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Said Gallinari, in the print version of Italy-based Gazzetta dello Sport: “[The referees] would certainly have called that type of pick on our big guys. It was a crystal clear foul but, as everybody knows, they call fewer fouls for you when you play against the Lakers.” Gallinari went on to address TNT commentator Steve Kerr, who argued on-air that the play was a Euro-style flop, with “I guess Kerr hasn’t played basketball for too long.” Ball In Europe

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You can call him soft, you can call him invisible, you can call him a Houston Rocket ... but as long as he's still dressed in a Lakers uniform, he will still do anything it takes for the Lakers to win. He's not doing cartwheels about his situation, but he's not giving up on it. He not thrilled, but he's not Lamar Odom. "I get as much satisfaction out of setting the pick and making the pass to the man hitting the winning shot as I would if I made that shot myself," said Gasol afterward. "I'm OK with my changed role here, less touches, more sacrifices, so bet it." Los Angeles Times

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In a game with 18 lead changes and momentum consistently walking a tightrope, one big hit could change everything, and it was Gasol who delivered the blow. Just ask Gallinari. "It was a tough pick, it was just a tough, tough pick," said Gallinari. "You've got to expect that in the playoffs. ... I've got to be more ready in those situations to get those hits and still be able to play defense." Despite the crowd's pleadings, Gasol said he thought it was a legal hit, replays confirmed it, and Gallinari didn't contest it. "I was a good pick, right?" Gasol said. "I was surprised he went down like that." Los Angeles Times

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Interviewed by Be Bop a Basket, Danilo Gallinari confirmed that he will be wearing Italian National Team jersey next summer. The National Team will play the Eurobasket Qualification Round. "We have started a new project last summer. We didn't have good results but when you begin something new it is very hard to win immediately. This summer we have to reach the qualification to Eurobasket 2013. And we have to play a good basketball. I am in. Injuries? I had a lot during the season, but now I am ok" said Il Gallo. Sportando

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Danilo Gallinari stayed after practice for more than an hour today getting his work in, going through shooting, ball-handling and defensive practice. He is closing in on a return. Still, his return will not be tomorrow against the Suns or at any point in the remainder of this week. The Nuggets forward, however, is targeting a return to action on Monday against Golden State. “I feel definitely better,” Gallinari said. “I think we’re getting closer to playing a game. I don’t know when, probably we were thinking about Golden State. Thinking about Monday. So we’ll see.” Denver Post

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Benjamin Hochman: #Nuggets coach George Karl said “I doubt it,” when asked if Danilo Gallinari (thumb) will return Wed vs Hornets Twitter

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Emiliano Carchia: Danilo Gallinari confirmed again to @Gazzetta_it that he will be back in 10 days. He doesn't know exactly in which game but he's close Twitter

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Danilo Gallinari said to Gazzetta.it that in 10 days he will be back to action. He is out with a broken thumb. "I think that in 10 days I will be back. Now I am working using just my right hand. I think I will return to action before the end of the regular season. When we will be back to Denver after this road trip I plan to play. About my season, I am happy, it is a positive one but we have to reach the playoffs" said Danilo Gallinari. Sportando

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Danilo Gallinari left Monday’s game after fracturing his left (non-shooting) thumb on a backboard, while trying to block a shot. Asked how long he could be out, Gallo said, “I don’t know how long it’s going to be. It’s not going to be short. It’s a fracture. The doctor told me the fracture takes four weeks to heal. Hopefully I can put something on and play sooner than that.” He injured the thumb in the third quarter of Denver’s blowout loss to Dallas. “I tried to play through but it was getting worse second-by-second,” he said. “I didn’t know it was broken, but it hurt a lot. It’s unbelievable, but got to keep going, keep thinking positive and make this push for the playoffs.” Denver Post

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The old men were so ancient that — gasp! — they were in their late 30s. But Chris Mullin and Sam Perkins were, to be fair, almost twice the age of 18-year-old rookie Al Harrington on the 1998-99 Indiana Pacers. After the Nuggets' practice Monday, Harrington was asked about teammate Danilo Gallinari's shooting slump. Harrington promptly quoted the two elderly sages who advised him in his younger years. "They'd say: 'Keep shooting. You're only one shot away from being on fire,' " Harrington said. "You make one, feel good about yourself, the next one will go down, and you'll be back to being yourself." Denver Post

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Entering tonight's home game against Atlanta, Gallinari ranks second among the Nuggets in scoring average at 15.3 points per game. But in his four games since returning from an ankle injury, he has shot 1-for-3, 1-for-7, 3-for-10 and, Ian Stewart-style, 0-for-5. "I think it's trying to get him into easy opportunities where you get more layups and easy shots, rather than trying to play one-on-one and get into the teeth of the defense," Nuggets coach George Karl said. "It's trying to get more actions by playing before the defense gets set, running the court, maybe getting some offensive boards and get confidence from easy opportunities." Denver Post

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The Nuggets will practice today in San Antonio, so that's when coach George Karl said he'll have a better gauge if Nene — and even Danilo Gallinari — could play Sunday against the Spurs. Gallinari (ankle) had targeted the following day, Monday at home against the Kings, as his likely return date. As for Nene (calf), the big guy did some activity during Friday's shootaround but was unable to go against the Rockets. Denver Post

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Danilo Gallinari was interviewed by La Gazzetta dello Sport and said that he should be able to return to action in 10 days. "I feel better, the ankle is not swollen anymore and in the next days I will start again running and jumping. I think that in 10 days I should be able to return to action. Denver Nuggets first half of the season was good, we have a positive record and we all are satisfied. Sportando

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Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari signed a deal Adidas, "We are excited for this partnership with Danilo. He is a really talented player well known all around the world" said Jim Gatto, responsible for Adidas Basketball Global Sports Marketing. Sportando

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The original timetable for Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari's return to the team was a month, and he remains on schedule, he said Sunday night. "I feel better," he said. Gallinari, who missed his seventh consecutive game, has begun doing some bike work "to get cardio going," he said, "but not more than that." Still, he's optimistic that he can to return to the team after the all-star break. "It's hard to tell, but I think I'll probably be back after all-star," Gallinari said. "That's what we're thinking." Denver Post

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Nene's injured calf will keep the Nuggets' power forward out at least a few more days. Asked about the prognosis, Nene said, "I don't know." "Doctors said (Tuesday) it would be four or five days with the (walking) boot," Nene said. "And after that, we're going to see how I'm feeling and when I feel ready to go, I'll go." Nene is one of three Nuggets starters who have been out an extended time. Forward Danilo Gallinari remains out indefinitely with a severely sprained ankle, and center Timofey Mozgov has missed seven games with a sprained ankle. Mozgov is expected back soon and has an outside chance to return against Memphis tonight. Officially listed as day to day, Mozgov went through a pre-game workout before the Nuggets' 102-84 loss at Dallas on Wednesday night and said he continues to make good progress. He has been out since Feb. 3. Denver Post

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Danilo Gallinari talked with his fans on Twitcam yesterday and spoke about his physical conditions, the moment Denver Nuggets are living and his future. Here is what Il Gallo, who is sidelined by an ankle injury, said on videochat, reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport: "The ankle is getting better in the last three days. I had therapy and now I feel way better. I will be back in one month. Now I am working in the gym without following the team. But soon I will go with my teammates again. All-Star Game? This season there was really the chance for me to be selected, but unfortunately I was not called. Nuggets? We are in a difficult period because there are a lot of guys injured. Sportando

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Gallinari sprained his ankle Monday night in Denver’s 99-90 loss to the Houston Rockets, and subsequent X-rays revealed a chip fracture in his foot. Follow-up exams Tuesday determined the fracture was from a prior injury that likely occurred before his pro career began. Gallinari will wear a walking boot for 3 to 5 days and receive treatment for a “significant” ankle sprain. He is hoping to return in about four weeks. “If it can be faster, it’s better, but with these kind of things, you want to take your time and have it heal in the right way,” Gallinari said. “I don’t want to rush it.” NBA.com

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A CT and MRI on Danilo Gallinari on Tuesday determined that the chip fracture was from a prior injury probably before professional career began. Gallinari sprained his left ankle in Monday's game. RealGM

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Danilo Gallinari: being positive in this moments when you injured is very important..i think a positive attitude help healing faster..what do you think? Twitter

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