Patrick Beverley has a torn meniscus (UPDATE: Will not require surgery, expected to return)

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BEVERLEY

 

I'm not getting my hopes up.

 

Well that's uplifting.

 

The timetable he said was anywhere from 10 days to 4 weeks.

 

I'm watching him shoot right now pre game.

Weird.

 

Beverley also said he was fine the night after the injury. He's an optimist, but not a doctor.

I'm sure he feels good because he's in great shape, so he's got strong muscles and ligaments that really help keep that knee in place, but what about when he's tired and turning things up the length of the court? What about at minute 47 or 52 in OT?

 

I don't see how that's even possible if it's an actual tear

 

Bev is a warrior

 

Yeah i know. Not all of us can edit posts though.

 

This provides an excellent opportunity for Lin to gain some confidence and play some heavy minutes. Bev is an important part of our team, and he makes us better no doubt. We'll take a hit in terms of "intensity," but giving Lin a larger role will bring new things to the table.

The differential in defense is overstated, but that's not to say there is none. Lin doesn't have as many "wow" plays on defense as Beverley in terms of strips, big rebounds, and energy plays, but that doesn't mean he is wholly ineffective. People pick apart a few possessions where he loses his man and over helps, but as a defender, he is generally solid and can't be "picked on" in terms of matchups. Bev is great for "momentum" swinging plays and gambles, and he gets beat more often than his reputation suggests.

On offense, I think Beverley's floor spacing will be missed. Yes, Bev has come a long way in terms of 3pt shooting, especially in recent games. Lin will help collapse the defense much better and give the team a secondary playmaker who can beat his man off the bounce.

The issue of a weaker bench is definitely an issue, but I think you can stagger Lin/Harden/Parsons in such a way that you still get optimal playmaking on the floor. Not too worried, but no doubt it will take a hit.

At the end of the day, Bev is like a Derek Fisher/Chuck Hayes/Roy Hibbert kind of player. His impact goes beyond stats, making his impact difficult to categorize. The eyeball test will overstate his effectiveness while stats will understate it. The only thing that is certain is that we are better when he is healthy, so please get healthy soon!

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Beverley said he &quot;for sure&quot; will return to play this season. &quot;I don't feel a lot of pain, no swelling, which is a good thing.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/450050104083218432">March 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>More <a href="https://twitter.com/patbev21">@patbev21</a> on Dr. James Andrews who will give 2nd opinion: &quot;..It just depends. He's got tp get his hands on it &amp; see how it is&quot;</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/450050867996028928">March 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pat Beverley expects 2play again this season after suffering torn meniscus:&quot;Yea 4sure.I don't feel a lot of pain. It's always a great thing&quot;</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/450051511729397761">March 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pat Beverley: &quot;It wasn't N the same area where a lot of players tore their meniscus. It's in a pretty solid area. I feel confident about it&quot;</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/450052213046386688">March 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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yessss

 

Damn J.R., you have managed to change my mood in a few minutes.

 

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

Beverley really is wolverine.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pat Beverley:&quot;We haven't even discussed about surgery yet. It looks 2the point where I don't think I might have 2get surgery. We don't know&quot;</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/450053319050809344">March 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pat Beverley: &quot;I feel great. I feel if I put on the brace I’ll be all right to play today. If I feel healthy, I’m going to play.”</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/450053953372180480">March 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pat Beverley on injury:&quot;I feel like if I put on a brace I'll B alright 2play today. We have 2get (Dr. James Andrews)opinion &amp; go from there&quot;</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/450054023802920960">March 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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