Kings hope injured Bose can turn up the volume
Post on: 2011-11-02 By: admin
Kings star Anatoly Bose is a strong chance of making his comeback for Friday night's crucial National Basketball Leagueclash against Melbourne at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. It was initially feared Bose, who was sorely missed during the Kings' 17-point away loss to the Breakers on Friday, could be out for another week.
Bose suffered a foot injury just as he began finding his touch, including a game-winning 24-point haul against Wollongong. However, Kings coach Ian Robilliard is hopeful the 22-year-old will be on deck to take on the Patrick Mills-led Tigers.
''I'll talk to our doctor on Monday because that's a week in the boot - there might be a chance, yes,'' Robilliard said yesterday. ''He was coming off such a high after Wollongong, so he would have been riding on an emotional wave, but it wasn't to be.''
Advertisement: Story continues below
The Kings' record stands at 2-3 after their second loss to the Breakers this season. Robilliard conceded they had lost the momentum built from consecutive wins. ''If I was to assess us in terms of the percentage we can get to, we're running at about half cylinders,'' Robilliard said. ''We can score quickly when the guys are in tune and when we're moving the ball well - that's a high-energy game but for some reason we don't have any consistency. We're either very high or very low and we're plateauing in our performance and we need to learn from that.''
Meanwhile, Townsville's Elvin Mims led the way with 17 points as the Crocs scored a 78-70 win over Gold Coast last night. The win lifted Townsville to a 2-2 season record. Blaze guard James Harvey scored 17 points in a losing effort.
Hopes that an NBA All-Star tour will reach Australia are fading. The first stop on the six-game tour, in Puerto Rico, has been postponed indefinitely. It was hoped Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard and Kevin Durant will reach our shores while the NBA lockout continues. However, there are now concerns games in Melbourne on November 8 and 9 will not take place. The lockout won't be overanytime soon -November has been written off and the latest talks between the players and club owners again broke down. There is now no chance of the clubs completing their usual 82-game season. ''In light of the breakdown of talks, there will not be a full NBA season under any circumstances,'' NBA boss David Stern said.
Melbourne court-side announcer Wayne Peterson was in an exchange with Breakers centre Gary Wilkinson last week and both teams have filed complaints. Peterson has a large birthmark on his face and it is alleged Wilkinson referred to it during a fiery affair. The NBL is in the midst of investigating the incident.
You're the only person reading this now.
Kings' ace in the running to help sick kids
AS A CHILD struggling with chronic asthma, Luke Martin sometimes tried ...
Full coverage: Melbourne Cup 2011
Live: Melbourne Cup day in Brisbane
Dunaden wins Melbourne Cup after heart-stopping photo finish
Niwot to win: punters jump on Aussie hope
New Zealand Breakers (22)
Cleveland Cavaliers (16)
Perth Wildcats (14)
Los Angeles Lakers (14)
Portland Trail Blazers (10)
Townsville Crocodiles (6)
Australian Institute of Sport (6)
Los Angeles Clippers (4)
CompetitionsExpand (259)
All Competitions (259)
World Championships (33)
World Championships (21)
TournamentsExpand (32)
Kings' ace in the running to help sick kids
AS A CHILD struggling with chronic asthma, Luke Martin sometimes tried to con his mother into letting him play his beloved weekend basketball matches.
3 Months Free on Virgin Mobile
Limited time, online only offer. Save up to 12%
Exclusive iPhone 4 16GB Deal
Our friends at Virgin Mobile have got an exclusive iPhone 4 deal
Exclusive iPhone 4 32GB Deal
Virgin Mobile have got an exclusive iPhone 4 32GB deal here. LIMITED.
Beautiful HTC Sensation
Powered by Android, available on 2 Months Free
2 Months Free. ONLINE EXCLUSIVE DEAL
$0 Connection and Delivery
Massive download quotas. Fast ADSL2+ and Cable connections.
iPad 2 ~ Now on Monthly Plans!
Exclusive to Vodafone, starting at $45 per month
iPhone 4 ~ Two Months Free Access
32GB Model- 2 Months Free Access
NEW iPhone 4S Plans Roundup
Latest Virgin Mobile deals compared on iPhone 4S
NEW iPhone 4S Plans Roundup
Latest Vodafone deals compared on iPhone 4S
Or select from most popular phones | Compare All
Apple iPhone 4 16GB PlansDeals
Apple iPhone 4S 16GB PlansDeals
Apple iPhone 4S 32GB PlansDeals
Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB PlansDeals
Apple iPhone 4 32GB PlansDeals
Apple iPhone 4S 64GB PlansDeals
Samsung Galaxy S 2 16GB PlansDeals
HTC Aria PlansDeals
BlackBerry Bold 9780 PlansDeals
Mobile phone deals in the market...
Virgin Mobile144 Deals
Deals powered by WhistleOut
Use WhistleOut's technology to compare:
Mobile phone plansdeals
Deals powered by WhistleOut
Android Deals vs iPhone 4 Deals
iPad Plans - Compare Apple iPad 3G Broadband Plans
Visualising Mobile Phone Plans
National Broadband Network (NBN) Plans
Android Phones in Australia - Prices, Plans and...
Deals powered by WhistleOut
Melbourne Cup in Brisbane
Pleasures of picnic racing
Simoncelli's successes
Ugly brawl mars soccer semi-final
Top savings rate + bonus $50. Ends Oct 31
Brisbanetimes.com.au
Compare All Credit Cards
Compare All Home Loans
Compare All Savings Accounts
New Subaru XV: first drive
Will Baby Beyonce be the next Suri Cruise?
Entertainment & celebrity news
Weird and wonderful world of sport
Music festivals and sideshows
Find a holiday where pets are welcome too!
Sunshine Coast accommodation
Entertainment & celebrity news
Weird and wonderful world of sport
Music festivals and sideshows
Check out today's best deals
Absolutely fee free + visa debit + fee free global transfers
Amazing fixed rate from Greater Buidling Society
Australia's top savings rate ends soon
Save up to 8% on your next mobile online
Save up to 12% on your next mobile online
Most viewed articles on The Sydney Morning Herald
Full coverage: Melbourne Cup 2011
Dunaden wins Melbourne Cup after heart-stopping photo finish
Niwot to win: punters jump on Aussie hope
Modun places last in Melbourne Cup
AC Milan star Cassano suffered a stroke: report
Most viewed articles on The Age
Full coverage: Melbourne Cup 2011
Celebs fail to upstage horses on Cup day
Most viewed articles on WA Today
Full coverage: Melbourne Cup 2011
Letts all cheerfor WA's own Olly
Dunaden wins Melbourne Cup after heart-stopping photo finish
The closest of calls
Marsh the hero but WA still on the brink
Most viewed articles on Brisbane Times
Full coverage: Melbourne Cup 2011
Live: Melbourne Cup day in Brisbane
Dunaden wins Melbourne Cup after heart-stopping photo finish
The closest of calls
Niwot to win: punters jump on Aussie hope
Dunaden wins 2011 Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup early betting, late scratching
How they died: Flood video
Birdcage fave Jen Hawkins an early starter
RBA cuts interest rate to 4.5%
Help using this website
The Sydney Morning Herald
Copyright © 2011 Fairfax Media
Article original from: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/basketball/kings-hope-injured-bose-can-turn-up-the-volume-20111029-1mpfe.html
