The Spurs are clearly not as athletic.
The Hornets have played some
very good defense.

I dont know which way this will go.

The Spurs have had one real stretch
of consistency (beginning of the season)
but little after this. We have been blown
out multiple times by multiple teams, unlike
the past. We have kind of fallen into some
wins; I believe our record should be worse
than it is. The Phoenix series could have
gone the other way imo.

When we win, we are wise. When we lose,
we are old. Well we are both. And when
older players get banged up, it takes longer
to recover. Parker and Ginobili are not at
full strength. Duncan has been doubled
by two big guys, but usually he figures
out a way when they dont double. He did
not last night. He was AWFUL (21 rebounds
withstanding). Parker showed
very little agressiveness last night.

Chris Paul is
flippn amazing. I knew West would give us trouble.
Mobile fowards that can shoot and drive are
trouble, especially since Horry is not in shape.
He was our guy with his length that really helped
out. He is very crafty, but that injury has him not
even close to full speed.

Bowen has been flat out awesome. By far our
best player that knows what he needs to bring
every night.

If we have Parker, Ginobili and Duncan all doing
what they do best; And Bowen playing defense,
they cannot beat us. Problem is that at least two
of the 3 scorers mentioned have been really bad
in EVERY game at New Orleans. If Chris Paul dies
for some unexplained reason we will win.

I will be unable to watch the Celts Cavs matchup.
Morton will appreciate that.