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NBA Playoffs 2008- Western Conference Semifinals - New Orleans Hornets vs. San Antonio Spurs
HORNETS LEAD SERIES 2-0 GAME 1: SPURS 82 @ HORNETS 101 FINAL Sat, 5/3 SPURS 82 HORNETS 101 Box Score Play By Play T. Parker T. Parker PTS: 23 FG%: 53 MIN: 40 D. West D. West PTS: 30 FG%: 57 MIN: 38 GAME 2: SPURS 84 @ HORNETS 102 FINAL Mon, 5/5 SPURS 84 HORNETS 102 Box Score Play By Play T. Duncan T. Duncan PTS: 18 FG%: 55 MIN: 36 C. Paul C. Paul PTS: 30 FG%: 55 MIN: 41 ...
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Hornets-Spurs: Saturday News Wrap
Hornets247.com Blog — ... Almost all of those ESPN guys seem to be down on the Hornets actually. Out of a panel of ten, only John Hollinger picks New Orleans to win this series. But then nobody expected me to be a fabulous dancer either, and we all know how that turned out. ...

All This Useless Beauty
The Shamrock Headband — ... past 48 hours. You're going to hear a lot of noise about how the Spurs have never won a playoff series in which they were down 2-0, but that doesn't mean a whole lot since this is only the third time it's happened in the Duncan era. More crucial is the fact that they've been blown out in both contests and generally just don't look that good. Nobody has an answer for Chris Paul and my God, it's just fucking exquisite. Nobody gave the Hornets a chance in this series (check out the ESPN series page... bless you, Mr. Hollinger), and that's something of a minor outrage seeing ...

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hornets247.com 5/1/2008 — I started putting together my Hornets-Spurs preview this morning, but as I did so, I realized we have some time until Saturday's Game 1 against the Spurs and I wanted to take some time to look at the Hornet's success in round one, and evaluate what ...
Spurs-Hornets Series is Rocky III
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Beat. The. Spurs. From someone who knows nothing about beating the Spurs
brightsideofthesun.com 5/2/2008 — A detailed breakdown of the Spurs Hornets series from a Suns fan that knows a thing or two about losing to the Spurs in the playoffs
Hornets-Spurs: Friday News Wrap
hornets247.com 5/2/2008 — Here was me thinking today would be the calm before the storm that is tomorrow's Game 1 of Hornets vs. Spurs. But no. Millions of stuffs be on the interwebs. Here's what I found... Tony Parker sat out the physical drills at Spurs' practice ...
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poundingtherock.com 5/3/2008 — I, for one, am glad this series starts in New Orleans.  This gives the Spurs the opportunity to put the fear of God in them right off the bat.  A loss in game 1 and the story line for the whole series begins to write itself:  the ...
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Round 2 Day 1: Preview
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David West Dominates as Hornets Throttle Spurs, 101-82
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 5/4/2008 — David West scored a playoff career-high 30 points on 13-23 field goal shooting as the New Orleans Hornets beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-82. Chris Paul struggled with his shot for most of the game but he finished with 17 points on 7-16 shooting in addition to having 13 assists, though a careful review of the tape calls into serious question the scorekeeping practices in New Orleans.
Hugo Didn’t Start the Fire…
brahsome.com 5/4/2008 — The floor at the Hornets and Spurs game caught fire last night . And then TNT ran “We Didn’t Start the Fire” on the highlight package. Everything was superb. Hornets won too. Although that might be awkward for different reasons. ...
The Hornets beat the Spurs; lead series 1-0
hornets247.com 5/4/2008 — Kick. Ass. The Hornets held Tim Duncan to a career playoff low 5 points and cruised to a big win over the Spurs in Game 1 tonight. David West led the Hornets with 30 points, Peja Stojakovic added 22, while Chris Paul and Tyson Chandler both came up ...
Hornets Tell It Like It Is, Spurs Fall to Pieces [Nba Closer]
deadspin.com 5/4/2008 — I immediately regret that headline. Anyway, New Orleans opened their series against San Antonio in style with an ass kicking of impressive proportions. The Spurs held a four point lead after the first quarter, but once the mascot lit the floor on ...
Spurs Stung Twice in the Hornets' Nest
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Hornets Easy Offense Leads to 2-0 Series Lead
coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com 5/6/2008 — Watching the Hornets dismantle the Spurs tonight has me just awe-struck. I mean, I've watch many Hornets games all year and I've written as far back as Nov and Dec about how good Chris Paul and the Hornets are. But to me, they really are the best team ...
Four Lessons from the Hornets
blogs.mercurynews.com 5/7/2008 — Watching the Hornets make the Spurs look their age has been one of the more enjoyable scenes so far of 07-08 Playoffs. There are moments with Paul and company streaking up the court when — if I go cross-eyed and color blind — the action ...
Game Thread for Round 2, Game 3: vs Hornets
poundingtherock.com 5/8/2008 — Anybody that has been reading the game threads knows I think the officiating has heavily favored the Hornets.  I think it has for two reasons:  1)  The Hornets were at home.  2)  They have been far more aggressive. As ...
Spurs Failing The "Hornet Challenge"
sportstsar.com 5/9/2008 — The New Orleans Hornets are giving the San Antonio Spurs open looks, but they're not knocking them down. It's playing out just like a video game...
The Spurs beat the Hornets: NO leads series 2-1Hornets247.com Blog
I had a feeling it was coming.  As I mentioned in the things to look for post earlier today, the Hornets had an abysmal night shooting from deep(18%), the Spurs were hitting their deep shots at a nice clip(44%).  That - and some missed free throws - was the difference in the game in the end.  Otherwise the Hornets were essentially even in turnovers(even), fouls(-1), ...
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the New Orleans Hornets and the San Antonio Spurs meet at AT&T Center. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Chris Paul went for 30 points and 12 assists as the Hornets rolled past the Spurs 102-84 to take a 2-0 ...
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Scanning the blogs and beats following the Hornets' 102-84 win over the Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals ... Hornets247.com : "The Hornets defense was again the biggest story. Tim Duncan might have had a better offensive showing, but he was made work for those 18 points. Timmy was seeing the double teams again for most of the night, and this time it seemed like we ...
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San Antonio Spurs 84, New Orleans Hornets 102 : It’s not so much that the Spurs are losing, but how they’re losing. In Game 1, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli carried the load, combining for over 40 points, but managed just 24 points between the two of them in Game 2. Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 18 points, but was held to only 6 field goals on 11 attempts. The Spurs shot 42 ...
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