 PM EDT

I deleted the FanShot I put up about the same story because, well .. I'm a nice guy and like to reward 3QC members with some front page time when applicable. - ER

Via the Orlando Sentinel:

BOSTON - After saying Tuesday he would not play, Magic shooting guard Courtney Lee might suit up tonight for Game 2 against the Celtics

It is still likely he will not play six days after undergoing sinus surgery, but the door is ajar, contrary to what he previously indicated.

"He. . . .may dress," Coach Stan Van Gundy said. "But he has done very, very little and he's trying to get used to that mask. I would be very surprised if you see him."

Lee quietly has been building a case to play, working out and shooting while wearing his protective mask late Tuesday. He also plans to head over early to TD Banknorth Garden and move and shoot some more with it on before the game.

Lee couldn't give a straight answer after participating in shootaround Wednesday: Will you dress out tonight?

"Have to see how I feel later on. I don't know yet. Take it one step at a time and see how I feel and make decisions on the fly."

It would be nice to have him as an option, but I wouldn't count on it.

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Yeah, I agree, but...

…if we let their gaurds run wild you may see him out for defensive relief. I’m hoping that Court makes his first appearance off the bench on Friday, that would get the our crowd going for sure

by magicmarcin on May 6, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

If Lee plays, it'd bring a nice mental boost to the Magic.

We’ll see how it goes.

Welcome to 3QC, btw!

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by erivera7 on May 6, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions

ESPN said he will be

Scoreboard.

"Sir, the Cannonball Run is a race from Connecticut to your @$$." --Captain Chaos, Cannonball Run II (blooper reel)

RIP Dom DeLuise 1933-2009

by Orlando Rays on May 6, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on May 6, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions

Anyone else anxious to see him with the mask?

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by Evan Dunlap on May 6, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

vanilla sky styleeee

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by mhetrick14 on May 6, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Is there good reasoning why a "basketball mask" has to be transparent?

Like for court vision or something? Otherwise, I would love for the Rook wear a crazy black mask with and angry red stripes slashed across it. That would be awesome.

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by funny80sguy on May 6, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

It's not a rule...

Brandon Williams wore a black mask in 98-99. Almost a Zorro look.

"And this he knows if nothing more
That waiting in the dark like destiny
Are those who kissed the dogs of war
And there is no tomorrow."

by The Dark on May 6, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, it's best for the mask to be transparent to maintain peripheral vision, etc.

Your suggestion is hilarious, though.

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by erivera7 on May 6, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I was thinking clear up top for peripheral vision

and like awesomely gruesome blood drops at the bottom or something. Or like a tarantula or something. Or would that just freak me out? Haha

by Stan in a Van (Down by the River) on May 8, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

hell yea

let’s do this

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by mhetrick14 on May 6, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

If Lee plays, it'd be a nice mental boost for the Magic.

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by erivera7 on May 6, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I think SVG should work him back in gradually. See how he does with the mask. A fractured sinus is pretty serious. It’s a miracle he’s back this fast. Gotta give him credit. Hope he’s up to par. He’s got a tough task there.

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by Surfdog on May 7, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Would be nice..

To have him back, I think Ray is going to try kill JJ tonight.

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by Wmillion on May 6, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, Ray wants retribution for being outscored by J.J. two nights ago.

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by erivera7 on May 6, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Marcin Gortat, your thoughts on the rookie's healthy return?

(yes, I will look for any excuse to post this gif. I’m not exactly sorry, either)

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by Evan Dunlap on May 6, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

LMAO.

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by erivera7 on May 6, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

and we're not complaining

hilarious gif is hilarious

I'm a girl.

by TheGiantSquid on May 6, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

LMAO

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by EX-TREME on May 6, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Very funny! Great stuff!

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by NBR on May 7, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions

erivera7 - thanks

No need to delete yours, you beat me to the punch by one minute.

I feel honored – two FanPosts on TQC in two days. Wow.

Good thing I have a job where I can look for interesting info and post on TQC.

by OllieGator on May 6, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

No doubt, man.

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by erivera7 on May 6, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Very good article or blog or whatever and nice with the facts but I do believe that the Celtics are gonna run strong in tonights game. Dwight Howard by the way was it me or was he less energized as he nomally would be. Is superman loosing his powers “OMG”. I hope that they prove evryone wrong who says its going to be a lakers vs cavaliers ending. Go Boston Celtics WIN WIN WIN!!!

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by CelticsBaby2010 on May 8, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions

good luck,celtics.

u’ll need it. we came strong after last stern’s hit,and we’ll do it again.
if lee is going to play in his condition,i expect the others (hedo,rash,d12 in that order) to show some respect and start doing their thing.
GO MAGIC!!!

by Dzogi on May 8, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions