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So now what...?
So now what...?
Yao's made it healthy thus far as the Western Conference centers injury bug continues to spread.  However, Al Jefferson's latest injury leaves Yao in a bad position.  Please, God, spare Yao.  The odds are even in his favor.  Just give him a chance!
Al Jefferson tears ACL; out for the season
Al Jefferson tears ACL; out for the season
sports.yahoo.com — It's not as if this matters to fair-weather fans, or national media, but to NBA followers, Al... Jefferson 's torn ACL is an excuse to spew about 17 dirty words toward your computer screen. To Timberwolves fans, this means missing out on watching their ... (more) Al Jefferson tears ACL; out for the season
Reactions to Big Al's injury
Reactions to Big Al's injury
twolvesblog.com — From Britt Robson/On The Ball: Timberwolves fans know what a big blow this is, and we can... parse silver linings--huge absences bring forth compensations in an attempt to fill the void, the top-10 protected pick will be secured, etc. etc.. But the cold fact remains that Jefferson was the best ... (more) Reactions to Big Al's injury
Wolves 90, Rockets 107
Wolves 90, Rockets 107
twolvesblog.com — Wolves record: 17-32 Box Score From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Their 107-90 loss to the Rockets was their... fifth in six games after they had won 12 of their previous 16, but it didn't arrive without Jefferson making a statement in a blow-by-blow bout with Houston center Yao ... (more) Wolves 90, Rockets 107
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