Brutalis
05-12-2008, 01:31 AM
Games 1 and 2 saw a lot of hustle and energy by the Hornets fresh off a convincing series win over the hapless Mavericks. Something the Spurs left in San Antonio. Left looking for fouls and losing complete focus in a 19 and 18 point meltdown.
Game 3 provided much needed rest and time to think about what happened, what went wrong in the Cajun city. A key defensive switch and a sense of urgency proved to the Hornets the Spurs are not about to just lay down. Peja caught a flat and the mid range shot West had, was lost.
All the pressure then seemed to be greater. That victory needed to be validated by another to make this a series. San Antonio came into game 4 with their horse at full speed. Timmy sustained consistent play and it opened up everybody else to step up and contribute. Once again Parker did his job, and Manu stepped in when needed. Bruce once again shut down Peja and West was a complete non-factor as he and the Hornets showed flaws and weakness. Oberto and Finley did a wonderful job contributing as well.
Normally when the Spurs pull two straight convincing playoff wins, it takes a series command or to the brink of its end. This time it just saved our butts, to basically give ourselves a chance to win this series now.
So I hear on the TV, and on the net, about how the pressure has shifted onto the Hornets entering game 5 Tuesday in the 2nd of a double header. But for honesty's sake I know it's on the Spurs as much if not more.
They just came back from what everyone and even some loyalists said couldn't be done. And no team has won on the road yet. So do you say, we made the switch on Peja, Manu is starting we will be fine? Should a fan be so arrogant?
San Antonio has proven half of itself to me so far. One, being they and we as fans cannot use the old excuse. If we lose it is not because of our age and legs, it is because of our decision making on the court be that by the players and or Pop.
And the other being that, we have now proven we can at least contend with the Hornets. This is why we play 7 game series to begin with, the better team wins 99% of the time. We will find out now if we are just that. That is what is left to prove.
So let them say all the pressure is on New Orleans to answer the Spurs comeback. Let them say, the Hornets have to prove they are for real. When in reality we are going to either prove that or not Tuesday night for ourselves. Winning game 5 means we close it out at home. Losing game 5 means you are just surviving again, and answering questions. We would obviously have to then just win at home, to get a chance to play at NO for 7. In which case we would still not have won there yet.
A lot is left to be proven. But tonight I drink to our comeback. This team showed me a lot, more than I have seen since the Suns series now. But not enough for what is expected. If you don't like this thread then great, there's not many good one's anyways! (and lefty called spurs in 6 before you probably)
I eat my spam with a spork.
:flag:
Game 5
Believe
Game 3 provided much needed rest and time to think about what happened, what went wrong in the Cajun city. A key defensive switch and a sense of urgency proved to the Hornets the Spurs are not about to just lay down. Peja caught a flat and the mid range shot West had, was lost.
All the pressure then seemed to be greater. That victory needed to be validated by another to make this a series. San Antonio came into game 4 with their horse at full speed. Timmy sustained consistent play and it opened up everybody else to step up and contribute. Once again Parker did his job, and Manu stepped in when needed. Bruce once again shut down Peja and West was a complete non-factor as he and the Hornets showed flaws and weakness. Oberto and Finley did a wonderful job contributing as well.
Normally when the Spurs pull two straight convincing playoff wins, it takes a series command or to the brink of its end. This time it just saved our butts, to basically give ourselves a chance to win this series now.
So I hear on the TV, and on the net, about how the pressure has shifted onto the Hornets entering game 5 Tuesday in the 2nd of a double header. But for honesty's sake I know it's on the Spurs as much if not more.
They just came back from what everyone and even some loyalists said couldn't be done. And no team has won on the road yet. So do you say, we made the switch on Peja, Manu is starting we will be fine? Should a fan be so arrogant?
San Antonio has proven half of itself to me so far. One, being they and we as fans cannot use the old excuse. If we lose it is not because of our age and legs, it is because of our decision making on the court be that by the players and or Pop.
And the other being that, we have now proven we can at least contend with the Hornets. This is why we play 7 game series to begin with, the better team wins 99% of the time. We will find out now if we are just that. That is what is left to prove.
So let them say all the pressure is on New Orleans to answer the Spurs comeback. Let them say, the Hornets have to prove they are for real. When in reality we are going to either prove that or not Tuesday night for ourselves. Winning game 5 means we close it out at home. Losing game 5 means you are just surviving again, and answering questions. We would obviously have to then just win at home, to get a chance to play at NO for 7. In which case we would still not have won there yet.
A lot is left to be proven. But tonight I drink to our comeback. This team showed me a lot, more than I have seen since the Suns series now. But not enough for what is expected. If you don't like this thread then great, there's not many good one's anyways! (and lefty called spurs in 6 before you probably)
I eat my spam with a spork.
:flag:
Game 5
Believe