SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even their 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.
The Spurs led by as many as 27 and were ahead nearly the entire
game. They shot 51 percent while the Hornets shot an icy 40 percent
from the field.
The Spurs outrebounded the Hornets 45-to-36 and outscored them
30-to-19 in the decisive third quarter.
Game 5 is Tuesday in New Orleans. The home team has won every
game so far.