Spurs' Parker may not be ready for Game 1
The Spurs' victory celebration didn't last very long -- they now have to worry about Tony Parker's ankle injury.
Parker, who missed the second half and overtime in Saturday night's Game 6 series-clinching victory in Oklahoma City, may not be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to the Associated Press.
When asked about Parker's potential availability for Game 1, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said, "I have no idea. I don't know what the deal is."
Cory Joseph and Patty Mills played point guard in Parker's absence Saturday, and the Spurs are confident that they can get by without their All-Star if needed. because their system, relies heavily on ball movement.
"We have been doing what we did the whole year, which is passing the ball to each other, getting some movement, getting pace and getting into a good rhythm," Parker's teammate, Boris Diaw, said.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals is Thursday.
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