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Hornets Put Spurs in Big Hole

Paul scores 30 as New Orleans grabs 2-0 series lead

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted May 6, 2008 12:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – Chris Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory over the San Antonio Spurs last night and a 2-0 lead in their second-round series. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points for the Hornets, who've won both games by wide margins in becoming the first team to put San Antonio in an 0-2 playoff hole since 2001.

Game 3 is Thursday in San Antonio. Tim Duncan led San Antonio with 18 points and eight rebounds, far better than his miserable Game 1, when he tied a career playoff low with five points and three rebounds. Manu Ginobili had 13 points for the Spurs and Tony Parker 11. Brent Barry added 14, some of it when the game was out of reach in the fourth quarter.

New Orleans Hornets guard Morris Peterson (9) reacts during a time out against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series.
New Orleans Hornets guard Morris Peterson (9) reacts during a time out against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) celebrates with teammates Hilton Armstrong, left, Morris Peterson, and Tyson Chandler, right, after game 2 of an NBA semifinal basketball playoff series.
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) celebrates with teammates Hilton Armstrong, left, Morris Peterson, and Tyson Chandler, right, after game 2 of an NBA semifinal basketball playoff series.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, and Tony Parker sit on the bench near the end of the game against the San Antonio in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series.
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, and Tony Parker sit on the bench near the end of the game against the San Antonio in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16), of Serbia, reacts after making a shot against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series.
New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16), of Serbia, reacts after making a shot against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball playoff series.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) walks to the bench during a break in the action against the New Orleans Hornets in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal.
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) walks to the bench during a break in the action against the New Orleans Hornets in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
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NBA • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • San Antonio Spurs • Tim Duncan • Tony Parker • Manu Ginobili • Chris Paul • Peja Stojakovic • Brent Barry • 2008 NBA playoffs

 
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