O'Neal, Calderon doubtful against Magic

[Cigamodnalro]

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[Cigamodnalro]

The Toronto Raptors will likely be without big guns Jermaine O’Neal and Jose Calderon for Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic and possibly for one or both of next week’s road contests in Milwaukee and Washington.

Calderon went for an MRI on Saturday afternoon to have a hamstring strain checked, but neither he or O’Neal (swollen knee) were active participants in this morning's workout at the Air Canada Centre. Calderon missed two games earlier this season with a hamstring problem.

“We have to find out what’s wrong and if there is something there (fix it),” Triano said. “The swelling with Jermaine is going down, so that’s a good sign.”

Calderon was staying upbeat after an early season hamstring problem cost him two starts.

“It’s not the same (severity) as before, that’s why I’m more positive,” Calderon said. “I feel much better today, but it depends on the MRI.”

http://www.torontosun.com/sports/basket ... 10261.html

[MagicMadness]

In the past, the other team missing key pieces would be a double-edged sword for the Magic.

[SOUL]

I almost forgot about that. It was like an automatic loss with the star player out.

[Cigamodnalro]

Didn't see this in the game thread.

This thread is redundant.

[SS_MagicMark]

Dwight-itis. Oh, well.