The Spurs came out with desperate energy, shooting 71 percent in the first quarter. They led by as many as 13 in the opening period after Bruce Bowen’s 3-pointer made it 36-23. The Spurs took a 36-24 lead into the second quarter.“I think we lost our focus at the beginning of the game,” Hornets coach Byron Scott said. “They got three quick baskets in the paint, all on the things we talked about not doing. I don’t think our guys were totally focused on what we needed to do. And maybe in the back of their minds they had that false sense of ’Hey, we got Game 7 at home, so just in case we do lose, at least we’re going home for the last one.”’
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