Comments on: No Road Warriors

By: Sportsattitude

Sportsattitude — Sat, 17 May 2008 10:06:55 +0000

We’re all “raised” to regard the home-court advantage worth fighting for regardless of the length of the regular season, always pointing to that mystical Game 7 should it occur. Yet, the pressure of being on your home floor when you’ve won all the other games at home up ’til that point can be crushing. Perhaps there are no truly great teams among the living at this point, perhaps they’re just so even the roar of the home crowd provides the finest of edges…but what has been truly interesting is some of those home court wins have been by wide, wide margins…especially in the Hornets-Spurs series. I hope David West is ready to roll in their Game 7 because it would be not as sweet of a win for the Spurs should they finally breakthrough for a victory at N.O. Arena with him in street clothes…but they won’t give it back, for sure.

By: john

john — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:14:35 +0000

This is the main reason why they are the defending champion. If not none of this would have been possible.

I have to admit that I had my fair share of doubts before the game. But in the end, this is what Spurs will always do. Raise their bar when everyone least expect them to do so.

I’m extremely happy that the biggest contributor was Manu. He was just sensational.

If there is one player that the Spurs would need to inspire them in Game 7, in my mind it has to be Obi Wan Ginobili.

But lets forget the Hornets will not give in easily. On their turf they play like they are the Champion. It will be extremely difficult for the Spurs in NO.

Anyway, I’ve posted my own review of the game. I would love to hear your thoughts/opinions of the game as well…..

http://mundoalbiceleste.blogspot.com/2008/05/playoffs-news-gracias-manu-we-have-game.html

And most certainly, a speedy recovery to David West.

By: withmalice

withmalice — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:59:30 +0000

Heh… my polar opposite?

Sorry, but I think that the last game just went to prove that the Jazz can’t win in Staples!

By: song pol

song pol — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:47:40 +0000

I have to disagree with you concerning Utah and LA, probably more wishful thinking than anything though. The Jazz have been in this situation before last year. They were down 3 games to 2 against the Rockets and managed to win game at home and the 7th game in Houston. The Jazz for the 1st time in the series showed signs that they can win at The Staple Center in game 5, but like i said just wishful thinking on my part