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Asik takes part in shootaround. McHale expects him back in 7-10 days

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  1. Spooner

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    http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterocke...back-in-the-gym-and-teammates-are-encouraged/

    Rockets center Omer Asik, who has been out the majority of the season with thigh and knee injuries, went through the team’s shootaround on Wednesday before they hosted Phoenix.

    Asik still hasn’t done any contact practice, but did go through some of the team’s five-on-zero drills and walk-throughs.

    His teammates were happy the see the big man back in the gym.

    “We were all just messing with him, joking with him,” guard Jeremy Lin said. “He has to get his rhythm back. Good to see him and get him back with the team and get him used to what we are doing and what we are running.”

    Guard James Harden said getting Asik back would help the Rockets improve as their push for the playoffs continues.

    “We definitely miss him out there on the court,” Harden said. “He is such a great talent. he did so many great things for us last year. He is one of the best big men in the NBA. We are grateful to have both him and Dwight (Howard) on the same team.

    At Tuesday’s practice, coach Kevin McHale said Asik could be cleared to play in the next 7-10 days.

    “Getting him back is huge,” forward Chandler Parsons said. “He can be one of the better centers in the league and having the luxury of having him and Dwight would give us another body, another 6 fouls. His size and length bring a lot to this team. He will play a lot of minutes so we are hoping to get him back as soon as possible.”

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    showcasing him right before the trade deadline.
     
    #2 cheke64, Feb 5, 2014
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    LOL! Rockets really know how to stick to their lies, either he has decided to buy in (highly unlikely) or this is like someone said, a feature for a trade.
     
    #3 SF3isBack!!, Feb 5, 2014
  4. YallMean

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    be back in a different uniform.
     
    #4 YallMean, Feb 5, 2014
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    7-10 leaves 1 game before the trade deadline. Why did you do this to us Asik??
     
    #5 Rockets12, Feb 5, 2014
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    Yip-Cha!
     
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    Can't wait to see his reverse double pump layup shooting, ball fumbling, ogre ass back.
     
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    About time we got some info about Asik aside from rumors.
     
    #8 afk, Feb 5, 2014
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    All part of the plan
     
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    Stupid sexy Parsons!

    :grin:
     
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    Which team are we playing in 7-10 days? Is that a hint?
     
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    We are against the Bucks, Twolves, Wizards in that time frame..
    Can't see any great need for him back, except against the Wolves which is on the 10th anyway..

    Seems like a trade deadline thing to me
     
    #12 Wapzoe, Feb 5, 2014
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    Warmly welcome, Kevin Love. Warmly welcome.

    I think what he was trying to say is Asik would wear a different uniform in 7 to 10 days. So...
     
    #13 duluth111222, Feb 5, 2014
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    They don't need to showcase him....just not have him thought to be injured.
     
    #14 benvolio, Feb 5, 2014
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    Dude is still one of the Best Centers in the NBA :cool:
     
    #15 djperm, Feb 5, 2014
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    Twin towers part 2 baby!
     
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    i'll see it when I believe it or however that goes. ..
     
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    Rather just have him on the team if he is healthy.

    I think the rockets could surprise some people if they keep improving and add what should be the best backup center in the nba.
     
    #19 peleincubus, Feb 5, 2014
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    Championship!
     
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