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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. --?Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who threw for the first time on Tuesday after sitting out last Thursdays game against the Seattle Seahawks with a sore shoulder, said he expects to play in the teams third preseason game on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.Bridgewater would not discuss how long he expected to play, whether he would throw deep passes in practice or the background of his injury, which ESPN reported on Friday. But he made it clear hes not worried about his health. I feel good, he said. I feel very good.The third-year quarterback did not throw a pass on Saturday or Sunday, and stuck mostly to short throws and passes over the middle in practice on Tuesday. His longest throw of the day was about 15 yards, and it was intercepted by Harrison Smith. Coach Mike Zimmer would not confirm or deny that Bridgewater had a shoulder issue on Tuesday, but said, If he had an issue with his shoulder, then Im going to make sure that I err on the side of caution. Sources told ESPN on Friday that Bridgewater would have played against the Seahawks had it been a regular season game.Offensive coordinator Norv Turner said the Vikings have not decided how long their starters will play on Sunday, in the teams first game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Were getting Teddy ready to play this week, and well see how the week goes, Turner said.The Vikings kept their first-team offense in for most of the first half on Thursday night in Seattle, sitting Bridgewater because of what Zimmer called a coachs decision and holding out Adrian Peterson, who hasnt played the preseason since 2013 and hasnt recorded a carry since 2011.Zimmer was mum Tuesday about whether Peterson would play Sunday, saying he didnt want to reveal to the Chargers whether the running back would be on the field for the third exhibition game. When a reporter pressed Zimmer on the idea that gaining a competitive advantage was worth being discrete about lineups in the preseason, Zimmer said, If they knew Adrian Peterson was playing in the backfield, I think they would probably be having a lot of run blitzes and a lot of eight-man boxes and stacking the line of scrimmage. When the reporter then suggested the Vikings would want Peterson to play against such a front, given what hed likely see in the regular season, Zimmer said, Well, well see in the game.On Wednesday, while Turner was talking, Zimmer walked behind the back of the offensive coordinators news conference and said, Hey, is Adrian playing this week? Is there a competitive advantage?Cheap Nike Flex Shoes Online . JOHNS, N. Cheap Nike Flex Shoes . -- Three close looks at the bucket, three misses. http://www.cheapnikeflex.com/ . "I dont know that were close," said general manager Alex Anthopoulos. "I just think, right now, the acquisition cost just doesnt work for us right now. I dont know if I can quantify how far off or things like that that they might be but I would say we continue to have dialogue. Wholesale Nike Flex Cheap .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. Cheap Nike Flex China . 31, the CFL club announced Monday. The team also has yet to decide on the future of Doug Berry, who began the season as a consultant to the head coach but took over the offensive co-ordinators duties in July.SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs turned to their most tenured veteran to fight off the youthful energy of the Boston Celtics.Tony Parker had 16 points, including 10 in the final period, and the Spurs played their second consecutive solid home game in beating the Celtics 108-101 on Wednesday night.Tony made it a point that he wanted to finish the game out, Boston guard Avery Bradley said. You could tell. You could see it in his eyes, you could see it in his play. Every time he got the ball he was aggressive. He was either making a play for himself or making a play for his teammates.After entering the NBA as an 18-year-old rookie in 2001, Parker is now in his 16th season, all with the Spurs. The 34-year-old point guard has slowed, but he showed flashes of his old self against the Celtics.Parker was 8 for 15 from the field, including a turn-back-the-clock, teardrop floater in the first quarter over a hard-charging Amir Johnson after crossing over Marcus Smart. Parker also hit an 18-foot fall-away jumper off his left heel that gave San Antonio a 96-85 lead.It was just one of those situations, Parker said. It was kind of like they were coming back, and (Spurs coach Gregg Popovich) is the boss, I just try to do whatever he wants. Just put me in that situation. Im just happy they went in.Parkers second straight game in double figures backed up Kawhi Leonards 26 points.Pau Gasol added 17 points and 13 rebounds for San Antonio, which has won three straight at the AT&T Center after dropping three of its first four at home. The Spurs (20-5) are 7-4 at home after matching an NBA record with a 40-1 mark last season.I thought the ball movement was a little more aggressive tonight, Popovich said. We communicated pretty well defensively. The ball moved. The ball moved better than it has at home all year.After collecting a season-high 38 assists in Saturdays home win over Brooklyn, the Spurs had 33 assists on 44 field goals against the Celtics while shooting 55 percent from the field.Its too early to say that weve turned the corner, but its a good sign, said Manu Ginobili, who is in his 15th season with the Spurs.Ginobili finished with 12 points and four assists.Boston was without injured leading scorer Isaiah Thomas. San Antonio rested starting power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, and both teams showed off their depth.David Lee, who started in place of Aldridge, had eight points and 10 rebounds.Bradley had 25 points and 10 assists for the Celtics, and Boston got 34 points from its bench.The Celtics outscored San Antonio 118-4 to pull to 74-73 with a minute left in the third quarter, but San Antonio came out on top in a game of big runs to win its 11th straight over Boston.ddddddddddddThey are tremendous at maximizing every detail of the game, Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. We have had our moments where we play really well, but were not as good as them at that.TIP-INSCeltics: Gerald Green was a late scratch after tweaking his left hip Tuesday in practice while playing 1-on-1. Greens status changed when he experienced soreness in the hip Wednesday morning. He went through all the practice, felt pretty good, didnt feel good this morning, Stevens said. ... Boston is 3-7 against the Western Conference this season, including 1-4 against the Southwest Division. ... Smart started his ninth game, including his third at point guard in place of Thomas. The Celtics are 4-5 with Smart starting at small forward or shooting guard.Spurs: Aldridge was rested for the second time this season, initially sitting out Oct. 30 in a 94-87 win at Dallas. Hes a little banged up, Popovich explained. A little back-to-back, a little bit of rest, a little bit of everything. ... Aldridge, Parker, Gasol and Ginobili have missed a combined eight games for rest this season. Ginobili has sat out three times. ... Lee is the 88th player in NBA history with 10,000 career points and 7,000 rebounds. ... San Antonio is 11-2 against Eastern Conference teams.DUNKING DUNCANSan Antonio will retire Tim Duncans jersey during a postgame ceremony Sunday, but Parker is already feeling nostalgic about his longtime teammate.After teaming with Dewayne Dedmon on an alley-oop, Parker couldnt help but recall all the times he did the same with Duncan. Or maybe Parker was getting an early dig in at Duncan.The last time I had a guy who could jump like that was Tim Duncan for the lobs. Weve been missing that, Parker said, attempting to stifle a laugh about Duncans lack of leaping ability. Missing the Timmy lobs, Dewayne is fulfilling the job.LOOKS GOODStevens expects Thomas to play Friday at home against Charlotte.I have not spoken to him directly, but via others and text, he feels really good and the goal is to play Friday, Stevens said.The 5-foot-9 guard has missed four straight games with a strained left groin he initially injured Dec. 5 at Houston. Boston is 1/3 without Thomas.UP NEXTMavericks: Host Charlotte on Friday.Spurs: At Phoenix on Thursday. ' ' '