Spurs are in a must win situation, unless they want to take on history and the fact that a team have never came back from 0 � 3 deficit. Spurs know that of course and will come strong, to try and equal the series at home.

In the first two game we saw different players from both teams excel each time, Duncan did poorly in game one, but did great in game two and West did the opposite and still, Hornets in both games, started the second half behind the Spurs, but managed to make a run and finish with pretty easy win. I believe that Hornets got what it takes to win in San Antonio, but they will have at least two more shots (if they lose the first one) to do so and although they want to win today, they don't have the need for the win. Not like the Spurs have the need anyway.

Duncan remains the key player for the Spurs. Parker is guarded by one of the best defenders in the PG position, CP3. Manu can do the job, but with Chandler in the paint, his penetration can end up getting blocked or altered. Duncan is the answer because he is one of the smartest players in the league and he can control the game from the PF position, finding his teammates in case of NO double teaming him and maybe cause a foul trouble with West/ Chandler.

Popovich is one of the best coaches in the league to make adjustments and we all seen it many times, last time in the series against the Suns in round 1. I believe that he will find a solution, at least a partial one that will be enough for him to win in game 3 and over the line as well.



Pick : Spurs -6
Odds : 1.92
Stake : 9 / 10
Bookmaker : Pinnacle
Date : 2008-05-09
Match Result : 110-99
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