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  • May 18, 2008 09:18 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs will move on and beat the Hornets in Game Seven

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I know that home court advantage has rattled mostly every team that has played, there is the Cavs vs. Celtics for example but, San Antonio has been known to pull through these types of heated games, like in game six they played like it was game seven and now that game seven is here they are going to play stronger, play like champions.

New Orleans keeps double-teaming Tim Duncan but, he always finds a way to get to the basket and that also leaves open shots fo guys like Manu Ginobili to take. Ime Udoka has been a nice surprise for the Spurs in the Playoffs too hitting important threes, then there is Tony Parker he will find a way to get to the basket wheather he has to drag his man with him or not. Bruce Bowen likes to make those corner threes that nobody can seem to stop. There is always going to be something to back up SA, if one thing fails.

Turnovers I know are also a big part of this series as well. If SA can decrease their turnovers in game seven that would help them, shooting at the line can also be a problem that has been a problem for most of the series and if they can elminate that San Antonio will have a better time on the court.


There is no way San Antonio beats New Orleans in New Orleans when Home court has held up all series. Especially when 81% of the time in the NBA the team with Home court advantage wins the series.

Also you can't expect guys like Udoka to be raining 3's every night like they did last night. San Antonio was just hot because
a) they were at home
b) The Hornets just weren't shooting the way they normally do

Seriously did it not seem like there was a lid on that basket and when you have team as talented as this there sure not to shoot like this 2 nights in a row, and the only way San Antonio will beat New Orleans on the road is if they can't shoot.

Bottom line if San Antonio is that hot at home and the Hornets are that cold on the road and it's still close for most of the 3rd Quarter San Antonio just isn't that good.

I don't see why you people keep picking against home court when in fact the Hornets still haven't lost a home playoff game and the Home court has held up all series.


I said, HOME COURT HAS RATTLED EVERY TEAM, I didn't say home court was a breeze through the park for other teams. And it won't be easy for the Spurs either or New Orleans as a matter of fact because it is such a crucial game. And I don't expect guys like Udoka to be raining threes nor did I say he would, I'm just saying that he has been a nice surprise even NOT at home.

Just because it is close in the third quarter doesn't mean San Antonio isn't good, I mean how in the world do you think they got this far? By a free ride? No, they had to earn every game they won this season and furthermore they had to play at their best in order to make it this far into the Playoffs.

And about me picking against home court shall I use the Magic vs. Pistons as an example maybe Jazz vs. Lakers? Sure you could say those teams were no match for their opponents but, then how did they manage to at least win one game against them and get into the playoffs? And the fact that NO hasn't lost a home playoff game shouldn't play into game seven because in the end when it comes down to it, it doesn't matter, what matters is who out played who, who played like a champ and who moves on.


First of all i never said San Antonio isn't good I just said that it's embarasing when your hot, the other team is cold, and your at home and it's a 8 point game in the third.

Also I would like to bring some new evidence to the attention to the Jury, Seeding has held up in every playoff Series this season, in other words a higher seed hasn't lost to alower seed all year.

Tthe Hornets are to good of a team to lose a game at home to a team that has proven that they can't beat New Orleans on the road

You'd be suprised about the mental effect it has on players when they feel like there unbeatable at home (like in the Hornets).


But, that 8 point differnce didn't change the game so why complain about it?

As for the seeding fine, so the better seed hasn't lost to the lower seed but, come on there is a first for everything besides the Spurs are a Championship team plus they have younger guys who are already taking over like Parker and Ginobili.

And I wouldn't say the Hornets are too good, I'll admit they are good and have proved to be a challenge but, stil

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May 18, 2008  10:03 AM ET
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Just like promises, Home Court advantage are made to be broken. This game 7 will no doubt be the true test to both teams, especially the Spurs. Are they gonna fold under pressure? Or will they exhibit their mettle and sneak out a road victory as the defending champs. It's now or never for both, one and done.

I think the Spurs will dig deep and find a way to break loose with road win, but that's just my opinion. So far, good aguments by both and I will wait for more.

May 18, 2008  12:16 PM ET
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It could be a great game come Monday night.

 
May 19, 2008  03:27 PM ET
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Sorry the last ahlf the arguement got cut off.

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