Deeetroit @ Miami Gm. 2 Prop

[TazaD]

Shaq under 8.5 rebounds (2.00) The big guy is severely limited by a deep thigh bruise, which is effectively preventing him from jumping. Detroit are taking advantage by running the court more when Shaq is on the floor, making it harder for him to come good. He grabbed just 5 rebounds in Game 1, and a lot of people are expecting him to 'bounce back', but the numbers don't suggest that he will. Miami has played Detroit 4 times now this season...Shaq has played in 3; 17 rebounds...but with Ben Wallace out of the Detroit team. 7 and 5. And, as a comparison, in last years play-offs, Shaq (for LA obviously) had 11, 7, 8, 20 & 8... ...intersting to note that the 2 times he got over 8 rebounds were on more than 1 day rest. Shaq has always been more effective when he has more time to rest, and that is more evident than ever right now with his injury.

[oldbigead]

Re: Deeetroit @ Miami Gm. 2 Prop Think your spot on, i had Shaq in the rebounds market in the last series so watched him fairly closely. He's not all that limited on the offensive end if they give him the ball. But on the defensive end he just can't jump. Even if your Shaq you have to be able to jump a bit. Fingers crossed for the Spurs and the Pistons.