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08:07 AM ET 05.24 | Avery Bradley admits his troubling shoulder injuries have become frustrating, and they may just end his season. A source close to Bradley told the Globe that the percentile is in the "high 90s" that Bradley will be shut down and will perhaps need surgery. The source said that it's "highly likely" Bradley's left shoulder would pop out again -- it has popped out twice in the series against the Philadelphia 76ers -- and playing further would put him at risk of "serious structural damage." Bradley has missed the past two games with soreness in both shoulders, and the team's brass along with Bradley's representatives appear close to deciding to sit him for the remainder of the playoffs.

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May 24, 2012  08:11 AM ET

Uh-oh...

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May 24, 2012  08:25 AM ET

Allen, Pietrus, can fill his role, no issue here

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May 24, 2012  08:44 AM ET

Last night the Cs and Sixers put bball back 25 years. Has there ever been a team to miss more free throws and still win?

The Cs are playing with fire. Going 7 games with those scrubs from Philly.

Besides the Heat, the East Conference teams look real bad.

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May 24, 2012  09:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Last night the Cs and Sixers put bball back 25 years. Has there ever been a team to miss more free throws and still win?The Cs are playing with fire. Going 7 games with those scrubs from Philly.Besides the Heat, the East Conference teams look real bad.

It's been a crazy series so far.

May 24, 2012  09:15 AM ET
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I think they'll lose tonight.

The Heat better lose tonight.

If the Pacers can't beat Heat when the Heat have no frontline. That means the East is very weak or the Heat are so good they can beat a 3 seed on the road with half a team.

It should be interesting to see how Dwade and Lebron approach this game.

May 24, 2012  09:16 AM ET

Is That Your Decision, Bro?

May 24, 2012  09:19 AM ET
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The Heat better lose tonight. If the Pacers can't beat Heat when the Heat have no frontline. That means the East is very weak or the Heat are so good they can beat a 3 seed on the road with half a team.It should be interesting to see how Dwade and Lebron approach this game.

One thing I know. I bet Indy is done giving hard fouls. That strategy backfired on them, and they woke up a sleeping giant.

May 24, 2012  09:21 AM ET
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The Heatles will be bridesmaid again! That classless organization don't deserve a ring this year. Sending out thugs to hurt players is classless and a cheap way to win. Haslem is very deserving of that suspension.

Hey as long as they are bridesmaids to the Spurs it's all good.

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May 24, 2012  09:34 AM ET
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I respect your dedication to your team, but 2 players do not constitute a giant, sleeping or otherwise.

My team? The Spurs are my team.

I don't know what game you were watching but those two players looked pretty BIG the other night.

The Pacers can't give any hard fouls tonight without risk of being tossed, so it should be interesting to see how aggressive the Heat are when attacking the rim.

May 24, 2012  09:38 AM ET
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My team? The Spurs are my team.I don't know what game you were watching but those two players looked pretty BIG the other night. The Pacers can't give any hard fouls tonight without risk of being tossed, so it should be interesting to see how aggressive the Heat are when attacking the rim.

YOU............COMPLETE ME.........

May 24, 2012  10:07 AM ET
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Allen, Pietrus, can fill his role, no issue here

Defensively that can't hold a candle to Bradley though, they are both liabilities on the defensive end. GM 7 should be a good gm.

May 24, 2012  10:22 AM ET

KG Will Save Us Bro

May 24, 2012  10:30 AM ET
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wimp !rondo played with a dislocated elbow

And Emmitt Smith played with a separated shoulder....RBs take way more contact than a bbal player. Suck it up Avery

 
May 24, 2012  11:26 AM ET
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And Emmitt Smith played with a separated shoulder....RBs take way more contact than a bbal player. Suck it up Avery

He already has. He's taken a HUGE risk and his shoulder DID pop out twice.
Give the man a break. He's the one guy on the C's that plays his heart out fatigued or not.

He needs to rest and not risk structural damage. Shut him down!! Allen will be done after this season, and Avery can become a regular replacement.

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