Spurs of the Moment

The Spurs beat the Miami Heat last night 88-76. The game ended up being a lot close than it should have considering that the Spurs had a 24-point lead in the first half. The Spurs outscored Miami 29-14 in the first quarter, but the Heat tried to make a little run late in the game and even outscored the Spurs by six points in the second half. In the end, the early damage was too much, Ginobili was too much, and the Heat not being able to hit shots was too much.

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DeJuan Blair was chosen to participate in the Rookie Challenge.

The Sophomores have won for seven straight years, but I think this Rookie squad could win it this year. A few names missing from the Rookie team that will likely rub a few fans the wrong way are Ty Lawson and DeMar DeRozan, but I can’t really argue with the guys they picked. Of course the top two picks in the draft, Blake Griffin and Hasheem Thabeet, won’t be participating. Griffin’s knee is busted and he’s out for the season while Thabeet is just plain busted. My guess for MVP is either Brandon Jennings if the Rookies win, or O.J. Mayo if it’s the Sophs.

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