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Here's how the Spurs can survive
With the Spurs in survival mode, Randy Hill maps out a way to keep them fighting against the Hornets. The key to the plan? Tim Duncan.
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 5 Live Blog
Will Game 5 be decided by momentum or location? The Spurs are on a roll, but the Hornets still have home court advantage. With the series tied at 2-2, this is the biggest game of Chris Paul's career. Is he up to the task? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 5. - Read More...
Spurs Dominate Game 4 From Start to Finish, Even Series
Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. - Read More...
Spurs swat Hornets 100-80 to tie series at two each
So this is why they're the defending champions. On a night when everything clicked, the San Antonio Spurs evened this NBA Western ...
Duncan leads Spurs to Game 4 rout of Hornets
Three-time playoff MVP Tim Duncan put on a vintage performance as the Spurs routed the Hornets to draw even in their series.
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 4 Live Blog
Can the Spurs even the series or will the Hornets head back to New Orleans with a 3-1 lead? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 4. - Read More...
Parker, Ginobili Score 31 Each as Spurs Beat Hornets
Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. - Read More...
Spurs top Hornets in Game 3
Chris Paul was tremendous. The Spurs backcourt was better. Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker helped San Antonio top the Hornets.
Spurs may have met their match
Even if they win Game 3 (LIVE) against the Hornets, the Spurs will have a hard time remaining the NBA's top franchise, Mike Kahn says.
High Fives: Duncan 'the man' among all-time Spurs
Tim Duncan heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the San Antonio Spurs franchise, including the ABA era, as ...
Hornets Look to Steal Game in San Antonio
The Hornets are hoping to beat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs yet again on Game 3 and take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. - Read More...
Paul having ball as the Hornets grab early edge on Spurs
Less than two minutes into Game 2 of this second-round Western Conference playoff series, San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony ...
Paul Powers Hornets to Another Easy Win over Spurs
With razzle-dazzle dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Chris Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night and a 2-0 lead in their second-round series. - Read More...
Spurs-Hornets CP
Chris Paul took over in the second half, and the Hornets posted their second straight rout of the Spurs for a 2-0 series lead.
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 2 Live Blog
Can the Hornets maintain their perfect home record in the postseason and take a 2-0 series lead, or will the Spurs even it up and take away home court advantage? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 2. - Read More...
West, Hornets Sting Spurs in Game 1
David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday. - Read More...
Spurs-Hornets CP
David West poured in 30 points, and the Hornets shut down the Spurs' Tim Duncan to capture Game 1 of their playoff series.
NBA Playoff Tipoff: Spurs-Hornets
The point-guard battle is intriguing, but another matchup is more crucial in the Spurs-Hornets series, Marques Johnson says.
While others grow old, Spurs grow better
The Suns and Mavs are through. Washed up. In a word, old. That's why Mark Kriegel is impressed with how the Spurs keep winning.
Report: Suns Deny Report of D'Antoni's Imminent Departure
ESPN.COM News Services reports "despite averaging 58 regular-season wins the past four seasons, Mike D'Antoni might be out as Phoenix Suns coach. An SI.com report on Tuesday night said the coach will not return after his team was eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in five games in their best-of-7 first-round playoff series. D'Antoni has two years and $8.5 million left on his contract. Suns general manager Steve Kerr denied the report, Arizona Republic reporter Paul Coro said Wednesday morning on ESPN's 'First Take.'" - Read More...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 29
Go Around the Association for a recap of Tuesday's action, which included the Hornets and Spurs advancing and the Rockets staying alive. - Read More...
Will Suns' ouster signal complete overhaul?
The Spurs snuffed out the Suns again. Does it mean big changes in Phoenix? Charley Rosen ponders the question.
LIVE: Suns facing Spurs in Game 5
On the brink of elimination, Shaq and the Suns must find a way to win in San Antonio. Will the Spurs end it? Follow Game 5 LIVE here.
Suns Scorch Spurs to Stave Off Sweep
Boris Diaw had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in one of the best playoff performances of his career, and the Phoenix Suns stayed alive with a 105-86 rout of the Spurs on Sunday. - Read More...
Spurs try to finish off Suns
The Suns aren't ready to call it a series just yet, and are dominating the Spurs in the second half of Game 4. Follow it LIVE here.
West's Dominance Lifts Hornets to 3-2 Lead
David West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting New Orleans to a 101-79 victory over the Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lead. - Read More...
Adjustments get Spurs back in it against Hornets
Down 2-0 to the New Orleans Hornets, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made two key adjustments that helped turn this Western ...
Spurs dominate, expose young Hornets
The Spurs dominated the Hornets in Game 4 and may have finally exposed New Orleans' youth in the process, Charley Rosen says.
Spurs grab Game 4
Hear from Tim Duncan and coach Greg Popovich after the Spurs' Game 4 win over the Hornets. Duncan scored 22 points for San Antonio in their 100-80 victory.
Hornets visit Spurs for Game 4
Tony Parker carried the Spurs in Game 3. Can he keep the momentum or will Chris Paul's Hornets take a 3-1 lead? Follow Game 4 LIVE.
Spurs switch gears, change luck in series
Chris Paul isn't the only great guard in this series. Tony Parker flaunted his skills in a Game 3 win for the Spurs, Charley Rosen says.
Spurs still kicking after beating Hornets in Game 3
Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 on Thursday ...
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 3 Live Blog
As the series moves to San Antonio, can the Hornets take a commanding 3-0 series lead, or will the Spurs get back in it? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 3. - Read More...
Roundtable: The West's new landscape
Is this the end for the Spurs-Suns-Mavs triumvirate? Are the Lakers, Jazz and Hornets the new West powers? Our experts chime in. - Read More...
As 0-2 deficit illustrates: Spurs missing points
If the defending champion San Antonio Spurs are going to get back in their second-round playoff series, their star players must ...
Indiana's Diener Undergoes Surgery for Bone Spurs
Travis Diener underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his left big toe Wednesday, the Pacers announced. Rehabilitation from the surgery, which was performed at Indiana Orthopedic Hospital is expected to take three months. That timeline would make him unavailable for summer-league play in July but allow for a full recovery well before training camp opens in October. - Read More...
Hornets make right adjustments in Game 2 rout
Game 2s are all about adjustments. After the Hornets' rout of the Spurs, it's clear which team got the message, Charley Rosen says.
Hornets swarm, put Spurs in first 2-0 hole since 2001
In this battle between the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs and the Western Conference's newest powerhouse, the New Orleans ...
Follow Game 2 of Spurs-Hornets LIVE
Chris Paul and the Hornets have opened up a double-digit lead in the second half against the Spurs. Follow Game 2 LIVE right here.
Hornets continue to surprise fans and pundits
With a big win in Game 1, the Hornets not only exposed the Spurs' weak points, but also proved their worth, Charley Rosen says.
West shines as Hornets sting Spurs to take series opener
David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs ...
Hornets Ready for Series Against Playoff-Tested Spurs
Tyson Chandler struggled with the idea that New Orleans could be favored in its second-round series against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, even if the Hornets are the higher seed and have home-court advantage. - Read More...
Hornets Becoming Hottest Ticket in Town
When the New Orleans Arena box office opened for business Friday morning, there were 200 people waiting to purchase tickets for the first two games of the Hornets' second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs that begins tonight. - Read More...
Hornets putting the buzz back in New Orleans
When the New Orleans Hornets host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday, the New Orleans ...
Spurs Close Book on Suns with Game 5 Victory
Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. - Read More...
Spurs send Suns packing behind Parker, Duncan
Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the second round ...
Spurs eliminate Suns in five games
Tony Parker and the Spurs made the big plays down the stretch again in Game 5, eliminating the Suns for the second straight year.
Diaw stops Parker, sparks Suns in big win
Sure, Shaq helped the Suns down the Spurs and avoid elimination. But it was a super sub who really lifted Phoenix, Randy Hill says.
Diaw, Suns avoid sweep with rout of Spurs
The Phoenix Suns avoided an embarrassing playoff sweep by the archrival San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Surprisingly, their hardwood ...
Donnie Walsh, Mark Jackson Get Together in Phoenix
Donnie Walsh met with Mark Jackson Friday in Phoenix, the Daily News learned. Jackson was there working Spurs-Suns Game 2 for ABC Friday night. The Knicks would neither confirm nor deny that Walsh was in the Southwest. Walsh has said that he is not giving daily updates on the Knicks' coaching search. - Read More...