New Orleans vs. San Antonio - Recap - May 11, 2008

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 New Orleans vs. San Antonio - Recap - May 11, 2008
Spurs too much for Hornets in San Antonio, go 2-0 at home SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Warming up before Game 4, Tim Duncan decided to have a little fun. He threw the ball behind his back and between his legs, then went up for the lay-in. Yep, it was going to be that easy. Duncan had his best game of the series against New Orleans -- 22 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks -- to lead the San Antonio Spurs ... [link]

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NBA Playoff Triple Threat
Published 5/12/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... San Antonio 100, New Orleans 80 The Hornets big lead is gone, as Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored at will. The pair combined to shoot 18-25 from the field, most of inside as Parker frequently knifed through the paint. The Hornets couldn't make enough shots, shooting just 37 percent in the first three quarters. As such, it was all San Antonio, who ended taking the lead for good with 8:36 left...in the first quarter when Parker made it 6-4. This series is also now tied at 2, and while the Hornets certainly aren't out of it given home court ...

Game 4 Aftermath: Monday News Wrap
Published 5/12/2008 at Hornets247.com Blog
... me laugh to hear Timmy's struggling," teammate Tony Parker said. "He's getting doubled every time. He's doing what he's supposed to do by finding his teammates. I just think he had more opportunities and he made more shots tonight." "I thought he was very aggressive," Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said. "With all the doubling, they're forcing him to be a quarterback in this series. He's making great choices." Quotes from the AP game recap... "I'm just trying to do my part," Duncan said. ...

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