Cavs’ Ben Wallace Doubtful for Game 3 Versus Celtics
May 10, 2008
Cavs’ Ben Wallace Doubtful for Game 3 Versus Celtics
Filed under: Celtics, Cavaliers, NBA Injuries, NBA Playoffs
You may recall Ben Wallace leaving Game 2 of the Celtics-Cavs series because of allergies. It was thought at the time that the Celtics’ ridiculous pyrotechnic display during the announcement of the starting lineups was to blame (and for all we know, it might have been), but whatever it was that caused the flare up is probably going to keep Big Ben out of Game 3.
Wallace started but played less than 4 minutes in Thursday night’s game before he became dizzy and asked to come out. He staggered to the bench and had to be assisted by his teammates before the Cavs’ training staff stepped in.
Wallace underwent a series of tests at the Cleveland Clinic on Friday. The team said the defensive stopper could be upgraded but it was “best case, 50-50″ that Wallace would play Saturday in Game 3.
If Wallace can’t go, Mike Brown is expected to start Anderson Varejao in his place. But with Big Ben out of the lineup, that will in all likelihood lead to more minutes for Joe Smith. That could be a welcome boost to the Cavaliers’ anemic offense in this series, just as long as his teammates are aware that he’s not exactly capable of handling Kevin Garnett by himself defensively.
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