Duncan, Parker Get the Spurs Even
Posted on: Monday, 12 May 2008, 09:00 CDT
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.
Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a Game 6 back in San Antonio. Chris Paul scored 23 for the Hornets.
Game 5 is Tuesday in New Orleans.
The Spurs led by as many as 27 and shot 51 percent (39 of 76), while the Hornets were cold when it counted. They shot 37 percent through three quarters and finished 33 of 82 (40 percent) from the field.
The Spurs scored 40 points in the paint. New Orleans' plan to keep Parker out of the lane didn't work.
Manu Ginobili hit jumpers and 3-pointers, finishing with 15 points. Duncan also had four blocks.
The Spurs outrebounded the Hornets 45-36 and outscored them 30- 19 in the decisive third quarter.
The Hornets' David West had three blocks but was held to 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting.
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Originally published by BY ELIZABETH WHITE.
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