A bit disappointed in the Times-Picayune today – where’s the news on David West? Shouldn’t we have some sort of update on his back? Yeah, we know he practiced over the weekend, but it’s game-day, people. We’re rooting for the Hornets, but don’t feel remotely confident putting a wager on the game (New Orleans favored by 4.5). In the series, the Spurs have been destroyed in all three games at the Hive, mostly because of their inability to contain Chris Paul, who knives into the lane as easy as Isiah Thomas used to. The Spurs only win titles in odd-numbered years, so nobody would hold it against them if they faltered. San Antonio’s best hope might be doubling Paul as soon as he came across halfcourt, and pray Peja and Mo Pete tighten up with the series on the line. We’ll guess the Hornets win by 10.