Some of that was intentional ... the Spurs did not want the outside shooting to kill them in this game, meaning Peja got a little extra attention than normal.   It was definitely an effective strategy.

I think that's what the Hornets want though.   They are the exact opposite of the Spurs, in that they want to encourge the outside shooting ... if the Spurs do that they're going to get buried.

Scott may be a bit more fluid with his substitution patterns  next game,  but I think the main thing you'll see is a bit more energy out of the subs ... he can't be happy with them right now and will get on them in practice.

Wright is perfect in his current role:   120 miles an hour off the bench in short spurts.   Much of his effectiveness has been tied into his high-energy play (grabbing loose balls, generating steals, leading the break).   He'll grow into a major contributor eventually, but I love what he gives the team right now.

I don't think it makes that big a difference, to tell you the truth.   Ely has had his ups and downs this series, and while Armstrong would probably do better on offense, he'd also get eaten alive on defense.

Hey Dave, what last night's game proved is that this is still the defending champions that the Hornets are facing. They will have to make some adjustments offensively and Jannero Pargo will have to use his best re-appearing act. Also I saw everyone except for Chris Paul disappear in the second half of last night's game. As great as Paul is, the contributions of all-star David West, rebounding of Tyson Chandler, and the x-factor in Peja. They have to just get back to basics.

Bottom line: If the Hornets win Game 4 then it ends in 5. If the Spurs win Game 4 then this series goes the distance.

Oh it's not out of the realm of possibility, I just don't see L.A. taking this series in 4.

Gay helps matters, and there's tons of youth at cornerback.   If Kaes can get himself onto the field a bit more I think the secondary as a whole becomes more opportunisitc.