Orlando Magic Point Guard Jameer Nelson Hyperextends Left Knee; Return Questionable

by Ben Q Rock on Jan 31, 2010 7:27 PM EST in News Comment 21 comments

Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson hyperextended his surgically repaired left knee against the Detroit Pistons tonight and his return is questionable, reports Tania Ganguli of the Orlando Sentinel. Nelson and backcourt-mate Vince Carter left the game at the 1:36 mark of the first quarter to make way for Jason Williams and J.J. Redick, respectively. It appeared to be a normal, rotational substitution, but Nelson must have been in pain when he left. Ganguli reports that he "came down on the knee wrong" and that GM Otis Smith "doesn't expect Nelson to miss any games." He'll list him as day-to-day.

In his time on the floor, he shot 2-of-4 from the field for 5 points and dished 3 assists. Williams and Anthony Johnson, who hasn't played since garbage time last Friday against Sacramento, will run the point the rest of the way.

Nelson first injured his knee on November 16th against the Charlotte Bobcats, which kept him out of action for 14 games. Mysterious circumstances also surrounded that initial injury, as Nelson finished the game, only to wake up the following morning with pain and swelling. He had torn the meniscus in his left knee.

Orlando leads Detroit, 48-45, at halftime.

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Let's just hope this is a precautionary measure and nothing serious

As much as I really like AJ and wish him more playing time, Jameer seemed to finally getting the hang of the game again and really producing.

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by funny80sguy on Jan 31, 2010 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Given how Williams and Johnson have played, the Magic can afford to sit Nelson for a game or two.

No need to rush him back, even if the injury isn’t serious.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 1, 2010 2:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not to be a pessimist...

Is there a chance that Otis is lying (day to day) so that A. Fans don’t revolt and/or B. His trade value isn’t destroyed?

by TheRevTy on Jan 31, 2010 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

A.) Why would fans revolt? B.) Otis isn't looking to trade Jameer.

by slickw143 on Jan 31, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

A. Because revolutions are always fun. B. Agreed or otherwise, I would revolt.

Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek

by funny80sguy on Jan 31, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hahahahahaha @ A....nice

"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard

by magic12ball on Jan 31, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Because people think

That Jameer is injury-prone.

Even though the whole concept of ‘injury-prone’ is thoroughly flawed medically.

by TheRevTy on Feb 1, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I can understand the skepticism but I don't think the truth is being stretched, in this case.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 1, 2010 2:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I think so, too

But figured I’d stir it up a bit.

by TheRevTy on Feb 1, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

eh, not a big deal

"Blue and white...ignite...BOOOM! - Dwight Howard

by magic12ball on Jan 31, 2010 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

2nd in the East?

After all of THIS?

I’ll take it.

"Memphis then used a pick-and-roll to get Conley free and he drove past Shaquille O'Neal for the go-ahead layup."

by BS Patrol on Jan 31, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, this is nothing.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 1, 2010 2:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Return Questionable

Is not only a heart-stopping headline, it seems it might be a bit confusing if he’s not supposed to miss any games.

"I’ll go into practice and strangle every single one of them." Kobe's plan to get his teammates engaged after they lost the season series to the Cavs. Leadership.

by magicfaninTN on Jan 31, 2010 10:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

The title of the headline was specific to the game.

I write for Orlando Pinstriped Post and have a Twitter account.

"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Feb 1, 2010 2:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Jameers joints and bones are made of a special material that breaks down with sweat..

by i2ambler on Jan 31, 2010 10:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

lol seems like it...unfortunately

by GoMagicGo on Jan 31, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

"I’ll go into practice and strangle every single one of them." Kobe's plan to get his teammates engaged after they lost the season series to the Cavs. Leadership.

by magicfaninTN on Feb 1, 2010 12:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

this really sucks

you can tell the last couple of games meer has gotten his speed back to where we want it and he was creating shots for everyone else and most importantly getting open looks for himself. His jumper was falling and he was going wherever he wanted to go on the court. Lets hope this doesnt hinder his progress…..and if it does then lets hope this is what gets Vince to take a big tep on his game and become the player he is capable of being…i get tired of him not playing well because i really like Vince and i want him to do well…it has taken me a long time to believe how horrible he is playing and now i am begginning to believe it isnt just a slump…PLEASE MEER GET BETTER, AND PLEASE VINCE WE NEED YOU……..GO MAGIC!!!!!!!!!

by Vanek on Feb 1, 2010 6:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I agree, Jameer looked very good the last two games or so

I thought his movement on the court was great. Hopefully, he picks of where he left off.

by Raptorel on Feb 1, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nelson & Carter

First let me say I’m no fan of Nelson nor Carter but we will need them down the stretch. Let them set on the bench until they get healthy. When they are only 60%, it only hurts the team and make fans like me dislike them even more. We can not keep on beating a dead horse. I hope they get well soon because the Magic really needs them healthy for the finals.

by far-way on Feb 1, 2010 9:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Magic depth should allow Jameer to rest.

I have to say that for some reason nothing brings a smile to my face more than Jameer breaking a defender around the top of the key and driving for an easy layup. He did that like four times in a row against Boston and he seems to be getting some of his quickness back. I’ll miss him while he’s out/if he’s out.

The intensity has to go up, up! Not down...UP! -Stan Van Gundy

by cgsimone on Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs