Daniel Gibson Injury Update - Playoff Injury
May 15, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries, NBA Teams
Daniel Gibson, a backup guard on the Cleveland Cavaliers, suffered a separated shoulder in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals against the Boston Celtics. After an MRI, it was determined to be a first-degree separation. Gibson is expected to miss up to two weeks with the injury.
The timing for this injury is extremely unfortunate for the Cavs. The Cavs trail the Celtics 3-2 and now face a must-win Game 6 without Gibson. In the playoffs, Gibson is averaging nine points per game on 44.9% shooting from the field.
Even if the Cavs can beat the Celtics in Game 6, Gibson will be out for Game 7 as well. If the Cavs come back to win the series, it’s also likely that Gibson will miss the entire series against the Detroit Pistons.
Expect Delonte West to play more minutes now that Gibson is out. West and Gibson had been sharing minutes at point guard. Damon Jones could also be in line for more minutes, especially if the Celtics aggressively double-team LeBron James to get the ball out of his hands.
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is daniel gibson gon play the last game with the pistons. boobie i hope u get better cleveland we love u so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!