Spurs' plane delayed out of New Orleans

The San Antonio Spurs' departure from New Orleans after winning Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals was delayed several hours after their plane had mechanical problems, the team said Tuesday. The team could not find hotel rooms in the city, so the players had to sleep on the plane, team spokesman Cliff Puchalski said. "We slept on the plane - as much as you can sleep," Puchalski said. "We tried to keep some normal semblance of order. (link)