• SBR RECORD 31-13-3
• 1ST QUARTERS 14-3
**BAD night yesterday.. 1-2 overall. Sorry to stink up the board. Redemption for HORNETS and for ME!
Since defeating the New Orleans Hornets earlier this week, the San Antonio Spurs have enjoyed a couple of days off.
There will be no such break for the veteran-laden club over the next 3 1/2 weeks.
In the mix for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference, the Spurs embark on a demanding portion of their schedule Friday night when they host the Hornets.
With less than six weeks remaining in the regular season, San Antonio (34-24) finds itself in an unfamiliar position - struggling to solidify a playoff spot. The Spurs, who have won the Southwest Division four of the past five seasons, are just percentage points ahead of eighth-place Portland in the West.
The next few weeks appear to be critical for San Antonio's playoff aspirations, with games against Atlanta, Boston, Orlando, the Los Angeles Lakers and two with Cleveland.
Having been off since Monday's 106-92 win at New Orleans, Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker should be plenty rested for the rematch. These aging veterans won't have much time off over the next few weeks.
The Spurs play 15 games in the next 25 days, including five back-to-back sets.
San Antonio has actually played pretty well in its last three games, scoring at least 104 points in each of those contests after reaching the century mark twice in the previous eight. The Spurs shot 50.6 percent Monday and could find similar success in the rematch at the AT&T Center, where they've won 10 of the last 11 meetings.
The Hornets (31-31), five games back for the conference's final playoff spot, have lost five of six. Their defense has struggled in those defeats, allowing an average of 107.6 points on 50.5 percent shooting.
•• HORNETS (+8) @ Spurs •• Game
•• HORNETS (+4.5) @ Spurs •• 1st Half
GL!
• 1ST QUARTERS 14-3
**BAD night yesterday.. 1-2 overall. Sorry to stink up the board. Redemption for HORNETS and for ME!
Since defeating the New Orleans Hornets earlier this week, the San Antonio Spurs have enjoyed a couple of days off.
There will be no such break for the veteran-laden club over the next 3 1/2 weeks.
In the mix for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference, the Spurs embark on a demanding portion of their schedule Friday night when they host the Hornets.
With less than six weeks remaining in the regular season, San Antonio (34-24) finds itself in an unfamiliar position - struggling to solidify a playoff spot. The Spurs, who have won the Southwest Division four of the past five seasons, are just percentage points ahead of eighth-place Portland in the West.
The next few weeks appear to be critical for San Antonio's playoff aspirations, with games against Atlanta, Boston, Orlando, the Los Angeles Lakers and two with Cleveland.
Having been off since Monday's 106-92 win at New Orleans, Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker should be plenty rested for the rematch. These aging veterans won't have much time off over the next few weeks.
The Spurs play 15 games in the next 25 days, including five back-to-back sets.
San Antonio has actually played pretty well in its last three games, scoring at least 104 points in each of those contests after reaching the century mark twice in the previous eight. The Spurs shot 50.6 percent Monday and could find similar success in the rematch at the AT&T Center, where they've won 10 of the last 11 meetings.
The Hornets (31-31), five games back for the conference's final playoff spot, have lost five of six. Their defense has struggled in those defeats, allowing an average of 107.6 points on 50.5 percent shooting.
•• HORNETS (+8) @ Spurs •• Game
•• HORNETS (+4.5) @ Spurs •• 1st Half
GL!
