Spurs vs. Hornets Jan. 26 - Game Blog

This should be an awesome game. The Hornets have the best record in the Western Conference. They're an amazing 15-5 on the road and haven't lost on the road in five weeks. They've won seven straight games and have highest point differential in the West at +6.0. Chris Paul is playing out of his mind and is arguably playing better than anyone in the NBA.

Basically, the Spurs couldn't be playing a tougher team. The Hornets are on fire and will be a huge challenge. The Spurs are on a three game winning streak but haven't exactly played great competition. In the last game before the Rodeo Road Trip, we'll see if the Spurs truly have turned the corner or whether the last three games were a mirage.

Spurs got 'dis.

Believe.

I believe.

The Hornets are hot, Paul is incredible.
But Duncan has turned it on. And there's nobody better when he wants it.

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"The three teams we measure ourselves against are still the three best teams in the West," Scott said of the Spurs, Suns and Mavericks. "The Spurs are still the best until somebody knocks them out of the playoffs."
But, all that noted and committed to memory, the Hornets currently aren't the best team in the Western Conference by accident, fluke or charity.

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http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2008/0...o_good_to.html

uh oh.

any place I can watch this online? PM me plz.

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Originally Posted by Cry Havoc

any place I can watch this online? PM me plz.

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same here

-Mars

Tonight's game is on NBA TV if that helps anyone.

I know League Pass is doing a free preview through tomorrow, I don't know if NBA TV does that too. Could be worth flipping through your channels.

I haven't watched the Hornets much this year, complete games at least, but should be a great, close game..with a spurs win. That said, it will be interesting to see if there will be any breathing room as the 2nd half of the season starts and if the Hornets will continue playing at such a high level.

If Tony's still sick and his bone spur is hurting, could be trouble.

New Orleans is outscoring its opponents by an average of 19.7 points during its run, winning six of those games by at least 14. The Hornets have not won eight straight in a single season since Feb. 19-March 7, 2003 - the club's first in Louisiana.

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Originally Posted by ducks

New Orleans is outscoring its opponents by an average of 19.7 points during its run, winning six of those games by at least 14. The Hornets have not won eight straight in a single season since Feb. 19-March 7, 2003 - the club's first in Louisiana.

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We spanked the Hornets by 30 points when we last played them. The key is to make Chris Paul the scorer, go under the screens and force him to hit his jumpshots. You can let him go off for 20-30 points so long as nobody else gets involved.

last time tp was healthy

does anyone know what channels LP is on for TWC customers? i would appreciate

Who dat gon' beat 'dem Hornets? :flag: :flag: :flag:

http://www.sports.fr/fr/images/20045..._dos_horiz.jpg

Finley is gonna go off tonight! Book it!

this game is gonna be great. i wish i had seen that free ticket thread last night.

Damn I didn't realize how good the Hornets had been playing lately. But I'm still taking the Spurs.

Time to STEP up Boys,

LETS GO SPURS!!!!

Watch how Tony comes out. I'm sure he wants to compete hard, but his health is suspect.

If the Hornets are even or are ahead after 1 qtr, it could be a long night.

It's going to be tough but I have to believe the Spurs will come out with fire.

Parker has always played well against Paul. Let's hope that continues.

Former Spurs Melvin Ely, now with the Hornets, was presented his 2007 NBA championship ring before the game

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...s_hornets.html

I'm happy to have Spurs call. It's always more fun with the home boys.

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Originally Posted by Spurs Brazil

Former Spurs Melvin Ely, now with the Hornets, was presented his 2007 NBA championship ring before the game

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...s_hornets.html

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He also should have gotten a framed photograph of Mark Madsen crashing to the ground.

2 fouls on Chandler is big.

Nevermind, they've fixed it.

Woohoo It's on TV!

8-4. Damn. lol

Great job Oberto

2nd on Chandler

Fabs! Nice pass from Fin.

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Originally Posted by loveforthegame

2 fouls on Chandler is big.

Nevermind, they've fixed it.

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Yes, they have. :)

WOO

8-8.

Easy points for the Spurs.

Good ball movement.

DANG. West left all alone.

10-8 Hornets

BIG dunk. Parker moving the ball SO well tonight. NO looks LOST underneath.

Monsieur Duncan has upped his offensive game recently.

My god, West is just drilling 20 footers.

Hornets just ran the same exact play and Spurs leave him open AGAIN.

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

Monsieur Duncan has upped his offensive game recently.

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He looks REALLY aggressive.

HOly god NO is hitting EVERYTHING

very nice by Tony.

Tony with a floating teardrop!

Paul is unstoppable.

Another nonstellar defensive display so far.

Hornets shooting the lights out

I like the energy.
And Duncan is going to have another night. :)

Better get Ginobli out there. You can't have a starting shooting guard not taking some shots.

I thought NBA TV games were in High Def.

Spurs move the ball well so far but the D is bad

We're actually playing decent defense. They're hitting jumpers from way out with a hand in their face.

Tony Parker the only one who can defend West. :lol

THAT is Tony Parker.

My god that was a sweet move.


Now he gets poked in the eye. Bah.

Peja drops another one.

We aren't playing bad, they're just draining everything.

Tim wanted that corner 3.

DUNCAN! Woo! 22-20 after all that.

Both teams look quality.

West can hit that mid-range jumper all night if he is wide open. But when the defense toughens in the 2nd half, he will vanish.

Duncan doing a hell of a job on both sides.

PARKER AGAIN! That's why he's my favorite player.

Man this game is so fast.

SO FUN!

Spurs are really playing tonight.

Let me make this clear: Parker is back.

He's dominating.

tonny vs paul
tp winning

Good to see the Spurs have a strong start.

TP playing great, 8pts 3asts

Love Tony's aggression, Tim is dominant on both ends, but we can't stop them to save our lives right now.

Both teams are playing this like they want it.

Preview of the WC Finals? :lol

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Originally Posted by dbreiden83080

Love Tony's aggression, Tim is dominant on both ends, but we can't stop them to save our lives right now.

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You can't stop a team that hits a huge percentage of their shots. We've been contesting them except for two West jumpers and that's what's important.

Rambo Coyote!!!!

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Originally Posted by dbreiden83080

I thought NBA TV games were in High Def.

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they have a hi-def affiliate they use. with TW i think its channel 160.

Manu for THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

GINOBILIIIIIIIIIIIIII 3

-Mars

Great D by Duncan!

Back on the other end.... Manu off.

Horry goaltend after Manu turns it over.

fuck take care of the BALL!

-Mars

Take advantage of the weak Hornet bench. Without Chandler in there they struggle on both ends of the floor.

ginobili is taking way too many shots with duncan in the game

-Mars

Vaughn thinks he's Parker. :pctoss

28 - 27 NO, Spurs ball

Vaughn blows the inside shot.

man, I love this matchup.

hornets 52% from the floor...WAYYY too high

-Mars

manu is playing like crap so far

They didn't collapse on Vaughn so he threw that up hoping for a foul or Duncan to get the rebound I guess.

Manu is not playing SMART at ALL. STUPID JACKING UP SHOTS.

After the manu tres we took 4 horrible shots, TD didn't even touch the ball

Duncan has got to get more touches. He's on.

This might be a game where Ginobli has to jack up shots if Finley isn't going to take some.

Is anyone else out of breath just watching?

What was Vaughn and Manu doing? They were all bad shots those last 4. Duncan was out there. Stop helping yourself and taking Duncan's serving.

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Originally Posted by duncan228

Is anyone else out of breath just watching?

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QFT.

excellent defense

-Mars

You gotta make your run now, the Hornets bench is atrocious.

Td To Ime!

Amazing ball movement by the Spurs

HUGE block by Horry. Pargo hits. 31-30 Spurs up with ball.

Nice feed by Ime, Horry just didn't finish.

Spurs are going to have to win this by having their bench beat the Hornets' bench.

I LOVE Ime. He's making ALL the right decisions.

Ime with a steal!

Manu clangs a 3.

Bench playing great defense

Chandler with major suckage tonight.

Take care of the ball. It's not that hard.

Who saw Ginobili head the ball just now lol

loving this game...the d this quarter is outstanding.

Horry is moving much better, now he just need his shot back

horry is terrible

-Mars

I love the way Ime is playing! He might not be scoring, but he is really playing good ball for us.

TP is running the offense well tonight...good shit

Parker a brilliant feed and Oberto an easy finish.

This looks like the playoff Spurs from last year.

Omg and just as I say that, 3 offensive boards for NO.