Veteran swingman Mike Miller was back on the court Monday afternoon, and participated in the team’s full-contact practice without restrictions. He didn’t seem bothered by the bad back that’s kept him out of the lineup for nearly two weeks.
That’s a good sign for Miller and the organization because the Grizzlies’ shooting has been flat-out putrid without the 6-8 sharpshooter. Miller is still listed as day-to-day so his availability for their game Tuesday against Chicago is unknown. Coach Marc Iavaroni said Saturday that they targeted Wednesday (vs. New Jersey) for Miller’s return.
Memphis’ offense, though, has struggled mightily without Miller. The Griz (0-7 without Miller this season) have scored more than 100 points just once (113 on Feb. 26 vs. Phoenix) and is averaging just 41 percent from the field overall and 30 percent from behind the arc in seven games without their second-leading scorer (16.8), leading rebounder (6.5) and three-point shooter (.433).
Miller has missed each game due to a sore back, including the past six.
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Responses to “Miller back on the court”
March 3rd, 2008 at 4:47 pm
The Grizzlies have been putrid ever since they were stupid enough to sign Darko to a three-year, $21 million deal. And don’t get me started about the Gasol trade. I’m glad Miller is back, but that’s been the guy’s problem for several years. If he can’t stay healthy for an entire season, and he’s proven he can’t, then what good does that do the Grizz?
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