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So how long till Francis comes back??

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by clutchdream, Dec 20, 2001.

  1. clutchdream

    clutchdream Member

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    Anyone knows? because the way i see it, we might lose all games until he comes back.
     
    #1 clutchdream, Dec 20, 2001
  2. Jeff

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    The Chron stated they are aiming for December 28 in Golden State.
     
    #2 Jeff, Dec 20, 2001
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    Jeff, is this an injury that will plague him after he comes back i.e. Grant Hill?
     
    #3 Wakko67, Dec 21, 2001
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    Dont want to lie but yes it could. This is the injury Glen Rice had in NY. But I dont think Francis would be coming back if it wasnt 100%.
     
    #4 Francis3, Dec 21, 2001
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    This isn't the same injury Rice had. Rice had chronic plantar fasciatis, Steve's tendon snapped off.
     
    #5 Puedlfor, Dec 21, 2001
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    What difference does it make? He's not the franchise.
     
    #6 gr8-1, Dec 21, 2001
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    Bill and Calvin said it was the same thing that Glen Rice had (or has).

    He didn't break any tendons.

    This is the reason why he played sub-par the last few games before he went on the IR. It started to get worse and the only cure is outright rest.
     
    #7 krosfyah, Dec 21, 2001
  8. Jeff

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    Two major differences between Francis and Rice:

    1. Rice didn't develop his injury until he was older meaning his rehab was tougher and his body didn't respond as well.

    2. Francis' problem isn't nearly as severe.
     
    #8 Jeff, Dec 21, 2001
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    True, good point.

    In fact Rice diagnosed Steve's problem, apparently. They caught it early and are taking the rest time seriously.

    This should allow Steve to bounce back 100%.
     
    #9 krosfyah, Dec 21, 2001
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    they interviewed him on tnt last night at the game, and he said "1 1/2 or 2 weeks before I can even practice. I doubt he'll be back on the 28th.
     
    #10 mduke, Dec 21, 2001
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    according to the sporting news injury Ruptured plantar fascia, left foot. I don't know if that means it was snapped or what
     
    #11 knifejc, Dec 21, 2001
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