Oden Likely To Play In Miami

Jason Quick and Mike Barrett are reporting that Greg is likely to play in Wednesday's game in Miami after participating in practice today.

From Quick's Behind the Beat blog:

Trail Blazers center Greg Oden looked fluid, explosive and ready for game action during the team's afternoon practice on Tuesday, leading many on the team to believe he will play Wednesday night against Miami.

Oden, who has not played since opening night on Oct. 28 because of a sprained right foot, said he felt good but will wait until Wednesday's shootaround to determine whether he will play.


From Barrett's blog:

Oden had an outstanding practice on Tuesday, and was explosive and, at times, dominant. He had several backboard-shaking slam dunks, and several came following quick offensive moves in the paint. It was easily the best he's looked since training camp.

Oden's teammates were tossing around praise when talking about the big guy's condition, and potential, if he looks like he did in practice on Tuesday. They just saw what Dwight Howard is capable of in Orlando, and comparisons were being drawn after what Oden showed in practice.

They are both reporting that Nate McMillan will bring Oden off of the bench whenever he does return. Also, Barrett says that Greg has continued to work out and has lost 8 pounds since his injury on October 28th.

One thing is for sure, when Greg does finally return, he will bring his game face.