The 2021–22 NBA season is drawing to a close, the regular season has entered the final sprint, and this year's playoffs will begin on April 16, with NBA teams aiming to go further in this year's playoffs already making final preparations.
At the same time, there are also many strong injured players in the league who have temporarily disappeared from the field for some days, and are making final rehabilitation preparations, and are expected to catch up with the stage of this season's playoffs. In this article, the author will sort out, screen and inventory the NBA injured soldiers who can catch up with this season's playoffs.
First, James Wiseman
James Wiseman has not yet played this season. As last year's chart-picker, Wiseman handed over a report card of 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in the first season, which is actually a half-season report card. Because Wiseman's right knee meniscus was torn in the middle of the last season, he recovered from his injuries until recently and officially returned.
In the days when Wiseman disappeared, the Golden State Warriors played a very good performance, and this season there is a momentum of returning the king, and Wiseman is a bit forgotten by the fans. It can be said that Wiseman's reckless and poor chemistry with the team's rookie season last year was actually not particularly satisfactory to fans. However, Wiseman has always been a young and strong force, and he has adapted and learned for a while, and no matter how much it is in the playoffs, it is a choice to supplement the thickness of the Warriors' interior line.
Second, Lajan Rondo
Season stats: Played in 17 games, averaged 20.4 minutes per game, contributed 6.8 points, 4.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals. After Rubio was completely reimbursed for a serious injury this season, the Cavaliers received a well-known veteran Rajan Rondo from the Lakers to replace Rubio during the mid-season trade window, who helped the Cavaliers play competitively as a bench leader.
Due to a sprained injury to his right foot, Rajon Rondo began to miss last month, and there were plans to comeback in the middle, but due to repeated injuries, Rajon Rondo was temporarily unable to play for the Cavaliers. Currently, the Cavaliers are sixth in the East, and they need experienced Rondo to hold on to their playoff tickets and playoff journeys. In a recent interview, Cavaliers coach Bixtaugh has revealed that Rondo's comeback is imminent, and the team is currently doing its best to get this famous player back to the team as soon as possible to improve the team's experience and combat effectiveness.
III. Lonzo Bauer
Season stats: Played in 35 games, averaged 34.6 minutes per game, contributed 13.0 points, 5.1 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals. Don't underestimate the impact of the ball brother on the Bulls, he is a very efficient defender with the ball, three points improved to 42.3% elite level, the ability to shoot the ball and the ability to defend can greatly enrich the Bulls' system.
After the ball brother was injured at the end of January due to the small meniscus tear in his left knee, the record of rushing to the first bull team in the East was also not stable, and Ayo Dosun Mu, who replaced the ball brother, was not bad, but he was always too young and still had a distance from the ball brother. Judging from the news released by the Bulls, the ball brother has now resumed training with the team, and will be able to come back in about 1-2 weeks.
Fourth, Jarrett Allen
Season stats: Played in 56 games, averaged 32.3 minutes per game, contributed 16.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks. 23-year-old center Allen can be said to be one of the guarantee factors for the Cavaliers' performance improvement this year, and he and the younger Mobley formed the Cavaliers' inner double tower, which largely compensated for the Cavaliers' weak and easy to let people in the backcourt defense in addition to the excellent offensive performance.
Jarrett Allen began missing in early March because of a fractured finger in his left hand, and the Cavaliers' recent record has declined to some extent. However, according to the current news, Jarrett Allen has not considered the surgical treatment method before, and strives to return to the team before the end of the regular season to prepare for the playoffs.
V. Ben Simmons
This season, neither after the Philadelphia 76ers nor after arriving at the Nets, Ben Simmons has left no record of appearances. In philadelphia's 76ers era, Simmons first asked for a deal, refused to report, and then responded with mental illness when fined.
After leaving for the Nets as he wished, Ben Simmons was temporarily unable to play due to a back injury. After losing Harden in exchange for Simmons, the weakly defended Nets and coach Nash desperately needed his defensive ability and switching offensive ability to be used on the court. According to previous statements from Simmons and the Nets, Ben Simmons will not play for his new owners in March.
Judging from the fact that no season reimbursement has been announced, Simmons, who has already begun to train with the team, may really appear before the playoffs. As for the chemical effect, it depends on Nash's arrangement and Simmons' physical and mental condition.
VI. Jamal Murray
In April 2021, Nuggets' guard Murray tore apart his left knee cruciate ligament and has been absent since then, and the Nuggets have entered an era of Jokic as a single core leader. Murray is a little later than expected compared to the February comeback schedule previously announced, but it is better to be late than this season.
According to the news revealed by the Nuggets, Jamal Murray has begun to participate in 5V5 confrontation practice a few days ago, and his recovery and athletic ability are quite good. Jamal Murray is a big-game player who has previously proven his exceptional scoring ability in the playoffs. For the Nuggets and the potential opponents the Nuggets will face next, Jamal Murray may be the X factor that determines the direction of the situation.
VII. Chris Paul
Season stats: Played in 58 games, averaged 33.0 minutes per game, contributed 14.9 points, 10.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals. Because of his finger and shoulder injuries, Chris Paul couldn't play after the All-Star Game. In fact, he had also been injured for a long time before, and his attitude was that he could not get into the line of fire with minor injuries.
Considering the importance of the playoffs, Chris Paul also chose to leave the game and receive treatment before. Paul is the brain of the Suns, and the Suns without Paul would be significantly compromised in combing offense and tactical execution. As it stands, Chris Paul should be back in the line of fire before the playoffs begin. In fact, for the 36-year-old veteran Paul, the Sun Age is also likely to be his last chance to win the championship, and the playoffs can play is a must.
VIII. Paul George
Season stats: Played in 26 games, averaged 35.5 minutes per game, and contributed 24.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists. As the league's top offensive and defensive two-way flanker, Paul George can be said to be quite unlucky with the star and championship luck in addition to joining the Clippers and Leonard, and he and Leonard have too little time to play side by side.
From the perspective of injury, Leonard, whose previous injury was torn by the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee, is basically hopeless to return this season and return to the field next season. George, who began to be absent at the end of last year due to a torn ligament in his right elbow, is basically recovering from injuries and the comeback schedule is imminent.
As of press time, the Clippers are 35-37, temporarily eighth in the West, and are likely to go to the stage of playing playoffs to grab playoff tickets. In terms of record, the Clippers without George belong to the embarrassing strength of the scramble to grab the position too late, and george's Clippers are still relatively competitive in the playoffs, and fans are likely to see George come back to lead the team before the end of the regular season.
IX. Anthony Davis
Season stats: Played in 37 games, averaged 35.1 minutes per game, contributed 23.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.3 blocks. In February, Thick Brow entered the armistice period because of a sprained foot. In the days of thick eyebrows, James, another Lakers superstar who is currently carrying out the 411 project, is actually not very stable in physical condition, and the Lakers' record is also hovering in the playoff tickets for a long time.
Los Angeles Lakers, who have four historical 75 superstars, are in worse shape than the Los Angeles Clippers, who currently have a record of 30 wins and 41 losses, temporarily ranking ninth in the West, and the previous Clippers and Timberwolves have a much worse record, and the Pelicans and Spurs behind the record are very tight.
In recent competitions, James, who has been cultivating for a long time, should have opened the full-strength Zhan mode, with super strong game data and total scores directly chasing Abdul-Jabbar. At this time when helpers are most needed, Lakers fans are now looking forward to the return of thick eyebrows to help teams lock up playoff tickets first and then start hegemony in the playoffs. From the current situation, the comeback of thick eyebrows is actually in the final stage.
10. Steven Curry
Season stats: Played in 64 games, averaged 34.5 minutes per game, and contributed 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.3 steals. Whether it is the home team or hostility, the injury of warriors ace Curry has touched the hearts of countless fans.
In this season, Curry's shooting rate is 43.7%, three-point shooting rate is 38.0%, in terms of scoring and shooting efficiency, Curry's performance this season is not particularly fierce, but he led the Warriors chemistry is particularly good, returning to the Western Conference strong teams. After Thompson's comeback, fans are also looking forward to seeing the original championship trio by Kuchai Tang set sail again in the playoffs.
However, in the match against the Celtics on March 17, a few days ago, Curry's ankle was overwhelmed by the Green Army's Smart, and after leaving the court with an injury, he was diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his left foot, which is expected to be 3 weeks. For Smart's actions in the game and out of concern for his disciples, Cole was furious at the time, directly yelling at Smart and "cutting his legs" to the referee, believing that Smart was completely deliberate.
How big a gap in the strength of the Warriors with or without Curry's existence or not, from the games during this time, fans can also feel it. From the current situation, Curry should be able to catch up with the playoffs, but in the late part of the regular season and even the first few games of the playoffs, the Warriors need others to stand up and take the scoring responsibility first, such as the wolfberry brother who is flat and stable, the Soup God who holds more balls but still needs to recover, or the inexperienced Poole.