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| SAN ANTONIO -- Portland coach Terry Stotts is running out of adjectives and analogies to describe the San Antonio Spurs dominance in the second quarter. Adidas NMD Scontate . Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points, Tony Parker had 16 points and 10 assists, and San Antonio rolled to a 114-97 victory over the Trail Blazers on Thursday night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. After being struck by a "tidal wave" during the second quarter of the opener, Portland took on even more water in Game 2. "The onslaught at the beginning of the second quarter was obviously the turning point in the game," Stotts said. Boris Diaw scored six straight points to ignite a 23-8 run that gave San Antonio a 54-36 lead with 7 minutes remaining in the first half. The Spurs outscored the Trail Blazers 41-25 in the second quarter, raising their advantage to 77-48 in that period in winning the first two games of the best-of-seven series convincingly. Nicolas Batum scored 21 points for the Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard had 19 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 16 points and 10 rebounds, but the Trail Blazers All-Star duo put up 43 shots. Aldridge was 6 for 23, missing back-to-back dunks in the second quarter. "We missed a lot of shots," Aldridge said. "I definitely wasnt in a good rhythm tonight. I missed two dunks and four or five layups, so if those shots go in, then the whole game is different." The Trail Blazers host Game 3 on Saturday night. Manu Ginobili added 16 points, Marco Belinelli scored 13 and Diaw had 12 as San Antonios reserves outscored Portlands 50-19. Making matters worse for the Trail Blazers, reserve Mo Williams was limited to 9 minutes due to a groin injury. He finished with four points. "Our bench is coming alive," Parker said. "They had a hard first round. They had a hard time against Dallas, but the last two games the bench is playing well." The Trail Blazers, who found a snake in their locker room before the game, had a much better start than in Game 1. Batums 3-pointer gave Portland its first lead of series at 7-4 with 9:47 remaining in the first quarter. It lasted for 16 seconds before Leonards 3 tied it. San Antonio soon began using the quicker pace to force turnovers and find open shooters. The Spurs had 17 fast-break points in the first half compared to two by the Trail Blazers. Wesley Matthews was clearly frustrated, taking his mouthpiece out and looking upward in frustration before glaring at his teammates. Matthews responded by scoring 10 straight points in the third quarter while San Antonio went scoreless for 4 minutes, pulling Portland within 81-69 with 2 minutes remaining in the third. After losing 116-92 in the opener, Portland was sparked by greater activity by Robin Lopez, who had six rebounds and a blocked shot in the opening six minutes. He struggled once Diaw entered the game. Portland did not allow any fast-break points in the second half, closing within 10 points midway through the final quarter. Lillards 18-foot jumper pulled the Blazers within 92-80 with 9:17 remaining and his driving layup a minute and half later cut the margin to 94-84. Batum, who was 1 for 5 on 3-pointers in Game 1, hit his third of the game to cut the lead to 99-91 with 5:37 remaining. "The first two games, they went on a big run in the first half of both games," Lillard said. "Then in the second half, we come out and make those adjustments and those corrections and clean things up and then we play a much better half. We have to do a better job of taking away those second chances." The Trail Blazers had a chance to close within seven inside 5 minutes, but Leonard blocked Matthews layup from behind to maintain the Spurs advantage at 102-93. Parker followed with a jumper in the lane on Lillard, and Leonard and Ginobili hit back-to-back 3s to put San Antonio up 110-93 and put the game out of reach. NOTES: Portlands Thomas Robinson found the snake two hours before tipoff when he reached for a bag in his locker. The team initially thought it was a baby rattlesnake, but stadium officials later determined it was a non-venomous snake. The snake was estimated between 3 to 4 feet in length. ... Spurs general manager R.C. Buford was honoured before the tip after being awarded NBA Executive of the Year on Wednesday. Buford, who won the award for the first time in his 12th season as the teams general manager, received a rousing ovation from the sell-out crowd. ... Parker had to towel off after having beer spilled on his left leg when he tumbled into the courtside seats 2 minutes into the game. Scarpe NMD Italia . It was a day that saw England slump off a World Cup field once again battered and bruised. This time there was no red card to wonder about, no goalkeeping error or individual mistake. They were thoroughly beaten by something they have nothing of – genuine world class ability. NMD Scontate Outlet . Jason Zucker and Matt Cooke also scored for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Kuemper made five saves in the first, nine in the second, and nine in the third. The rookies best save came with 2:17 left in the third period when he denied former Wild forward Matt Cullen from just outside of the crease on the right side. http://www.adidasnmditalia.it/ . The 2014 edition will be the ninth meeting between the Caps and Vikes in a tradition that dates back to 2005. "Since the original Whitecaps, the club has enjoyed fantastic support from fans in Victoria and all across Vancouver Island," said Whitecaps FC president Bob Lenarduzzi.10. How did the Toronto Argos amass 445 yards in total offence and fail to score a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders?11. Can you send me, via Twitter and its 140-character limit, the names of all Blue Jays fans who believed the pitching staff was good enough at the start of the season and who believe that now?12. If you could bet on Jimmy Walker or the leader of golfs Fedex Cup standings to win the British Open, would you know that Jimmy Walker leads the Fedex Cup standings?13. I know the media can have trouble adjusting to a players preferred name, but if Sam Reinhart of the Buffalo Sabres wants to be known as Samson Reinhart, because thats his name, the media should call him Samson Reinhart, and should avoid all corny references to the length of his hair, agreed?14. And can we make a pact that all references to Texas Rangers third-base prospect and MLB Futures Game MVP Joey Gallo should avoid the line that the kid not be rushed and be allowed to "age"?15. Is it okay if I repeat a line from TSN/The Reporters? Thanks. "When I first heard of taking selfies at the Tour de France, I thought they were drugs".16. If you could eliminate any or all of the following, how many would survive? 1) NBA slam dunk contest 2) MLB home run derby 3) NFL Pro Bowl 4) NHL skills competition. NMD Outlet Italia. (Boy, it didnt take me long).17. I dont give a damn who starts and who doesnt at the MLB all-star game, but shouldnt I give a damn that Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros isnt the AL starter at second base? Okay, Robinson Cano cancels the argument, but still, Altuves MLB-leading 130 hits and AL-leading 41 steals make me give a bit of a damn.18. Let me guess—you and I had the same two reactions to the appointment of Kevin Dineen as Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach. Those reactions? Good move by the Hawks and Dineen should be the head coach of another NHL team. Am I right?19. The New York Mets say they would be willing to trade 41 year-old Bartolo Colon. Do you know anyone equipped with the knowledge that the Mets are a baseball team and Colon is a pitcher who thought the Mets would be unwilling to trade Colon?20. Its a great start for the 3-0 Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who are back in the CFL West where they belong. You know what the question is, dont you? Wouldnt they prefer to still be in the East, where theyd be alone in first place with a two-game lead after only three games?Greenday - Westbound Sign ' ' ' |
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