http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 07 Oct 2008 7:19:43 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27658/nba-game-or-the-circus.html?refid=rss_all_defaultCleveland's Q is one of the loudest arenas in basketball, filled with fire and smoke and ear-shattering music. But it's hardly unique among NBA venues. After Commissioner David Stern recently wondered whether teams were getting a smidge carried away, the Plain Dealer takes a look at the pros and cons of the noisy spectacles.http://www.newser.com/story/27658/nba-game-or-the-circus.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 16 May 2008 7:15:08 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27656/spurs-keep-hopes-alive-win-over-hornets.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, but they'll still have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 last night.http://www.newser.com/story/27656/spurs-keep-hopes-alive-win-over-hornets.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 15 May 2008 23:34:23 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27431/west-hornets-push-spurs-to-brink-lead-3-2.html?refid=rss_all_defaultDavid West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home. West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting New Orleans to a 101-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lead. New Orleans looked impressive in winning the first two games at home but stumbled in San Antonio.http://www.newser.com/story/27431/west-hornets-push-spurs-to-brink-lead-3-2.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 13 May 2008 23:58:41 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27213/duncan-scores-22-as-spurs-even-series.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 tonight in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a Game 6 back in San Antonio. Chris Paul scored 23 for the Hornets.http://www.newser.com/story/27213/duncan-scores-22-as-spurs-even-series.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 11 May 2008 22:17:38 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26975/san-antonio-fights-back-gets-needed-win.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThere was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs last night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.http://www.newser.com/story/26975/san-antonio-fights-back-gets-needed-win.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 09 May 2008 0:30:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26640/hornets-put-spurs-in-big-hole.html?refid=rss_all_defaultChris 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.http://www.newser.com/story/26640/hornets-put-spurs-in-big-hole.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 06 May 2008 0:09:16 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26056/hornets-hand-mavs-first-round-exit.html?refid=rss_all_defaultByron Scott accepted his NBA coach of the year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.http://www.newser.com/story/26056/hornets-hand-mavs-first-round-exit.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 29 Apr 2008 21:48:10 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25881/mavs-on-brink-of-another-early-exit.html?refid=rss_all_defaultDavid West let out his pent-up frustration over a poor Game 3 with a determined effort Sunday, scoring 10 of his 24 points in a quick stretch early in the second half to help the New Orleans Hornets pull away for a 97-84 victory and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series. Chris Paul added 16 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.http://www.newser.com/story/25881/mavs-on-brink-of-another-early-exit.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 28 Apr 2008 0:13:43 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25717/nowitzki-terry-pull-mavs-back-into-series.html?refid=rss_all_defaultDirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks finally made the Hornets look like playoff novices, pestering Chris Paul and David West to go a combined 6-for-30 well into the fourth quarter on the way to a 97-87 victory in Game 3. Nowitzki had 32 points, 19 rebounds and six assists to pull the Mavericks within 2-1. Game 4 is Sunday night in Dallas.http://www.newser.com/story/25717/nowitzki-terry-pull-mavs-back-into-series.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 25 Apr 2008 23:26:36 CDT