Shaquille O'Neal could be back on the court for the Boston Celtics within days, WEEI.com's Mike Petraglia reports. O'Neal made his first appearance since Feb. 1 on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, but played just five minutes before suffering a strained calf and sitting for the rest of the game. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he hopes O'Neal can get on the court for a couple of regular season games.
Shaquille O’Neal Could Return For Celtics Within Days After Latest Injury
“He may play at the end of the week,” said Rivers following Monday’s practice, which included every player except O’Neal. “We’re just not sure yet. If that’s what it requires. We’re going to do whatever they tell us is required. Other than that, I would love to play him, honestly, a couple of games.”
That "every player except O'Neal" line means that Nenad Krstic, who suffered what appeared to be a scary knee injury on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, is back in action. Boston relies on Krstic, Shaq and Jermaine O'Neal at center; when none of the three are fit, Kevin Garnett and Glen Davis combine for an undersized but still effective offensively frontline.
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