Game 7, New Orleans. The home court advantage could not win game seven for the Hornets. The San Antonio Spurs, faced with a do-or-die situation, chose to do, and came away with a victory 91-82. They won the game and a tough series over a young and up-and-coming New Orleans team. The veteran Spurs showed that they still have what it takes to go all the way in the playoffs. Both teams shot about even from the field, but San Antonio made eight more three-point shots (12 total) and converted 90% of their free throws (N.O. 70%). The Spurs had more rebounds, but the Hornets had five more steals (10 total) and less turnovers (8-14). Neither team shot well from the field. San Antonio made 39%, New Orleans 40%. Tim Duncan was 5-17, 16 points, 14 rebounds which was still a huge effort. Manu Ginobili made 6-19 from the field, but converted 10-11 free throws for a total of 26 points. Tony Parker was 7-17 with 17 points. The Hornets shot the ball slightly better. Peja Stojakovic was 3-11, seven points. Jannero Pargo was 6-16, 2-6 in 3's for 18 points (This guy can shoot the lights out, but didn't in the series). David West had 20 points, 9 rebounds. Chris Paul finished with 18 points, 14 rebounds. (The Spurs were able to moderate his game, somewhat). Tyson Chandler had 13 points, 15 rebounds. It was a performance that only a veteran team could have had, I think. The Spurs were able to play as if they had the home court. One stat that bothers me though, is that S.A. only had 18 points in the paint, compared to N.O.'s 46! Is this going to hurt them in the finals against the Lakers? Not if they keep shooting threes well!
The Lakers-Spurs series should be fantastic. May the best team win. Next: Game 1, Wednesday, Los Angeles, 9 p.m.
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