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Los Angeles Lakers Tweetbag #5
The Tweets
If we're honest, Steve Nash missing time with a back injury might be a net positive for the Lakers. That's the worst part
— Silver Screen & Roll (@LakersBlog_SSR) November 11, 2013
Steve Nash very concerned about nerve problem in his back. Reluctant even to say much because it's an "emotional" time.
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) November 11, 2013
Steve Nash: "My back and hamstring and the nerve has been bothering me for a while now. Tonight I started limping."
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) November 11, 2013
Steve Nash said it was D'Antoni's call to pull him but added: "That was probably foolish on my part that I didn’t (ask out of the game)"
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 11, 2013
Nash said that his back pain is a result of the same nerve issues he’s had since the broken leg. Current issue originated in left hammy…
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 11, 2013
Nash said major part of frustration is he wants to play but doesn't know when or where "a cleanish bill of health" might be.
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) November 11, 2013
These Nash quotes sound like a player staring at his basketball mortality and seeing his career on life support. Really quite sad.
— Darius Soriano (@forumbluegold) November 11, 2013
Vibe from Lakers' locker room: Lots of concern for Steve Nash's injuries, but overwhelming appreciation for trying to fight through them.
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) November 11, 2013
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The Highlights
More from Silver Screen and Roll:
- Steve Nash injury: Back problems flare up, will see specialist Monday
- Lakers have another poor showing against Minnesota
- Lakers vs. Timberwolves final score: Wolves score 47 points in first quarter of 113-90 loss
- Player of the Week: Steve Blake
- Lakers Tweetbag: Anthony Davis dominating Pau Gasol leaves lasting impression