AP Photo/Eric GayFinley scored 24 of his game-high 26 points on 3s in the Spurs' win.
Power Of Three
Michael Finley was almost perfect, hitting 8-of-9 3-pointers for a San Antonio record to help the Spurs close out their series with the Denver Nuggets with a 93-78 win Wednesday in Game 5. Story |
Two ESPN.com Insiders break down each of the NBA Playoff first round series and choose which teams will be moving on.
Daily Dish: Chad Ford with David Thorpe
BACK FOR ANOTHER SHOT
Spurs forward Robert Horry is making his 15th consecutive NBA Playoff appearance. This streak is the longest of any active player. John Stockton (19 straight years) and Karl Malone (19 straight years) have the longest all-time playoff appearance streaks. Scottie Pippen also sits ahead of Horry on the all-time list. Pippen made 16 consecutive playoff appearances from 1988-2003.
Last Season: Lost in Western Conference first round
Last Season: Lost in Western Conference semifinals
Injury Report
DENVER NUGGETS
No recent injuries
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
No recent injuries
Traveling Call
Being whistled for traveling is a good thing in the playoffs. Where will you be watching? From your couch? Or from the high-intensity confines of a postseason arena alongside thousands of other adrenaline-fueled hoops junkies?
Being whistled for traveling is a good thing in the playoffs. Where will you be watching? From your couch? Or from the high-intensity confines of a postseason arena alongside thousands of other adrenaline-fueled hoops junkies?
