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| − | 鈥淗e鈥檚 healthy now, he鈥檚 been playing some games and a lot of soccer over the summer,鈥?said Lakers reporter Mike Trudell on 鈥淎ccess SportsNet: Lakers.鈥?鈥淗e hasn鈥檛 played on the NBA five-on-five yet, and until he gets to that point, we won鈥檛 know how he鈥檒l do.鈥?
| + | Palmer made a great throw in tight coverage and recognized that the window was there when the safety went down to cover Housler. Floyd then did his part using his body and sure hands to score his first TD of the season. |
| − | We鈥檝e heard that before.
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| − | It was just last summer that Nash was going through a very similar situation. He ended his first season in LA injured and took the summer to get back in shape. He trained, traveled and played soccer. He seemed ready to perform. However, he was only able to play 15 games, averaging only 6.8 points and 5.7 assists as a lingering nerve irritation in his back and lower leg kept him at just 20.9 minutes per game.
| + | Larry Fitzgerald's 24-yard touchdown |
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| − | Now, a year older, most fans will be wondering if Nash can actually bounce back. What could possibly have happened that would allow him to have an impact on the court this time around?
| + | Unlike Floyd's score, Fitzgerald caught the ball off a slant after beating the coverage inside, he broke a tackle from Ryan Clark and held onto the ball as E.J. Biggers attempted to strip it and topped it off by running right into the end zone for his first touchdown of the year. |
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| − | 鈥淭he biggest deal with Nash was the nerve pain he鈥檚 had ever since he broke his leg the second game that he ever played for the Lakers,鈥?said Trudell. 鈥淭hat has gone away this summer.鈥?
| + | Chandler Catanzaro's 49-yard field goal |
| − | That鈥檚 the significant positive development that could make a difference. Nash suffered a fracture in Oct. 31, 2012, and didn鈥檛 quite recover until now.
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| − | 鈥淚f he can have that nerve pain stay away, then all of a sudden we may be able to see more of the Steve Nash we expected, regardless of the fact that he is the oldest player in the NBA,鈥?Trudell explained.
| + | Another game, another insanely long field goal for Catanzaro to (easily) make. This kid's leg is old faithful and this kick was important by making sure it was a two score game as the 4th quarter began. |
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| + | Jerraud Power's 6-yard interception |
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| − | Whether Nash stays healthy or not, one thing is certain: his minutes will need to be carefully monitored. At 40, Nash is conscious that he can鈥檛 be on the court for too long. Still, he believes he can have an impact.
| + | Another highlight for a career year, he's now tied in leading the league interceptions. It was a botched play by the offense and Power's took advantage. It was a huge play in the 4th quarter with 4:13 left in the game as Washington tried to mount a comeback. |
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| − | 鈥淚 always want to contribute. I proved to myself that I can still play at a high level, it鈥檚 just how many minutes and how often, that鈥檚 what I have to try to figure out,鈥?Nash said during his exit interview last season.
| + | Rashard Johnson's 28-yard interception touchdown |
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| − | It will be up to Lakers head coach Byron Scott and his staff to figure out whether Nash can contribute and for how long. According to TWC SportsNet analyst and former NBA assistant coach Dave Miller, the key will be allowing Nash to play early on.
| + | Icing on the cake. While not necessarily a game-changer it effectively ended the game. With how the Redskins had just previously marched down the field with large catches it wasn' t inconceivable for them to get into field goal range and send it into overtime. <p>Related Articles:</p><ul><li><a href=http://www. louisvuitton-pascher.com> Yayoi Kusama Louis Vuitton Soldes</a></li><li><a href=http://www. louisvuitton-pascher.com /23-sac-porte-epaule> Sac port锟斤拷 锟斤拷paule</a></li><li><a href=http://www. louisvuitton-pascher.com /24-sac-porte-main> Sac port锟斤拷 main</a></li></ul> |
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| − | 鈥淲e won鈥檛 know if he鈥檚 reliable until he gets out there,鈥?said Miller. 鈥淚鈥檇 like to see him, if healthy, start, because that gives me a barometer of where he is at and answer whether he can play consecutive games.
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| − | 鈥淏yron is going to have to figure out how many games his body can sustain because the bottom line is this: they need Nash to be able to exert his energy during the games,鈥?he explained.
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| − | Regardless of the amount of minutes he鈥檚 able to offer, Nash鈥檚 determination, coupled with the fact that he鈥檚 in a better place physically than he was last summer, have sparked some enthusiasm with those watching closely.
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| − | 鈥淚鈥檓 predicting a big surprise with Steve Nash,鈥?said Lakers legend James Worthy recently on 鈥淎ccess SportsNet: Lakers.鈥?nbsp; 鈥淚 think there is a vital role for him to play. When you need to control things, put him out there.鈥?
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| − | Steve Nash alongside Lakers legend James Worthy in the TWC SportsNet studio. 'Big Game' believes Nash will be helpful for the Lakers despite being the oldest player in the NBA.
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| − | Given the hardships sustained over the last two seasons, there is a strong possibility Nash鈥檚 impact on the floor will be limited. But even if his body can鈥檛 stand the pressure from the games, Nash can still play a key role for the Lakers this season.
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| − | After 19 years of top-level basketball, and as one of the smartest players to ever play the game, Nash possesses invaluable basketball knowledge, which is something Scott will be able to use as he starts a new process with a young Lakers team.
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| − | 鈥淣ash is very cerebral,鈥?said Coach Miller. 鈥淢ost guards when they come into the league they have a mentality of attack first, think later. Nash is totally opposite. Nash can help them with that floor demeanor of having teammates move with a purpose and then picking them on time.鈥?
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| − | That knowledge will certainly help with young prospects such as Jordan Clarkson, who was picked up by the Lakers in a draft day trade and will likely see some minutes at the point, especially if Nash is not healthy enough to play.
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| − | Nash will also be a great presence in what will be a young and diverse locker room. With newcomers such as Jeremy Lin, Ed Davis and rookie Julius Randle, Scott will need his veterans to lead the way. Nash鈥檚 experience will definitely be an advantage.
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| − | 鈥淭he common denominator with Nash is unity, that鈥檚 how he鈥檚 known amongst coaches,鈥?explained Miller. 鈥淗e takes different personalities and different guys with different goals and he puts them together. Then it all becomes a community on the same page. 鈥?p>Related Articles:</p><ul><li><a href=http://www. louisvuittontassenkopen.com>Louis Vuitton Tassen</a></li><li><a href=http://www. louisvuittontassenkopen.com> Louis Vuitton Kopen</a></li><li><a href=http://www. louisvuittontassenkopen.com> Louis Vuitton Handtassen</a></li></ul> | + | |
Palmer made a great throw in tight coverage and recognized that the window was there when the safety went down to cover Housler. Floyd then did his part using his body and sure hands to score his first TD of the season.
Unlike Floyd's score, Fitzgerald caught the ball off a slant after beating the coverage inside, he broke a tackle from Ryan Clark and held onto the ball as E.J. Biggers attempted to strip it and topped it off by running right into the end zone for his first touchdown of the year.
Another game, another insanely long field goal for Catanzaro to (easily) make. This kid's leg is old faithful and this kick was important by making sure it was a two score game as the 4th quarter began.
Another highlight for a career year, he's now tied in leading the league interceptions. It was a botched play by the offense and Power's took advantage. It was a huge play in the 4th quarter with 4:13 left in the game as Washington tried to mount a comeback.
Icing on the cake. While not necessarily a game-changer it effectively ended the game. With how the Redskins had just previously marched down the field with large catches it wasn't inconceivable for them to get into field goal range and send it into overtime.
