Spurs And Lakers Ready For Playoff Battle ... Again [Spurs Lakers]

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NBA Playoffs: Spurs Survive Hornets Rally
Published 5/20/2008 by Chris at Intentional Foul
... Considering the playoff history between these teams, we should have a great Western Conference Championship series. As for the Hornets, well, there’s always next season — provided Peja can get his shot off when he’s being heavily guarded by a Bruce Bowen or a Manu Ginobili. ...

Tim Duncan Spurs On My Insomnia
Published 5/21/2008 by marianoscutter at Two Of Us Talking Sports
... talked about this subject a lot, and I’ve come to the conclusion that the Spurs, much like Tim Duncan are only dominant when in the presence of mediocrity. That has a lot to do with how consistent they are, and the fact that they do a great job of saving themselves for the playoffs, but it also speaks to why people don’t enjoy watching most of the Spurs teams. Think back to the classic Lakers/Spurs series of the past ten years and if you are having problems thinking back that far then here’s an aid. The bottom line is that the Spurs were only able to get past the Lakers once ...