FOULEDOUT!

I wasn’t able to watch the Hornets-Spurs game so I had no idea about the Horry-West incident. I logged on to the net and checked out videos to see what’s up with the buzz. So here’s what I got:

After seeing the video, I thought it was intentional given the fact that the Spurs in general is a dirty team (just kidding). Jokes aside, I really think that the bump was intentional. I know it’s the playoffs and hard hit and bumps are bound to happen, but this shot was different. David West played with back problems and Horry was aware of that. West was backpedaling and then out of nowhere, Horry’s forearms lands squarely on West’s lower back. In addition to that, West was trying to deflect Ginobili’s pass and his feet were not on the ground when Horry bumped him. West could’ve easily lost his balance and dropped hard on the floor, risking serious injuries.

Let’s take another look:

Oh and before I forget, the Spurs fans only made it worse. I think they know that their team is rough (or dirty) and they were actually happy to support it. The Spurs fans were chanting “Horry, Horry, Horry” while David West was grimacing with pain. Classy.

photo credits: Hornets 247

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Chris Paul’s 30 points and 12 assists powered the New Orleans Hornets for a 102-84 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Not many people thought that the Hornets will play in the playoffs, but here they are doing some damage against the veteran Spurs in the second round.

David West, who was instrumental in the game 1 victory struggled tonight. West managed to notch a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds but shot 2-11 from the floor. Peja Stojakovic picked up the slack and drained 5 treys and finished with 25 points. Morris Peterson contributed 12 points while Tyson Chandler added 11 boards and 2 swats.

The Spurs didn’t have an answer for Paul’s offensive onslaught. The perennial Tim Duncan managed to put up 18 points and 8 rebounds but got little help from his teammates particularly Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. Both guards struggled in the game and combined for 9-24 shooting. Ginobili finished with 13 points while Parker had 11. Brent Barry made four 3-pointers and chipped in 14 points. Only four Spurs players finished with double figure scoring and none of them broke the 20 point barrier.

The Hornets will be looking for a steal in the tough home-court of the Spurs when the series heads to Alamodome in San Antonio on May 8.

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  Deron Williams Scored 20 points on an 8-11 shooting and dished out 6 assists when the Utah Jazz handed the New Jersey Nets their sixth straight loss.

The Jazz, who came from back to back losses against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers played big tonight as they crushed the skidding Nets.  Williams led his team with 20 points.  Carlos Boozer tallied 17 points and 5 rebounds in 24 minutes of action.  Ronnie Brewer and Mehmet Okur each had 14 points for the Jazz.

The Nets who are still playing without Vince Carter for the past five games are having trouble filling up the scoring void Carter left.  Richard Jefferson finished with game high 22 points.  All around point guard Jason Kidd only had 2 points as he struggled on the floor on 1-9 shooting.  He finished with 8 assists but committed 6 turnovers.  Bostjan Nachbar added 16 points while rookie big man Sean Williams continued to play well when he finished the game with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. 

The New Jersey Nets are third in the Atlantic with a 4-7 record while the Utah Jazz are second in the Southwest with an 8-4 record.

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Portland Trailblazers 92

Charlotte Bobcats 101 *

Seattle Supersonics 108

Memphis Grizzlies 125 *

Orlando Magic 95 *

New Orleans Hornets 88

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