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Title: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: crownontherocks on February 01, 2013, 11:38:09 AM
Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday. It would be a huge surprise to see him get into Friday's game against the Magic.

Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: Eddie20 on February 01, 2013, 11:40:00 AM
Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday. It would be a huge surprise to see him get into Friday's game against the Magic.

Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter

I wouldn't say "huge surprise". This could very well be a blowout. The Magic are without Baby Davis and Bradley gives Nelson fits. Seeing some Melo in the 4Q is a real possibility.
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: letsgoblue86 on February 01, 2013, 11:49:05 AM
Man, could you imagine if he actually got some burn tonight and looked good? 
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: crownontherocks on February 01, 2013, 11:50:55 AM
Fab Melo will be placed on the active list and will be in uniform tonight for the #Celtics


Jared Sullinger (back) was not at Celtics shootaround on Friday and is questionable against Orlando.
Sullinger got treatment on Thursday, and the fact that he didn't go through shootaround is not promising for his status on Friday. If he sits again, Brandon Bass and Jeff Green will see more playing time at power forward.


Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on February 01, 2013, 12:11:18 PM
Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday. It would be a huge surprise to see him get into Friday's game against the Magic.

Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter

I would love to see FABULOUS MELO swat about 5 shots into the stands tonight. plus get a few dunks and some boards.  ;D
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: TripleOT on February 01, 2013, 12:26:28 PM
I hope Doc gives Melo some minutes so fans will stop clamoring for him.  Throw him in the deep water and see if he can swim.   
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: lantinm on February 01, 2013, 12:31:34 PM
I hope Doc gives Melo some minutes so fans will stop clamoring for him.  Throw him in the deep water and see if he can swim.

Can he be worse than Jason Collins?  Collins played eight minutes on Friday, scored 1 pt, had 1 rebound, picked up 4 fouls, and was a -8 while he was on the floor.  I don't think Fab could do worse if he tried.  Fab at least has a baby hook and a 12-15 foot jumper on offense, is a better shot-blocker than Collins is, and is much more active on the glass.  Hopefully, Doc gives him a 3-4 minute stint in the 1st half.
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: Snakehead on February 01, 2013, 12:41:06 PM
If we don't bring in someone else, we have to think about it.

If Wilcox goes done with Sully out we are in a very bad way with our big rotation.
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: Boris Badenov on February 01, 2013, 12:45:24 PM
Man, could you imagine if he actually got some burn tonight and looked good?

I can hear Tommy comparing him to Bill Russell already.
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: heyvik on February 01, 2013, 12:46:57 PM
If we don't bring in someone else, we have to think about it.

If Wilcox goes done with Sully out we are in a very bad way with our big rotation.

Our biggest weakness is STILL length!!! (after KG)
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: pearljammer10 on February 01, 2013, 01:03:16 PM
Man, could you imagine if he actually got some burn tonight and looked good?

I doubt it would matter. I bet he is not on Doc's worthy of playing yet list.
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: ItStaysYang on February 01, 2013, 01:06:44 PM
I hope Doc gives Melo some minutes so fans will stop clamoring for him.  Throw him in the deep water and see if he can swim.

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Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: ScottHow on February 01, 2013, 01:34:58 PM
Give him Collins minutes, he can't be that bad.
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: j804 on February 01, 2013, 01:53:19 PM
Man, could you imagine if he actually got some burn tonight and looked good?

I can hear Tommy comparing him to Bill Russell already.
TP  ;D
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: KG_ended_Bias on February 01, 2013, 02:05:54 PM
Makes absolutely no sense & hurts our trade prospects of him if we suit him out & he doesn't play. May as well leave him in street clothes or nice suit!
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: j804 on February 01, 2013, 02:13:36 PM
Makes absolutely no sense & hurts our trade prospects of him if we suit him out & he doesn't play. May as well leave him in street clothes or nice suit!
I thought this was basically just him being with us to get treatment for an injury though?
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: Snakehead on February 01, 2013, 02:17:23 PM
Makes absolutely no sense & hurts our trade prospects of him if we suit him out & he doesn't play. May as well leave him in street clothes or nice suit!

How do you figure this?

And we may actually need him to play.
Title: Re: Fab Melo will be available for the Celtics on Friday
Post by: SHAQATTACK on February 01, 2013, 02:18:50 PM
This might be good game to rest Sully and give Fab a little upgrade in floor run, to see how he looks.

The shape the magic are in with injuries, they aren't, tons better than the best D league teams.

hope he gets on the court.