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Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal could miss the 2004 Olympics if his recurring back injury does not heal.
O'Neal and point guard Kenny Anderson (hamstring) will miss at least two NBA exhibition games, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Friday.
O'Neal's back has
bothered him since he crashed into a camera during a game two years ago. He
aggravated it Tuesday night against Chicago, when he collided with Bulls guard
Kendall Gill.
O'Neal said his back has typically given him problems at the end of the NBA
season. This year it's starting early, and he attributed that to playing for
the U.S. team the last two summers. Ticketmaster
``I hope it's just wear and tear and nothing serious,'' O'Neal said.
He's scheduled to see a back specialist in Boston on Saturday.