Friedman: Finals Countdown: On verge of elimination, Duncan's Spurs step up
Published 5/16/2008 by Nathaniel Friedman at SportingNews.com NBA News and Exclusive Analysis
No one should have believed the Hornets would win Game 6, based both on their play in San Antonio during this series and on the Spurs' history of coming through when it matters most.
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Rover found this 5/15/2008 on thebiglead.com
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David Friedman posted 5/16/2008 from 20secondtimeout.blogspot.com
The bizarre theme of extreme mutual home court dominance continued in game six of the San Antonio-New Orleans series as the Spurs beat the Hornets 99-80 to force a game seven in New Orleans on Monday. A 3-3 series suggests that the teams are evenly matched and yet none of the games have been close; the home team has won every game this series by at least 11 points.Ginobili, Duncan Help Spurs Romp, Force Game 7
SportFiends found this 5/16/2008 on www.nba.com
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 on Thursday night.Spurs stump Hornets, force Game 7 with 99-80 romp
Deadspin found this 5/16/2008 on www.usatoday.com
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets ...Was the Spurs' third quarter flopfest legit?
SportFiends found this 5/16/2008 on www.odenized.com
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