The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the Magic have decided to hold out Jameer Nelson for tonight's Game 1 of the Finals, and that it's unlikely he'll return at any point in the series.Nelson hasn't played since February 3, and it was a long-shot that he'd be ready to go in time for Orlando's run at the title anyway. But he had been practicing with the team, and players were optimistic about him seeing some time on the court and being able to contribute in at least some capacity.
Most thought Nelson's return wasn't such a great idea, because (a) after being out for four months, he probably wasn't going to be physically ready to play at the game's highest level, and (b) messing with the chemistry of a team that got to the Finals without him would be a huge risk.
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VAN GUNDY SHOULD HAVE LEFT THINGS ALONE,PER SE,IF ANYTHING HE SHOULD BROUGHT NELSON OFF THE BENCH.THEY DID FINE FROM FEBRUARY ON UP TO NOW.THE ANNOUNCERS DOING ESPN TONIGHT ARE TALKING OUT OF THE SIDE OF THEIR NECKS.NELSON SHOULD HAVE BEEN LESS SELFISH AND SOUGHT NOT TO START.BESIDES WHAT DID HE DO INHIS FIRST GAME BACK?ALL STAR OR NOT,HE SHOULD HAVE SAT.TERCULOU IS CHOKING.DWIGHT HOWARD WANTS TO BE SUPERMAN,WELL HE REALLY NEEDS TO PLAY LIKE IT NOW.THIS IS THE BIG STAGE.PUT UP OR SHUT OR UP!PEACE TONY